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Night Attractions
Top 16 Night Attractions in Changsha [2025]
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Du Fu Pavilion
4.6
/5
7273 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:
Skyline views & night scenery
Watch the Orange Isle Light Show Across the River
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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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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 red tourism classic scenic spots in China
Spectacular fireworks on select dates
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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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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.6 of Best Things to Do in Changsha
Highlights:
Take a Cruise and See Changsha's Famous Landmarks
Passes landmarks like Orange Isle
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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
4418 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.7 of Best Things to Do in Changsha
Highlights:
Town lights up with dining options
Gondola ride in Venice at night
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So happy to visit there. I visited during low season and was quiet. Feels like visiting Venice.
The scenery imitates the water city of Venice. The boat is electric. It takes about 20 minutes to swim 2 circles, shuttling between the houses. It is very good for tourists who like Venice, but it is not recommended for those who don’t like this kind of niche attractions. There are also performances in the park, one after another, which is quite interesting for young people.
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Taiping Street
4.6
/5
1151 reviews
6.6
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 796m from downtown
Address: 50 meters southwest of the intersection of Wuyi Avenue and Taiping Street, Tianxin District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.16 of Best Things to Do in Changsha
Highlights:
Night food street with local snacks
Night lights like ancient fairs
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Walking in Changsha Taiping Old Street, it seems like traveling through time and space and entering a long history. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Changsha, carrying more than two thousand years of memory.
The old street is not long, but it condenses the history and culture of Changsha. The buildings on the street are quaint, the bluestone road has been polished smooth by the years, and there are shops in the style of Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides. The wooden doors and windows, the fire-proof walls, each of which exudes a simple atmosphere. Jia Yi's former residence is located here. The ancient well, the ancestral hall, and the mottled bamboo shadows tell the feelings of this famous scholar of the Western Han Dynasty who was concerned about the country and the people.
Continuing forward, historical sites such as the former site of the Tongjinhui of the Xinhai Revolution and the former site of the Sizheng Society came into view one by one, and they witnessed the changes in Changsha. And those time-honored shops, such as Gan Yisheng Grain Store, Lisheng Salt Store, and Dongtingchun Teahouse, make people feel the strong commercial culture.
Taiping Old Street not only has a profound historical heritage, but also rich food. The old scales in the handmade scale shop and the exquisite handicrafts in the intangible cultural heritage exhibition center all attract tourists to stop. On the street snack stalls, sugar-coated cakes, stinky tofu, and hairy tofu are all mouth-watering.
As night falls, Taiping Old Street is lit up, and the ancient buildings are more charming in the light and shadow. In the cultural and creative market, young people experience traditional skills such as woodblock printing and lamp glass, where the ancient and the modern are perfectly integrated.
"Thousand-year-old Taiping Street, a history of Changsha." Walking through it, every step is a dialogue with history, and every place is a moving picture.
Taiping Old Street is located in Tianxin District, Changsha, which is the epitome of Changsha's history and culture. It has been a prosperous place since the West Han Dynasty. The fish-bone-shaped pattern is well preserved, there are many ancient buildings, and Jia Yi's former residence and other historical relics tell about the millennium. The old street has white walls and tiles, full of ancient charm, and there are many gourmet shops and cultural and cultural shops, and the culture is rich. Taipingli Wenchuang Market is the highlight of the integration of new and old. The lights are shining at night, the crowds are surging, and the fireworks are full. Here, you can feel the heavy history, but also experience the fashion trend, is a place to come to Changsha not to miss.
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Changsha Ferris Wheel
4.3
/5
648 reviews
6.0
From £7.24
Based on 82 reviews
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 1.5 km from downtown
Phone 17788969259
Address: Second Section of No.170 Furong Middle Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.14 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Changsha
Highlights:
Ferris wheel & over 50 light combination
Night lights & 360° view
Saved by 121 users438 positive reviews
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I took my kids here on a Sunday. There were not many people there during the day, and it was very convenient to scan the QR code at the ticket gate. It took 18 minutes to go around, and I could clearly see the city view of Changsha, especially the He Long Stadium next to it. Although the weather was bad, it was still good to take my kids here, and they liked it very much. Next time, I must come back to experience it when the lights come on at night!
