2025 Wu Yi Square/IFS Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Changsha Yinshan Lake Scenic Area (also known as Tianxi Lake) is located in Jiangbei Town, Changsha County, and is known as "Changsha's Little West Lake." It features stunning lake and mountain scenery, as well as classic garden landscapes. Surrounded by green hills, the scenic area boasts scattered pavilions and terraces. Visitors can stroll along the lake, climb the Lion Mountain viewing platform for panoramic views, and enjoy the sea of rapeseed flowers in spring (peak bloom in March). You can also take a boat trip on the lake, and the nearby Tianxi Temple and antique building complex are perfect for taking traditional-style photos. **Address and Transportation** Located on the east side of Tianxi Temple on Qiujiang Line, Jiangbei Town, Changsha County, it is recommended to drive there (navigate to "Tianxi Lake"). Parking is convenient. For public transportation, take a rural bus to Jiangbei Town and then take a taxi. **Main Attractions** 1. **Lake and Mountain Scenery**: Stroll along the lake, climb the Lion Mountain viewing platform for panoramic views, and take a boat trip on the lake (approx. CNY 50/person) to experience the classic garden scenery of "Changsha's Little West Lake." 2. **Featured Experiences**: - **Spring Limited**: The lakeside sea of rapeseed flowers blooms in March, perfect for photography. - **Cultural Attractions**: Visit Tianxi Temple, check out the antique building complex, and wear Hanfu to take traditional-style photos. - **Festive Activities**: During the Lunar New Year, there is a lakeside lantern show with a rich festive atmosphere. **Nearby Recommendations** - **Food**: "Lehe Wharf" farmhouse in Jiangbei Town recommends Cordyceps stewed oxtail, and "Chenxi Xiaoshe" is a must-try for dry pot mandarin fish. - **Connecting Routes**: Combine with other attractions in the Liuyang River "First Bay," such as Jinzhou Village Scenic Area and Mopan Island, to experience pastoral and red culture. **Important Notes** - Free admission, open all day. - It rains a lot in spring, so it is recommended to bring rain gear. - There are many tourists during holidays, so it is recommended to arrive early to avoid the crowds.

#February Good Places 2025 Speaking of Changsha, in addition to Changsha stinky tofu, history, literature and art, trends, these three words immediately emerged in my mind, to the vicinity of the National Finance Center, you can feel the nightlife of Changsha, to two or three o'clock in the morning, still brightly lit, and trendy in one body, there are many trendy cultural and creative shops, like history also Hunan Museum, Yuelu College, etc.

When in Changsha, Don’t miss out on this spot , take memorable photos of your travel in the city. 📍IFS near East Gate , the stairs and escalator that goes down to the mall entrance 🚇： Line 2 exit 3A IFS可真是有太多惊喜了, 在长沙千万别错过来这个地方拍照打卡，超级出片 📍 IFS 国金中心 🚇： 2号线直达（3a号口出） 位置在东门附近的地铁口出处可以从外面的楼梯处直接下去也可从IFS负一层屈臣氏上去香港地铁同款地铁墙拍照人很少 #songkran2024 #cherryblossom2024 #localguides #mytravelhacks #instatravel #trip #goodfoods #夏天 #长沙 #香港 #urbanexplorer #adventure #travelchina #amazing #chinatown

After returning to Changlinyuan, I plan to go shopping at Huangxing Road, the largest and longest pedestrian street in Changsha. It is also a source of food, restaurants, clothes, shoes, cosmetics, and souvenirs. I recommend coming late at night when the weather is not hot. The recommended souvenir shop is Changsha's famous tea shop, Sexy Tea. In addition to selling delicious milk tea, they also have cute souvenirs. Another shop is roasted chicken with chili and mala and jasmine tea. It is very delicious and not expensive. How to get there: Take the subway and get off at Wuyi Square Station, Exit 3A. #ChineseNewYear2024 #TravelChina

IFS must have gotten expert advice recently How can a shopping mall be so photogenic! Just put on my newly bought clothes and snapped some pics Absolutely the perfect spot for stunning photos Photo spot guide: 1️⃣ Right in front of the Vans store platform 2️⃣ Near the LG2 elevator 3️⃣ Directly in front of LG atrium

