Attractions
Address:
17 Tianxin Road, Tianxin District, Changsha
Content:
Tianxin Pavilion was built by Yang Xibei of the Fu Army in the 11th year of Qianlong Reign during the Qing Dynasty. It was the highest point of the city at that time, where sacrifices were made to the stars. The 3-storey pavilion is complex and intricate. The main pavilion is supported by 60 wooden pillars, with a sea turtle and a dragon sculpture on top. There are 62 guardian lions and other stone carvings on the balustrade surrounding the pavilion, making this a very distinctive feature.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Changshanan Station, take Metro Line 2 towards West Meixi Lake. Get off at Wuyi Square Station and change to Line 1 towards Shangshuangtang. Get off at Huangxing Square Station and walk for about 15 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 40-minute taxi ride from Changshanan Station.
Address:
Huangxingnan Road Pedestrian Street, Tianxin District, Changsha
Content:
A century-old Changsha street known as the "soul of grassroots", the street is a place where locals like to gather. It also includes Huangxing Square, covering almost 10,000 square metres. The Square has attracted a lot of popular brands to set up shops, making it a good place to go on a shopping spree. Visitors can also go shopping and taste authentic local food at the nearby Changsha Pozi Street.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Changshanan Station, take Metro Line 2 towards West Meixi Lake. Get off at Wuyi Square Station and change to Line 1 towards Shangshuangtang. Get off at Nanmenkou Station and walk for about 3 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 45-minute taxi ride from Changshanan Station.
Address:
82 Lushan Road, Yuelu District, Chengsha
Content:
A 5A Tourist Attraction of China with an altitude of 300 metres, the mountain is located in a distinctive scenic area integrating mountains, water, sandbanks and the city. It is the last peak of the 72 peaks of Hengshan Mountain, the most southern mountain of the Five Great Mountains. It is also one of the four best spots to view maples in China. Attractions in the area such as Yuelu Academy, Aiwan Pavilion, Lushan Temple, Yunlu Palace, and the former site of the Xinmin Society are all worth a visit.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Changshanan Station, take Metro Line 2 towards West Meixi Lake. Get off at Yingwanzhen Station and walk for about 13 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 50-minute taxi ride from Changshanan Station.
Address:
No. 2 Orange Isle, Yuelu District, Chengsha
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A 5A Tourist Attraction of China, the Orange Isle is a fluvial sandbank on the Xiang River and the largest inland bank in the world. There is a gigantic Youth Mao Zedong Statue at 32 metres tall, 83 metres long and 41 metres wide. Its design is based on Mao's youthful image in 1925, and the Mao Zedong Memorial Exhibition Hall is at the base of the statue.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Changshanan Station, take Metro Line 2 towards West Meixi Lake. Get off at Juzizhou Station and walk for about 15 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 50-minute taxi ride from Changshanan Station.
Address:
Shiyan Lake, Tiaoma Town, Yuhua District, Chengsha
Content:
A 4A Tourist Attraction of China, the area combines ecology, history and water sports. Visitors can take a look at the fish fossils and mucrospirifer fossils from 300 million years ago, sail around Shiyan Lake on a big yacht, or participate in recreational activities such as rafting, dragon boating, and zip lining. The area is a great place for leisure and fun.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Changshanan Station, take Metro Line 2 towards West Meixi Lake. Get off at Wuyi Square Station and change to Line 1 towards Shangshuangtang. Get off at Zhongxin Square Station and take a taxi for about 30 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 50-minute taxi ride from Changshanan Station.
The above information is for reference only and subject to change without notice.