Hidden photo spot in Changsha to take pictures with Chairman Mao without the crowds!!
by StellarSerenity
Oct 22, 2025
These two photo spots on Orange Isle are stunning!!✨
🔥Spot 1: Orange Isle Head Statue Square
📍Address: Orange Isle Scenic Area, Yuelu District, Changsha
🎉Recommended time: Sunny afternoons from 3 to 5 PM
The grand statue of the great leader here is magnificent, and the sunlight shining on it makes for amazing photos! The willows swaying in the breeze behind add a touch of poetry~🌿
🔥Spot 2: Riverside Viewing Platform
📸Best angle: Use the willows as the foreground to capture the river view
Here you can get the perfect shot of Orange Isle and the Xiang River together, and the blue sky with white clouds on sunny days looks fantastic!🌤️
🌟Tips for your visit:
1️⃣It’s recommended to take Metro Line 2 directly to Orange Isle Station
2️⃣Don’t forget your camera/phone, every shot of the scenery is a masterpiece!
3️⃣There’s a Cha Yan Yue Se nearby, perfect for a cup of old Changsha-style milk tea when you’re tired of walking~🥤
Changsha is really too delicious and fun!!!🍲
Besides Orange Isle, Changsha also has:
☑️Taiping Street: The hottest night snack gathering spot
☑️Yuelu Mountain: Overlooking the city panorama
☑️IFS International Finance Square: Popular check-in spot
☑️Wenheyou: Travel back to old Changsha
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