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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Changsha [2025]
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Hunan Museum
4.8
/5
13983 reviews
8.8
Based on 135 reviews
Hunan Museum/Beichen Delta | 2.6 km from downtown
Phone 0731-84415833
Address: No. 50, Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-6 hours
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Highlights:
Ancient life virtual reality experience
VR experience: ancient life scenes
Saved by 484 users12907 positive reviews
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It was a very good experience. Although there were many people during the summer, the guide was quite patient in explaining the tours. He staggered the tours according to the crowds and paid attention to professionalism and interactivity, meeting the needs of all kinds of people. The Hunan Museum also provided various services, and the collections were rich. I gained a new understanding of the beautiful rivers and mountains of our motherland.
The Hunan Provincial Museum is very worth a visit! ! ! Looking at the current exhibition, sighing at the wisdom of the ancients, I was hungry without knowing it, went to the top floor to eat a museum's exclusive specialties, and continued to roam through time and space. . .
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Orange Island
4.6
/5
12590 reviews
8.7
Based on 433 reviews
1.8 km from downtown
Phone 073188882152
Address: Orange Island Beach Park, Yuelu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Highlights:
One of the first national red tourism classic attractions
Xiangjiang fireworks & music show
Saved by 908 users6027 positive reviews
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I really like this set of travel. When I put it on, it happened to catch the sunset and took a lot of beautiful photos. I didn't have any thoughts during the whole trip and no one advertised. It was very comfortable.
Orange Island overlooks Yuelu Mountain to the west and Changsha City to the east. Surrounded by water, it stretches for 5 kilometers, measuring about 40 meters across at its narrowest point and 140 meters wide at its widest point, with a maximum width of just over 300 meters. Its long and narrow shape resembles a dragon. Its most famous feature is the magnificent stone statues of great men.
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Du Fu Pavilion
4.6
/5
8008 reviews
8.5
From £ 1.86
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone 0731-82298545(游客中心)
Address: No.108, Xiangjiang Middle Road, Tianxin District, Changsha
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Watch the Orange Isle Light Show Across the River
360° view of Xiangjiang city
Saved by 530 users7086 positive reviews
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It's not as amazing as I imagined, but overall it feels good, with the breeze, listening to music, watching the performances, and then there are crowds of people...
The lights came on and I could feel it instantly. There were many activities inside and the children actively participated and loved it. The scenery along the river was beautiful and there was a band performance. It was a good place to take the children to play while listening to the music and feeling the river breeze!
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Mount Yuelu
4.6
/5
5139 reviews
7.9
Based on 504 reviews
Yuelu Mountain/Meixi Lake Park | 4.4 km from downtown
Phone 0731-88825011
Address: Changsha Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Golden ginkgo & fiery maple leaves
Ancient trees (Jin to Qing dynasties)
Saved by 513 users1726 positive reviews
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Yuelu Mountain is the tail peak of Nanyue 72 peaks, at an altitude of 300.8 meters, located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River. It is a very rare urban mountain-type scenic spot. Yuelu Mountain is a huge "plant museum". There are 174 species of plants in the scenic area, 977 species, ancient trees and famous trees, and they can be seen everywhere. Yuelu Mountain is a famous mountain, and there are many scenic spots. There are 21 key cultural relics protected at the provincial level. The secludedness of the night pavilion, the depth of Yuelu Academy, the ancient history of Lushan Temple, the Qing Dynasty of Yunxi Palace, as well as Baihequan, Yuwang Monument, Ernan Poetry Carvings, Yusheli Tower, Yinxin Stone House, etc. are all fascinating. There are also celebrities such as Huang Xing, Cai Yue, Chen Tianhua, which are more solemn in the cangsong and cypress. Yuelu Mountain integrates the Confucianism, Buddha and Tao of the essence of ancient Chinese culture, and includes