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I ordered dishes from the menu, and the ingredients looked dazzling and tempting. The taste was satisfying.

Spicy, spicy, spicy! The chili is so flavorful! This is the king of flavors in Xiangtan!

Three days and two nights in Xiangtan, and my spending sense has completely collapsed! 💰 Please keep this honest travel guide handy! Sisters, I just got back from Xiangtan, and my wallet is noticeably thinner 💸 but it was totally worth it! Xiangtan is so great for shopping and eating! Over three days, the average cost per person was around 800-1200 yuan, which is incredibly cost-effective! 💰 Budget (per person) Accommodation: Budget hotels 100-200 yuan/night, mid-range hotels 200-400 yuan/night. I recommend choosing hotels in Yuhu District or Yuetang District, as transportation is super convenient! Food: You can eat to your heart's content for 50-100 yuan per day! Rice noodles cost 8-15 yuan per person, Hunan cuisine costs 40-80 yuan per person, and snacks are even cheaper. Transportation: City buses + taxis, approximately 100-150 yuan for three days. Entrance Fees: Shaoshan core attractions are free (reservations required), Drip Cave costs 40 yuan, Panlong Grand View Garden starts from 78 yuan. Shopping: Local specialties and souvenirs cost 50-200 yuan. Total Budget: Approximately 800-1200 yuan per person. 🏛️Must-Visit Attractions Recommendation Day 1: Red Culture Tour • Mao Zedong's Former Residence: Free! Pay homage to the birthplace and childhood home of a great man, and experience the simple rural life. • Mao Zedong Square: Lay a flower basket at the Chairman's bronze statue to express your remembrance. • Dishuidong Scenic Area: 40 yuan. The place where Chairman Mao spent his later years in seclusion, known as the "Western Cave," combining natural scenery with cultural history. • Mao Zedong Memorial Park: 60 yuan. Miniature replicas of Chairman Mao's revolutionary life, offering insights into his glorious journey from multiple perspectives. Day 2: Urban Cultural Exploration • Yaowan Historical and Cultural District: Free! A thousand-year-old street, with bluestone paths connecting Tangxing Bridge and Wangheng Pavilion; the nighttime light show is stunning. • Wanlou Youth Wharf: Free! Hunan's tallest antique-style building, the Ferris wheel "Xiangtan Eye" overlooking the Xiangjiang River, and a great place to explore the container market. • Xiangtan City Museum: Free! Learn about the historical context of Xiangtan, "A Thousand-Year-Old Eighteen Villages, A Golden Xiangtan for Generations." • Qi Baishi Memorial Hall: Free! Appreciate the calligraphy, painting, and seal engraving works of master Chinese painters and immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere. Day 3: Leisure and Natural Scenery • Panlong Grand View Garden: From 78 RMB, the largest flower-themed park in Central and Southern China, featuring cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, and sunflower fields in autumn. • Zhaoshan Scenic Area: Free! Located in the scenic area of ​​Xiangjiang, known as "Mountain City in Clear Weather," this area offers stunning views of the Xiangjiang River and breathtaking sunsets. • Shuifu Tourist Area: Boat tour package 120 yuan. Known as the "Pearl of Central Hunan," it boasts a large water area and numerous islands. 🍜Food Recommendations (Must-Try!) Breakfast: • Xiangtan Rice Noodles: Soft and smooth flat rice noodles with a fragrant broth made with lard. 8-15 yuan per person. • Potstickers: Crispy outer skin, juicy filling. 2.5 yuan each. Lunch: • Mao's Braised Pork: Colored with caramelized sugar instead of soy sauce, resulting in a bright red color and a rich, non-greasy texture. 60-80 yuan per person. • Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili: Tender fish head paired with the salty and spicy flavor of chopped chili, incredibly delicious. 50-70 yuan per person. • Boiled Live Fish: Freshly killed that day, tender fish meat, and a flavorful broth. 