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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)

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Lang Mountain Scenic Area

Lang Mountain Scenic Area

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

9.4
4.6/540,880 Review
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

9.1
4.5/530,699 Review
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage
Hunan Museum

Hunan Museum

8.7
4.8/514,335 Review
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Museums
Exhibitions
Orange Island

Orange Island

8.7
4.6/512,733 Review
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Fall foliage
Boat tour
Du Fu Pavilion

Du Fu Pavilion

8.5
4.6/58,368 Review
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Historic buildings
Night view
Yue Yang Tower

Yue Yang Tower

8.1
4.6/59,302 Review
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Historic buildings
Fall foliage
72 wonder tower

72 wonder tower

8.0
4.0/52,355 Review
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Fall foliage
Night view
Mount Hengshan

Mount Hengshan

8.0
4.4/55,251 Review
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Historic buildings
Fall foliage
Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort

Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort

8.0
4.5/53,721 Review
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Fall foliage
Mountain climbing
Fenghuang Ancient Town

Fenghuang Ancient Town

7.9
4.3/58,477 Review
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Night view

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 Review
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Western-style
Sky view
Avg. €36/person
Yan Ting

Yan Ting

4.1/515 Review
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Cantonese Cuisine
View
Avg. €28/person
SHUANGYANLOU

SHUANGYANLOU

4.3/5257 Review
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Snacks
Time-honored Brand
Avg. €2/person
HuoGongDian (PoZiJie Main Branch)

HuoGongDian (PoZiJie Main Branch)

4.3/52,192 Review
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Snacks
China Time-honored Brand
Avg. €6/person
JADE YARD

JADE YARD

4.7/5108 Review
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Hunan Cuisine
Instagrammable
Avg. €24/person
HEY HEY BLACK SMELLY TO-FU

HEY HEY BLACK SMELLY TO-FU

4.6/51,375 Review
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Snacks
Prime location
Avg. €2/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)

4.3/5169 Review
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Snacks
Prime location
Avg. €1/person
TIANBAO BROTHERS

TIANBAO BROTHERS

4.7/5231 Review
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Hunan Cuisine
Open Late
Avg. €20/person
周记粉店(县正街店)

周记粉店(县正街店)

4.3/550 Review
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Snacks
Open Late
Avg. €2/person
Kyoro Cuisine (Long Cang Branch)

Kyoro Cuisine (Long Cang Branch)

5.0/5284 Review
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Japanese
Avg. €11/person
Park Hyatt Changsha-Lilan

Park Hyatt Changsha-Lilan

4.6/517 Review
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Hunan Cuisine
River view
Avg. €37/person
Modern China Tea Shop

Modern China Tea Shop

4.8/52,292 Review
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Bakeries
Afternoon Tea
Avg. €2/person

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