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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Changsha [2025]
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Hunan Museum
4.8
/5
13549 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
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Ancient life virtual reality experience
VR experience: ancient life scenes
Saved by 450 users12499 positive reviews
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Hunan Museum, as the largest historical and artistic museum in Hunan Province, has a rich collection of cultural relics, with more than 540,000 pieces (sets), such as the unearthed cultural relics of Ma Wangdui Han Tomb, the bronze bronzes of Shangzhou and Zhouzhou, etc., which are very distinctive, and are an important window to understand the process of Huxiang civilization. The museum uses cutting-edge technologies such as AI to make cultural relics "live", such as restoring "Mrs. Xin Chai" 3D digital people, and also creates cultural and creative products and carry out diversified cooperation, which is full of fun. Tickets are free and cost-effective.
I brought my kids here during the summer vacation and made an appointment for the Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition. The tour guide Xiao Xiao was very responsible. Since we booked it very late the night before, Xiao Xiao took the initiative to contact us very late and sent us the information about the next day's trip. The explanation was also very vivid and interesting. The children listened very carefully and did not lose focus throughout the whole process. It was a very meaningful trip to the museum, worth recommending!
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Orange Island
4.6
/5
12425 reviews
8.8
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
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
One of the first national red tourism classic attractions
Xiangjiang fireworks & music show
Saved by 853 users5917 positive reviews
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I bought the ticket early, so the boat left early. The ticket for 7pm left at 6:45pm. I should have bought the ticket for 7:30pm. There was nothing to see without the lights on. The show on the boat was ok.
Come to the place where the great man grew up, feel the charm of young Chairman Mao, stand alone on the Xiangjiang River, see oranges and grapefruits everywhere, feel the culture of the three rivers and four lakes, take a ride on the train to enjoy the wind and the beautiful scenery, and come to the exhibition hall to experience the intangible cultural heritage and the integrated development of Changsha, Zhuzhou and Xiangtan
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Du Fu Pavilion
4.6
/5
7601 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 3.83
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 497 users6731 positive reviews
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It's great. The crowd is even denser after the lights are turned on at night. Everyone is checking in and taking photos. Opposite is the snack street, where you can eat, drink and have fun. There are a lot of beauties in ancient costumes taking photos. I don't know why it can be so lively, but there are so many people!
The river scenery is beautiful, the performance is very good, it is not easy for the actors in such a hot day. It is recommended to add a few industrial electric fans in summer, the weather is too hot. It can blow air for tourists and cool down the actors in performance costumes.
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Mount Yuelu
4.6
/5
5115 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 481 users1720 positive reviews
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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!
1. The scenic spots are so-so. If you are used to seeing mountains, rivers, and beautiful gardens, the scenery here is really too ordinary, but it is more humanistic.
2. The tour guide's explanation is very exciting, humorous, knowledgeable, and well-informed, making people feel that the trip is worthwhile.
3. In addition, there are always people who come from nowhere and keep asking tourists "Do you want an explanation?" If they succeed in soliciting customers, they will be stuffed into the group, which is very bad for their good impression
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Changsha COLORFUL WORLD
4.8
/5
18045 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 42.56
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 316 users14694 positive reviews
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Changsha Window of the World is located on the banks of the Liuyang River in the northeastern suburbs of Changsha City, Hunan Province. It covers an area of 400,000 square meters and is a comprehensive theme park that integrates architectural wonders from all over the world, song and dance performances from all over the world, large-scale equipment amusement, pioneering fashion activities, and film and television shooting bases. Changsha Window of the World was built in 1995 and opened for trial operation on October 1, 1997. It is one of the first 4A-level tourist attractions in the country.
