Changsha Local Guide Takes You to Explore Changsha's Instagram-Worthy Spots and Local Food Recommendations

A Changsha local guide offers you a high-end, luxurious tour of the star city.

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[Landscape City · Happy Changsha] Charming Changsha - Classic One-Day Food Check-in Tour: Hunan Museum - Fire Palace - Tianxin Pavilion - Yuelu Mountain & Aiwan Pavilion - Orange Isle Head

08:00-08:40 Visit [Tianxin Pavilion] (about 40 minutes). Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the late Ming Dynasty. In the 11th year of Qianlong (1746), Governor Yang Xizai oversaw its construction. The name is derived from the phrase 'Xian you yi de, ke xiang tian xin' in the Book of Documents. It is the only remaining ancient city landmark in Changsha, considered by ancient people as a feng shui treasure site that brings auspicious signs. The ancient city wall beneath Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the 5th year of Emperor Gaozu of Western Han (202 BC) by Wu Rui, King of Changsha, with a history of over 2,200 years.

08:40-10:40 Visit [Hunan Museum] - Changsha Mawangdui Han Tombs Exhibition (with complimentary wireless earphone service, about 100 minutes; closed on Mondays, alternative: visit [Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum]). The Mawangdui Han Tombs are the eighth wonder of the world and one of the top ten rare treasures of ancient tombs. They are the tombs of Li Cang, the Prime Minister of the Changsha Kingdom in the early Western Han, and his family. From 1972 to 1974, archaeologists excavated three Western Han tombs here. The burial objects were extremely rich, including over 3,000 items such as silk fabrics, silk manuscripts, silk paintings, lacquerware, pottery, bamboo slips, seals, sealing clay, bamboo and wooden items, agricultural and livestock products, and Chinese herbal medicine.

10:40-11:30 Go to [Lvziyao Specialty Supermarket] (about 40 minutes), a national leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization and a national chain brand, to learn about the specialty foods, folk snacks, and traditional crafts of Hunan, 'the land of fish and rice,' and send Hunan greetings to friends and family.

11:30-12:00 Visit [Fire Palace Fire God Temple] (about 30 minutes). Fire Palace was originally a temple dedicated to the Fire God, built in the 5th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty (around 1577), with over 440 years of history. It has now become a representative cultural venue integrating Hunan religious culture, folk culture, and culinary culture. The 'Changsha Fire Palace Fire God Temple Fair' was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. During holidays such as Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day, a temple fair is held to worship the Fire God, inherit and promote the Fire Temple culture, and pray for peace and blessings.

12:00-13:00 Century-old shop [Fire Palace] (about 60 minutes). Taste local Hunan snacks and experience the profoundness of Xiang cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines (if meal is included, a 20 yuan snack voucher plus a 10% discount coupon for the entire store will be provided; free seating; recommended snacks: stinky tofu, dragon-fat pork blood, shredded pork with sanzi, Dutch pea jelly...).

13:30-15:00 Visit [Yuelu Mountain / Aiwan Pavilion] (about 80 minutes). Yuelu Mountain is the last peak of the 72 peaks of Mount Heng in Nanyue, with many historical sites and unique charm. Aiwan Pavilion, one of the four famous pavilions in China, gets its name from the famous poem 'I stop my carriage to enjoy the evening of maple leaves; the frost-touched leaves are redder than February flowers.' It is hidden in Qingfeng Gorge, where a gentle breeze brings the sound of springs. From 1913 to 1923, young Mao Zedong often climbed Yuelu Mountain with close friends like Cai Hesen, discussing the situation and seeking truth at Aiwan Pavilion.

15:30-17:30 Visit [Orange Isle Head] (about 120 minutes). Located in the middle of the Xiangjiang River, it is the largest inland island in the world's cities. It was a resting place for young Mao Zedong when he swam in the Xiangjiang River and is mentioned in his poem 'Changsha · Spring in a Pleasant Garden.' At the 'Pointing to the Country' stone, you can express your feelings and feel the heroic spirit of the great man.

17:30-18:00 After the tour, take a bus back to your hotel or accommodation in Changsha, ending the pleasant trip. (The times marked in the itinerary are for reference only; they may change and be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, holidays, queueing at scenic spots, and other force majeure factors. Thank you for your understanding.)

[Millennium Academy · Cultural Changsha] Charming Changsha - Food Check-in - Yuelu Academy One-Day Tour: Hunan Museum - Fire Palace - Tianxin Pavilion - Yuelu Mountain Aiwan Pavilion - Yuelu Academy - Orange Isle Head

08:00-08:40 Visit [Tianxin Pavilion] (about 40 minutes). Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the late Ming Dynasty. In the 11th year of Qianlong (1746), Governor Yang Xizai oversaw its construction. The name is derived from the phrase 'Xian you yi de, ke xiang tian xin' in the Book of Documents. It is the only remaining ancient city landmark in Changsha, considered by ancient people as a feng shui treasure site that brings auspicious signs. The ancient city wall beneath Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the 5th year of Emperor Gaozu of Western Han (202 BC) by Wu Rui, King of Changsha, with a history of over 2,200 years.

