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Hunan
Hunan

Hunan independent travel guide (2025): top things to do, popular tourism attractions, itinerary planning, accommodation, food, transportation, weather, and more - everything you need to know (updated October, 2025) | Trip.com

About Hunan

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Hunan Local Experiences Map

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Things to do in Hunan

What to do

Looking for things to do in Hunan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

4.6/541,562 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

4.5/531,061 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage
Hunan Provincial Museum

Hunan Provincial Museum

4.8/514,440 Reviews
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Museums
Exhibitions
Orange Island

Orange Island

4.6/512,787 Reviews
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Fall foliage
Boat tour
Du Fu Pavilion

Du Fu Pavilion

4.6/58,511 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Night view
Yue Yang Tower

Yue Yang Tower

4.6/59,445 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Fall foliage
72 wonder tower

72 wonder tower

4.0/52,435 Reviews
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Fall foliage
Night view
Mount Hengshan

Mount Hengshan

4.4/55,316 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Fall foliage
Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort

Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort

4.5/53,802 Reviews
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Fall foliage
Mountain climbing
Mount Yuelu

Mount Yuelu

4.6/55,203 Reviews
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Fall foliage
Mountain climbing
Fenghuang Ancient Town

Fenghuang Ancient Town

4.3/58,499 Reviews
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Night view
Yangtianhu Grassland

Yangtianhu Grassland

4.4/53,279 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage

Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Hunan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Hunan dishes and foodie spots.
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NICCOLO KITCHEN

NICCOLO KITCHEN

4.5/521 Reviews
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Western-style
Sky view
Avg. NZD66/person
Yan Ting

Yan Ting

4.1/516 Reviews
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Cantonese Cuisine
View
Avg. NZD50/person
Park Hyatt Changsha-Lilan

Park Hyatt Changsha-Lilan

4.6/517 Reviews
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Hunan Cuisine
River view
Avg. NZD67/person
JADE YARD

JADE YARD

4.7/5108 Reviews
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Hunan Cuisine
Instagrammable
Avg. NZD44/person
SHUANGYANLOU

SHUANGYANLOU

4.3/5259 Reviews
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Snacks
Time-honored Brand
Avg. NZD4/person
HuoGongDian (PoZiJie Main Branch)

HuoGongDian (PoZiJie Main Branch)

4.3/52,195 Reviews
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Snacks
China Time-honored Brand
Avg. NZD12/person
Kyoro Cuisine (Long Cang Branch)

Kyoro Cuisine (Long Cang Branch)

5.0/5285 Reviews
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Japanese
Brunch
Avg. NZD20/person
Modern China Tea Shop

Modern China Tea Shop

4.8/52,484 Reviews
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Bakeries
Afternoon Tea
Avg. NZD3/person
HEY HEY BLACK SMELLY TO-FU

HEY HEY BLACK SMELLY TO-FU

4.6/51,424 Reviews
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Snacks
Prime location
Avg. NZD3/person
TIANBAO BROTHERS

TIANBAO BROTHERS

4.7/5240 Reviews
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Hunan Cuisine
Open Late
Avg. NZD39/person
周记粉店(县正街店)

周记粉店(县正街店)

4.3/550 Reviews
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Snacks
Open Late
Avg. NZD4/person
南门口金记糖油坨坨店(长郡中学店)

南门口金记糖油坨坨店(长郡中学店)

4.3/5179 Reviews
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Snacks
Prime location
Avg. NZD1/person

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