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Hunan First Normal University is located in Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is the first cooperative institution of the “Jack Ma Rural Teacher Training Program” in Hunan.
It has the reputation of "a thousand-year-old university and a century-old normal school". The young Mao Zedong studied and worked here.
Today, only the well where Chairman Mao used to fetch cold water for bathing after exercising remains in the courtyard. The rest of the buildings were burned down in the Wenxi Fire.
Attractions Location: No. 356, Shuyuan Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City, Hunan Province (Old Campus)
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details： 0731-88228081;0731-85125015
Transportation:
Take bus No. 122/139/160/901/908 to No. 1 Normal University Station, get off and walk to the destination
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Explore the historic Hunan First Normal University and nearby cultural highlights in Changsha, appreciating the university’s role in modern Chinese history.
Transportation: Taxi or Changsha Metro Line 2, walking on campus and Orange Isle.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Changsha city center. Try local delicacies such as stinky tofu, spicy crayfish, and rice noodles.
Souvenirs: Mao memorabilia, Changsha snacks, local crafts, university-themed souvenirs.
Combine Hunan First Normal University with other major historical and cultural sites in Changsha.
Transportation: Metro Line 2 or taxi between locations.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Changsha city. Recommended dishes: spicy duck neck, chili fried pork, local steamed buns.
Souvenirs: Museum replicas, calligraphy brushes, traditional snacks.
Add a day trip to Tianxin Pavilion and the bustling Taiping Street for local culture and shopping.
Transportation: Taxi or metro to Tianxin Pavilion and Taiping Street.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in city center or near university. Sample rice noodle soup, local sweets, and street food.
Souvenirs: Handcrafted fans, local snacks, embroidered goods.
Include a cultural visit to Martyrs’ Park and Meixi Lake area for relaxation and green spaces.
Transportation: Taxi or metro to parks.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near city center. Recommended dishes: spicy hotpot, local freshwater fish, street snacks.
Souvenirs: Local tea, herbal products, park-themed postcards.
Add a day trip to the famous Yuelu Mountain for hiking and temple visits.
Transportation: Taxi, shuttle buses, walking on mountain trails.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Changsha city. Sample mountain vegetable dishes, herbal teas.
Souvenirs: Tea leaves, mountain honey, Buddhist charms.
Expand with a day trip to the Orange Isle Music Fountain and Xiangjiang River Scenic Belt.
Transportation: Metro Line 2 or taxi.
Accommodation/Food: City hotels. Enjoy riverside dining with spicy Hunan cuisine.
Souvenirs: Music-themed souvenirs, local crafts, tea products.
A comprehensive week exploring Changsha’s educational, cultural, and natural sites.
Accommodation/Food: Final night in city center. Try local snacks and hot pot.
Souvenirs: Natural history replicas, local snacks, embroidered goods, calligraphy sets.
I've been there twice and I have a connection with him. I really want to go to school here.
With reverence, go forward and admire, and be in it with reverence. History and modernity coexist, this is inheritance!
Located on Shuyuan Road in Tianxin District, the transportation is convenient. You can come here to learn about that period of history, and after visiting, go to the nearby Donggua Mountain or Nanmenkou to eat delicious food.
Even during the Golden Week, it is difficult to break the tranquility here. The light sunshine, the occasional breeze passing through the corridor, the Republican-style buildings, the gray and black world, reveal a light beauty. This place is very suitable for girls to take pictures. When we went there, there were many couples taking photos in the yard.
It feels pretty good. When I went there as a kid, I found that there were people taking classes at this attraction... The environment inside is really good
It was already five o'clock when we entered the school gate. Normally, we were not allowed to enter, but the security guard saw how embarrassed we four kids looked and waved his hand, letting us have fun. He was so thoughtful!
The campus is simple, comfortable and quiet, integrating oriental cultural connotations with western architectural styles. It is worth a visit. Note: Hunan First Normal University has a new campus and an old campus. This is the old campus. Don't make a mistake. You need to swipe your ID card to enter the campus. The eighth class classroom is no longer allowed to enter, so you can't sit there and take pictures.
