One Day Sensational Changsha Tour

Sensational Changsha Tour Highlights

Price Per Person

Day 1 Changsha (L)

Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province in China with long history and vivid culture. Located in the valley along the Xiang River, it has become a popular tourist city in China. This tour will explore some of the incredible attractions the city has to offer including Yuelu Academy, Orange Island (Juzi Island), Hunan First Normal College, and Huangxing Pedestrian Street.

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Changsha by your English-speaking guide and driven to the famous Yuelu Academy of Classical Learning. The Academy is situated at the foot of Mt. Yuelu. It is a thousand years old, and considered a “must-see” attraction in Changsha. The Academy was one of four of the most renowned academies for higher learning in China.

Next on the itinerary, just a short walk and opposite the Yuelu scenic area is the Orange Island (Juzi Island). In ancient times, the island was regarded as one of the "Eight Grand Attractions" in Hunan.

Today’s delicious lunch will be at a local Chinese restaurant.

After lunch, you will visit Hunan First Normal College. It is quite renowned because of Mao Zedong, lived, studied, and worked here in his youth. The Mao Zedong Memorial Hall at the college commemorates his time here.

The next stop on the tour, is a visit to the picturesque Huangxing Pedestrian Street. After around an hour of visiting, you will be driven back to your hotel, ending your day-tour in sensational Changsha.