Come to Changsha, how can you not take a Xiangjiang River cruise?

In Changsha, you must take a cruise once, feel the breeze of the Xiangjiang River, and enjoy the scenery of Orange Isle 🌄 to experience the unique romance of this city.
If you want to start this romantic journey, there are 3 piers to choose from ⬇️:
Orange Isle Pier, Yuelu Mountain Pier, and Sanguan Yiting Pier. However, Orange Isle Pier has the most sailings, so today we will focus on the details of the cruises from Orange Isle Pier 👇

✅ Departure Times 🕘
Daytime cruises are at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00.
The special red sailing departs at 17:10.
Night cruises are scheduled at 19:00, 19:30, 20:30, and 21:00. Each time slot offers a different beautiful view of the Xiangjiang River.

✅ Mini Train 🚂
The mini train operates from 7:30 to 21:30, with a one-way ticket costing 25 RMB and a round trip 40 RMB. It’s worth mentioning that the mini train fee is included in both day and night cruise tickets 🎫, and you can get on and off once at each station. Riding the mini train can take you directly near the statue at the head of Orange Isle, making it convenient to take close-up photos with the statue.

✅ Discount Policy
Children under 1.2 meters in height ride for free but must be accompanied by an adult. Those over 1.2 meters pay the same price as adults. Isn’t this very considerate for families traveling with kids 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦?

✅ Transportation Guide
🚙 Driving or taking a taxi is not recommended due to severe traffic jams, restricted access to the scenic area, and very inconvenient parking nearby 🅿️.
🚌 If taking the bus, get off at 📍 Orange Isle Bridge East Station, go down from the bridge’s middle ramp, and walk about 20 minutes to reach the Orange Isle Scenic Area.
🚇 The most convenient option is Metro Line 2, which goes directly to Orange Isle Station. There is a mini train near the exit, making it easy and hassle-free.

For your travel plan, if you want to see the statue first and then take the cruise, remember to arrive at Orange Isle at least 1.5 hours early; if you only plan to take the cruise, arriving 40 minutes early and then taking the mini train to the cruise pier station is enough.

✅ Travel Guide
You can plan your itinerary like this: climb Yuelu Mountain in the morning, have lunch on the lively Lushan South Road at noon, and enjoy Orange Isle and the cruise in the afternoon. Or visit Orange Isle and take the cruise in the morning, then head to Wuyi Square or Yuelu Mountain before noon to experience different styles of Changsha.
🎇 The Xiangjiang River light show runs from 19:30 to 22:30. For those who want to enjoy the dazzling light show, consider choosing the 19:30, 20:30, or 21:00 sailings.