Changsha Autumn Scenery Check-in Guide Collection is here!

🍁 The Changsha Autumn Scenery Check-in Guide is here! Let's step into Changsha's autumn and experience the picturesque beauty together 🎨

Recommended Check-in Spots

1. Martyrs Park: Accessible via Metro Line 6, Martyrs Park South Station. The ginkgo avenue at the south gate shines golden under the sunlight from 3-5 PM, perfect for light-colored outfits photos; near the monument is the Red Maple Hill, where maple leaves are bright red, ideal for close-ups or shots with the lawn; at Nianjia Lake, you can row boats during the day and enjoy the light reflections at night.
2. Yuelu Mountain: Exit 2 at Hunan University Station on Metro Line 4. Take the sightseeing bus (20 RMB/person) up the mountain, stroll down passing Aiwan Pavilion, where red maples and the ancient pavilion create a charming scene; the plane tree path by Chuanshipo Lake is as beautiful as a movie scene when leaves fall.
3. Songya Lake: In autumn, enjoy the pink muhly grass at the east bank waterfront promenade, and don’t miss the popular dawn redwood forest, where sunlight filtering through leaves creates dappled shadows, perfect for photos. You can also picnic on the lakeside lawn or rent a bike to ride around the lake.
4. Ancient Kaifu Temple: Directly accessible via Kaifu Temple Station on Metro Line 1. The golden ginkgo trees and the temple’s red and yellow walls complement each other, creating a bright and sacred atmosphere, a unique autumn scenery.
5. Hunan Agricultural University: Near Nongkeyuan Nongda Station on Metro Line 6. The maple avenue in front of the library turns fiery red in autumn, offering a great photo atmosphere.
6. Huayage: Accessible via Metro Lines 5/4, Exit 3. This place features a Hunan-style Suzhou garden; the ginkgo forest in the courtyard is especially beautiful under the warm autumn sun, perfect for photos in ancient or modern Chinese styles.
7. Hunan Botanical Garden: Take Bus 502 to the Botanical Garden stop. In autumn, large areas of sunflowers bloom, along with pink muhly grass and gesang flowers, creating a colorful fairy-tale world.
8. Changsha Garden Ecological Park: In October, 200 acres of sunflowers bloom, with 20,000 sunflowers forming a golden sea, viewable until the end of October.
9. Yanghu Wetland Park: Phase 3 features large areas of sulfur cosmos and cosmos flowers blooming together, forming a colorful sea of flowers, a great spot for photo check-ins.

Itinerary

• Day 1: In the morning, visit Martyrs Park to see ginkgo and red maples; have lunch nearby to taste Changsha cuisine; in the afternoon, go to Yuelu Mountain and stroll around Aiwan Pavilion and other spots; in the evening, take the small train on Orange Isle through the golden reed marshes and enjoy the sunset over the Xiang River.

• Day 2: In the morning, visit Ancient Kaifu Temple to feel the tranquility and sacredness; have lunch near Hunan Agricultural University and check in at the maple avenue; in the afternoon, head to Songya Lake to enjoy pink muhly grass, dawn redwood forest, and activities like cycling and picnicking.

Useful Tips

• Check the opening hours of each attraction in advance, as some parks may close for maintenance.

• Autumn mornings and evenings can be chilly, so bring a jacket to avoid catching a cold.

• When taking photos, please protect the environment and do not pick flowers or plants.