55-70 yuan per person. Dinner: • Xiangtan Specialties: Roasted Red Chili Peppers, Yellow Duck, Spicy Rabbit, 60-100 RMB per person • Hunan Restaurants: Jianle Jiayuan, Laoxi Wuli, Huage Restaurant, 75-100 RMB per person Snacks & Desserts: • Lantern Wick Cake: Shaped like a lantern wick, white and smooth, sweet and spicy, refreshing and fragrant, 12 RMB/box • Sugar Oil Cake: Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet, 3 RMB/each • Brain Roll: Filled with delicate brain-like filling, soft and delicious, sweet and fragrant • Xianglian Soup: Made with Xiangtan's specialty lotus seeds, powdery, sweet, and nutritious Late Night Snacks: • Barbecue: Grilled chicken legs, grilled rice noodles, beef skewers, 1 RMB/skewer, 30-50 RMB per person • Stinky Tofu: Slightly different from Changsha's, also very fragrant, 5 RMB/serving • Cold Rice Noodles (Gua Liang Fen): Sour and spicy, appetizing, 10 yuan/serving 🚶‍♀️Three-Day Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Xiangtan → Mao Zedong's Former Residence → Mao Zedong Square → Dishuidong Scenic Area → Mao Zedong Memorial Park → Overnight in Shaoshan or return to the city Day 2: Yaowan Historical and Cultural Street → Wanlou Youth Wharf → Xiangtan City Museum → Qi Baishi Memorial Hall → Night Tour of Yaowan Day 3: Panlong Grand View Garden → Zhaoshan Scenic Area → Shuifu Tourist Area → Return Trip 💡Useful Tips Transportation Suggestions: • Major Transportation: Fly to Changsha Huanghua Airport, then take the high-speed rail or bus to Xiangtan (approximately 1 hour) • City Transportation: Public transport + taxi; to Shaoshan, take a tourist bus from the long-distance bus station Accommodation Suggestions: • Near Shaoshan Scenic Area: Convenient for the second day's tour, guesthouses 200-400 yuan/night • Xiangtan City Area: Yuhu District/Yuetang District, convenient for living and transportation, hotels 100-300 RMB/night Food Recommendations: • Farmhouse restaurants within Shaoshan Scenic Area: Must-try dishes include Mao's Braised Pork and Fire-roasted Fish • Established restaurants in Xiangtan City: Shaoshanchong Restaurant, Lao Xiangtan, Wen Aijie Sweet Wine House • Recommended snacks: Shibazong Rice Noodles, Xinhua Zhai Pastries, Yihe Zhai Baked Cakes Money-Saving Tips: • Book flights and hotels in advance for better prices • Book attraction tickets online for cheaper prices than on-site • Avoid dining in tourist areas and go to restaurants frequented by locals • Get a local transportation card for convenient and cost-effective public transportation Important Notes: • Advance online reservations are required for core attractions in Shaoshan! • The atmosphere at red tourism sites is solemn; please remain quiet and abide by the visiting regulations. • Xiangtan cuisine tends to be spicy; if you cannot eat spicy food, please specify this when ordering. • Reservations are required 2 days in advance for holidays. Commercial photography is prohibited within scenic areas. Xiangtan is truly a city that evokes both love and hate. I love its revolutionary culture and delicious food, but I hate that it emptied my wallet 😂 But it's definitely worth a visit! Sisters, let's go! 🏃‍♀️💨 #RuGe'sJourney #CityHumanitiesNotes #OffTheBeatenPathDiscoveryClub

Who says Hunan only has delicious food in Changsha? These hidden gems in Xiangtan will have you craving groceries in minutes! 🫡 9 local favorites, foodies, bookmark now! 👇 1️⃣ Tiepengzi Traditional Rice Noodles 📍Address: Shop 2, Building 2, Zhongjiang Building, Lanyuan Road 💰 Price per person: 15 yuan 🍜 Recommended: Shredded Pork Vermicelli, Egg Fried Vermicelli ✨What to eat in Hunan? First and foremost, this is the ultimate rice noodle dish! The flat noodles are soft, smooth, and the fragrant lard broth is so fragrant you'll want to finish the broth! 🍜 2️⃣ Jianle Garden 📍Address: No. 48, Guangxin Lane 💰 Price per person: 75 yuan 🔥Must-try: Roasted Red Peppers, Yellow Duck Call 🌶️Roasted Red Peppers are a local specialty – crispy, sweet, and spicy, they're a real treat! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, so even those who can't handle spicy food can enjoy it without worry! 😋 3️⃣ Yuan Yidaqiao Meixia's Sugar-coated Baba 📍Address: No. 4, Shaoshan East Road 💰 Price per person: 11 yuan 🧆Must-try combo: Stinky tofu + Sugar-coated Baba 💥The sugar-coated Baba is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The stinky tofu is slightly different from the Changsha variety, but even crispier! This time-honored brand lives up to its reputation and is a must-try in Xiangtan! 