Seriously, everyone who takes photos here gets amazing shots! This dopamine-themed exhibition is absolutely perfect for photos!!! Kids especially love it! After all, who can resist such huge plush toys? 📷 Best Photo Spots: 1️⃣ LG2 Atrium Featuring an 8-meter-tall twisty sculpture Plus all its "best friends" 👫 2️⃣ LG Level Railings Get a bird's-eye view of the entire exhibition Great for unique perspective shots! 3️⃣ LG2 Trendy Art Zone Take photos with adorable three-eyed monster plushies 🧸 4️⃣ LG7 Sculpture Garden Not only has a massive "Changsha" feature wall But also a glass photo wall with celebrity plushies 📒 Tips: 1. Crowds peak in the afternoon - mornings/evenings are quieter 2. Wear bright colors to match the dopamine theme! 📍 Changsha IFS (International Finance Square) (Now through July 20) #Changsha #ChangshaIFS #ChangshaPhotography #ChangshaExhibitions #ChangshaTravel #ChangshaCheckIn

Travel Experience in Changsha: A 3-Day, 2-Night Guide for Foodies and Culture Enthusiasts 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Stay near Wuyi Square for ultimate convenience! Wuyi Square is the perfect location with metro lines 1 and 2 intersecting, making it super easy to access attractions and night markets. 🍜 Must-Try Foods: So spicy you'll cry, but you won't stop eating! Snacks: "Black Classic" stinky tofu with a crispy exterior and juicy interior; "Jinji Sugar Oil TuoTuo". Late-night eats: Crayfish (the flavored shrimp is unbeatable). 📸 Sightseeing Tips Orange Isle: It's recommended to buy a sightseeing car ticket (20 RMB) as walking can be exhausting! Don't miss the iconic Mao Zedong statue for a photo op. Yuelu Mountain: Take the cable car from the east gate to the top (30 RMB), then walk down past Aiwan Pavilion and Yuelu Academy (40 RMB entrance fee). The autumn red leaves are stunning. Super Wenheyou: Great for cyberpunk-style photos, but expect long waits for dining. ⚠️ Practical Tips 1. Download the "Changsha Metro APP" for subway navigation and use "Xiangxing Yikatong" for buses. 2. Tea Yanyue Se shops are everywhere; choose one with fewer people (the IFS Mall store usually has long queues). 3. Summers in Changsha are extremely hot, so bring sunscreen! Changsha is a city that gets more exciting as the night goes on, perfect for those who love food and fun! 😂

Changsha is a charming city that makes people linger, full of unique charm and vitality. Profound historical and cultural heritage • Yuelu Academy, a thousand-year-old academy: Located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain, as one of the four ancient Chinese academies, it is full of books and the quaint buildings show a profound cultural heritage, making people feel as if they have traveled through time and space and felt the spirit of learning of ancient students. • Hunan Museum: The museum houses a large number of historical relics, especially the relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb, such as Susha Zenyi and the thousand-year-old female corpse. Each of them carries the memory of history and tells people about the glory of ancient Changsha. Rich and diverse food • Special snacks are mouth-watering: Changsha has a wide variety of snacks with unique flavors. Sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes are golden in color, soft, glutinous and sweet; the classic black stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, smelling stinky but delicious; there are also spicy and delicious shrimps, with tender shrimp meat and rich soup, which makes people unable to stop. • Hunan cuisine restaurants have unique flavors: Walking into a local Hunan cuisine restaurant, whether it is chopped pepper fish head, pepper fried meat or Xiangxi grandma's dish, each dish shows the charm of Hunan cuisine with its rich flavor and unique cooking method, which makes diners feast their mouths. Unique charm of urban landscape • Orange Island: As a landmark attraction in Changsha, Orange Island is like a bright pearl inlaid in the Xiangjiang River. Strolling in Orange Island, admiring the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Xiangjiang River, and feeling Chairman Mao's heroic sentiment of "standing alone in the cold autumn, the Xiangjiang River flows north", it is refreshing. • Changsha night view: As night falls, Changsha's night view is beautiful. The May Day Square is brightly lit, high-rise buildings are lined up, and the light show is colorful; Du Fu Jiangge is particularly simple and elegant under the light, and it complements the modern buildings on the other side of the Xiangjiang River, forming a unique city night view. Rich entertainment and leisure • Theme park is full of fun: Changsha Window of the World brings together the architectural styles and cultural characteristics of countries around the world, as well as various exciting amusement facilities, allowing tourists to enjoy the customs of different countries while playing. • Night market culture is very lively: Pozi Street, Taiping Old Street and other night markets are very lively. There are not only a variety of delicious snacks, but also a wide range of special products and wonderful street performances, allowing tourists to feel the liveliness and vitality of Changsha at night.