【长沙世界之窗解构报告：时空折叠机里的文明游乐场】 作为中南地区首座文化主题乐园，长沙世界之窗 绝非简单的微缩景观合集，而是用高浓度快乐因子与文明切片重构的魔幻试验场。这里既适合亲子撒欢，也能让成年人找回失落的童心，值得作为长沙游的欢乐补给站。其核心竞争力在于将世界文明符号与潮玩基因进行量子纠缠，打造出独属湖湘的“文化过山车”。三大颠覆性玩法 1. 文明快闪剧场 108处微缩景观不是静态模型，而是被注入灵魂的时空胶囊：埃及区狮身人面像前上演法老激光秀，比萨斜塔下飘来意大利歌剧咏叹调，新天鹅城堡化身万圣节丧尸突围战场。最绝的是湘江文化区——用吊脚楼茶馆衔接德国新天鹅堡，在臭豆腐摊与啤酒节的混搭中完成文化解构。2. 硬核游乐方程式 悬挂过山车“冲天大摆锤”以120°仰角将尖叫甩进云霄，5D星空影院的《火星远征》用喷气座椅模拟陨石撞击，水上狂欢乐园夏季变身泼水电音节现场。2023年新升级的“机械迷城”更是将蒸汽朋克美学融入跳楼机，让肾上腺素飙升充满赛博仪式感。3. 节庆元宇宙 这里全年都是平行宇宙入口：春节变身大唐不夜城，NPC提着鱼灯与你对飞花令；万圣节整座乐园堕入克苏鲁世界，丧尸在金字塔群游荡；圣诞节则让埃菲尔铁塔披上极光，驯鹿雪橇从印度泰姬陵前掠过。每个节庆都是打破物理规则的造梦实验。体验优化公式 时空折叠动线：早晨直冲金字塔区拍无人写真，午后转战水上乐园降温，黄昏乘摩天轮捕获“岳麓山落日熔金”帧率 感官混搭术：在印度区抛饼工坊DIY咖喱味糖油粑粑，于牛仔小镇射击馆赢取臭豆腐兑换券 隐藏副本：寻找散布园区的12处AR文明图腾，扫码召唤古埃及猫神或北欧雷神合影 当夜幕降临，文明奇迹在3D mapping中集体复：泰姬陵流淌星河，斗兽场化作DJ舞台，而每周六的焰火大秀更将狂欢推向顶点——这里没有沉重的历史包袱，只有文明符号在过山车轨道上碰撞出的快乐火花。与其说是主题公园，不如说是人类把地球装进游乐场的野心实验：在尖叫与欢笑的催化下，金字塔与摩天轮达成了跨时空和解。
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Xiangjiang Cruise
4.4
/5
1083 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 24.90
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 227 users845 positive reviews
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I took the 19:00 session and entered the venue half an hour in advance. Everyone was quite punctual, so the boat started before 19:00.
There are seats and air conditioning on the first and second floors. It was too hot outside, so I didn't visit the third floor. I was able to take some beautiful photos, but there was a little light shadow, which did not affect the image of the great man.
I saw the sunset on the way there and the light show on the way back ~ worth it
The night cruise on the Xiangjiang River is worth it. Buy the cruise train ticket in advance, take the train at the entrance of the scenic spot to the Orange Island Cruise Terminal, and line up 30 minutes in advance. The journey is about 70 minutes, with explanations and performances on the first floor. You need to consume to sit upstairs. The night view upstairs is better and more beautiful.
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Hb Town
4.6
/5
4431 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 18.73
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.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Immersive movie scene interaction
Dance shows | Interact with performers
Saved by 454 users3979 positive reviews
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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.
So happy to visit there. I visited during low season and was quiet. Feels like visiting Venice.