Closed on Mondays. No visitors. What a hornet's nest. You can't get in on a hot day.
The current First Normal School should be open to the public. Visitors only need to bring their ID cards, or register if they don't have their ID cards. It is worth noting that the current First Normal School should not only be a tourist attraction, but also a school, right? Because I found that there are teaching areas, office buildings, classrooms in use, class lists, and rosters.
If you take a leisurely walk, you can spend two hours here. The entire campus is connected by winding corridors, which are connected to beautiful courtyards. It is solemn and elegant, simple and comfortable, quiet and unique. It is a building that combines the connotation of oriental culture with the western architectural style.
In fact, although the First Normal School has built many exhibition halls, its actual function is still a school. The sound of piano and teaching can be heard from the classroom.
This place is truly a quiet and peaceful place in a bustling city (for those who automatically block tour groups).
This place is actually a school with students attending classes. The visiting area and the student study area are separated but interconnected. Therefore, there is cultural history, Republican style, and beautiful scenery here. Most importantly, there is no commercial or noise, so it is highly recommended.
After rushing for a while, I finally got in before closing time.
The weather was nice, the teaching building was quiet, and with occasional singing, it was really a beautiful, fresh place.
It is open to the public for free. It does not occupy a large area. It is a very distinctive Republican-style building complex. There is also a primary school inside.
It's a place to check in, nothing else is interesting.
Zhangjiajie is a place worth visiting in your lifetime.
A good place for taking pretentious photos, worth a visit
Baidu Maps tricked me into going to the new campus of the First Normal University. Don't go there by mistake. The real site of the First Normal University is near Labor Square. You can go in and take a look.
Walking on the campus of Hunan First Normal University.
The gatekeeper was a very nice person and was happy to chat with us. He introduced the school to us, which is now a technical college.
There are still students taking classes on campus. In an art class, students who are supposed to be majoring in music are playing the piano. The sound of the piano travels between departments, and combined with the Republic of China-style buildings, it is particularly interesting...
Fortunately, the school is still partially open to the public, so you can experience what it was like to go to school back then.
It's nice to pass by and take a look, but there's nothing special
Hunan First Normal University is located in Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is the first cooperative institution of the "Jack Ma Rural Teacher Training Program" in Hunan.
It's like a small museum inside, with college students explaining it. You can go and visit it.
The school that became popular because of "The Young Comrades"
The first floor of the school has been converted into a memorial hall, which is well worth a visit.
The architectural style is very nice, and it is a great place for taking photos. The classrooms are also very interesting, and there are statues on the campus, which is very vivid. Occasionally, I hear classmates talking about the past, which is also a good enjoyment.
A college with history, stories, characteristics and life, it is worth visiting
We came to the final destination, Hunan First Normal University. Too many great men have studied in this school, but unfortunately most of the buildings were burned down by fire. It was still a little drizzling that day, but this did not affect our interest in sightseeing at all. On the contrary, the rain made Hunan First Normal University less visited by tourists, so we could enjoy the sightseeing and take photos more freely. The entrance gave people a revolutionary atmosphere. There were a few little girls at the entrance. It turned out that they were responsible for being tour guides here, explaining the history of this college to tourists.
The security guard is very nice and enthusiastic. The students in the school are very sunny and cute. The interior is very clean and the facilities are intact and tidy.
Full of emotions, the place where Taizu studied and grew up
A very beautiful and stylish place, very artistic, beautiful photos are a must
It was raining heavily when I went there, so the pictures I took were all dark. This place has become a primary school. When I went there, students were in school, so we could only walk around the periphery quietly. But I still like the beautiful windows.
I went to the First Normal School early in the morning. There were not many people.
