3 Days in Changsha: A Perfect Blend of History and Modernity!

🏮Changsha is a city full of history and modernity. Here, you can visit the bustling Huogong Palace, the poetic Yuelu Mountain, the historical Tianxin Pavilion and Orange Isle. Three days and two nights is enough to experience the unique charm of this city. 🏂Day 1: Visit historical streets and taste authentic food! Depending on your arrival time, you can visit Tianxin Pavilion and Baisha Ancient Well first, and then take a stroll along Taiping Old Street and Pozi Street in the afternoon! You can have lunch or dinner on the old street! Enjoy the night view of the river or the Ferris wheel at night! 📍Tianxin Pavilion: A historical site of the city, where you can see the ancient city wall and learn about the history of Changsha. There are also anti-Japanese sites nearby, such as Chonglie Pavilion and Chonglie Gate! 🛎Free along the way, CNY 30 to climb the pavilion 📍Baisha Ancient Well: The "Changsha water" in Chairman Mao's poem "I just drank Changsha water and ate Wuchang fish" refers to the spring water here. Even today, people still come here to fetch water! 👍He Long Sports Center is right next to it, which is familiar to every football fan, so you can check in here! 📍Huogong Palace: Changsha's food is famous for its unique modernity on Pozi Street. The most famous place on Pozi Street is Huogong Palace, where you can taste stinky tofu, which "smells bad but tastes good", golden sugar oil baba, and other snacks. If you have a big appetite, you can try all kinds of snacks. Of course, you can also eat them over several days! 📍Other delicacies on Pozi Street include Xiangqun potstickers, which can be found along the way! 📍Taiping Old Street: It is next to Pozi Street. In addition to food, there are various cultural crafts and former residences of celebrities, such as the former residence of Jia Yi, a famous minister of the Western Han Dynasty! 📍Ferris wheel: A landmark of Changsha, the night view is even more beautiful, and you can overlook the night view of the Xiangjiang River! 🛎It is recommended to stay near Huangxing Road Square or the old street, where the subway and bus are convenient. You can also ride a bike for the whole day! 🏂Day 2: Yuelu Mountain in the morning (Aiwan Pavilion, Yuelu Academy, Hunan University), Orange Isle in the afternoon, and the night view of the Xiangjiang River in the evening 🚗Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to Hunan University, the real "Xuefu Road", Hunan University, Hunan Normal University, and then to Yuelu Academy! Check in along the way and enjoy the cultural atmosphere! 📍Yuelu Mountain: Yuelu Academy and Aiwan Pavilion are must-see attractions. One is one of the four major academies in China, and the other is the source of the famous ancient poem "I stop my carriage to enjoy the maple forest at dusk, the frost-covered leaves are redder than the flowers of February". Fortunately, these two places are at the entrance of the scenic area. If you have enough energy, you can climb the mountain and enjoy the fresh air! 📍Orange Isle: You must have heard of the poem "Changsha in Early Spring", "Standing alone in the cold autumn, the Xiangjiang River flows northward, and the Orange Isle is at the head". The landmark on the island is the sculpture of Chairman Mao in his youth, the head of Orange Isle, and the inscription of the poem, all of which are at the southernmost end! Like Yuelu Academy, this is a place where Chairman Mao often came to play and study in his youth. 🚗Transportation: Get off at Orange Isle Station on Metro Line 2. On Orange Isle, you can also take a sightseeing train, shuttle through the tree-lined paths, and enjoy a relaxing time. If you are lucky, you can also see oranges! 🏮In the evening, you can take a cruise on the Xiangjiang River to enjoy the beauty of the night view of the Xiangjiang River. If you don't want to take a cruise, you can also take a walk along the river or find a restaurant to enjoy the night view of the Xiangjiang River and feel the charm of Changsha! 🏂Day 3: Hunan Museum in the morning 🚗Transportation: Get off at Museum Station on Metro Line 6 🛎Make a reservation in advance. To learn about a city, in addition to food and historical sites, museums are also a must-see. The Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition is not to be missed! 💰Free admission, reservation required! 🛎If you are not interested in museums, you can skip the last day or visit Wuyi Square and Huangxing Road Square. This is why we mentioned earlier that you should stay nearby, so you can choose to adjust your itinerary on the last day! Three days and two nights (or two days and one night on weekends) will hopefully allow you to fully experience the modernity and historical charm of Changsha!