Stepping into Changsha Wenheyou is like traveling back in time to the nostalgic 1970s and 1980s. Every corner of this place is filled with the local charm of old Changsha, making you feel as if you are in a time tunnel.
The most famous Wenheyou store is located in Hisense Plaza. It is not only a food paradise but also a popular spot for social media check-ins. The restaurant's unique decor features elements like Eight Immortals tables, old rectangular stools, and enamel cups, all exuding a strong nostalgic atmosphere. Each floor has a different theme, making it a place where you can spend hours exploring.
Here, you can taste the most authentic Changsha cuisine. From spicy crawfish and lamb skewers to ginger spicy chicken feet and old Changsha stinky tofu, every dish will tantalize your taste buds. The spicy crawfish, in particular, is unforgettable with its fresh, spicy, and numbing flavors. Wenheyou operates from 11 AM to 3 AM the next day, making it a great choice for both lunch and late-night snacks.
Besides the food, Wenheyou offers many photo-worthy spots. Whether it's the yellowish lighting, the vintage street stalls, or the slightly worn-out walls, you can take nostalgic photos everywhere. Every corner of this place is filled with stories, and every detail lets you feel the charm of old Changsha.
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After leaving Changsha, the momentum is too strong, these 9 check-in holy places are really amazing
1⃣Wuyi Square
The neon night scene signs at Wuyi Square are dazzling, and shopping here really makes people dazzled. On rainy days, the floor will have reflections which are even more amazing!
2⃣Digital Space Station
A niche photo spot, really produces great pictures! A favorite for those who want to take cool photos!
3⃣Xixin Zen Temple
One of Changsha's autumn beauty spots, the yellow walls and red tiles look even more charming with the blessing of ginkgo trees. Wearing Hanfu and taking photos here is really beautiful!
4⃣Wen He You
Cyberpunk fireworks style! If there's too long of a queue and you can't get in, you can try this: take the escalator from Hisense Plaza to the 4th floor 👉🏻 look for the yellow sign 'Elevator Hall No.2' 👉🏻 go to the elevator area and take the small door on the right 👉🏻 continue to the restroom area and you can enter Wen He You!
5⃣Chaozong Street
The old alleys are blended with modern trendy elements, making it a great place for a city walk whether it's day or night 🚶🏻♂
6⃣Orange Island Head
A must-visit spot in Changsha! If you don't want to walk, you can take the mini train 🚂
7⃣ifs International Finance Center
A fashionable and high-end mall in Changsha! You can check in with the Kaws toys on the top floor 📸
8⃣Changsha Railway Station
The torch on the top represents the 'spark of stars', and it looks very good whether you're looking up or down 🔥
9⃣Meixi Lake Grand Theatre
A work by female architect Zaha Hadid. It looks like an alien spaceship. If you have the chance, you can go inside to see various performances~
⚠Travel tips:
During holidays in Changsha, it can be quite congested to take a taxi, but the subway can basically take you anywhere you want to go, which is very convenient.
JULIANA FARMER
Changsha Wenheyou is worth a visit!
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Fun place to visit and really makes you feel like you’re back in the 90s! It may be a bit busy but it’s fun being in such a vintage feeling place right in the heart of Changsha!
Yaz1991
Changsha | The Original Cyber Retro Style | Wen He You
When the first Wen He You opened in China, it shocked the whole network. This immersive commercial scene became popular nationwide and a must-visit destination in Changsha. It's said to attract even more visitors than 5A tourist attractions. You have to visit at least once, and since it's very crowded during the day, I chose to come after 12:00 at night, which turned out to be the right decision.
⛰【Travel Tips】
📍Detailed address: Inside Hisense Plaza in Tianxin District, Changsha City, which is in the city center, within walking distance from Huangxing commercial area, IFC, etc.
🚗Transportation tips: Exit 2A of Xiangjiang Middle Road Station on Subway Line 2, 800 meters walk.
🕙Opening hours: 11:00-3:00, note that it really is open until 3:00 in the morning. This is especially friendly for those who like to take photos, as it gets much less crowded after 1:00, especially upstairs where you can take photos freely.
💰Ticket price: None
🌟Highlights:
👉Wen He You in Changsha is an 80s-style building with lots of snack bars and formal dining, but what's most special are the many photo-worthy scenes. The dilapidated old buildings, flickering neon lights, retro posters, and nostalgic grocery stores are all free to enter in an air-conditioned indoor environment. This immersive dining experience has, since 2018, pioneered a new form of business. Afterwards, similar venues opened one after another in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and even if they're not called Wen He You, other cities have similar commercial forms. It can be said that it has been replicated a lot.
👉In terms of food, most of the malls used to have very formal restaurants, but here, most are street snack style, with stinky tofu, milk tea, and crayfish being the main attractions. The entrance on the first floor is located on Xiangjiang Middle Road, also known as Yongyuan Street, which was transformed from a real street; the entrances on the third and fifth floors are inside Hisense Plaza, which is interconnected with Hisense Plaza. Each floor has photo spots for checking in, and you can explore for hours, but be careful, it's easy to get lost.
