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Come to Hunan! Although I only stayed for 3 days, I checked in at all the must-see spots. The spiciness of Hunan is as memorable as its beautiful scenery 🌶️ This time, I specially planned a super convenient loop route, allowing me to experience the vibrant life of Changsha and the magnificent natural wonders of Zhangjiajie~

🌟3-Day Itinerary:
DAY 1: Explore Changsha on foot
📍Morning: Orange Isle (direct access via Metro Line 2)
Check in at the Youth Art Sculpture, it’s recommended to buy the 40 RMB sightseeing bus ticket, otherwise you’ll have to walk 3 kilometers. There’s a Cha Yan Yue Se tea shop at the entrance, highly recommend the Orchid Latte!
📍Afternoon: Yuelu Academy (40 RMB entrance fee)
One of China’s four great academies with a rich cultural atmosphere. Remember to enter from the Hunan University food street side, and when you come out, you can enjoy all the snacks in the university town. Strongly recommend the Laotouzi sugar oil rice cakes, 4 for 5 RMB, great value.
📍Evening: Wuyi Square Shopping District
Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, take photos at the IFS rooftop KAWS, and check in at the Pozi Street Police Station for a triple experience.
DAY 1 Food Tips:
- Black Classic Stinky Tofu (Pozi Street branch) tastes better than Wenheyou
- Mengzhong BBQ is a celebrity favorite but expect at least a 1-hour wait

DAY 2: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (1.5 hours by high-speed train)
(You need to buy a 227 RMB ticket valid for 4 days)
📍Morning: Yuanjiajie + Tianzi Mountain
The Avatar filming location at Mysterious Platform is stunning! Bailong Elevator costs 65 RMB one way but is definitely worth it.
📍Afternoon: Jinbian Stream Hiking
A 5 km flat trail that’s very comfortable, you’ll encounter many monkeys 🐒 Do not carry plastic bags.
DAY 2 Pitfall Tips:
- Don’t buy local specialties inside the park, prices are tripled.
- For Sanxia Guo (three-pot stew), go to Fuzhengyi in the city, it tastes better than in the park.

DAY 3: Tianmen Mountain (278 RMB entrance fee)
📍Recommended Route A: Cable car up + road down
The 999 steps are no joke, glass walkway shoe covers cost 5 RMB to rent.
Take the afternoon high-speed train back to Changsha (remember to buy tickets after 6 PM).

🍜 Must-Eat List:
- Gongjiao Xincun Noodle Shop (Snow Cabbage Beef Noodles)
- Ben Luobo (Top affordable Hunan cuisine)
- Tianbao Brothers (No complaints except it’s a bit pricey)

🚗 Transportation:
Changsha metro is super convenient, Zhangjiajie is best explored by car rental (300 RMB/day)