[2024 Changsha Attraction] Travel Guide for Yanghu Wet Land (Updated Oct)
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Changsha
City Parks
Wetlands
Address:
Shantang Village, Yanghu Street, Yuelu District, Changsha City (inside Yanghu Wetland Park)
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
0731-88768889
A Day at Yanghu Wetland Park: Early Autumn Stroll
#autumnbeauty As October arrives, the promise of autumn is just beginning to touch the Yanghu Wetland Park. Although the full blaze of fall colors has yet to reach its peak, the park offers a serene escape from the city, with a hint of golden leaves starting to emerge. We spent the day strolling along the wooden walkways, surrounded by vast lakes and swaying reeds, as the cool breeze carried the scent of earth and water. The peaceful atmosphere and the quiet chirping of birds made it a perfect place to slow down and enjoy nature’s gradual transition into autumn.
The park’s open spaces, dotted with early fall foliage, provided a beautiful backdrop for a relaxing day out. We paused by the lakeside, where the reflection of trees in the calm water hinted at the colors to come. Although the full spectrum of autumn hadn’t yet arrived, the beauty of Yanghu in this in-between season, with its mix of green and gold, created a tranquil atmosphere that was perfect for a leisurely October stroll. The day felt like a gentle preview of the vibrant autumn yet to unfold.
AlwaysOntheRoad
After recording the sunset at Yanghu, the blue hour lasts for 20 minutes
The angle with the horizon is between -4° and -6°
This period is called the 'blue hour'
Blue and sunset afterglow blend together
The sky gradually turns into a mysterious cocktail
Every minute is a different color
Gentle and gorgeous
🌄 Location: Changsha Yanghu Football Park, walk to the water lawn
🅿️ Parking fee: 10r/time ~ free within 30 minutes
Sharing my photography tips
1️⃣ Choose an open lawn, if there are one or two big trees 🌳 it is more suitable
2️⃣ Upward shot: The person stands on a high slope, the camera position is as low as possible, run forward freely, and take continuous shots
3️⃣ Downward shot: The person sits/stands on the lower part of the lawn
4️⃣ If there are many buildings behind that cannot be avoided, try horizontal composition to keep the picture clean
5️⃣ Double collage has more storytelling
6️⃣ Taking photos with friends doesn't always have to be hand in hand, try one in front and one behind, one on the left and one on the right, stagger the composition, and leave the rest to Fuji
📷 Camera: Fuji XT5 56mm Aperture 1.4
📷 Shooting time:
August 5, 2024, 6:00-7:30
Summer is very hot
But still don't want to miss every sunset with you
Celestial42424242
Changsha Surrounding Tours - Yanghu Wetland Park
Yanghu Wetland Park, the dazzling green lung of Changsha, proudly stands as a 4A-level tourist destination in the heart of the city. Its splendid east gate scenery complements the Li Zijian Art Museum, where art and nature coexist harmoniously. Although the main entrance area is undergoing road optimization, the park remains open to the public for free, inviting visitors from all around to share in the beauty of nature.
Upon entering the park, sightseeing cars shuttle through the greenery, boats gently glide over the water, and various amusement facilities add joyful notes to the experience, though these activities require additional fees, adding more anticipation to each exploration. The park's essence is embodied in the Egret Tower, which soars into the sky, serving as the best viewing platform for distant scenery; the Wetland Science Museum offers edutainment, guiding visitors into the mysterious world of nature; the small water stage is lively and occasionally hosts performances that add a touch of vivid color to the lake; Niu Square and East Square, each with its own charm, are ideal places for rest and gatherings; and Yanghu Green Building showcases future urban landscapes with its green ecological architecture, leaving people in awe.
As an ecological masterpiece meticulously crafted by Changsha in recent years, Yanghu Wetland Park is not only grand in scale but also widely praised for its excellent ecological environment and rich recreational facilities. Located in Shantang Village, Yanghu Street, Yuelu District, this place is not only a haven in the city but also the perfect choice for escaping the hustle and bustle and getting close to nature. Whether it's a family outing, a gathering of friends, or a solitary stroll, Yanghu Wetland Park, with its unique charm, will leave unforgettable memories for your journey.
maeva_4860
Changsha people have their own 'Altay'
I've found the place in Changsha that most resembles Altay!