Changsha, the city that is ranked as the happiest city in China, has many tourist attractions and shopping, such as Orange Island, where we will find a stone sculpture of Mao Zedong, or go to pray for good luck at Kaifu Temple, find delicious street food and shop for souvenirs on Taiping Street or Huangxing Road, stop to take pictures with the KAWS sculpture at the IFS building, and there are many more places to visit. It is another city that should not be missed.

This two-day and one-night trip to Changsha was a seamless and perfect experience! At night, I took the high-speed rail from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and arrived at Changsha South Station in about 3 hours. After exiting the station, I immediately took a Didi taxi and arrived at the **Tai Hotel** next to the IFS in 15 minutes. The service, location and facilities of this hotel are impeccable, and the cost-effectiveness is super high. I highly recommend it! **Night Carnival: The Ultimate Enjoyment of Food and Massage** After putting down the luggage, I immediately started the Changsha nightlife! The first stop is of course to have a bowl of authentic **Changsha Beef Rice Noodles**, which has a rich soup and tender beef, which is absolutely unforgettable. Then you can go to the nearby food street or night market to try various snacks, such as stinky tofu, sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes, and then have a glass of cold beer, which is simply too cool! If you still want to relax, Changsha's **Massage Shop** is also very famous, with reasonable prices and professional techniques, which can instantly relieve travel fatigue. The street barbecue stalls at night are not to be missed. The aroma of charcoal grilled skewers is fragrant. With cold beer, you can eat and chat with three or five friends, and feel the fireworks of Changsha, which is still lively until the early morning! **Explore during the day: Warm Changsha Bay, the driver's recommendation is super considerate** The next morning, you can go shopping near the IFC. Changsha's shopping malls and streets are full of vitality. If you don't know where to go, you can directly ask **Didi drivers**. They are not only polite and enthusiastic, but also recommend many good places that locals know, such as hidden old restaurants or niche attractions. Although it was only a short two days and one night, the itinerary was full and not a minute was wasted. **Play from morning to night, and then from night to early morning**, Changsha's "Never-Sleeping City" charm makes people linger! If you also like food, nightlife and a warm city atmosphere, Changsha is definitely worth a visit! **Recommended itinerary:** ✔ High-speed rail: Hong Kong West Kowloon → Changsha South Station (about 3 hours) ✔ Accommodation: **Tai Hotel** next to IFC (convenient location, first-class service) ✔ Must-eat: beef rice noodles, street barbecue, stinky tofu ✔ Must-play: night market, massage, IFC shopping district ✔ Tips: Didi drivers are super friendly, you can ask for local recommendations! Changsha, a "city that never sleeps" that allows you to have fun from morning to midnight, come and experience it!

Location: 188 Jiefang West Road, Furong District, IFS International Finance Center ⏰ Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM 🚗 Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Wuyi Square Station (Exit 3A), then walk approximately 250 meters to the International Finance Center (head to the rooftop to check out the KAWS installation; you can take the sightseeing elevator directly to the top). On the 7th floor rooftop, you can take photos with the KAWS figurine (this photo spot requires queuing, with security personnel managing the line. A few people are allowed in at a time for close-up photos, and there is a time limit of five minutes per person. Once the time is up, you must leave, even if you haven't finished taking photos. If you want to try again, you'll need to rejoin the queue. Therefore, it's best to plan your poses in advance to make the most of your time).