👉Changsha's nightlife is rich and varied, and this place is a representative of that. There are still many people walking on the nearby streets at two or three in the morning, probably because the city likes to eat late-night snacks. It's suitable for living and also very suitable for younger people. Pozijie and Huangxing Road Food City are nearby, and it's more interesting to stroll around at night than during the day.
📌Little Tips: It's been open for six years now, and the retro nostalgia trend in commerce is also becoming prevalent nationwide, gradually leading to aesthetic fatigue in many places. Wen He You in Shenzhen and Guangzhou are almost cooling down. Taking photos is generally enough after one or two visits, and it's necessary to think of other ways to attract traffic, such as hosting art exhibitions, performance movie spaces, celebrity press conferences, etc., to constantly create new topics.
Global Goodies
Two night markets in Changsha you definitely don't want to miss are Yangfan Night Market and Super Wenheyou
Coming to Changsha, don't just know about Pozi Street and Taiping Street. Today, I will take you to a night market that locals love to visit, which is currently one of the larger night markets in Changsha—Yangfan Night Market.
Yangfan Night Market is located on Wanjiali Road in Furong District, Changsha. As night falls, Yangfan Night Market gradually becomes more and more lively, with a variety of delicacies, barbecue skewers, hot pot, pan-fried buns, sushi, and all kinds of fruits available. Here you can see the enthusiasm of the people of Changsha, as well as the city that never sleeps.
This lobster restaurant is busy 365 days a year, once having a queue of 20,000 people checking in. Without saying much, everyone knows that this is Changsha's newly popular internet-famous check-in spot.
Indian flying cakes: Fruits, eggs, meat floss, nearly 20 flavors to choose from, and you can also see the flying cake performance. We bought the meat floss flavor, which tastes good, but there are many people in line.
Super Ge's Spicy Hot Pot: You can take whatever you want to eat directly from the pot, but the key is their soul dipping sauce, which is really amazing!
Youlu: The marinated lotus root is highly recommended; it's the kind of big lake lotus root that is very flavorful. Duck feet and duck webs are only a few yuan each, and of course, you can also buy them by the pound or individually.
Address: Yangfan Community, Hehua Road, Furong District, Changsha City, Hunan Province
Route: You can take the subway line 2 and get off at Wanjiali Square Station and walk there.
Super Wenheyou in Changsha is a retro food district hidden inside a modern plaza, which is quite a unique world inside. It has restored the cultural sentiments and the lively atmosphere of old Changsha. It has become a must-visit food landmark in Changsha.
Super Wenheyou in Changsha has a total of 6 floors, each with its own characteristics and themes, very suitable for strolling, eating, and taking photos. Here is a guide to eating, drinking, playing, and taking photos at Super Wenheyou.
Must-eat food list:
1. Sugar oil Baba: The crust is crispy, and biting into it reveals a soft and sticky texture with a sweetness that goes straight to the heart. Such a satisfying and happy feeling
2. Donggua Mountain meat sausage: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, deliciously crunchy, especially with the secret spicy chili oil, it's amazing
3. Wenheyou shrimp: How can you not eat crayfish at Asia's largest crayfish restaurant? The crayfish are big and flavorful, and the meat is very bouncy.
4. Lard mixed rice: How to describe it? It's just the taste of childhood
5. Alley pig's feet: The pig's feet are tender and very flavorful
6. Xiaogang brand stinky tofu: How can you not eat stinky tofu when in Changsha? Xiaogang brand stinky tofu is fried with high heat and oil, making the outside crispy and the inside soft and juicy, topped with sauce, it's too delicious and satisfying
Qiao Bo cold noodles, sesame paste flavor, very fragrant with peanuts
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Day 2 in Changsha, where historical civilization collides with modern art
📅 Itinerary: Hunan Museum - Xie Zilong Photography Art Museum - Wen He You (Hisense Plaza)
📍 Hunan Provincial Museum: A great place to learn about Hunan's history and culture. Came specifically to see Lady Xin Chui, a miracle of history. The recommended route is 2nd floor - 3rd floor - 1st floor, with Lady Xin Chui on the 1st floor, and the Mawangdui Han Tombs on the 3rd floor.
📍 Xie Zilong Photography Art Museum: Xie Zilong and Li Zijian are very close to each other, if you have time, you can visit them together~ There is a charge for viewing the exhibitions at Xie Zilong, but if you just want to take photos of the exterior, it's completely free🆓 Must mention the security uncle here who helps take photos and guide poses, absolutely amazing!
📍 Super Wen He You Hisense Plaza: With a total of six floors, it can be said to have been transformed into a super mall - combining shopping, food, entertainment, and night views all in one. The interior design style is unique, instantly taking you back to the 80s/90s. If you plan to eat here, make sure to book way, way in advance‼️ It's really crowded😂
Changsha is truly a city full of charm and vitality, I hope this guide can help you have a pleasant day trip! Bring your camera and create beautiful memories📸