Whether it's a cloudy day or a sunny day, it's great for taking photos! The vast fields of verbena and cosmos are really, really beautiful
It's located in the Yanghu Wetland Park in Hexi👇
The highlight is that admission is free🆓 and the transportation here is quite convenient, including a parking lot for self-driving
Yanghu Wetland Park is really big‼️ If you only want to check in at the flower sea, it is recommended to navigate to Yanghu Sports Park/there is a parking lot and then it's just a few minutes walk to the flower sea
It is suggested to wear light-colored/low-saturation clothing📷 The metasequoia area by the lake is also very suitable for shooting Japanese-style fresh and clean photos
If the weather is good, you can squat for a sunset that is super photogenic
Of course, there is also Yanghu Water Street and an amusement park to check in at/you can also go to the opposite Lizijian Art Museum for photos
Overall, it's completely feasible to have fun for a whole day
There is also a small train in the park you can ride/about 20 yuan per person
KAYLEIGH COPELAND
In May, come to Yanghu Wetland Park in Changsha to encounter a stunning sea of flowers
May's Yanghu is dazzling like an oil painting. Acres of flower fields bloom competitively, and the sunset is unbelievably beautiful. In the wetland park, verbenas, cosmos, and evening primroses bloom into a sea. Blue skies, green trees, fresh flowers, and lakes, it's beautiful like a dream.
🚉Transportation Strategy:
①Self-driving
Navigation: Changsha Yanghu Football Park parking lot. Remember to park at the very end, parking is charged, 10r/time.
②Green travel:
City bus: 418, 206, 601, 390 can get there directly. Get off at the entrance of Yanghu Sports Park, bus stop: Yanghu Avenue Cuihe Road intersection. Go straight from the entrance, pass the football park to the very end of the parking lot, about 10 minutes, and you can see the park entrance, which is the entrance to the sea of flowers.
🧳Preparations before you go:
Dress style suggestion: White dresses, warm colors, green pastoral style outfits are all great~ Super photogenic!
📝Attention tips:
The purple sea of flowers is verbena, located at the entrance of the football park parking lot, a very large area! There are many small flowers at the entrance, and it's incredibly beautiful to take photos at sunset. The yellow sea of flowers is cosmos, there are two areas, one in the middle of the park visible from the entrance, and another inside the park, also visible from the entrance, the yellow one is it, the one inside is particularly large.
Before 9 am or after 5 pm are good times to visit, remember to protect yourself from the sun! Try not to go at noon, it's easy to get heatstroke! For night photography, you can bring a light.
Camping is allowed in the park, but no fires.
Do not step on the flowers! Do not forcibly climb over the fence to take photos. There are staff patrolling in the park, and they will ask you to leave if they see you.
The sea of flowers lasts until mid to late June, and now is the peak bloom, the most beautiful time.
aurelias_2942
Changsha Weekend Trip - Checking in at Yanghu Water Street
The beauty of life lies in unexpected encounters. On the morning of April 13th, after checking in at the Xie Zilong Photography Art Museum, the original plan was to take a stroll in Yangsha Lake Wetland Park in the afternoon, but unexpectedly, I ended up at Yanghu Water Street, which backs onto the wetland park. My little one was captivated, and our park visit turned into an old street tour. Nonetheless, it was indeed worth the visit.
🌟Most recommended:
🌟1. Free attractions, and just over ten meters to the left of the entrance to Yanghu Water Street is the entrance to Yangsha Lake Wetland Park. If you have the stamina, you can enjoy both the wetland park and the water street. Nearby, there are also the Xie Zilong Photography Art Museum and the Li Zijian Art Museum (the two museums are next to each other).
🌟2. There are quite a few small game stalls that children like, with ring tossing being the most common and relatively affordable. My little one played two:
🔫 One is shooting balloons at the entrance of Yanghu Water Street. For 20 yuan, you get 20 bullets, and after shooting, you can choose a small gift for free, or if you don't want the gift, you can get another 20 bullets. Probably because the distance was quite close, my little one became a 'sharpshooter', hitting 16 targets and winning a large gift - a 'hand-pushed rocket launcher'.
The other is throwing sandbags at ducks, which was not too far from the children, and my little one hit several but didn't have enough strength to knock them down, only knocking down one. Fortunately, hitting one duck was enough to win a prize, and we got a wooden slingshot.
🌟3. The atmosphere of intangible cultural heritage. Although some venues were closed and others were under construction, one can still feel the cultural heritage that this water street originally intended to pass on. Watching sugar painting, 10 yuan per rabbit.