08:40-10:40 Visit [Hunan Museum] - Changsha Mawangdui Han Tombs Exhibition (with complimentary wireless earphone service, about 100 minutes; closed on Mondays, alternative: visit [Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum]). The Mawangdui Han Tombs are the eighth wonder of the world and one of the top ten rare treasures of ancient tombs. They are the tombs of Li Cang, the Prime Minister of the Changsha Kingdom in the early Western Han, and his family. From 1972 to 1974, archaeologists excavated three Western Han tombs here. The burial objects were extremely rich, including over 3,000 items such as silk fabrics, silk manuscripts, silk paintings, lacquerware, pottery, bamboo slips, seals, sealing clay, bamboo and wooden items, agricultural and livestock products, and Chinese herbal medicine.

10:40-11:30 Go to [Lvziyao Specialty Supermarket] (about 40 minutes), a national leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization and a national chain brand, to learn about the specialty foods, folk snacks, and traditional crafts of Hunan, 'the land of fish and rice,' and send Hunan greetings to friends and family.

11:30-12:00 Visit [Fire Palace Fire God Temple] (about 30 minutes). Fire Palace was originally a temple dedicated to the Fire God, built in the 5th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty (around 1577), with over 440 years of history. It has now become a representative cultural venue integrating Hunan religious culture, folk culture, and culinary culture. The 'Changsha Fire Palace Fire God Temple Fair' was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. During holidays such as Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day, a temple fair is held to worship the Fire God, inherit and promote the Fire Temple culture, and pray for peace and blessings.

12:00-13:00 Century-old shop [Fire Palace] (about 60 minutes). Taste local Hunan snacks and experience the profoundness of Xiang cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines (if meal is included, a 20 yuan snack voucher plus a 10% discount coupon for the entire store will be provided; free seating; recommended snacks: stinky tofu, dragon-fat pork blood, shredded pork with sanzi, Dutch pea jelly...).

13:30-14:10 Visit [Yuelu Mountain / Aiwan Pavilion] (about 40 minutes). Yuelu Mountain is the last peak of the 72 peaks of Mount Heng in Nanyue, with many historical sites and unique charm. Aiwan Pavilion, one of the four famous pavilions in China, gets its name from the famous poem 'I stop my carriage to enjoy the evening of maple leaves; the frost-touched leaves are redder than February flowers.' It is hidden in Qingfeng Gorge, where a gentle breeze brings the sound of springs. From 1913 to 1923, young Mao Zedong often climbed Yuelu Mountain with close friends like Cai Hesen, discussing the situation and seeking truth at Aiwan Pavilion.

14:10-15:00 Visit [Yuelu Academy] (about 50 minutes). Founded in the 9th year of Kaibao of Northern Song (976 AD) by Zhu Dong, the prefect of Tanzhou, Yuelu Academy is one of the four famous academies in Chinese history. With a history of over a thousand years and continuous lectures, it is known as the 'Millennium Academy.' The door plaque with the characters 'Yuelu Academy' was bestowed by Emperor Zhenzong of Song. It is the largest and best-preserved existing academy building complex in China. Yuelu Academy has produced many talents who have contributed to the country, such as Wei Yuan, Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Guo Songtao, Tan Sitong, Xiong Xiling, Huang Xing, Cai E, Yang Changji...

15:30-17:30 Visit [Orange Isle Head] (about 120 minutes). Located in the middle of the Xiangjiang River, it is the largest inland island in the world's cities. It was a resting place for young Mao Zedong when he swam in the Xiangjiang River and is mentioned in his poem 'Changsha · Spring in a Pleasant Garden.' At the 'Pointing to the Country' stone, you can express your feelings and feel the heroic spirit of the great man.

17:30-18:00 After the tour, take a bus back to your hotel or accommodation in Changsha, ending the pleasant trip. (The times marked in the itinerary are for reference only; they may change and be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, holidays, queueing at scenic spots, and other force majeure factors. Thank you for your understanding.)

[Boat Tour on Xiangjiang · Glorious Changsha] Charming Changsha - Food Check-in - Xiangjiang Cruise One-Day Tour: Hunan Museum - Fire Palace - Tianxin Pavilion - Yuelu Mountain Aiwan Pavilion - Xiangjiang Cruise - Orange Isle Head

08:00-08:40 Visit [Tianxin Pavilion] (about 40 minutes). Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the late Ming Dynasty. In the 11th year of Qianlong (1746), Governor Yang Xizai oversaw its construction. The name is derived from the phrase 'Xian you yi de, ke xiang tian xin' in the Book of Documents. It is the only remaining ancient city landmark in Changsha, considered by ancient people as a feng shui treasure site that brings auspicious signs. The ancient city wall beneath Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the 5th year of Emperor Gaozu of Western Han (202 BC) by Wu Rui, King of Changsha, with a history of over 2,200 years.

