Three days and two nights in Zhuzhou in June! The little-known treasure route that’s blowing up on social media

Who says industrial cities have no surprises? Dive deep into Zhuzhou for three days and two nights in June, covering everything from millennia-old cultural heritage to trendy landmarks. Every photo gets asked for the location! Tested and proven: have fun with just 600 RMB per person. Quick guide to save —

📍Day 1: Old Town Vibes + Industrial Romance
Morning stroll in the free Shennong Park, see the water lilies blooming on the lake island, then climb the Zhuzhou landmark Shennong Pavilion for a panoramic city view. A 10-minute walk to Jianning Station, a century-old station transformed into a cultural and creative park, with red brick factories and graffiti on the tracks perfect for photos! Lunch locked in at Hejiatu’s "Liu Ji Rice Noodles," beef with pickled snow mustard and pork lard mixed noodles only 8 RMB/bowl. In the afternoon, check out the China Industrial Museum (free admission), see steam locomotives and 10,000-ton hydraulic presses, snap industrial-style shots everywhere. At dusk, head to Zhuzhou Bridge to watch the Xiang River sunset, the river breeze and evening glow are stunning.

📍Day 2: Fun at Fantawild Adventure
Take a 1-hour bus ride early to Fantawild (ticket 280 RMB), June is off-peak so fewer queues! Must-try rides: "Fire Meteor" roller coaster, "Fly Over the Limit" VR tour of China. In the afternoon, watch the live show "Meng Jiangnu," super impressive. For lunch inside the park, choose "Xiong Ji Burger," set meal 45 RMB fills you up. After leaving the park, head straight to Tianxin Night Market, 3 skewers of beef fat for 10 RMB + 5 RMB ice jelly, full of local flavor.

📍Day 3: Liling Porcelain Charm + Slow Time in the Ancient Town
20 minutes by high-speed train to Liling (ticket 29 RMB), first visit the Porcelain Valley Art Museum (free admission), the giant blue-and-white porcelain buildings look like stepping into a fairy tale. Walk to Lijiang Academy, a thousand-year-old academy to see stone inscriptions and enjoy tea aromas. Lunch on Liling fried noodles, street stall dish 12 RMB/plate, full of flavor. In the afternoon, stroll around Lijiang Ancient Bridge and Zhuangyuanzhou, before heading back pack a few boxes of Youxian dried tofu as souvenirs, 10 RMB/bag super affordable.

💡Money-saving tips highlighted:
🚄Transport: Round-trip high-speed train from Changsha 49.5 RMB/one way, city buses + intercity rail about 30 RMB
🏨Accommodation: Budget hotels in Lusong District 130 RMB/night, sharing a room for two costs 65 RMB per person
🍜Food: Average 60 RMB/day, Hejiatu snack street and night market offer the best value
📸Must-do highlights: All Fantawild rides + Porcelain Valley architectural aesthetics + Old Town rice noodle carb happiness

Total cost for three days about 620 RMB/person, covering everything from hardcore industry to artsy freshness. No wonder social media is buzzing for the guide! Follow me to unlock more hidden gems in treasure cities~

Post by mason JJJ | Jun 29, 2025