🌟4. The charm of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. With white walls, green tiles, stone paths, small bridges, flowing water, and black-awning boats, you can experience the charm of the Jiangnan water towns in Changsha. Suitable for checking in and taking photos.
🌟5. Nostalgia. Not far from the entrance to the water street, there is a 'Childhood Big Windmill' shop. The old-fashioned TV, childhood menu, vintage posters, and the music of 'The Girl Opposite, Look Over Here' by Ren Xianqi, along with the very retro food and goods, hit me right in the feels, truly giving a sense of 'the old general is aged'.
🗓Travel Route:
📍Yanghu Water Street is a north-south street that runs along one side of the Tan Zhou Avenue and along the Yanghu Wetland Park. If you count the round trip, 20 minutes should be enough.
🕙Our visit was from 13:50 to 15:40, roughly two hours. We entered from the main gate of Yanghu Water Street (probably the South Square), walked the main street with shops on both sides to the North Square, then walked back along the waterfront street, went up the stairs behind the Fengyu Building to the main street, and finally walked back to the main gate (near the gate there is an elevator down to the underground parking on the first floor).
✅Finally, here are some travel TIPS:
✅1. The black-awning boat costs 30 yuan per person. You can board at the North Square, and there is also a dock in the middle where you can board, but the boat ride seems quite short, probably to the Tingyu Building (where several boats are moored).
✅2. Yanghu Water Street and Yanghu Wetland Park are interconnected by a bridge. The Tingyu Building teahouse is actually transformed from the bridge itself, where you can go to the park and also enjoy the scenery on the first floor, which is very comfortable. Going down the stairs next to the Tingyu Building teahouse to the waterfront road, there is also a bridge that connects not far away.
✅3. There is a small train between the South and North Squares, 15 yuan per person.
Because a team member ran out of stamina, we didn't go to Yanghu Wetland Park. We'll visit next time. Thanks for this unexpected encounter, and I hope Yanghu Water Street becomes more and more lively.
Scatter flowers to conclude. 🌸🌸🌸
Dylan Brown
Changsha has found its real-life version of the Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz
After coming to Changsha from Guangzhou, I spent the whole day in this park,
there are many unknown wildflowers on the big lawn,
next to the wildflowers there are lakes, benches, late cherry blossoms, and many willow trees. You can walk, run, cycle, camp, and boat in the park. It's very large and suitable for all ages to play~
🌟➡️The little wildflowers are at: Wanmu Flower Sea
Next to the Egret Tower, there is also a Ferris wheel, and a children's fun park with children's entertainment facilities, a great place for taking photos and walking with kids~
There are many trees next to the grassland, and you can set up tents under the trees for shade~
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🎫Ticket: Free
📍Location: Yanghu National Wetland Park in Changsha
🍂Address: Yanghu Wetland Park, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province
⏰Opening Hours: Open all day
🚙Self-driving: Direct navigation will do
🅿️Parking: 10 yuan per time,
➡️The south gate may require queuing on weekends, you can enter from other gates
🚊Subway: Yanghu Xincheng➡️Then take a taxi or ride a bicycle there
Christopher Montgomery
I'm already looking forward to April in Changsha
The upcoming Changsha is countless springs and bright sceneries
Waiting for you to join a spring flower event
I've organized the photo spots for flower photography from last year and this year○
Here's the address list:
Yidu Pavilion (The purple cloud English peas are already blooming, it's fenced off this year, you can go fishing but there's a fee)
Zifeng Park
Poly Garden
Yali Yanghu Experimental Middle School
Duckbill Park
Yanghu Wetland Park
rivenia_7487
Yanghu Wetland
Over the years, I have taken photos of Yanghu Wetland
I have been living in Yanghu for 4 years now. Here's a collection of 'check-in' photos from these 4 years, there are so many spots worth shooting here.
The sunrise and sunset, the rolling clouds, the blooming and withering of flowers, the dimming lights at night, and the change of seasons have become a part of my daily life.
The plum blossom tunnel under the Egret Tower that I discovered when passing by years ago was still unknown to many, I could even have the place to myself on a sunny afternoon. Now, it has become incredibly popular, especially in winter.
CreativeCrafterCollective
It might as well be renamed Changsha Oil Painting Park
How can the annual autumn grand prize be without Changsha Yanghu Wetland Park?
