The red walls and golden tiles meet the mountains covered in red leaves—Yuelu Academy is breathtakingly beautiful! The view of Changsha city from the mountaintop is absolutely stunning

📍Address: No. 58 Denggao Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City
🚌 Transportation tips: Take Metro Line 4 to Hunan University Station, exit 2, then walk 10 minutes to the East Gate

1️⃣ Yuelu Academy → Aiwan Pavilion
Yuelu Academy: A millennium-old academy! The place where Zhu Xi taught, the red walls are perfect for Hanfu photos 📸
Aiwan Pavilion: "Stopping my carriage, I love the maple forest in the evening!" The pavilion is surrounded 360° by red leaves, most vibrant in mid to late November

2️⃣ Lushan Temple → Yunlu Palace
Lushan Temple: An ancient Tang dynasty temple! Famous for its ginkgo and maple leaves (the steps in front of the mountain gate are a fantastic photo spot)
Yunlu Palace: A Taoist holy site! The three-story pavilion offers views of the Changsha skyline, with dreamy light and shadows at dusk

📸 Must-visit photo spots:
Aiwan Pavilion maple forest (best to shoot before 9 AM to avoid crowds)
Yunlu Palace viewing platform (bring a telephoto lens for panoramic views of the Xiang River and city)

🍜 Food recommendations:
Lao Touzi Sugar Oil Baba (on the uphill section of Denggao Road)
Wu Ayi Stinky Tofu (old shop on Huangxing North Road)

Post by Miles123~Mitchell | Oct 21, 2025