| Must-see photo spots at the IFS, including the KAWS statue on the roof. Changsha Travel Guide | Must-see photo spots at the IFS ✔️ ☑️ The KAWS statue on the 7th floor roof of the IFS is a must-see spot 📸. We recommend shooting in the morning for the best lighting. ☑️ IFS East Gate, LG1 of the 🏬 mall, Changsha's "Little Hong Kong" is a popular spot 🔥 with a Hong Kong-style photo wall 📷 that is very photogenic and full of Hong Kong vibes 🎞️. ☑️ The giant face on the 1st floor of the IFS, at the GM entrance, looks even better with sunglasses 🕶️

🏠Store name: Grande A'moo (First store in Changsha, IFS Center) 📍Detailed address: No. L504, 5th Floor, IFC Mall, Furong District 🕙Opening hours: 11:30-21:30 It’s worthy of being called Changsha! I had a very good meal at IFS! 🥹🥹The green plants and flowers add to the atmosphere, perfect for a date... It's really beautiful and delicious! ! ! My npy and I ordered from the same table and we didn’t disappoint. You can refer to our ordering guide! ! ✔️Every dish in their house is so exquisite🥹I can't bear to eat it. . . Spicy oil noodles, with a spicy and fragrant taste. Each noodle is covered with egg yolk and spicy meat sauce. Hunan stomach is satisfied. ✔️Kimchi seafood pizza🍕, a new dish! tasty! They are all handmade and baked, the crust is very thin, and the ingredients such as shrimp, squid... are very rich in taste! ✔️Sea bass avocado Benedict, what a beautiful brunch! A very novel combination, the taste is very rich, you can eat avocado in one bite🥑 There are also fruit yogurt bowls, tiramisu...desserts and drinks are delicious! Even if you sit outdoors, you can still watch the movie, it's really chill...about 100 yuan per person! I spent the whole afternoon happily🥹

#長沙灣好去處 In the world of hospitality, coffee holds a truly special place—it adds a unique charm to the hotel experience. The rich aroma of coffee in the hotel lobby instantly creates a sense of relaxation and joy. Coffee is like the key that unlocks a beautiful stay. For travelers, a cup of coffee can wash away the fatigue of the journey. In the hotel café, guests can unwind in peace, as if time itself slows down. For the hotel, offering high-quality coffee service not only enhances guest satisfaction, but also helps build a distinctive brand identity. Carefully crafted coffee beverages, paired with a cozy environment, leave a lasting impression. Coffee also elevates the hotel’s dining offerings—it’s the perfect centerpiece for afternoon tea. It not only raises the level of service, but also draws in a wider customer base. In short, coffee is a major highlight that adds real value to the hotel experience. #暑假好去處 #新年好去處2025

The places in the photo are Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, Wuyi Square, and Oil Square. As expected of a city at night, when the sun goes down, Changsha's signs turn on in various colors. You can see signs with artistic feel rather than ordinary designs. Perhaps for this reason, Changsha becomes lively at night. You will find yourself pressing the camera shutter nonstop, and As expected of a food paradise, There are delicious foods everywhere on the streets. When you come to Changsha, be sure to try some stinky tofu. You can smell the rich aroma of stinky tofu, as expected of a city with stinky tofu. And be sure to try Changsha milk tea. It was so amazing to see those signs wherever I went. It made me not help but drink one a day. Changsha, that place was a place where you could enjoy a colorful night walk. #AprilTravelSupport #ChinaTravel

Changsha, a delicious, fun and comfortable place... Many people can’t finish eating all the delicious food in Changsha, and they don’t want to miss the bad food… This is true! ! ! Any small restaurant on the street is delicious! !

