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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do in Changsha [2025]
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Hunan Museum
4.8
/5
13177 reviews
8.8
Based on 133 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 435 users12151 positive reviews
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The Hunan Museum is very interesting, especially the treasure of the town hall, the visual feast, and the temperature of the history up close. The gold medal commentator Liu Ang said it very well. He was very patient and would help to occupy the best viewing point. Under his leadership, the audience seemed to cross back thousands of years ago with the cultural relics. Experience the immortal soul and life of cultural relics
Hunan Museum is really worth a visit. The tour guide, Mr. Liu, gave a very good explanation. While explaining the cultural relics, he also incorporated cultural stories, local customs and practices, making it both educational and entertaining. Thank you.
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Orange Island
4.6
/5
12280 reviews
8.8
Based on 431 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 806 users5813 positive reviews
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Changsha Juzizhoutou Scenic Area has a pleasant scenery and beautiful scenery! Chairman Mao Zedong's young avatar attracted a large number of tourists. The chairman was young and promising. It was credited for the establishment of new China and respected by the people of the whole country! The orange trees and plum gardens in the scenic area are all very good places to visit. I recommend everyone to play!
Juzizhoutou is a famous tourist punching place in Changsha City, Hunan Province, which is worth a visit. It is a popular attraction in Changsha City, a patriotic education base in Hunan Province, a high-value park in Changsha City, and a representative attraction in Hunan Province. In 2012, the Yuelu Mountain-Orange Island tourist area in Changsha City was rated as a national AAAAA-level scenic spot, and Orange Island is an important part of it. Summer vacation is coming, and BMW BMW fathers can take their children to get patriotic education.
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Du Fu Pavilion
4.6
/5
7271 reviews
8.6
From £1.87
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 1.3 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
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Du Fu Jiangge, a scenic spot in Changsha, felt ordinary when passing by during the day, but it was said that it would be very shocking to visit it at night because it was by the Xiangjiang River. Arrived at Du Fu Jiangge at 19:50 in the evening, there was an opening ceremony at 19:58, and the whole attic was lit up after the ceremony. The feeling of bright eyes is still unforgettable.
The night ticket of the scenic spot is 40 yuan/person. I thought it would be very expensive, but it is really worth it. Not only is the attic brightly lit, but there is also a professional tour guide team to lead the whole journey, and they are all handsome men and beautiful women wearing Tang Dynasty costumes. The program is continuous and wonderful. The scenic spot introduces the life of Du Fu, a poet in the Tang Dynasty, as the main line. I learned about the experience of the poet. Not only was he unsuccessful, but he was also very wasted. In the end, he died in a foreign land, which is very regrettable.
In general, it is a particularly recommended scenic spot in the city. Here you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xiangjiang River, but also see the poet Du Fu's indignant life, and you can also see the real state of the citizens who are relaxing next to the scenic spot. It's great!
This hotel has a nice environment and is clean. The service staff are very enthusiastic. I was deeply impressed. It is much better than the hotel I stayed in before. I will stay here again next time if I have the chance. It is very close to popular attractions. It is only about 1.5 kilometers away from Wuyi Square. It is very convenient to take a taxi and walk there. There is a free parking lot, which is very convenient for self-driving travelers. I will stay here again next time if I have the chance.
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Mount Yuelu
4.6
/5
5090 reviews
7.9
Based on 503 reviews
Yuelu Mountain/Meixi Lake Park | 4.3 km from downtown
Phone 0731-88825011
Address: Changsha Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Golden ginkgo & fiery maple leaves
Ancient trees (Jin to Qing dynasties)
Saved by 454 users1712 positive reviews
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Guide Zhou is very professional, has solid historical knowledge and a tight schedule. We especially like the trip to Chairman Mao's former residence and Dripping Cave. Chairman Mao's hometown is full of green mountains and clear waters, and the scenery is pleasant. At the same time, Guide Zhou took our needs into consideration very well. He was very enthusiastic and careful throughout the trip. He worked very hard. Thank you!