Looking out from the home window, it is colorful.
On days when you can't go out, it's also very comfortable to be able to overlook such a scene.
The new purple flower sea is next to the fir forest.
Entering the sports park from the side door of the Waguang intersection should be closer.
emmettsantana77
Day and night of the Egret Tower / The most beautiful Yanghu Lake plum blossom scenery
📍Yanghu Wetland Park plum blossom ice ling
Yanghu fairy mist lingers, listen to the plum blossoms wrapped in ice collide, making a crisp sound, feel the vitality of the beginning of spring.
I have been to Yanghu countless times, and this is the first time I have seen such a scenery.
Several years of Jinshui have passed, like the cold winter has passed, the fire-like 🌸 of the Jia Chen year
It's a beautiful scene that can't be missed in the new year 🤭
The taste of the year in the lens, good luck in the new year to see the beautiful scenery
Stella.Peterson@34
Changsha Yanghu Wetland Park|Experience a different little Jiangnan
|Experience a different little Jiangnan.🎡Changsha Yanghu Wetland Park: The total planned area is about 6000 acres, the greening coverage rate is 90%, and there are more than 350 kinds of wetland plants and more than 300 kinds of birds, subtropical animals, aquatic animals and insects.
1. Business hours
Summer: 7:00-21:30
Winter: 7:30-21:00
2. Parking
Charged by times, 10 yuan each time.
3. Park transportation
1) Sightseeing car, 20 yuan/person, children under 1.2 meters are free
2) Self-driving electric car (4 seats), 80 yuan for half an hour
3) There is also a place for boating in the middle
A deposit is required. Two-person pedal boat 50 yuan/hour; four-person pedal boat 70 yuan/hour; two-person electric boat 70 yuan/hour; four-person electric boat 100 yuan/hour. Less than one hour is counted as one hour.
🌻Scenic spot play projects
1. Leisure park
The beauty of Yanghu Wetland Park is different in four seasons. In spring, fly kites, enjoy flowers, and recognize plants; chase the sunset in summer; watch egrets, enjoy red leaves, and see reeds in autumn; lie in the arms of the earth like a baby and enjoy the warm sunbath in winter.
2. Thousand-acre flower sea
The thousand-acre flower sea has planted cluster fuklu kau, Persian chrysanthemum, beautiful moon grass and other plants according to the seasonal changes. The planned area of 750 acres of flower sea pastoral area makes the Yanghu flower sea always maintain the beautiful scenery of 'flowers flying everywhere' all year round. It is the largest urban flower sea in Changsha.
3. Sports
The third phase of the sports park project covers an area of about 170 acres and is positioned as a multi-functional sports theme park for public fitness and public participation. The first phase of Yanghu Sports Park was fully opened to the public during the 2017 National Day period, covering an area of 115 acres, mainly for football, with a total of 10 high-quality football fields, which are rare in Changsha in terms of scale and quality. The second phase of the sports park will cover a variety of popular sports projects such as swimming, diving, surfing and parent-child water play.
4. Parent-child paradise
Yanghu Fun World is located in the second phase of Yanghu Wetland, the super high Ferris wheel can overlook the whole view of Yanghu, the big pendulum, the small train, the pirate ship and other more than 20 projects, it is a good place for weekend parent-child play.
5. Yanghu Water Street
Yanghu Water Street stands by the lake in Yanghu Wetland Park, integrating culture and art, performance activities, entertainment interaction and other features. The architectural style of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China attracts countless people to check in. The ancient atmosphere gives people a sense of crossing.
6. Yanghu Fun World
Yanghu Fun World is located in the second phase of Yanghu Wetland, the super high Ferris wheel can overlook the whole view of Yanghu, the big pendulum, the small train, the pirate ship and other more than 20 projects.
In addition, Yanghu Wetland Park can also camp, picnic, outing, nearby there are IKEA, Longhu Tianjie and other commercial centers can check in, there are also Li Zijian Art Museum, Xie Zilong Image Art Museum and other popular attractions to watch.
JourneyGems
Aerial photography of the beautiful Yanghu Wetland Park
In the Yanghu area of Xiangjiang New District, Changsha City, a national wetland park, it used to be an absolute rural area. Now, look at these large shopping malls, the 24-hour congested Xiangfu Road Bridge and the dazzling lights at the beginning, the bustling city temperament is not lost to the May 1st business circle!