Zhuzhou
Zhuzhou, formerly Jianning (建宁), is a prefecture-level city of Hunan Province, China, straddling the Xiang River southeast of the provincial capital, Changsha, and bordering Jiangxi province to the east.
It is part of the "Greater Changsha Metropolitan Region, also known as Changzhutan Golden Triangle". The city has jurisdiction over five counties and four districts, and covers an area of 11,420 km2 (4,410 sq mi).
Getting to Zhuzhou
Zhuzhou is at the intersection of the East-West & North-South railways and North-South & East-West Expressways as well.
- 01Huanghua International Airport
Huanghua International Airport is about 40 minutes away from Zhuzhou.
- 02Zhuzhouxi Railway Station
- 03Zhuzhou Railway Station
- 04Zhuzhou Automobile Center Station
There are numerous long-distance buses connecting Zhuzhou with neighboring cities such as Changsha, Xiangtan, Zhangjiajie and Hengyang.
Worth seeing
- 01Zhuzhou Museum
- 02Yandi Square
- 03Wenyi Road
- 04Wynn Wharf
- 05Xiangjiang River Scenic Spot
- 06Shennong Tower
Things to do
Zhuzhou Fantawild is divided into three parks. There are two amusement parks (Fantawild Adventure Theme Park, Fantawild Dreamland) and one hotel (Fantasy Dong Xiang Hotel). Two of the amusement parks are located adjacent, but tickets need to be purchased separately.
- 01Zhuzhou Fantawild
- 02Zhuzhou Fantawild Dreamland
- 03Shennong Park
- 04Zhuzhou Yunlong Water Park
- 05Wanfeng Lake Park
- 06Yuxin Bookstore
Where to eat
- 01Fish Head with Chopped Pepper
419, the Pearl River South Road, Tianyuan District.
- 02Drunken Chicken
- 03Eleven
Signature drinks include craft draft beer, whiskey, and specialty cocktails, while signature dishes include herb-roasted chicken and stir-fried spaghetti with black pepper beef tenderloin.
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