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Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, is a city with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. It is one of the first historical and cultural cities announced by the State Council and the first tourist cities open to the outside world. There is Yuelu Mountain with its unique scenery of "frost leaves are redder than flowers in February", and Xiangjiang River with "green as blue in spring" embraced by water islands; there are Mawangdui Han Tomb, the "eighth wonder of the world", Yuelu Academy, the "millennium school", and bamboo slips of "Three Kingdoms Dongwu". It is said in ancient times that "only Chu has talents, and they are flourishing here". In modern Chinese history, Changsha has also produced a group of famous politicians, military strategists and writers. This ancient city with a long cultural history of more than 2,000 years was one of the strategic locations of Chu State in the south as early as the Spring and Autumn Period.
In addition, Changsha is also a fashionable and dynamic city and a city of gourmet food. Hunan TV and Super Girl and Super Boy are popular all over the country; delicious snacks can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. In short, whether you like to explore history, advocate youthful unrestrainedness, or just want to satisfy your appetite, you can find a satisfactory answer in Changsha.
Xiangjiang River: It is the most important river in Changsha, running through the whole city from south to north, with a length of about 75km. The Xiangjiang River runs through Changsha city from south to north, dividing the city into two parts: east and west of the river.
West Bank: Focuses on culture and education. Its soul resides in "Yuelu Mountain", Yuelu Academy, scientific research institutions, major universities and museums in the province are all here.
East Coast: Mainly based on commercial economy, the commercial district, bar street, food street and hotels are all located here.
Tianxin District: It is the birthplace of the famous Chu-Han culture city Changsha, with a long history and culture. Famous historical sites such as Tianxin Ancient Pavilion, Baisha Ancient Well, Hunan First Normal University, Zoumalou Three Kingdoms Wu Bamboo Slips, Tomb of King Fu of Song and Former Residence of Jia Yi, as well as commercial blocks such as Huangxing South Road Pedestrian Commercial Street, Jiefang West Road Bar Culture Street, and Pozi Street Folk Food Street are all in this area.
Autumn is the best time to travel to Changsha, where you can enjoy the lonely cold autumn, the Orange Island where the Xiangjiang River flows north, and the Yuelu Mountain where the frosted leaves are redder than the flowers in February.
Changsha is suitable for tourism in all three seasons except midsummer when the temperature is high. Changsha's spring begins in mid-February, when the weather is changeable. Tourists need to prepare more clothes to prevent colds. Winter begins in late November, when the average temperature is around 5℃ and it sometimes snows. You can go to the mountains to see icicles.
The weather in Changsha is unpredictable in spring and autumn, with a large temperature difference between day and night. Be careful to add or remove clothes. It is recommended to wear coats, woolen jackets, sweaters, hoodies and other clothes to keep warm, and bring an umbrella to prevent rain. The summer is hot, with an average temperature of 23-30℃. It is recommended to wear cool and breathable clothes such as cotton and linen shirts, thin long skirts, and thin T-shirts. Ultraviolet rays are strong, so special sun protection should be done. The average temperature in Changsha in winter is 5-12℃, so you should wear warm clothes such as windbreakers and sweaters.
During popular times other than the National Day Golden Week and other major holidays, a two-day trip to Changsha for two people can basically be completed with spending of about 400 yuan, with the main expenses being on transportation and accommodation.
There are many scenic spots and historical sites in the mountain. It is one of the four major maple viewing spots in China and a good place for mountaineering and leisure.
The most precious treasure of the museum is the cultural relics from the Mawangdui Han Tomb
The street in Changsha Ancient City that retains the most complete original street pattern
An open university without walls. Enter the campus to feel the cultural atmosphere and the youthful campus environment.
This is where Chairman Mao Zedong studied and worked, and he spent 8 years here.