the cultural connotation of Yuelu Mountain that was jointly developed by the great minds, the old monks and the sauvignons. The famous pavilion of Love Wanting was founded in 1792 by Luo Dian, president of Yuelu College. It is also known as the four famous pavilions in China, the Zuiweng Pavilion in Zhangzhou, Anhui, the Huxin Pavilion in Hangzhou West Lake, and the Taoran Pavilion in Beijing Taoran Park. Love Wanting original red leaf pavilion, because "parking to love Fenglin night, frost leaf red in February flower" renamed love Wanting. In 1952, Hunan University was renovated, and the president Li Da wrote a special letter to Chairman Mao and wrote the "love Wanting" pavilion. In 1969, Yuelushan Park was rebuilt, and Chairman Mao's cursive handprint "Qiyuan Spring-Changsha" was engraved in the algae well, adding luster to the ancient pavilion. The ancient Lushan Temple was built in the first four years of Xijin Tai (268 AD), and the four words "Gu Lushan Temple" on the mountain gate were written by Li Yan, a calligrapher and literaryist in the Tang Dynasty, and printed from the stone of Lushan Temple. Yunxi Palace was built in the 14th year of Mingchenghua (1478 AD) before this legend Huang Guanyu Shimu this famous mountain resort for retreat, but there is no literature to test. Baihequan is located on the south side of the Guanyin Pavilion of Yuelu Mountain, a famous ancient well in the Song Dynasty. During the War of Resistance Against Japan, the pavilion was scrapped. In 1956, the Changsha Municipal People's Government rebuilt Baihe Spring. Make tea with this spring water, the spring water is refreshing, and it can prolong life, which is a must in Yuelu Mountain. From ancient times to the present, residents from far and near have the habit of coming here sooner or later to get water and drink.
The teacher who gave the tour was very good. He took us all the way from the Dongfanghong Square to Yuelu Academy. He also gave explanations along the way. It included reservations and tickets for Yuelu Academy. It was really good value for money!
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Changsha COLORFUL WORLD
4.8
/5
18075 reviews
7.6
From £ 20.63
Based on 202 reviews
Mango Hall/COLORFUL WORLD | 8.9 km from downtown
Phone 票务咨询：0731-84256888、0731-84256733
Address: No. 485, Sanyi Avenue, Kaifu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Night light show & global exhibits
Folk & dance performances (all time)
Saved by 326 users14635 positive reviews
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This is a theme park perfect for children. ⚠️ Parking is in the underground parking lot 300 meters away from Window of the World.
1. In the summer, be sure to wear sunscreen and bring plenty of food and water.
2. Must-try attractions include the Ferris wheel, the "Go Forward" ride, the "Pendulum Ride," and the roller coaster.
3. Some food stalls sell food, but they're quite expensive.
It's worth a visit. It's recommended to go at night because the sun is too strong during the day. However, the children had a lot of fun. The wild people of Malan Mountain had water splashing interactions, and they were still happy even if they got wet... The layout of the venue is a bit scattered, the signs are clear, and the waiting time for some projects is a bit long. It is recommended to inform tourists of the approximate waiting time and whether each project is open should also be clearly informed
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Xiangjiang Cruise
4.4
/5
1127 reviews
7.5
From £ 12.07
2 km from downtown
Phone 0731-85520710
Address: Orange Island Wharf: 100 meters west of the 100 meter high spray in the Orange Island Scenic Area; Yuelu Mountain Wharf: No. 301 Xinmin Road, Yuelu District, Riverside Scenic Area; Sanguanyiting Wharf: Intersection of Qifeng Road and Xiangjiang North Road in Kaifu District
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Cyberpunk cruise: city & nature
Landmark attractions along the river
Saved by 239 users874 positive reviews
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45 minute boat ride around the Orange Isle with nice views of Changsha. Many seating available on first and top decks. Light snacks available
It seems that I will experience a boat trip every time I go to a city. I also made a travel guide for Changsha during the summer vacation. Among the three piers, I like Yuelu Mountain Pier the most, because it has the least people. In fact, the routes of the three piers are almost the same. I chose the 19:10 boat, which is just right for seeing the scenery of Changsha during the day and the night scenery of Changsha after the sun sets. Our boat took about an hour, the boat was very stable, and we could see Du Fu Jiangge from a distance.