08:40-10:40 Visit [Hunan Museum] - Changsha Mawangdui Han Tombs Exhibition (with complimentary wireless earphone service, about 100 minutes; closed on Mondays, alternative: visit [Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum]). The Mawangdui Han Tombs are the eighth wonder of the world and one of the top ten rare treasures of ancient tombs. They are the tombs of Li Cang, the Prime Minister of the Changsha Kingdom in the early Western Han, and his family. From 1972 to 1974, archaeologists excavated three Western Han tombs here. The burial objects were extremely rich, including over 3,000 items such as silk fabrics, silk manuscripts, silk paintings, lacquerware, pottery, bamboo slips, seals, sealing clay, bamboo and wooden items, agricultural and livestock products, and Chinese herbal medicine.

10:40-11:30 Go to [Lvziyao Specialty Supermarket] (about 40 minutes), a national leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization and a national chain brand, to learn about the specialty foods, folk snacks, and traditional crafts of Hunan, 'the land of fish and rice,' and send Hunan greetings to friends and family.

11:30-12:00 Visit [Fire Palace Fire God Temple] (about 30 minutes). Formerly a temple dedicated to the Fire God, built in the 5th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty (around 1577), with over 440 years of history. It has now become a representative cultural venue integrating Hunan religious culture, folk culture, and culinary culture. The Changsha Fire Palace Fire God Temple Fair was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. During holidays such as Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day, a temple fair is held to worship the Fire God, inherit and promote the Fire Temple culture, and pray for peace and blessings.

12:00-13:00 Century-old shop [Fire Palace] (about 60 minutes). Taste local Hunan snacks and experience the profoundness of Xiang cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines (if meal is included, a 20 yuan snack voucher plus a 10% discount coupon for the entire store will be provided; free seating; recommended snacks: stinky tofu, dragon-fat pork blood, shredded pork with sanzi, Dutch pea jelly...).

13:30-15:00 Visit [Yuelu Mountain / Aiwan Pavilion] (about 80 minutes). Yuelu Mountain is the last peak of the 72 peaks of Mount Heng in Nanyue, with many historical sites and unique charm. Aiwan Pavilion, one of the four famous pavilions in China, gets its name from the famous poem 'I stop my carriage to enjoy the evening of maple leaves; the frost-touched leaves are redder than February flowers.' It is hidden in Qingfeng Gorge, where a gentle breeze brings the sound of springs. From 1913 to 1923, young Mao Zedong often climbed Yuelu Mountain with close friends like Cai Hesen, discussing the situation and seeking truth at Aiwan Pavilion.

15:30-17:30 Take a [luxury cruise on the Xiangjiang River to view Orange Isle Head / includes Orange Isle mini-train] (about 120 minutes, enjoy VIP green channel, no queue). Visit the heart of the Xiangjiang River, the world's largest inland island in a city, which was a resting place for young Mao Zedong when he swam in the Xiangjiang River and is mentioned in his poem 'Changsha · Spring in a Pleasant Garden' - Orange Isle Head.

16:00 Start the Xiangjiang cruise (Orange Isle West Viewing Platform Wharf - Orange Isle Head - East River Main Channel - Fuyuan Road Bridge (Fisherman's Wharf) - Orange Isle West Viewing Platform Wharf), enjoying the magnificent scenery along both sides of the Xiangjiang River that inspired the great man's lines: 'See all mountains crimsoned through, and woods dyed in deep hue; the river green to the brim, a hundred boats in swift race swim.'

17:30-18:00 After the tour, take a bus back to your hotel or accommodation in Changsha, ending the pleasant trip. (The times marked in the itinerary are for reference only; they may change and be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, holidays, queueing at scenic spots, and other force majeure factors. Thank you for your understanding.)

[Fun All Around · Panoramic Changsha] Charming Changsha - Food Check-in Panoramic One-Day Tour: Hunan Museum - Fire Palace - Tianxin Pavilion - Yuelu Mountain Aiwan Pavilion - Yuelu Academy - Xiangjiang Cruise - Orange Isle Head

08:00-08:40 Visit [Tianxin Pavilion] (about 40 minutes). Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the late Ming Dynasty. In the 11th year of Qianlong (1746), Governor Yang Xizai oversaw its construction. The name is derived from the phrase 'Xian you yi de, ke xiang tian xin' in the Book of Documents. It is the only remaining ancient city landmark in Changsha, considered by ancient people as a feng shui treasure site that brings auspicious signs. The ancient city wall beneath Tianxin Pavilion was first built in the 5th year of Emperor Gaozu of Western Han (202 BC) by Wu Rui, King of Changsha, with a history of over 2,200 years.

