Orange Island
by meixi
Aug 20, 2023
🌿【Changsha 3-Day 2-Night Guide】Only $150 per person to conquer the internet-famous Star City! Savor all the flavors with this itinerary✨
🚇Transport Tips:
▫️Subway: Download "Changsha Metro" APP for QR code rides
▫️Airport: Take maglev train then transfer to Line 2 to downtown
▫️High-speed rail: Prefer Changsha Station (closer to Wuyi Square)
🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
▪️Near Wuyi Square: CityHome (great river view rooms)
▪️Xiangjiang Riverside: Yiguo Royal Hotel (close to Super Wenheyou)
📝3-Day Itinerary:
【DAY1】Classic Highlights
12:00 Taiping Old Street (must-try first cup of Tea Yan Yue Se)
15:00 Orange Isle Head (¥40 round-trip sightseeing train)
18:00 Super Wenheyou (retro street-style photos)
20:00 IFS 7F Kaws sculpture (better night shots)
【DAY2】Artsy + Fun Day
08:00 Yuelu Mountain (¥30 cable car up)
12:00 Hunan University Snack Street (must-eat candy oil cakes)
14:00 Xie Zilong Art Museum (black/white outfits for photos)
19:00 Window of the World Night Show (fireworks Fri/Sat)
【DAY3】Cultural Journey
09:00 Rice Noodle Street (viral wall photo spot)
11:00 Hunan Provincial Museum (Mawangdui exhibit is a must!)
🍜Food Recommendations:
✅Must-eat:
• Tianbao Brothers (legendary spicy crayfish)
• Benluo Liuyang Cuisine (affordable Hunan dishes)
• Gongjiao Xincun Noodle Shop (beef rice noodles)
✅Drinks:
• Tea Yan Yue Se (Youlan Latte)
• Gu Yaya (Mango Snow Fun)
📸Photo Spots:
Wenheyou retro staircase (flash works best)
Meixi Lake Art Center (architectural shots)
Xuanyuan Lane (vintage shop district)
💡Pro Tips:
Book Hunan Museum 7 days ahead
Orange Isle train last ride 8:30pm
Download "Xiang Xing Card" for buses
🛍️Souvenirs:
• Black Classic Stinky Tofu
• Tea Yan Yue Se tea bags
• Nangate Chopped Chili
✨Changsha gets more beautiful at night! Save this guide to explore worry-free~
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