Seeing it from afar, I felt
Ah, I finally come to see you
Every scene is so familiar~
The environment is very good, very suitable for taking pictures, there are many small exhibition halls inside, you can visit
China-TravelNote has a bad review. There is no flip button when uploading photos. It is a mess. Hunan First Normal University, I really like it. It is a good place to take photos. The buildings are all history. Every brick tells a story. It is a Chinese courtyard style. It does not have the rigid and lifeless feeling of many Chinese universities. It is true that a school with a century of history is different. I envy the students here.
Changing the world started from this time, and we can find the footprints of great men
When you come here, you will understand that what the years have left behind is more of a sedimentation. This is a place where people can turn off their phones, unload their bags and walk quietly.
The filming location of "The Schoolmates" is worth a visit. It has a bit of the old days.
Now it is a primary school. The first floor is basically a memorial hall, and the second floor is classrooms. Although it was the May Day holiday when I went there, there were still children doing homework and practicing piano. There were also students rehearsing in the auditorium, which was very lively!
You don't need to pay an entrance fee to enter the school, but it's best to say hello to the guard. I went there on Monday, and there were not many tourists inside, only students in class. The campus was very quiet. You could listen to the students' reading aloud while walking, which would make you recall your student days and give you a very happy feeling. The architecture is more artistic. Friends who like to take artistic and fresh photos, this is a place you can't miss. When you are tired, there are many places to sit and rest. There is a bus stop at the door, which is very convenient for travel. If you are a friend who lives in the Shuyuan International Youth Hostel, you can walk directly there, which is about 10 minutes' walk, which is very convenient. The only drawback is that there are fewer places to eat nearby, and the options are low. Friends who are worried about being hungry should bring some food with them when they come here to play, just in case. As for the time of play, it depends on personal preference, so I won't make any suggestions here.
"The Young Comrades" is so famous that you must come here to see it when you come to Changsha. The architecture inside is very distinctive. Walking in it feels like going back to the Republic of China period. Youshou Primary School is located in the First Normal School. Listening to the children reading, it feels great.
The ancient campus is very beautiful and full of charm, with lush green trees hiding the ancient buildings. It is like a beautiful ancient painting that slowly unfolds in your heart.
I have been in Changsha for several years. Today is my first time to visit. It feels great. The environment is good.
I must recommend it to my alma mater. The old campus is in a bustling area, which is in sharp contrast with the surrounding buildings. I was quite shocked when I went to the old campus for the first time. Maybe I have a feeling for my alma mater. The style is very unique. I personally feel that the buildings are in the same style and look very good. The buildings in the new campus have a lot in common with the old campus, and they are in the same style, but I feel that the new campus lacks some of the charm of the old campus.
Well, if you like places with a heavy sense of history, then go and have a look~
A year has passed since I visited Changsha, and I am still impressed by Hunan First Normal University. How can this "millennium university, century-old normal school" not be breathtaking? The overall style is solemn and elegant, simple and comfortable. It is a building complex that combines oriental cultural connotations with western architectural styles. The architectural style of the entire college is modeled after the Aoyama Normal School in Japan. The wooden staircases are simple and natural, and the corridors are winding, connecting beautiful courtyards. The classrooms in the outer corridors face the quiet courtyards, providing students with a place to discuss reading.
The school building is simple but also very authentic. I went there with my childhood friends and it felt like I was back in my childhood, just like I was a teenager with my schoolmates. I quite liked it.
It is a place with a sense of age, and now it is a primary school. It was cloudy when I went there, and the trees were not very green in winter. If I had gone there on a bright summer day, it would have been more impressive. The sunlight shone into the classroom through the window, and it was easy to recall the best memories of my school days.
The former site of the First Normal School is the best place I have visited in Changsha. There are still students taking classes there, which gives people a very real feeling. The campus is very beautiful, and the strong fragrance of osmanthus fills every corner of the campus. I think this place is very suitable for strolling when you are not in a hurry. Sitting in the classroom, you can reminisce about your previous school life. Sitting in the garden, you can see the plants and smell the flowers. Walking in the exhibition hall, you can learn about the life of a great man. You can actually get a tour guide in the former site, but it depends on luck. I guess there are still a lot of people coming during the peak season. On the day I went there, only one group came when I was about to leave, and I didn't get to hear many explanations.