08:40-10:40 Visit [Hunan Museum] - Changsha Mawangdui Han Tombs Exhibition (with complimentary wireless earphone service, about 100 minutes; closed on Mondays, alternative: visit [Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum]). The Mawangdui Han Tombs are the eighth wonder of the world and one of the top ten rare treasures of ancient tombs. They are the tombs of Li Cang, the Prime Minister of the Changsha Kingdom in the early Western Han, and his family. From 1972 to 1974, archaeologists excavated three Western Han tombs here. The burial objects were extremely rich, including over 3,000 items such as silk fabrics, silk manuscripts, silk paintings, lacquerware, pottery, bamboo slips, seals, sealing clay, bamboo and wooden items, agricultural and livestock products, and Chinese herbal medicine.

10:40-11:30 Go to [Lvziyao Specialty Supermarket] (about 40 minutes), a national leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization and a national chain brand, to learn about the specialty foods, folk snacks, and traditional crafts of Hunan, 'the land of fish and rice,' and send Hunan greetings to friends and family.

11:30-12:00 Visit [Fire Palace Fire God Temple] (about 30 minutes). Formerly a temple dedicated to the Fire God, built in the 5th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty (around 1577), with over 440 years of history. It has now become a representative cultural venue integrating Hunan religious culture, folk culture, and culinary culture. The Changsha Fire Palace Fire God Temple Fair was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. During holidays such as Spring Festival, May Day, and National Day, a temple fair is held to worship the Fire God, inherit and promote the Fire Temple culture, and pray for peace and blessings.

12:00-13:00 Century-old shop [Fire Palace] (about 60 minutes). Taste local Hunan snacks and experience the profoundness of Xiang cuisine, one of the eight major cuisines (if meal is included, a 20 yuan snack voucher plus a 10% discount coupon for the entire store will be provided; free seating; recommended snacks: stinky tofu, dragon-fat pork blood, shredded pork with sanzi, Dutch pea jelly...).

13:30-14:10 Visit [Yuelu Mountain / Aiwan Pavilion] (about 40 minutes). Yuelu Mountain is the last peak of the 72 peaks of Mount Heng in Nanyue, with many historical sites and unique charm. Aiwan Pavilion, one of the four famous pavilions in China, gets its name from the famous poem 'I stop my carriage to enjoy the evening of maple leaves; the frost-touched leaves are redder than February flowers.' It is hidden in Qingfeng Gorge, where a gentle breeze brings the sound of springs. From 1913 to 1923, young Mao Zedong often climbed Yuelu Mountain with close friends like Cai Hesen, discussing the situation and seeking truth at Aiwan Pavilion.

14:10-15:00 Visit [Yuelu Academy] (about 50 minutes). Founded in the 9th year of Kaibao of Northern Song (976 AD) by Zhu Dong, the prefect of Tanzhou, Yuelu Academy is one of the four famous academies in Chinese history. With a history of over a thousand years and continuous lectures, it is known as the 'Millennium Academy.' The door plaque with the characters 'Yuelu Academy' was bestowed by Emperor Zhenzong of Song. It is the largest and best-preserved existing academy building complex in China. Yuelu Academy has produced many talents who have contributed to the country, such as Wei Yuan, Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Guo Songtao, Tan Sitong, Xiong Xiling, Huang Xing, Cai E, Yang Changji...

15:30-17:30 Take a [luxury cruise on the Xiangjiang River to view Orange Isle Head / includes Orange Isle mini-train] (about 120 minutes, enjoy VIP green channel, no queue). Visit the heart of the Xiangjiang River, the world's largest inland island in a city, which was a resting place for young Mao Zedong when he swam in the Xiangjiang River and is mentioned in his poem 'Changsha · Spring in a Pleasant Garden' - Orange Isle Head.

16:00 Start the Xiangjiang cruise (Orange Isle West Viewing Platform Wharf - Orange Isle Head - East River Main Channel - Fuyuan Road Bridge (Fisherman's Wharf) - Orange Isle West Viewing Platform Wharf), enjoying the magnificent scenery along both sides of the Xiangjiang River that inspired the great man's lines: 'See all mountains crimsoned through, and woods dyed in deep hue; the river green to the brim, a hundred boats in swift race swim.'

17:30-18:00 After the tour, take a bus back to your hotel or accommodation in Changsha, ending the pleasant trip. (The times marked in the itinerary are for reference only; they may change and be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, holidays, queueing at scenic spots, and other force majeure factors. Thank you for your understanding.)