【Changsha Overview】
Changsha, the provincial capital of Hunan Province, is the province’s political, economic, cultural, transportation, science and technology, finance, and information center. It is a cultural city with a long history of more than 2,000 years and a rapidly developing national mega-city. It always occupying a unique position in the magnificent development process of the Chinese nation.And it was the first city in China to be awarded the title of “Media Art Capital” in the world. In September 2019, it was promoted by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
【Main Attractives】
1. Hunan Provincial Museum
Hunan Provincial Museum is the largest historical art museum in Hunan Province with a total construction area of 91,000 square meters. It is the first batch of National level museum and one of the eight national key museums built in the central area.Since the establishment of the Hunan Provincial Museum, it has taken the responsibility of protecting and inheriting the excellent historical culture, collecting cultural relics collection, research, display, education and service.Over the years, as a cultural landmark of Changsha City, it has attracted thousands of tourists to visit. It is a national key museum representing the regional civilization of China. It is also an important window for people to understand the process of Hunan civilization and the mysterious Huxiang culture.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (closed on Monday)
Address: No. 50, Dongfeng Road, Changsha, Hunan, China 16.7 km from venue (About 40 minutes by car)
2. Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area
Yuelu Mountain integrates Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, which are the essence of Chinese ancient culture, and embraces the cultural connotations of the ideological giants, the famous monks and the nobles. There are Yuelu Mountain、Orange Island、Yuelu Academy and Xinmin Society ,the four core scenic spots in the scenic area. It is one of the rare collections of mountains, water, continents and cities in the world.So,It has been award as National aaaaa tourist attraction and National key scenic spots。Among these four core scenic spots, Yuelu Academy is famous as one of the ‘Four colleges in ancient China’. And it is also the most well-preserved ancient academy in China.The world called it as ‘the millennium school.’ Play time: suitable for sightseeing in late autumn and early winter
Address: HexiYuelu District,Changsha City, Hunan Province 19km from property About 40 minutes by car
3. Meixi Lake Scenic Area
The Meixi Lake scenic area has 3,000 acres of Meixi Lake, the largest lake in Changsha, and 4,360 acres of Yuehuashan branch.The government has positioned this area as a new urban center in Changsha, and has integrated the cultural and artistic center, science and technology research ,development center and other diversified urban functional areas into the natural landscape. The city’s natural essence is full of the classics of Shanshuizhou.(Maximize the harmonious blend of people, nature, and city.) The International Cultural and Art Center in Meixi Lake has two major functions: the Grand Theatre and the Art Gallery.It has undertaken world-class large-scale opera, dance, symphony and other elegant artistic performances. It is a full-featured, nationally leading and international first-class international cultural and art center.
Address: Meixihu Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City 17.9km from property About 40 minutes by ca
4. Orange Island
Orange Island is the largest sandbank among the many alluvial sandbanks in the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River. It is also the largest inland continent in the world. It is known as the “China’s first continent”, from south to north, across the river, looking west toyuelu mountain and East to Changsha City, surrounded by water.Thousands of flowers and plants are grown in the scenic area, including 143 precious plants.There are also many rare animals such as gulls, foxes, and pelicans.It has the famous statues of Mao Zedong’s youth art sculptures and the other famous spots.
Address: Xiangjiang Center, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province
23km from property:About 40 minutes by car
5. Changsha Martyrs Park
The park is divided into three parts: the memorial area, the tourist area and the entertainment area.The memorial area is centered on the martyrs tower built in 1958. It is surrounded by pine trees and is majestic.The tourist area is open to the public, with mountains and lakes, red flowers and green grass; there are amusement parks in the entertainment area, and there are various modern rides.There are also “Chaohui Building” and “Qianxian Pavilion” for visitors to rest, and manage Hunan snacks and various refreshments.
Address: No. 1 Dongfeng Road, Northeast of Changsha City, Hunan Province
16.6km from property
About 40 minutes by car
【Sorrouding area】
Zhangjiajie is famous for its unique tourism resources.Approved by the State Council in 1982 to become the first national Park in China .In 1992, it was included in the World Natural Heritage. In 2004, it was selected as the first “World Geopark”; in 2007, it became the first batch of 5a scenic spots in the country. The area is surrounded by rare quartz sandstone peaks in the world as the main body.And it is a collection of most in typical chinese landscape such as bridges, caves, lakes and waterfalls. It has the reputation of “expanded bonsai and narrowed fairy mountain”.Here, it is also one of the locations for the Hollywood sci-fi movie “Avatar.”
About 4 hours and a half by high speed rail
About 1 hour by plane
