Introduction to Changsha’s relaxing tourist attractions Changsha Walking

What are the tourist attractions in Changsha?

The tourist attractions in Changsha are as follows:

1. Yuelu Mountain

The area of ??Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area 35.20 square kilometers, including eight scenic spots including Lushan Scenic Area, Tianma Mountain Scenic Area, Juzizhou Scenic Area, Taohualing Scenic Area, Shijialing Scenic Area, Zhaiziling Scenic Area, Houhu Scenic Area and Xianjia Lake Scenic Area.

In 2001, Juzizhou Scenic Area was officially rated as a national AAAA scenic spot. In 2002, Lushan Scenic Area was officially rated as a national AAAA scenic spot. In January 2012, Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area was successfully promoted to the national AAAAA tourist attraction.

2. Orange Island

Orange Island is located in the center of the Xiangjiang River in Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. The original area is about 17 hectares. The overall developed land area of ??the scenic spot reaches 91.64 hectares. It is the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River. The largest sandbar among the many alluvial sandbars, known as "China's First Continent", it runs across the center of the river from south to north, looking at Yuelu Mountain in the west and Changsha City in the east. It is surrounded by water and stretches for more than ten miles. It is about 40 meters wide and 140 meters wide. It is shaped like a long island.

3. Hunan Provincial Museum

Hunan Museum (Hunan Museum), located at No. 50 Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, is one of the first national first-class museums and central local museums in China. One of the eight national key museums built by the Communist Party of China and the largest comprehensive history and art museum in Hunan Province.

According to the official website of the museum in April 2020, the Hunan Museum has an exhibition hall area of ??27,000 square meters and a collection of more than 180,000 cultural relics, especially cultural relics unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha, Shang and Zhou bronzes, and Chu cultural relics. , ceramics, calligraphy and paintings of past dynasties and modern cultural relics are the most distinctive.

4. Xiangjiang Happy City

Xiangjiang Happy City is located at No. 168, Section 2, Tanzhou Avenue, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China.

Xiangjiang Happy City is Hunan Province’s first world-class mega-tourism complex, a “two-type” construction benchmark and a leader in the cultural tourism industry, and the world’s only “Happy Kingdom” suspended above a deep pit. It opens. Will apply for Guinness World Records certification later.

5. Beizheng Street

Beizheng Street is the street directly opposite the North City Gate (Xiangchun Gate) of Changsha in ancient times. There were two north-south streets in ancient Changsha City, one was Nanmen Main Street and the other was Beimen Main Street. Beizheng Street is a main street in the north city of old Changsha, bounded by Xiangchun Road in the north and Zhongshan Road in the south. The total length is more than 3 miles.

What are the fun places to visit in Changsha? Introduction to Changsha’s fun tourist attractions

1. Taiping Old Street. Taiping Old Street is a famous old street in Changsha City. It is located near the Wuyi Square business circle and is suitable for eating and shopping. There are many authentic Hunan delicacies and some time-honored handicraft shops. The whole street still retains stone pavements and some At the same time, there are old residences, Jia Yi's former residence, Mingji Fan Prince's Mansion West Archway, Chang Huai Well and other attractions nearby that you can visit.

2. Jinggang Ancient Town. Jinggang Ancient Town is an ancient town around Changsha, located in the northwest of Wangcheng District. There are ancient streets paved with bluestones that are not often seen today, as well as some ancient residential buildings, as well as some folk handicrafts that are about to disappear. The special snacks in the ancient town are delicious, such as Jinggang dried fragrant fish, fish lobsters, eggs with sweet wine, etc. After eating them, you will have endless aftertaste. There are still many historic sites and exhibition halls in the ancient town, which are witnesses of the history and culture of the ancient town. By visiting these places, we seem to be able to see the scene of the ancient town in the past.

3. Window to the world. Changsha Window of the World is a large amusement park with many exciting projects, such as roller coasters, flying wheels, etc.; there are also many landscapes imitating world architecture, such as the Alexander Lighthouse, Neuschwanstein Castle, etc. In the summer, there are many Water-related projects, such as Rainbow Gate, Super Surfboard, etc., attract more tourists during holidays and rest days, making it suitable for parents and children to travel together.