4️⃣ Xinhuazhai Pastry 📍Address: No. 111, Banbian Street, Xiashesi Subdistrict 💰 Price per person: 12 yuan 🍗A childhood memory: Chicken Leg Bread This old-fashioned pastry shop serves freshly fried chicken leg bread, with two fillings: ham sausage and red bean paste. Remember to eat them while they're hot! Grab a bag and satisfy your cravings on the go! 5️⃣ San Ge Rice Bowl 📍Address: Building 14, Workers' Village, Yanque Lane 💰 Price per person: 25 yuan 🥘Social anxiety relief: Choose your own small dishes Choose from over a dozen small dishes, with easy-to-use combinations of meat and vegetables. The chili stir-fried pork is so fragrant it'll make you cry, and the steamed meat patties are so tender and smooth! The atmosphere is down-to-earth, but the flavors are out of this world! 6️⃣ Jiangnan Noodle House 📍: 171 Xichun Road 💰: 9 yuan ⏰: 11:00-1:00 PM / 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 🍝A must-try for dry noodle lovers! The handmade egg noodles are chewy and the toppings are rich and fragrant. Pair them with the handmade rice noodles for a double treat! 7️⃣ Lei Pang's Pot Dumplings 📍: Complex Building, 3 Shaoshan East Road 💰: 11 yuan 🥟Freshly fried golden pot dumplings! The crust is as soft as a bun, the bottom is fried to a crisp, and the juicy meat bursts with flavor! Two bites wouldn't be a wasted trip! 8️⃣ Lao Fu's Xiangtan Boiled Fish 📍: Zhongyi International Building C, Basement 💰: 55 yuan ⏰: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM / 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 🐟Amazing fish soup! Freshly killed and cooked, the fish is tender and boneless. Three bowls of fish soup with rice are enough! 9️⃣ Hongfa Family Restaurant 📍: Guanxiangmen Road Intersection 💰: 60 yuan 🐇Secret Menu: Boiled Fish + Flavored Rabbit The boiled fish is incredibly tender, and the flavored rabbit is incredibly spicy, but you can't stop eating! The ambiance is average, but the taste is incredible. A foodie's paradise! Collect these 9 must-try restaurants in Xiangtan and enjoy the most authentic Xiangtan flavors! 💯

🍵 Four Must-Eat Restaurants in Changsha | Authentic Hunan Flavor Guide Want to eat authentic fireworks in Changsha? These four personally tested good restaurants, from home-cooked stir-fry to late-night barbecue, satisfy you all at once! ### 1. Green Grassland * **📍 Features: ** Authentic Hunan home-cooked dishes, rice killer concentration camp! * **🔥 Must-order: ** Fried pork with peppers, pickled fish, gold coin eggs, steel basin squid tentacles * **💡 Highlights: ** Classic Hunan flavor, solid cooking methods, blind spots and no thunder. ### 2. Luo Qiuming Handmade Noodles * **📍 Features: ** Freshly made, visible handmade noodles! * **🍜 Must-order: ** Any type of noodles (I ordered the signature) * **💡 Highlights: ** Rice noodles are made in the transparent kitchen next to the store, with a smooth and flexible taste and full of rice fragrance. ### 3. Jianle Garden * **📍 Features: ** Ordering dishes from the open counter is convenient and intuitive! * **🥬 Method: ** Fresh ingredients are displayed, you can order whatever you want. * **💡 Highlights: ** Authentic Hunan cuisine restaurant, full of wok flavor, free choice. ### 4. Quwei Quji * **⏰ Note: ** Specialized in the evening market! **Open only after 5pm**! * **🦞 Must-order: ** Crayfish, barbecue (🌟Highly recommend the grilled beef brisket oil!) * **💡 Highlights: ** The ace of late-night snacks! The crayfish is well-seasoned, the barbecue is well-heated, and the beef brisket oil is crispy, glutinous, fragrant and not greasy. 5. Milk tea: Goodmorning, owned by Cha Yan Yue Se, is only available in Changsha! ! ! You must try it when you go there. --- ## 📌 Practical tips * **🌶️ Spiciness: ** Hunan cuisine is generally spicy, and the order can indicate the degree of acceptance (but the authentic flavor is spicy). * **⏳ Business hours: ** Pay attention to the time at night snack shops such as Qu Ji to avoid running out of food during lunch! * **👀 Ordering: ** In "Jianle Home", the trick is to pay more attention to the state of the ingredients in the open stalls. * **🍢 Savoring space: ** Don't forget to leave some space for street snacks (stinky tofu, sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes, etc.)! #Changsha Food #Hunan Travel #Changsha Super Night Market #Changsha Must-Check-In #Local Food