A 3-Day 2-Night Changsha Travel Guide: Embracing Both Street Vibe and Cultural Charm Essential Preparations 1. Transportation: Take the subway upon arrival - Line 6 from Huanghua International Airport and Line 2 from Changsha South Railway Station can directly reach the urban area. Prioritize the subway for intra-city travel (use the "Changsha Metro" app). For short trips, you can ride shared electric bikes (helmets are mandatory). 2. Accommodation: The top choice is Wuyi Square, the core of the business district with easy access to food, shopping and entertainment. The second option is Xiangjiang Middle Road, where you can find river-view rooms boasting stunning night scenes. For a cost-effective pick, opt for Yingwan Town, which is close to Yuelu Mountain and has many homestays plus the snack street on South Lushan Road. 3. Key Reminders: Book tickets for Hunan Museum, Orange Island and Yuelu Academy 3 - 7 days in advance via their official WeChat official accounts, as tickets are in short supply during holidays. Hunan cuisine is quite spicy; you can note "extra mild spicy" when ordering and prepare gastrointestinal medicine beforehand. Daily Itinerary Day 1: Trendy Landmarks & Food Exploration (A Walk Around the Downtown Area) 1. Morning: Check in at your accommodation and rest briefly, then head straight to Wuyi Square. Kick off your culinary journey with a cup of Chayan Yuese (recommended: Orchid Latte) paired with Heise Jingdian stinky tofu. 2. Afternoon: Walk to the 7th floor of IFS Changsha to take photos with the KAWS sculpture and capture stunning shots of the city skyline. Wander around Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street and visit distinctive small shops and trendy stores. 3. Evening: Dine on Pozi Street - try chopped chili fish head and sugar-oil cakes at Huogongdian. After dinner, take a stroll to Du Fu Riverside Pavilion to enjoy the cool river breeze and the night views on both sides of the Xiangjiang River. Fireworks shows are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Day 2: Natural Scenery & Time-Honored Culture (An In-depth Tour of the West Bank) 1. Morning: Take Metro Line 2 directly to Orange Island. Take the tourist train (40 yuan per person) to take photos at the Statue of Young Mao Zedong and enjoy the scenery of the Xiangjiang River along the way. Then go to Yuelu Mountain; taking the cable car up the mountain can save time and energy. 2. Noon: Have a meal at the snack street on South Lushan Road. Recommended dishes include Laotouzi sugar-oil cakes and Tianma beef patties. 3. Afternoon: Visit Yuelu Academy (ticket price: 40 yuan) to experience the profound heritage of this millennium-old academic institution. Take photos at Aiwan Pavilion, which is especially breathtaking with red maple leaves in autumn. Wander around Hunan University campus to feel the youthful vibe. 4. Evening: Relax at Houhu International Art Zone, or take a taxi to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy spicy crayfish with beer while admiring the river views. Day 3: Cultural History & Folk Nightlife (Flexible Combination) 1. Morning: Visit Hunan Museum (open from 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays). Don't miss its signature relics such as the thin silk garment and the T-shaped silk painting from the Mawangdui Han Tombs. If time permits, wander around the nearby Martyrs' Park to experience the leisurely atmosphere of old Changsha. 2. Noon: Have authentic Hunan cuisine at Benluobo Liuyang Restaurant (Mayuanwan Branch). Must-try dishes are stir-fried vermicelli sheets with pickled cabbage and pan-fried small crucian carp.
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