4. Orange Island Head. Orange Island Head is a sandbar in the middle of the river formed by the long-term erosion of the Xiangjiang River. It is also a famous scenic spot in Changsha.

Chairman Mao once praised the beautiful scenery here in his poems, so Chairman Mao is like a landmark here. In addition, there are musical fountains, Xiaoxiang Celebrity Club, natural swimming pool and other scenic spots in the scenic area. You can walk in the scenic area, or you can choose to take a battery car in the scenic area. On Saturdays or some major festivals, fireworks will be set off at Juzizhoutou. , there is no better place for observation than along the Xiangjiang River.

5. Pozi Street. Pozi Street is a snack street not far from Jiefang West Road. There are many special snacks and delicacies along the street, such as Wenhe Youlao Changsha Lobster House, Xiangqun Pot Dumplings, etc. There is also a large shopping mall Yue Fang ID, which has many clothing stores. The store is suitable for hanging out and a good place to pass the time.

6. Yuelu Mountain. Yuelu Shang is located in Yuelu District. The mountains are lush with trees and rich in flora and fauna. Many people come here to climb and play. Famous scenic spots in the mountain include Yuelu Academy and Aiwan Pavilion. Yuelu Academy was the place where Zhu Xi gave lectures, and Aiwan Pavilion was a place where young Mao Zedong often visited. In addition, there are many cemeteries of revolutionary martyrs on the mountain, which are rich in historical and cultural atmosphere.

The top ten must-visit tourist attractions in Changsha, Hunan

1. Orange Island

Orange Island is one of the many alluvial sandbars in the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River, dating back a thousand years. With a history of more than 700 years, it is known as the "First Continent of China" and has been one of Changsha's scenic spots since ancient times. There are river gulls flying here in spring, the trees are lush in summer and autumn, and in winter there is the famous scene of "snow on the river and sky at dusk".

2. Window of the World

Changsha Window of the World is a complex integrating avant-garde fashion activities, large-scale amusement equipment, architectural wonders from all over the world, five-continent song and dance performances, and film and television shooting bases. Comprehensive theme park. 20 major creative fashion events are staged here throughout the year, integrating viewing and experience.

3. Yuelu Mountain

Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area is 300.8 meters above sea level and has many historical sites. It is a landmark attraction in Changsha and one of the four major maple viewing spots in China. Although Yuelu Mountain is not high, it is a huge "nature museum". There is the world-famous Aiwan Pavilion on the mountain, which together with the Drunkard Pavilion, the West Lake Pavilion and the Taoran Pavilion are known as the four famous pavilions in China; there is also the Yuelu Academy, which is famous for its talents and flourishes here, fully demonstrating the arrogance of a thousand-year-old institution. .

4. Huaming Tower

Huaming Tower is located in the southeast of Ningxiang County, Changsha City, the capital of Hunan Province, on the bank of the Jinjiang River, bordering Yuelu District to the northeast, and Xiangtan City and Xiangxiang to the southwest. It is adjacent to the city, 20 kilometers away from the provincial capital Changsha in the east, 30 kilometers away from Mao Zedong's hometown Shaoshan in the south, and 34 kilometers away from the county seat in the west.

5. Tianxin Pavilion

Tianxin Pavilion is the symbol of the ancient city of Changsha. It is located in Tianxin Park in Changsha City. It is an antique pavilion standing on the ancient city wall. It was well-known throughout Sanxiang and was also a symbol of the ancient city. Tianxin Park is located in Tianxin District, Changsha City. There is a 220-meter-long Ming Dynasty city wall at the southern end of the park. It is 13 meters high and 6 meters wide. It looks tall and solid.

6. Weishan Scenic Area

Weishan Scenic Area is located in the west of Ningxiang County, Hunan Province, 84 kilometers away from Changsha, with convenient transportation. It is a place that combines worshiping Buddha, vacation, leisure and adventure. It is a comprehensive tourist area and was announced as a provincial-level scenic spot by the Hunan Provincial People's Government in February 2007. Weishan Scenic Area has beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. It has wonderful landscapes such as "the wonder of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Miyin Temple", "the wonder of creation in Thousand Buddha Cave", and "the wonder of Siyang Fangzun, a national treasure".

