One - Day Tour Guide of Changsha
11/08/2024

πŸ–οΈ Destination: Changsha
πŸ• Suggested travel time: One day (around 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
πŸ’° Budget range: 500 - 1000 yuan (including the sum of tickets, transportation and dining expenses, depending on the actual consumption situation)

🌟 Route highlights: Experience the ancient and modern features of Changsha. From the Orange Isle, Yuelu Mountain and Yuelu Academy full of historical and cultural heritages to the modern and fashionable IFS International Financial Center, and then to the bustling Huangxing Pedestrian Street and night market. Taste delicious Hunan cuisine and special snacks along the way and feel the unique charm of Changsha.

πŸ“‹ Itinerary
-Morning:
8:00 - 10:00: Go to the Orange Isle Scenic Area and stroll along the riverside to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Xiangjiang River and the statue of the young Mao Zedong.
10:00 - 12:30: Head to Yuelu Mountain. Take a cable car up the mountain to admire the ancient buildings and trees. After reaching the top of the mountain, visit Yuelu Academy.

-Noon:
12:30 - 13:30: Have a meal in an authentic Hunan restaurant and taste classic Hunan dishes such as chopped - pepper fish head and stir - fried pork with chili peppers.

-Afternoon:
13:30 - 15:00: Arrive at the IFS International Financial Center, appreciate international first - line brands and take pictures at the giant KAWS sculpture on the top floor.
15:00 - 17:00: Walk along Huangxing Pedestrian Street, visit small shops to buy souvenirs and taste snacks such as stinky tofu and sugar - oil cake.

-Evening:
17:30 - 19:00: Taste various kinds of food in the night market and experience the nightlife atmosphere of Changsha.