The history of Hunan University can be traced back to the Yuelu Academy, which was founded in the Song Dynasty. It is a thousand-year-old college and one of the best universities in Hunan. Because of its long history, many old buildings in Hudazhong have become scenic spots for tourists to take photos. Located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain, there are many tourists. They climb Yuelu Mountain from the entrance of Hunan University, nearest to Yuelu Academy and other scenic spots. Hunan University has no fence. It is an all-open university. It runs public transportation and other social vehicles on the roads in the campus. As the University of Chairman Mao's hometown, all kinds of inscriptions and statues are indispensable.