Changsha

Worth seeing in and around Changsha

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Mawangdui

   Mawangdui is an archaeological site located in Changsha, China.

   8.4 km · archaeological site in Changsha, China · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Young Mao Zedong Statue

   The Young Mao Zedong statue or statue of Young Mao Zedong is located on Orange Isle in Changsha, Hunan. The monument stands 32 metres tall and depicts Mao Zedong's head.

   6.5 km · Statue in Hunan province, China · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Changsha IFS

   Changsha IFS Tower is a pair of skyscrapers in Changsha, Hunan, China, with Tower 1 rising 452 metres and Tower 2 rising 315 metres. Construction started in 2013 and completed in 2017.

   4.9 km · building in Hunan, China · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Central South University

   Central South University is a public university in Changsha, Hunan, China. Funded and overseen by China's Ministry of Education, it is a member of Project 985, Project 211, and the Double First-Class Construction initiatives.

   6.3 km · national university of China · Wikipedia
5. 05
   National University of Defense Technology

   The National University of Defense Technology is a national public research university headquartered in Kaifu, Changsha, Hunan, China. It is affiliated with the Central Military Commission.

   5.5 km · University in Changsha, Hunan, China · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Hunan University

   Hunan University is a national public university in Yuelu, Changsha, Hunan, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education.

   5.5 km · university in China · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Yuelu Mountain

   Yuelu Mountain is located on the west bank of the Xiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River in Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan. Its main peak and the highest point, Yunlu Peak, is about 300 metres above sea level.

   4.3 km · mountain range in Hunan, China · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Helong Stadium

   The He Long Stadium at the He Long Sports Centre is a multi-purpose stadium in Changsha, Hunan province, China. It is named after Marshal He Long, who was born in the same province and a dedicated supporter of the Chinese "Three Major Ball Games".

   6.4 km · stadium in Changsha, Hunan · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Hunan Museum

   The Hunan Museum is the provincial museum of Hunan, China. It was built in 1951 and opened to the public in July 1956.

   5 km · provincial museum in Hunan, China · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Zoumalou

    Zoumalou bamboo slips refers to cultural relics that were unearthed at Zoumalou, the urban central area of Changsha, Hunan, China in 1996. The discovery was one of the most important archaeological finds in China during the 1990s.

    4.6 km · archaeological site in Changsha, China · Wikipedia

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Where to eat

When eating in Changsha there is nothing better than a plate of stinky tofu (臭豆腐 chou doufu), butter pancake (酥油饼 suyoubing) or mini lobster (口味虾) bought right off the street. If you have just arrived, be wary of eating from street vendors. Although the inviting aroma of food cooking may be too tempting to resist, you had better have a strong stomach if you do not want to get an upset one.

1. 01
   Huo Gong Dian
2. 02
   Taiping Old Street
3. 03
   Changsha Walking Street

   Pozi Street(坡子街).Pozi Street in Changsha has a long history of more than 1,200 years.

4. 04
   Xiao'er Noodles Restaurant

   Noodles with tomato, green pepper or mushroom, with or without egg.

From Wikivoyage: Changsha, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Getting to Changsha

Airports

Changsha Huanghua (CSX), 28 km · Zhangjiajie Hehua (DYG), 262 km · Nanchang Changbei (KHN), 298 km

Stations

Changsha railway station, 7.9 km · Wanjiali Square station, 9.2 km · Huangtuling station, 8.2 km · Wuyi Square station, 4.5 km · Fubuhe Station, 6.5 km

• Zhangjiajie (Yongding) → Changsha

  264 km · quickest by road, 4h 38m · ¥125–170
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• Nanchang → Changsha

  287 km · quickest by road, 4h 47m · ¥130–175
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• Wuhan (Huangpi) → Changsha

  346 km · quickest by road, 5h 48m · ¥150–205
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