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Tianxin Pavilion
4.3
/5
2225 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 5.96
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.6 of Night Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Highest city point with Changsha views
Late Ming buildings with intricate eaves
Saved by 152 users1060 positive reviews
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Tianxin Pavilion has a long history, as the symbol of the ancient city of Changsha, the reputation of "Xiaoxiang Ancient Pavilion, Qin and Han Famous City" is well-deserved. There are antique pavilions, Biwa Feiqi, Zhu Liang Painting Building, and the details show the ancient charm; The ancient city wall of the Ming Dynasty at the foot is a witness to history, carrying many historical stories. In Tianxin Pavilion, you can not only feel the beauty of ancient architecture, but also understand the past of Changsha through exhibitions and historical relics. The atmosphere of Tianxin Pavilion after the lights are on at night is full, and there are activities such as light and shadow shows, which are full of fun. The ticket price is reasonable, and there are discounts for students and the elderly, which is cost-effective.
Tianxin Pavilion is the southern gate of ancient Changsha. Standing on it, you can feel the vision of Changsha defenders during the war. The historical information in the exhibition hall is very detailed, which can help you better understand the history of modern wars in Changsha. It is definitely a good place to increase your knowledge.
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Changsha Sea World
4.6
/5
3171 reviews
7.3
From AU$ 31.81
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.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Changsha
Highlights:
"Voices of the Sea" concert
5 themed zones with numerous marine life
Saved by 244 users2447 positive reviews
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Changsha Underwater World is located at No. 501, Sanyi Avenue, Kaifu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a large marine science education museum in Hunan.
Changsha Underwater World covers a total area of 100 acres, integrating viewing and leisure. The tour area is divided into five functional areas: Oceanarium, Polar Museum, Science and Education Museum, Children's Park, and Water Park. There are more than a thousand species and tens of thousands of precious marine creatures and freshwater fish from all over the world in the museum, as well as regular performances of seals and divers feeding fish.
In the park, you can enjoy the beautiful and romantic performance of human-shark dance, mermaid performance, Russian underwater ballet performance, shocking and fun white whale spitting circles, dolphin jumping, walrus blowing piano, sea lion concert and more than ten sets of marine characteristic performances.
It was very hot on the way there, so I took the bus. When I got there, I had a meal. It was a little expensive, so it was better to eat before going in. It was comfortable inside. The crowds were okay, and the dolphin show was worth seeing. There was nothing special about the rest. Overall it was okay.
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The ancient town of Tong Guan Klin
4.5
/5
3347 reviews
7.2
From AU$ 18.73
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
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
Iron flower performances & water shows
Ancient Changsha Tongguan Kiln site
Saved by 383 users2946 positive reviews
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The travel experience of Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town Guofeng Park is great! Stepping into the scenic area, the Tang-style buildings are lined up one after another, instantly pulling people back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty - the flying eaves and corners of the Ruijing Hotel, the lanterns and flags in the streets and alleys, are full of ancient charm. The intangible cultural heritage experience is super rich, the sparks of iron making are flying, the pottery making can be done by hand, the flower parade is fluttering, and the live performance of "Dreamless Tongguan" is even more immersive. Parents and children can play in the flying theater and the robot museum, young people can participate in the national tide folk music and the Tang Dynasty Water Festival, and the crayfish food festival at the lakeside night market is a feast for the tongue. The service is also considerate, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and there are free tickets, discounts and other benefits for compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, so you can easily unlock a Guofeng journey with culture and fun!
The travel experience of Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town Guofeng Park is great! Stepping into the scenic area, the Tang-style buildings are lined up one after another, instantly pulling people back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty - the flying eaves and corners of the Ruijing Hotel, the lanterns and flags in the streets and alleys, are full of ancient charm. The intangible cultural heritage experience is super rich, the sparks of iron making are flying, the pottery making can be done by hand, the flower parade is fluttering, and the live performance of "Dreamless Tongguan" is even more immersive. Parents and children can play in the flying theater and the robot museum, young people can participate in the national tide folk music and the Tang Dynasty Water Festival, and the crayfish food festival at the lakeside night market is a feast for the tongue. The service is also considerate, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and there are free tickets, discounts and other benefits for compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, so you can easily unlock a Guofeng journey with culture and fun!
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