Summer Swap Plan|2-Day 1-Night Changsha Road Trip: Packing the City's Vibe into Your Early Summer Adventure
by brianna.likes.acetylcholine
Jun 29, 2025
What is the fun in Changsha? From the city landmark Tangerine Island to the Zen-filled Kaifuji Temple, this route is close to nature and feels the local culture at once, perfect for a relaxing and leisurely day trip!
This trip:
✅ Kaifuji Temple
✅Orange Island
When it's not so hot in the morning, it's recommended to go to Kaifu Temple to feel the simple atmosphere of Changsha's ancient temple. Kaifuji Temple is open year-round from 06:30 to 17:30 for easy access. The temple is full of incense, the architecture is solemn, and the garden design is full of quiet Zen, suitable for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a quiet walk. Loud noises are not recommended in the temple. The rules of the place must be respected. There is a place to worship at the entrance. You can buy a prayer sign at the temple to pray for blessings.
After visiting Kaifuji Temple, you can go to May Day shopping mall to enjoy air-conditioning!
After enjoying the air-conditioning, you can go to Tangerine Island! Located in the middle of the Xiangjiang River, Tangerine Island is known as the city heart of Changsha and is the best place to capture the sunset and natural beauty. The scenery on the island is beautiful. Although it is very hot in summer, it feels very comfortable to walk along the Xiangjiang River with the breeze blowing. You can take a stroll along the river or rent a bike for a tour where you can see the Tangerine Island Bridge, Mao Zedong Youth Statue, Outer Gardens, and many photo-friendly spots along the way.
It is recommended that you bring water and do a good sunscreen, the maximum temperature outdoors in summer is really not to be ignored. The Chau Tau Scenic Area is open from 07:00 to 22:00. There are fewer people in the morning, so there won’t be too many people for photography. You can choose to go at dusk to see the sunset plus the night view, the most beautiful to take pictures.
tips:
- Remember to wear thin clothes, a hat and sunscreen when visiting Changsha in summer
- Tangerine Island is very large, it is recommended to wear light shoes for easy walking
- Entrance to Kaifuji Temple is dominated by solemn clothing, avoid wearing too revealing
- Scenic spots are mainly snacks, you can bring your own water or food
- Go to Tangerine Island at sunset for particularly beautiful views
A day trip can feel the urban vitality of Changsha while finding a little tranquility. This route is simple and suitable for friends, couples or families to have fun with.
Topic: #Photo-Photo Orange Island #Changsha Temple Tour #Summer Sunscreen Strategy #Urban Leisure Day Trip #Xiangjiang Beauty
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