Yuelu Mountain is a natural oxygen bar that Changsha must punch in! The mountains and forests are lush and the air is fresh, and it is particularly pleasant to stroll around. The maple leaves of the evening pavilion, the ancient charm of Yuelu Academy, and the panoramic view of the city on the top of the mountain are impressive. It is recommended to take a sightseeing car up the mountain and walk down the mountain, which can save physical strength and feel the charm of nature and humanities. The only downside is that there are many tourists on holidays, and it is recommended to travel on a staggered peak. Overall, whether it is cultural exploration or leisure hiking, Yuelu Mountain is a great choice!
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Changsha COLORFUL WORLD
4.8
/5
18024 reviews
7.8
From £20.69
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 308 users14719 positive reviews
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【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。
Changsha Window of the World, a theme park that combines appreciation and culture, is truly amazing. Whether it is the lifelike miniature landscape or the colorful theme activities, I can't help but linger. Its existence not only enriches the leisure life of Changsha citizens, but also becomes a window for foreign tourists to understand Changsha. Every time I step into this world full of joy and knowledge, I feel extremely happy.
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Orange Island Xiangjiang Cruise
4.4
/5
1051 reviews
7.6
From £12.21
2.1 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
No.3 of Night Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Cyberpunk cruise: city & nature
Landmark attractions along the river
Saved by 214 users827 positive reviews
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Taking a cruise on the Xiangjiang River to travel around Changsha is a great way to appreciate the charm of "mountains, rivers, islands and cities". The luxury cruise ship "Juzhou Star", which cost more than 30 million yuan, can be regarded as a benchmark for inland rivers in Hunan. It has 280 seats, a three-story hull and radar navigation facilities that take into account safety and comfort. During the day, you can see the iconic landscapes such as Juzizhoutou and Yinpenling Bridge, while at night, you can immerse yourself in the bright lights on both sides of the river. Buildings such as Du Fu Jiangge and Wanda Plaza are poetic in the light and shadow. During the Spring Festival, the cruise ship is decorated festively, and interactive activities such as scanning code lottery and intangible cultural heritage display are added. The service upgrade makes the experience more intimate. It is recommended to choose a night tour flight, where the river breeze blows on your face and the neon lights are reflected. Changsha's fireworks and modernity blend here, showing the dreamlike picture of "one river and two banks". The ticket price is about 100-168 yuan for the day, slightly higher for the night, and there are discounts for children. Some routes include Juzizhou sightseeing buses, which are quite cost-effective.
Taking a cruise on the Xiangjiang River to travel around Changsha is a great way to appreciate the charm of "mountains, rivers, islands and cities". The luxury cruise ship "Juzhou Star", which cost more than 30 million yuan, can be regarded as a benchmark for inland rivers in Hunan. It has 280 seats, a three-story hull and radar navigation facilities that take into account safety and comfort. During the day, you can see the iconic landscapes such as Juzizhoutou and Yinpenling Bridge, while at night, you can immerse yourself in the bright lights on both sides of the river. Buildings such as Du Fu Jiangge and Wanda Plaza are poetic in the light and shadow. During the Spring Festival, the cruise ship is decorated festively, and interactive activities such as scanning code lottery and intangible cultural heritage display are added. The service upgrade makes the experience more intimate. It is recommended to choose a night tour flight, where the river breeze blows on your face and the neon lights are reflected. Changsha's fireworks and modernity blend here, showing the dreamlike picture of "one river and two banks". The ticket price is about 100-168 yuan for the day, slightly higher for the night, and there are discounts for children. Some routes include Juzizhou sightseeing buses, which are quite cost-effective.
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Hb Town
4.6
/5
4419 reviews
7.4
From £10.14
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.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Immersive movie scene interaction
Dance shows | Interact with performers
Saved by 434 users3968 positive reviews
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So happy to visit there. I visited during low season and was quiet. Feels like visiting Venice.
The scenery is a model of Venice Water City. The boat is electric. It takes about 20 minutes to swim 2 laps. It is very good for tourists who like Venice, but people who don’t like this kind of niche attractions are not recommended. There are performances in the park, one after another. It's interesting for young people.
