Aerial lake views, green fields igniting passion, one-stop fun in Star City!

Trip.com Travel Photography | Meixi Lake Jinmao × Helong Stadium: Xiang Super League Celebration + Lakeview Luxury Living, Unlock a New Weekend Style in Changsha

— Aerial lake views, green fields igniting passion, one-stop fun in Star City!

Trip Highlights

🏨 Stay in the clouds of art and lake views

Changsha Meixi Lake Jinmao Luxury Select Hotel boasts a prime view of Meixi Lake. The 50-story high rooms offer a full view of the Zaha Hadid-designed Meixi Lake International Culture and Arts Center. Families can choose fun-themed rooms to interact with alpacas and deer, or capture stunning shots at the 28°C heated infinity pool known as the "Sky Mirror." At night, BYREDO fragrances fill the lakeview rooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows by the bathtub reflect the city lights, creating a fully romantic atmosphere.

⚽ Experience the Xiang Super League season opener, where passion meets cuisine

This weekend (September 13-14), Changsha Helong Stadium hosts the intense Xiang Super League matches! As Hunan’s highest-level social football event, fans can feel the electrifying atmosphere of thousands cheering live. With match tickets, enjoy hotel room upgrades, dining discounts, and discounts on nearby attractions.

Travel Photography Guide

📸 Scene 1: Hotel lake view with Xiang Super League in the frame

• Composition tips: Use the hotel’s 50th-floor infinity pool as the foreground, with glass walls reflecting Meixi Lake and the Arts Center; midground features Helong Stadium’s illuminated night scene; background blends the city skyline.

• Outfit tips: Sporty sweatshirt + denim jacket, holding a team support wristband, capturing moments interacting with the stadium’s big screen.

📸 Scene 2: Family petting zoo + football elements

• Activity recommendation: Bring kids to the hotel’s 3A floor petting zoo to feed alpacas, capture fun moments of “little fans” interacting with deer, with Xiang Super League-themed balloons or stickers in the background.

• Food bonus: At Wild Buffet Restaurant, show your match ticket stub for a free upgrade to kids’ breakfast, with unlimited Changsha rice noodles and crayfish.

📸 Scene 3: Post-match celebration and city nightscape

• Route design: Walk from Helong Stadium to Pozi Street, capture fans raising glasses in a lively atmosphere, then transition to the hotel terrace to freeze the “victory moment” with Meixi Lake as the backdrop.

• Hidden spot: Hotel lobby bar’s study room, shoot the distant stadium lights through carved screens, blending classical and modern styles.

Practical Information

• Transportation: Metro Line 2 directly connects the hotel and Helong Stadium for seamless travel.

• Match perks: Show your ticket stub for 50% off Tianxin Pavilion admission, 20% off Du Fu Jiang Pavilion night tours, and free beer with purchases at Jiefangxi Bar Street.

• Family bonus: The hotel offers children’s football-themed crafts and post-match pet photo sessions by appointment.

✨ Why choose this itinerary?

✅ One-stop experience: luxury accommodation + thrilling matches + family interaction, meeting all needs.

✅ Photo paradise: infinity pool views, Zaha Hadid architecture light and shadow, fan celebration night scenes, every shot a masterpiece.

✅ Local culture: blending Hunan cuisine, football passion, and urban art for a deep feel of Changsha’s “Star City” charm.

📆 Suggested Itinerary

• Day 1 (Friday): Check in → Infinity pool photo shoot → Night tour of Meixi Lake Arts Center.

• Day 2 (Saturday): Watch the match at Helong Stadium → Food tour at Pozi Street → Night view at Du Fu Jiang Pavilion.

• Day 3 (Sunday): Visit hotel petting zoo → Stroll at Orange Isle → Return trip.