7. Yanghu Wetland

Changsha Yanghu Wetland is a large urban wetland park in Changsha and the largest urban wetland in central and southern my country. As a famous ecological tourist attraction in Changsha, it presents a beautiful scene of "clean water, natural oxygen bar, four-season flowers and fruits, thousands of forest features, hundreds of birds singing, and a paradise of life".

8. Shiyan Lake

Shiyan Lake is one of the 100 scenic spots in Hunan. Its water is quiet and pure, and the water reaches the national first-class water quality standard. It is called "Hunan Jiuzhai Earthly Yaochi". "Urban people's green dream" and "Changzhou-Zhuzhou-Tanxi Green Central Park". Shiyan Lake Ecological Tourism Park is located at the intersection of Changsha, Zhuzhou and Xiangtan, covering an area of ??10 square kilometers.

9. Hunan University

Hunan University is not only an institution of higher learning in China, but also one of the must-visit places in Changsha. Hunan University is an open university without walls. The famous Yuelu Mountain is the back garden of the school. Because it is backed by Yuelu Mountain, the university has lush trees and fresh air. Among the trees, there are old red brick teaching buildings, exuding a humanistic atmosphere. In the school’s food street, you can eat delicious snacks such as the famous local Master Cheng’s stinky tofu, Handsome Shaobing, and Xiangqun’s fried dumplings.

10. Taiping Street

Taiping Street is an ancient street here. Many friends regard it as a snack street. Of course, it is also possible. I think you do have a lot of delicious food here. local snacks. Every city now has a historical and cultural district, and Changsha is no exception. Compared with those famous historical and cultural cities, Changsha's historical heritage is not that profound, and there are more modern things.

What are the good places for a spring outing in Changsha?

1. Hunan Provincial Botanical Garden

The Hunan Provincial Forest Botanical Garden covers an area of ??140 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of more than 90%. The park is densely covered with forests and has a wide variety of flowers. More than 3,200 species and more than 4,000 varieties of plants belonging to 208 families, 900 genera and more than 4,000 varieties of plants have been preserved ex situ. There are many types of flowers planted in the garden, such as cherry blossoms, tulips, camellias, peach blossoms, etc. It is one of the scenic spots for spring outings.

2. Yuelu Mountain

Yuelu Mountain is located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is one of the 72 peaks of Nanyue Hengshan Mountain. In the early spring of each year, in addition to the brilliant cherry blossom forest, Yuelu Mountain There are also lush ancient and valuable trees everywhere. Many foreign tourists come here for hiking and outing, which is one of the many choices for many Changsha residents to relax in spring.

3. Dawei Mountain

Dawei Mountain is a national 4A-level scenic spot with rich animal and plant resources. There are 48 Tianxin Lakes and 121 tourist attractions in the park. The highest peak, Qixingling, is 1,607.9 meters above sea level. The main attractions include Limuqiao Scenic Area, Chuandiwo Scenic Area, Baimianshi Scenic Area, Qixingling Scenic Area, Honglian Temple Scenic Area and Maweicao Scenic Area. In April every year, azaleas bloom throughout the valley, attracting tens of millions of tourists to come and watch. .

4. Gushan Forest Park

Gushan Forest Park spans Wangyue Street, Yuelu District, Tianding Township and Xingcheng Town, Wangcheng District, with a total area of ??430 hectares. Guwang Peak, the main peak of Gu Mountain, is 362 meters above sea level. There are hanging lamps on the wall, Lie Ma Huitou, Luo Han's belly, Fengmen Ao, Daobei Ridge, Xianren Slope, Yizijian, Qinglongzui, Huangshiling, Jinlujing, Baihu Pai, Guan Natural landscapes such as Zhentai and Jiangjun'ao.

5. Orange Island

In spring, Orange Island is a good place to enjoy flowers, scenery, outing, photography and kite flying. The small island is located between famous mountains and cities, floating on the waves, and is known as "China's First Continent". Orange Island is also one of the must-visit attractions for many tourists visiting Changsha.