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Changsha Sea World
4.6
/5
3068 reviews
7.4
From £15.52
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 Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
"Voices of the Sea" concert
5 themed zones with numerous marine life
Saved by 234 users2362 positive reviews
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Changsha Underwater World adult ticket 150 children ticket 110 summer vacation is so hot, take the children to see mermaid performance, a good place for children to escape the summer, cost-effective adult card is more cost-effective recommended
In Changsha, there is a place like a dreamland, that is Changsha Underwater World, which satisfies all my illusions about the sea. Walking into the underwater world, as if stepping into a blue fairy tale. In the aquarium, colorful fish shuttled between the beautiful coral reefs, like a flowing feast of light and shadow, and everyone could not help but stop. In the jellyfish hall, transparent jellyfish danced lightly under the light, like a dream. The polar hall was full of surprises. The sloppy penguins swam and swim, and move quickly; the gentle eyes of the beluga whales make crisp calls from time to time, and seem to communicate with tourists. There are also smart and cute dolphin sea lions, showing various difficult movements in the performance, winning applause. The undersea tunnel is an absolute highlight. Walking in it, as if you are in the depths of the sea, sharks, turtles and other marine creatures swim overhead and beside you. The wonderful experience is within reach, making people immersed in this mysterious sea world. It is not only suitable for parents and children to play, let children get close to the sea, learn knowledge, but also suitable for couples to date, leaving good memories in the romantic ocean atmosphere. Whether it is watching marine life or watching wonderful performances, Changsha Underwater World can bring a unique and unforgettable experience to people. I sincerely recommend everyone to feel it.
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Tianxin Pavilion
4.3
/5
2150 reviews
7.3
From £2.90
Based on 60 reviews
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 809m from downtown
Phone 0731-85829982
Address: No. 17 Tianxin Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Highest city point with Changsha views
Late Ming buildings with intricate eaves
Saved by 131 users1016 positive reviews
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This is the third time I have come to Tianxin Pavilion. Every time I come, there are different surprises. The overall atmosphere is getting more and more historical precipitation. With the high-tech blessing, I have a deeper understanding of history. The greening and environment are more beautiful.
One squat Tianxin Pavilion, half a minister of Shashi. Tianxin Pavilion carries too many Huxiang development stories, and behind each story is a history and event full of hardships, waves, and ups and downs. There are also magnificent cultural events. Hunan and Changsha are at the head of China's national history, and many key historical figures have emerged that affect the trend of China's modern history. Tianxin Pavilion is worth carefully visiting, learning, and understanding the history events, gains and losses, in order to grasp the historical law and inevitability.
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The ancient town of Tong Guan Klin
4.5
/5
3299 reviews
7.2
From £10.35
Guanyao Resort | 27.9 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 358 users2903 positive reviews
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The travel experience of the Guofeng Paradise in Tongguanyao Ancient Town is superb! Step into the scenic spot, Tangfeng architecture is scaled up, and people will be pulled back to the darts corner of the Shengshi Datang Ruijing Hotel in an instant, and the lantern flags in the streets and alleys are full of ancient charm. The non-legacy experience is super rich, the iron sparks splash, the pottery can be drawn by hand, the flowers are on the cruise clothes, and the real performance of "No Dream to the Copper Official" is full of immersion. Parents and children can play in the flight theater, robot museum, young people can participate in the national tide folk music, Datang water festival, lakeside night market crayfish food festival is a tongue feast. The service is also intimate, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and there are free tickets, discounts and other benefits for compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and it is easy to unlock a national wind trip that is intertwined with culture and fun!
The travel experience of the Guofeng Paradise in Tongguanyao Ancient Town is superb! Step into the scenic spot, Tangfeng architecture is scaled up, and people will be pulled back to the darts corner of the Shengshi Datang Ruijing Hotel in an instant, and the lantern flags in the streets and alleys are full of ancient charm. The non-legacy experience is super rich, the iron sparks splash, the pottery can be drawn by hand, the flowers are on the cruise clothes, and the real performance of "No Dream to the Copper Official" is full of immersion. Parents and children can play in the flight theater, robot museum, young people can participate in the national tide folk music, Datang water festival, lakeside night market crayfish food festival is a tongue feast. The service is also intimate, the staff is warm and thoughtful, and there are free tickets, discounts and other benefits for compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and it is easy to unlock a national wind trip that is intertwined with culture and fun!
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