Which places of interest can you visit when traveling to Changsha?

The places of interest you can check out when traveling in Changsha include: Yuelu Mountain·Juzizhou Tourist Area, Tianxin Pavilion, Yuelu Academy, Jinggang Ancient Town, Taiping Street, Huaming Tower, etc.

1. Yuelu Mountain·Orange Island Tourist Area

Yuelu Mountain·Orange Island Tourist Area is one of the famous tourist attractions in Changsha and is also a national 5A tourist attraction. It contains two scenic spots, Yuelu Mountain and Juzizhou. The latter is adjacent to Yuelu Mountain, and Yuelu Mountain is one of the most famous scenic spots in Changsha City, Hunan Province. Yuelu Mountain is known as a complex of "mountain, water, continent and city", with beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. Orange Island is an alluvial sandbar in the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River and has the reputation of "China's First Continent".

2. Tianxin Pavilion

Changsha Tianxin Pavilion is a city tower in Changsha and the symbol of the ancient city of Changsha. The surrounding city wall is the only remaining ancient city wall ruins in Changsha. Tianxin Pavilion was built in the 11th year of Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1746), and was built by Yang Xi, then Fujun. The Tianxin Pavilion that tourists see today was rebuilt in 1983. Tianxin Pavilion has a unique architectural style, supported by forty-six red paint columns. There are 62 stone lions carved on the stone railings in front and back of the pavilion. On the observation deck, visitors can also enjoy an archway (Chonglie Gate).

3. Yuelu Academy

Yuelu Academy is one of the four famous academies in Chinese history. It was founded during the Tianbao period of the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. Yuelu Academy is located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain and is one of the very ancient institutions of learning in Chinese history. In Yuelu Academy, you can see the traditional architecture and layout of ancient times and experience the rigorous attitude of the ancients in their studies. Yuelu Academy has a long history and has preserved many calligraphy, paintings and cultural relics of literati from past dynasties, displaying the essence of ancient Chinese culture.

4. Jinggang Ancient Town

Jinggang Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Wangcheng County, Changsha City. It is an important node between the Xiangjiang River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It has a long history and rich tourism resources. The ancient town is famous for its water transportation and beautiful views of the Xiang River, where visitors can enjoy ancient buildings, ancient trees and delicious food. In addition, there are many exhibition halls in Jinggang Ancient Town, such as the Brothel Culture Exhibition Hall, which displays the history and culture of Xiangjiang River. Visitors can learn about the history and traditional culture of the ancient town here.

5. Taiping Street

Taiping Street is the street that retains the most complete original street pattern in the ancient city of Changsha. There are historical sites such as Jia Yi's former residence, Changhuai Well, Prince Mingji's Mansion, as well as old houses with green tiles and white walls. Wandering around the old streets, you can taste authentic Changsha stinky tofu, sugar-oiled cakes and other local snacks. Taiping Street is well-preserved, with a blend of historical relics and modernity, ancient buildings and modern shops. It is well worth a visit.

6. Huaming Tower

Huaming Tower is located in the southeast of Ningxiang County, Changsha City, the capital of Hunan Province. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The scenery inside Huaming Tower is beautiful, including Shuangshi Ridge, green mountains, gushing springs, Liuye Lake and Xiuxiang Pavilion with two silver chains inlaid between them.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tianxin Pavilion

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Changsha Taiping Street