The height is quite high, and the hanging pod is equipped with air conditioning, which is great. You can see the light show of high-rise buildings on both sides of the Xiangjiang River from a distance. But it is very far away. The only drawback is that the buildings next to it are taller than the Ferris wheel, which blocks the city view and makes it not cost-effective. Moreover, the lights of the high-rise office buildings nearby are turned off at night, and you can only see the street lights and the sports plaza downstairs.
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Huangxing Road Walking Street
4.6
/5
324 reviews
6.0
Based on 175 reviews
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 334m from downtown
Phone 0731-85773703
Address: Huangxing Road, Tianxin District, Changsha 410002, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Close to lively Pozi Street food hub
Night shopping & dining hub
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Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Changsha, integrating shopping, food, entertainment and culture, 838 meters in length, north cheese gate, south to south gate, divided into inner street and outer street, inner street and three floors of shops. Here is a recommended route to help you fully experience the charm: ###**1. Starting point: Simenkou (North End Entrance)**-**Transportation method**: You can take Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to Wuyi Square Station, walk about 10 minutes to the Simenkou, or take the bus to [Simenkou] Station to get off. - **Recommended punching point**: - ** Huangxing bronze statue**: iconic sculpture of the pedestrian street, suitable for taking pictures. - **IFS IFC**: The north end of the pedestrian street is connected to the IFC, there are many high-end brands and net red punching points, such as the KAWS sculpture on the top floor. ###**2. Walk south along the pedestrian street (core business district)**-**Shopping**: -**Wanda Plaza, Yuefang ID Mall**: Suitable for buying trendy clothing, beauty makeup and so on. -**Specialty shops**: There are many local trendy brand shops and cultural and creative shops on both sides of the pedestrian street, such as the "Momo Dim Sum Bureau" and other net red shops. -**Food**: -**Stinky tofu, sugar oil stew, fried meat with chili**: Changsha specialty snacks, recommended "Luojia stinky tofu" "Dongshun Tao Xiaoli stinky tofu" and so on. -**Tea Yanyue**: Changsha local net red milk tea, must taste "Youlan latte". - **Pozi Street Snacks**: Next to the pedestrian street is Pozi Street, gathering old brands such as Fire Palace, Shuangyanlou, etc., you can taste more Hunan cuisine. ###**3. Huangxing Square (middle section)**-**Recreation and entertainment**: -**Flesh Statue**: Iconic sculpture in the center of the square, surrounded by fountains and seating areas. - **busking**: there are often copper performances, music performances, etc. ###**4. Endpoint: South Gate (South End)**-**Featured experience**: -**Handicraft shop**: There are many shops selling Hunan special handicrafts in the south end, suitable for choosing souvenirs. - **Changjun Middle School Snack Street**: There are many affordable snacks that students like near the south gate, such as fried skewers, sugar gourds, etc. ### **5. Night tour recommended**- **Light show**: The pedestrian street lights at night, 3D The big screen and pink zebra crossing are the net red punching points. - **Jiefang West Road Nightlife**: Jiefang West Road on the west side of the pedestrian street is the center of Changsha nightlife, with many bars and Livehouses. ###**Play Tips**-**Best time**: The most lively in the evening, and the climate in spring and autumn is more comfortable. - **Transportation**: You can take the bus to leave from the [South Gate] station on the return journey, or walk to the South Gate Station of Metro Line 1. - **Note**: There is a large flow of people, pay attention to keeping property; some net red shops need to line up and can be staggered. This route is
Changsha Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street is a shining pearl of the Star City and a must-visit place for every tourist who comes to Changsha.
Stepping into the pedestrian street, it feels like being in a bustling commercial ocean. There are many shops on both sides of the street, from fashionable brand stores to small shops full of characteristics, which are dazzling. This is also a paradise for food lovers. Various special snacks are fragrant, such as Changsha stinky tofu, sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes, flavored shrimps, etc. Every bite makes people intoxicated in the unique flavor of Changsha.
In addition to shopping and food, the cultural atmosphere of Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street is also very strong. The old photo walls in the streets and alleys show the historical changes of Changsha, allowing people to feel the profound heritage of this city in the modern prosperity. The dense and colorful neon billboards in the Changsha Food City have created a night scene with Hong Kong and Macao characteristics, and a casual shot is a blockbuster.
In addition, the pedestrian street has very convenient transportation, and there are many attractions such as Pozi Street, Taiping Street, and Guojin Center around it, which is very convenient for sightseeing. Here, you can stroll on the street during the day to feel the bustle and vitality of Changsha; enjoy the night view at night and experience the romance and prosperity of Changsha.
