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Changsha
Capital of Hunan, Central China

Changsha

Changsha is the capital of Hunan, China.

Plan a trip to Changsha→From Zhangjiajie (Yongding)

Located in the lower reaches of the Xiang River in northeastern Hunan, it is the 15th most populous city in China with a population of 10,513,100.

Get in

Getting to Changsha

  1. 01
    Huanghua International Airport

    This is the major airport for those seeking to visit Changsha.

  2. 02
    Changsha Railway Station

    Known for the red torch built in late Cultural Revolution, this station is in the heart of the city.

  3. 03
    Changsha South Station

    Changsha South Station (of the Wuhan-Guangzhou High Speed Rail) is southeast of the downtown, about 25–30 minutes from the city core.

  4. 04
    Changsha West

    Buses from here from western locations like Zhangjiajie.

Eat

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.

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