Changsha Besties Photo Guide

Every shot looks like a blockbuster, and a nine-grid on Moments is just not enough to post!✨

Changsha, a city full of artistic vibes, is the perfect destination for a bestie trip~ This guide will help you unlock Changsha’s most distinctive photo spots and food experiences, filling your journey with laughter and Instagram-worthy shots!💕

🌄【Must-Shoot Classic Backgrounds】🌄
1️⃣ Orange Isle Head · Great Man’s Mark
📍Address: No. 2, Orange Isle Head, Yuelu District, Changsha
🚇Transport: Metro Line 2, Orange Isle Station, Exit 2
💡Tips:
- Best lighting at dusk! Around 18:00 you can capture stunning silhouettes
- Rent a shared bike to ride around the island, the scenery along the way is beautiful
- Check the schedule for large fireworks shows in advance (recommend following the official account)

2️⃣ Yuelu Mountain Cableway · Sunset in the Clouds
📍Address: No. 58, Denggao Road, Yuelu District, Changsha
⏰Hours: 9:00-17:00 (extended to 19:00 in summer)
💫Perfect spots:
✔ Right-side seat to shoot the sunset through the plane tree leaves
✔ 180 meters up on the cableway for panoramic city views
✔ At the summit, Yunlu Palace for a blend of ancient and modern scenes

3️⃣ Super Wenheyou · Retro Blockbuster
📍Address: No. 36, Xiangjiang Middle Road, Tianxin District, Changsha
📷Photo spots:
▪ 1st floor "Changsha" internet-famous wall (shooting from below adds vibe~)
▪ 4th floor arcade (grab cyberpunk style shots easily)
🐟Must-try food:
✔ Spicy crayfish (168 RMB) paired with perilla peach ginger
✔ Photo tip: Use the food as props for more natural shots

🍜【Food Street Photo Guide】🍜
1️⃣ Chayan Yuese · Traditional Chinese Tea Drinks
👗Outfit suggestion: Wear light-colored Hanfu or JK uniform
🎂Tip: Enter your birthday to get one free drink
📍First store address: No. 88 Huangxing South Road, Tianxin District, Changsha

2️⃣ Taiping Old Street · Neon Night Shots
🌃Best time: After 21:00 when crowds thin out
Must-shoot:
▪ Classic black stinky tofu stall (capture the steam for authentic street vibes)
▪ Hong Wall at Huogongdian on Pozi Street (perfect for ancient-style portraits)

🌸【Seasonal Photo Spots】🌸
1️⃣ Spring Flower Viewing Route:
▪ Feb-Mar: Plum blossoms at Shawan Park (best with Hanfu)
▪ Early March: Weiyue Park weeping cherry blossoms (perfect with JK uniform)
▪ Mid-March: Cherry blossoms at Guangming Daguan Garden (low angles make better shots)

2️⃣ Summer Lotus Charm:
🎯 Tonghui Changlong Ecological Amusement Park
⏰Best shooting time: Early morning 6-8 AM
👗Wear light-colored dresses for dreamy backlit photos!

📸【Bestie Photo Tips】📸
✨Composition essentials:
✔ Use the cableway steel cables at Yuelu Mountain as leading lines
✔ Shoot symmetrical reflections at the lotus pond
📱Camera settings:
✔ Turn on "Portrait Mode" 10 minutes before sunset
✔ Use 8-second long exposure for night scenes

⚡【Travel Tips】⚡
🏨Recommended stays:
▪ Yijian Hotel (skip lines at Chayan Yuese)
▪ Furong Yushe (prime location near Wuyi Square)
🚇Transport: Download the "Changsha Metro" app for convenience
⏰Off-peak suggestions:
▪ Fewer crowds at Yuelu Mountain after 17:00
▪ No queues at Wenheyou after 2 PM

Every day in Changsha is worth capturing❤ Bring your besties and this guide, and fill up that 256G memory!