Where is the best place to visit during the Mid-Autumn Festival in Changsha 2022?

This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. A three-day holiday is perfect for traveling to Changsha. There are many wonderful activities in Changsha this year, such as fireworks, dragon boats and concerts. So what is Changsha’s epidemic prevention policy? Where to play?

Epidemic Prevention Regulations

Currently, Changsha is a low-incidence area with no local cases. Tourists can travel to Changsha, but they need to take corresponding epidemic prevention measures in accordance with official regulations.

1. All retired (retired) section chiefs from other provinces should declare to the public through the "My Changsha" APP or "My Changsha" applet 2 days in advance. Proof of negative nucleic acid test within 48 hours.

2. Personnel who do not have a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 48 hours or who come (return) from local epidemic provinces should undergo ground nucleic acid testing in Hunan as soon as possible.

3. Persons coming (returning) from local epidemic-free provinces are recommended to take a nucleic acid test as soon as possible upon arrival.

Food Recommendations

Snacks: Perilla peach, Dandan hot stew, Jinji sugar and oil detachment, Jihu fried chicken, Jichen bundled chicken, Xiangqun pot sticker dumplings, double Yan wontons, Wuti stinky tofu, black classic stinky tofu, Li Gongmiao sugar and oil cake, and Wenmiaoping fried rice.

Hunan home-cooked restaurants: Luge Hotel, Juxinpeng Sauerkraut Sauerkraut Sauerkraut, Restaurant, Benluobu Liuyang Restaurant, Tianxiake, Master Hou Hot Stir-fried Restaurant, Zhang's and Son Sauerkraut Restaurant, Chef Fei, Yi Lantern; Changfu Restaurant, Yuloudong Restaurant, Youyou Restaurant, Nanjing Restaurant, Xu Ji Seafood

Lobster BBQ: Super Wenheyou, Ge Zheng Beef Skewers, Jiangge BBQ, Tianbao Brothers, Juwei Quji, Taste Food Stalls on the North Second Floor, and United Heavy BBQ.

Noodles: Zhouji Noodle House, Liubaiwei Noodle House, Sijie Noodle House, Li Yi Noodle House, Yang Yuxing Alkali Noodle House, Xinhua Building Sliced ??Noodles

Where to go during the Mid-Autumn Festival

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is the time to pick grapes and peaches in Changsha. You can go to the picking garden to experience the fun of harvesting. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the temperature drops, and camping is also a good choice. Another good option in the escape from the city plan is to travel around the country. Going to the countryside, driving, and hiking are all various types of travel around the area.

Changsha Camping

Ezhou Island

Ezhou Island, located in Pingtang, Yuelu District, is one of the only three islands in Xiangjiang Island, surrounded by water. The bamboo forest is quiet, the flowers and trees are luxuriant, and the scenery is beautiful. This is an ancient and unexplored island. This island is not large. It only takes ten minutes to walk from east to west, and more than an hour from south to north. There is a cement road around the island, and it only takes 1-2 hours to walk.

But there are various facilities, such as supermarkets, restaurants, barbecues, farmhouses, clinics, KTV, amusement parks, teahouses, etc. You can also camp and open grasslands, facing the Xiangjiang River and a beach. There are bathing places, power supply and simple toilets.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 24 hours

Address: Ezhou Island, Yuelu District (about 1 hour's drive from the city)

Itakura International Camping Base

Hui Itakura International Camping Base has a wetland landscape area, camping area, cabin area, RV area, hot air balloon riding area, lavender viewing area, leisure sports area, including lakeside camping , cycling, barbecue, picking, tea garden sightseeing and other projects, with a total area of ??nearly 1,000 acres. Self-contained camping facilities and sports and entertainment equipment are provided here. Here we could take a seat with the sky as cover and go for a ride during the day. You can stroll through the lavender manor and feel the ordinary but not mediocre beauty. When you are tired, go to Love Sky for afternoon tea, or go to Little Prince Bookstore for a cup of coffee. Find an interesting book and stay there as long as you want.

Address: Between Xiasongjiachong and Niulanwan, Changsha County, Changsha, Hunan Province (near Huirun Lavender Manor)

Qianlong Lake

Changsha Qianlong Longhu Ecological Tourism Resort (the largest and most comprehensive party and camping base in Hunan) has beautiful scenery, clear water and green trees, which makes people relaxed and happy. In the early morning, stroll through Qianlong Lake in the morning light. The 2,800-acre lake is rippling and sparkling under the reflection of the rising sun.

Address: No. 3, Getang Township, Wangcheng District, Changsha City

Dawei Mountain is an important forest ecological scenic spot in the Greater Triangle Region of Central China. It is famous for its beautiful mountains, clear water and secluded forests, and is known as the "Green Pearl of Eastern Hunan". The air in Dawei Mountain has extremely high levels of negative oxygen ions and the natural water is rich in minerals, making it an ideal summer resort.

Address: Daweishan Town, northeast of Liuyang

Baxi Island

Bazhou, to which Yuelu District belongs, is a shining pearl in the Xiangjiang River Ecological Economic Zone . It is larger than Orange Island, but quieter than it. Metasequoia and ginkgo are the world's major tree species, and they can present different landscapes depending on the seasons. They are spring flowers, summer green, autumn leaves, and winter branches.

