I started to get bored when I went north...🥴

When it comes to going north, do you only know how to go to Shenzhen and Guangzhou to visit Guangdong, or go farther to Beijing or Shanghai?
It's too outdated. Those who know how to go are already going to Changsha!
For those who haven't been to Changsha yet, let me introduce you to this Hunan city! 🤟

🚈Transportation
Kowloon West Station, Hong Kong ➡️ Changsha South Station (direct access to HSR)
Driving time: 3-4 hours or so
Tickets: HK$648 (Second Class) HK$1,038 (First Class) HK$1,167 (Special Class) HK$2,006 (Business)

🏯 Attractions and experiences
📍 Orange Island
🔸Located in the center of the Xiangjiang River, it is the largest sandbar in the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River
🔸View statues of great men and poetry monuments, visit museums, learn about history
🔸Orange garden, plum garden, osmanthus garden, bamboo garden pleasant views, suitable for strolling and taking pictures
Tickets: Free~ (Reserve to visit WeChat service number "Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area" in advance)
Opening hours: 07:00 - 22:00
Tip: Orange Island is very big and you can take the upstate mini train instead

📍Yuelu Mountain + Yuelu College
🔸Yuelu College is one of the four major colleges in China and one of the oldest institutions in the world
🔸The Aiwan Pavilion at the foot of the mountain is worth a visit. It is a good place to enjoy the autumn leaves, but the scenery is still pleasant in other seasons
🔸Climbing to the top overlooks the panoramic view of Changsha city
Tickets: Before visiting Yuelu College, you can book tickets in advance at trip.com or the official website
Before entering the Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area, you need to make an appointment in advance at the WeChat service number "Yuelu Mountain Orange Island Tourist Area"
Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00
Tip: If you don't want to walk up the mountain, you can choose to take the cable car up the mountain

📍Copper official kiln ancient town
🔸National 4A tourist attraction with the theme of the Maritime Silk Road
🔸You can enjoy the ironwork performance, feel the art of pottery, experience the intangible cultural heritage
🔸Copper Official Kiln National Archaeological Site Park
Tickets: Tickets for different projects in the area can be purchased at trip.com or the official website
Opening hours: 09:00 - 22:00

🔖 Sketch Show
🔸Changsha's talk show culture is very active, the form is almost the same as stand-up comedy
🔸 Different from the programs on TV, but a more vivid, more down-to-earth local comedy, experience Changsha culture up close
🔸Changsha's talk show has many options, you can slowly pick a field of interest, lucky
Tip: Mandarin performances, you might as well check your Mandarin skills while enjoying them~

🔖Night market culture
🔸Changsha has many different night markets, night market culture is an important carrier of the city's fireworks
🔸Four major night markets: Yangfan Night Market (national cuisine); Sifangping Night Market (large scale); Dongguashan Night Market (authentic food); Nanmenmen Night Market (smaller scale)

🍚Must eat
🔸 Stinky tofu: black skin, crispy outside and soft inside, can eat spicy, remember to serve with spicy sauce
🔸Sugar oil dumplings: a little like curry fishball dessert, sweet glutinous thread, eat while hot
🔸Purilla beef cake: bursting juice taste, the same crispy outside and soft inside, can come a cup of iced sour plum soup

Changsha has both youthful vitality and quiet bookishness, and its greatest charm is the rich air of fireworks!
Next time you go back to mainland China, you might as well consider this city~
If you have any other cities you want to visit, let me know and I will take you around the mainland! 🚀

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