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Tianxin Pavilion
4.3
/5
2298 reviews
7.4
From £ 2.89
Based on 60 reviews
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 807m from downtown
Phone 0731-85829982
Address: No. 17 Tianxin Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.5 of Night Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Highest city point with Changsha views
Late Ming buildings with intricate eaves
Saved by 175 users1106 positive reviews
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The hotel is very close to the city center, mostly within walking distance.
It's relatively new, with excellent bedding and smart controls.
The shower was large and comfortable.
The service was excellent and welcoming. Free mineral water was provided, which was very useful in the summer.
Changsha is really amazing, the nightlife is too powerful, and I still have to turn over the table and wait for dinner at 12 o'clock in the evening. The popular online celebrities are all in a row of 3 or 4 hours and hundreds of seats. I really don't understand why young people are willing to pay for such a long queue time now? Anyway, I don't want to. The lights at Tianxin Pavilion at night really still meet the nightlife of Changsha. You can go and see it.
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Changsha Sea World
4.6
/5
3279 reviews
7.3
From £ 15.48
Based on 25 reviews
Mango Hall/COLORFUL WORLD | 8.7 km from downtown
Phone 0731-84256002
Address: 501 Sanyi Avenue, Kaifu District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.2 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Changsha
Highlights:
"Voices of the Sea" concert
5 themed zones with numerous marine life
Saved by 255 users2530 positive reviews
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This is the best show I've ever seen. The explanation is very professional. The Tuan Tuan from Ocean World is super cute. The trainer is also great. I bought VIP seats to watch the show and the experience was amazing! ! ! I also had my passport stamped. I had a lot of fun. I would also come to the night show if I had the chance. It's cool and fun.
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Hb Town
4.6
/5
4456 reviews
7.3
From £ 6.18
Yanghu Wetland Park/Dawangshan | 14 km from downtown
Phone 400-083-1777
Address: No. 6 Xingguang Road, Pingtang Street, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.4 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Immersive movie scene interaction
Dance shows | Interact with performers
Saved by 478 users4000 positive reviews
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It's worth a visit. There are different performances throughout the day. They're activities too, so you won't necessarily get bored just walking around and taking photos.
Changsha Huayi Brothers Film Town has its own unique narrative style among many cultural and tourism towns across the country. This is not only a real-life film location, but also a place of life aesthetics that deeply integrates "film IP" and "international culture". Among them, the "Italian Town Block" inspired by the movie "Fated" is particularly eye-catching. The film itself tells a love story across China and Italy, and in the construction of the town, Changsha has truly "built" this screen love into a real space that can be visited, lived in, and experienced.
When people come here, they can encounter street musicians on the steps of the "Assisi"-style mountain city, or sit on a gondola in the "Venice"-like water lanes and listen to the boatman's low singing; they can walk into a century-old Italian leather goods store and smell the blend of leather and time, or drink a cup of authentic Espresso in a traditional Italian coffee shop and chat with strangers about poetry and the distance.
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The ancient town of Tong Guan Klin
4.5
/5
3410 reviews
7.2
From £ 7.10
Guanyao Resort | 27.8 km from downtown
Phone 0731-88106666
Address: No.1 Tongguanyao Road, Tongguan Street, Wangcheng District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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Highlights:
Iron flower performances & water shows
Ancient Changsha Tongguan Kiln site
Saved by 410 users2997 positive reviews
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During the summer vacation, I brought my family to the Tongguan Kiln National Style Park. There were many people, scenic spots and buildings along the way. There were also many shows to watch. We visited the three major museums in the museum complex. At the Coin Museum, we met the tour guide Xiao Deng who gave us a free explanation. We learned about the history of China's economic coins. There was also the water castle in the summer scenic area, which was free to book. The children loved it and it is worth coming again.
I brought my children to Tongguan Kiln during the holidays. The weather was very hot, but it couldn't stop the lively atmosphere here. There were various performances, and you could also participate in the interaction to win silver tickets to exchange for gifts. There were also activities during the holidays, and the ticket prices were also very favorable. It is worth a visit.
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