#湖南 #长沙 Night Tour: Food and Beautiful Scenery #Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street #Pozi Street ##May Day Square The neon lights here are not as glaring as those in Shenzhen. Comes with a comfortable and spacious space The night is more lively than the day, the street #blackclassic A must-eat in Changsha: "Black Stinky Tofu" 👍 It's so spicy that my mouth is watering 🤤 Hunan spicy food is really spicy There is also a KAWS figurine sculpture on the top floor of IFS, which is a #网红打卡 attraction There is also a secret little spot #HiSensePlaza, which looks like #Taiwan in the 80s The photo taking 📷 is super photogenic. It is still very lively even at 11 or 12 o'clock in the evening. There are delicious foods inside and you can take a small cable car to see the whole view. 🤎 Friendly reminder: If you are afraid of spicy food, remember to bring some stomach medicine or warm your stomach before eating spicy food.

Food stalls and malls closes really late, got to experience to exciting night life and taste all different snacks and dessert Changsha has to offer.

When you come to Changsha, you must visit May Day Square! A beautiful city that never sleeps, full of snacks, full of signs, and of course full of people! Especially Changsha stinky tofu, you must try it once in your life! Bar, restaurant, livehouse, hotpot, Hunan cuisine! ! I promise you will love

first night in Changsha

Great staff service and clean shop. One of the staff can speak English which help us a lot. We visited this branch twice to buy snack and tea. Highly recommend to visit this branch. Hope the shop owner will plan to add seat and table for customer to enjoy their drink. #ifschangsha #modernchinateashop

3 days is enough. We visited all the main attractions. It is better to take pictures at night. It is really hot during the day, so remember to bring an umbrella. The famous must-eat foods are sugar-coated baba, stinky tofu (it is recommended not to buy from roadside stalls because they smell of stinky grease. Luo's is delicious), rice noodles in rice noodle street, the best ones are Hunan cuisine and spicy hot pot. They are cheap and the portions are large. If you like heavy flavors, you must try them. The specialty is some cakes. There are many flavors to choose from and they are not too sweet. The only drawback of the hotel is that there is no refrigerator. Others are OK #五一广场 #米粉街

It feels like walking around Siam, but much wider. If I have the chance, I will go again.

On the first day of my trip to Zhangjiajie, Changsha in March, I went to the most famous commercial street in Changsha. Note: It is very cold in March, so you must bring warm clothes, otherwise you will be too cold to walk like me. I ate Momo Dim Sum, it was delicious. I ate the black classic stinky tofu, it was delicious and not stinky! (I recommend that friends who don’t eat snacks can try it) Sullivan Dim Sum is a little far from the commercial street, so you can go there if you want to buy souvenirs.

Wuyi Lu, a main thoroughfare in the city central area including the West, the Middle and the East sections, is a popular shopping area in the city. All sorts of department stores, malls and supermarkets, hotels, restaurants on the visitors' recommended list surround the bustling Wuyi Square. The people of Changsha are renowned for their performing arts and they have created various traditional folk performances of their own, including Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Drum Opera, Clam Dance, Xiang Opera (i.e. Hunan Opera), acrobatics and other dramatic presentations. At Spring Festival, these folk performances appear in the streets and lanes. Where the performers reach is where the atmosphere is the most alive.

First time to Changsha First time taking the high-speed rail It’s the first time I’ve been shopping for so long. It really gets more beautiful as the night goes on...very lively Accommodation is also very convenient...

#TravelerOn a hot summer night, Changsha Night Market is bustling with activity. There are various stalls on both sides of the road, selling a wide variety of snacks and handicrafts. The aroma of steaming barbecue wafts through the air, attracting tourists to come and feast on it. People were walking around, bargaining enthusiastically, the scene was lively and cheerful. Singing and laughter can be heard from time to time all around, blending with the brightly lit night market to create a lively and joyful atmosphere. Changsha Night Market is not only a paradise for food, but also a great place to appreciate local culture, attracting a large number of tourists to linger.

The hotel is in a very good location, with a food pedestrian street downstairs, right next to Huangxing Pedestrian Street. The hotel front desk is very warm and hospitable, and they proactively remind guests that there is midnight snack every day. The ceiling of the room assigned to us when we checked in was yellow and had cracks and leaks. Tangtang immediately helped us change to another room. The service attitude was great 👍🏼! The hotel is located in the downtown area, the soundproofing is a little poor, but everything else is good! It's so convenient. I will consider Manxin Hotel again when I go to Changsha.