The strong atmosphere of the Republic of China is worth a visit. If possible, it would be better to wear clothes from the Republic of China to take pictures
The First Normal School is really beautiful, beyond my expectations. It's worth a visit
Because of "The Young Comrades". Feel the different architectural styles.
Hunan First Normal University, a university that combines Chinese and Western styles and was built in the 1930s, is quite nice.
But these are not the main point. The main point is that the school is obviously undergoing a major renovation, so there are no students, but the teacher's desks in some classrooms still have students' homework (something about the An-Shi Rebellion), and the beds in the dormitories are all unfolded, as if all the teachers and students disappeared in an instant one day...
Another important point is that the dormitory has 54 people in one room, which is completely uncovered. Is it a symphony when sleeping?
The First Normal School looks very new and has a Western feel, with a red revolutionary atmosphere. It is free to visit, and you need to register your name inside, but there is no one watching. I looked at the book and found that no one signed today, only the two of us. Apparently many people chose not to register.
Small fresh scenic spot, it is good to take some artistic photos
After entering, there is a special atmosphere and a great feeling. The architectural style inside still retains the previous style, and the service attitude is also great.
I got up early and took the bus to Hunan First Normal University. This is still the site of the university. I visited each exhibition hall one by one. I could understand the history by carefully reading the annotations on one side without asking for explanations.
It is so simple and elegant, I think it’s nice!
Because "The Youth of the Schoolmates" is a TV series I once loved very much, so I have a special feeling for the Normal University and want to watch it as soon as possible.
The First Normal University is not very big and its location is not very eye-catching (some of my local classmates in Changsha said they have never been there), but it is still worth a visit. There are several exhibition halls on the first floor. You can follow the signs and visit from the first exhibition hall to the fifth exhibition hall. It tells the story of Mao Runzhi's study in the Normal University when he was young, and also introduces several famous teachers and students of the Normal University.
It's a place worth visiting! It's open to the public for free! There are students taking classes inside! The classroom has a very Republican feel!
A place with a very strong sense of history.
One part is the exhibition hall and the other part is the classroom where students take classes.
I passed by a music classroom and the girls inside sang really beautifully.
I think it’s great that they can study in the First Normal University.
After all, as a cultured person, it is quite interesting to come here to have a look. The style of this school is very simple and quaint. At first, I thought it was just a classic
Very suitable for taking photos, very suitable for taking girls to take artistic photos, provided that you are a good Han paper
The Republic of China style of decoration is indeed my favorite.
The predecessor was Chengnan Academy, which is a very good place worth visiting.
last Stand.
Visit the place where people learn.
Let’s look back at the scenes when we were young.
There are 8 exhibition halls in total, as well as the eighth class classroom and the auditorium. I wanted to pay for a tour guide, but when we went there was only one senior tour guide, 140. Not only did he not have time to talk to you, he had official receptions, probably a leader was coming.
Next we came to the First Normal College. The school is beautiful! !
The teaching building behind the Normal College has an artistic architecture, but it is really shabby.
The main building of the First Normal College. When I went there, there were still students practicing music in the room. Can you imagine the scenery and some light music? Tsk tsk...
Hunan First Normal University can be read very quickly, less than two hours~
You can still feel it, the school is pretty nice
Address: 1015, Fenglin 3rd Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan University
Surrounding attractions: Yuelu Mountain, Yuelu Academy, Hunan University, Denggao Road Snack Street
An antique college full of girls
This place is worth a visit for literary and fresh people, haha. Of course, don't go during holidays when there are too many people. During the off-season, you can take pictures of the classroom as you like, and the corridors and stairs are also quite interesting.
The main reason for coming here is that I watched the movie "The Young Comrades". I was inspired by the passion in it and it also ignited the fire in my heart.
It's a very historic school, and you need your ID card to enter.