However, there are also some shortcomings here, such as too much traffic, especially during holidays, when people are often crowded, and the experience of sightseeing will be affected to a certain extent. But despite this, Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street is still full of charm. It shows the charm of Changsha in a unique way, making people not want to leave when they come.
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Wuyi Square
4.6
/5
90 reviews
7.0
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 576m from downtown
Address: 湖南省长沙市芙蓉区黄兴中路88号
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.11 of Best Things to Do in Changsha
Highlights:
Dazzling Changsha Origin Point lights
Light show changes colors to the rhythm of the music
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May Day Square is the "city origin" of Changsha and the prosperous center of the city. It is located at the intersection of Wuyi Avenue and Huangxing Road. It is the transfer station of Changsha Metro Line 1 and Line 2, and the transportation is very convenient.
When you walk into May Day Square, the first thing that catches your eye is the circular totem column central square with a diameter of 54 meters. The fountain dances with the rhythm of the music, and the water splashes in the sun, attracting many tourists to stop and watch. The square is surrounded by green trees and lush flowers and plants. The 60-meter-long and 4-meter-high cliff carvings are full of the imprint of Chu culture, which makes people feel a strong historical atmosphere.
May Day Square is not only a transportation hub in Changsha, but also a commercial center. The surrounding area gathers large shopping malls such as Guojin Center, Wangfujing Department Store, and Spring Department Store, as well as food streets such as Huangxing South Road Pedestrian Street and Pozi Street. There are both trendy international brands and Hunan specialty snacks such as sugar-coated glutinous rice cakes and stinky tofu, which are dazzling and unforgettable.
The May Day Square at night is even more unique. The neon lights are on, and the whole square is decorated with lights, as if in a dream. The "KAWS Sculpture" on the roof of IFS Guojin Center is particularly eye-catching under the light, becoming a popular check-in destination for trendy culture. Not far away, the bluestone road of Taiping Old Street glows under the lights. The perfect fusion of ancient buildings and modern commerce makes people feel the unique charm of Changsha.
May Day Square has witnessed the historical changes of Changsha for more than 2,000 years. From the ancient center of Chu City to today's prosperous city, it carries Changsha's historical memory and modern vitality. Here, you can touch the veins of history and feel the pulse of the times.
May Day Square is not only the commercial heart of Changsha, but also a symbol of the city's vitality. Every time you come here, you can feel the incomparable lively atmosphere. Whether you are shopping or enjoying delicious food, this is the best choice. The wonderful performances and various activities make people linger, it is really a great place for entertainment and leisure. Whether it is local citizens or tourists from afar, they can find their own happiness here. May Day Square is the pride of Changsha and a beautiful memory in the hearts of every visitor.
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Qindao
4.4
/5
323 reviews
5.2
From £18.62
Wu Yi Square/IFS | 929m from downtown
Phone 0731-88838888
Address: Red Theater, No. 249 Zhongshan Road, Furong District, Changsha(near Exit 6A and 7 of Wuyi Square Station)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Modern concert high-tech facilities
Show retains traditional opera essence
163 positive reviews
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How to say it, it is a bit worse than the large-scale performances in the scenic spot, which is a bit too vulgar. The ticket price is not cheap. If you are a local to entertain guests from outside, you can also count as a place.
It is worth seeing. You must go to Changsha. Be sure to check in. The price is very close to the people. Super super like. Special performances, each actor is particularly dedicated. Be sure to buy the front position. It's okay in the middle.
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Xiangjiang River Cruise (Sanguan Yiting Pier)
4.3
/5
64 reviews
5.3
From £17.38
Hunan Museum/Beichen Delta | 5.7 km from downtown
Phone 13808491921
Address: 三馆一厅旅游码头
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Featured in Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
On Liuyang River's left bank | Boat tour
Photo spot at Xiang & Liuyang
80% positive reviews
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The ride is great it cover all the scenic view and with more than enough duration to see everything.
The staff on the boat were very enthusiastic during this night cruise on the Xiangjiang River! Maybe because of the weather, there were only four of us on the entire cruise! It felt like a chartered boat. When we were taking pictures at the stern, the staff also accompanied us and helped us take our bags and clothes. It was really considerate and a very nice night cruise!
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