Address: Baxizhou, Pingtang Street

Chating Reservoir

Chating Reservoir is located in Jiufeng Mountain, Chating Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City. It is a 35-minute drive from Changsha North Bus Station. It is one of the best reservoirs in the suburbs of Changsha, especially suitable for camping, barbecue, stargazing, and cycling.

The water quality of Chating Reservoir is very good. You can go fishing, picnicking, camping, or biking through the mountains and around the lakes. There are places to play around Jiufeng Mountain and West Lake Forest Farm. The reservoir is divided into two steps. The first step is the dam, where the view is wide, the view is clear, and the air is fresh.

Along the cement road on the left side of the dam, there is a secondary small dam, surrounded by green mountains and green waters, and a quiet valley.

Egret Lake Reservoir

Egret Lake Reservoir, formerly known as Tongrenqiao Reservoir, is located in Gaoqiao Township, Changsha County, in the southeast corner of Changsha City. Because of the good ecology and water quality, many egrets live and hunt here, so it is called Egret Lake. It is a tourist attraction that has suddenly emerged in recent years. More than 1,200 acres of trees have been planted along the banks of the reservoir area, and more than 3,000 acres of mountains have been closed for afforestation, attracting a large number of wild animals and migratory birds. Every year from March to October, tens of thousands of egrets spread their wings and fly, inhabiting the forest and multiplying. It is a unique scenery. There is a saying that "names are passed down accidentally, colleagues should be good colleagues; there are so many egrets in Bailu, a mountain village." Bailu Lake got its name from this. In winter, tens of thousands of wild ducks stay here and play on the lake, which is a sight to behold.

Road conditions: Good.

Evaluation: Good.

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Heimi Peak

Heimi Peak is also known as Dongyang Mountain. Located in Wangcheng County. It is 30 kilometers north of Changsha. The main peak is 590.5 meters above sea level. Historically, Buddhism listed it as one of the four famous mountains in Changsha, and Taoism listed it as one of the thirty-six caves. There are long clouds in the mountains, and there are four drops of blue light. It has been widely known since the Tang Dynasty, when famous Buddhist preachers preached Buddhism here. The peak is broad and the highest peak in Changsha suburbs.

When you climb to the top of the mountain, you can see the vast mountains and watch the sunrise and sunset, which is refreshing. Mao Xiuzhu is evergreen all year round. Due to the high mountains and dense forests, it forms a forest microclimate with "no severe heat in summer and no severe cold in winter". The annual average temperature here is 20-28°C, the air is fresh, and the water quality is excellent. It can satisfy people's desire to return to nature and is a good place for camping.

Road conditions: The uphill road is very steep, dangerous for large vehicles, and it is difficult to climb to the top of the mountain. Walking is the best option.

Evaluation: Good.

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Moon Island

Moon Island is located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River, 14 kilometers northwest of Changsha City, Hunan Province, not far from Changsha Medical College and Xixin Temple , beautiful natural scenery. The space is large and empty, giving it a camping feel. You can set up tents and ride horses, which is very enjoyable.

Road conditions: Average

Evaluation: Good.

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Chima Lake

Chima Lake is located in the northwest of Liuyang City. It borders Longfu Town to the east, Shashi Town to the south, Qima Town to the west, and Qima Ancient Temple to the north. It is 70 kilometers away from Changsha and 40 kilometers away from Liuyang City. Chima Lake has a beautiful natural environment, pure water quality, and a vast lake surface of 160 hectares. It is integrated with dozens of landscapes such as Qima Hall, Shanxi Forest, Huming Temple, Shifengjian, Lion Village, Luxiang Mountain and so on. The entire lake area has beautiful scenery, with birds singing and flowers fragrant

Fengling, formerly known as "Fengmeiling", is located in Beishan Town, Changsha County, 20 kilometers north of Wujialing, and south of Heimi Peak in Changsha Forest Park. Because it is rich in royal tributes from past dynasties, it is also called Fengmeiling. Humei Tourist Area has four major advantageous tourism resources: famous mountains, famous waters, famous flowers and famous temples. There are more than 8,000 acres of virgin forest, 500 acres of water surface, and 500 acres of plum garden in the area. Meiling has formed three peaks with Heimi Peak and Fengmei Ao since ancient times. The Meifeng Lake Reservoir located here has a total area of ??more than 200 acres, with vast mist and beautiful scenery. Surrounded by mountains, with undulating mountains, warm winters and cool summers, the scenery is beautiful. Meiling is an ecological reservoir with good water quality, suitable for camping and barbecue. But the reservoir is not big, but it seems particularly quiet in the embrace of the mountains. The water quality of the reservoir is good and it is close to Changsha city. It is a good place for leisure and entertainment.

Because the water quality in Fengmeiling is good and pollution-free. The water is collected from the creek on the mountain. The entire journey is cemented and vehicles can drive directly to the reservoir embankment. Suitable for camping and barbecue, many outdoor clubs in Changsha have held activities here.

Grade: Average

Road conditions: The road conditions at the entrance to the warehouse are poor.

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: Self-driving tour around the area

1. Happy Cars RV Campground

It is about 12 kilometers away from the city, 800 acres of campsite, 80 RV parking spaces, 100 wooden villas, and can accommodate 200 tents at the same time. Bright lakes, lush green grass, mobile villas in Southeast Asia.

Happy Chedian Guangming Village Camping Base has a beautiful natural ecological environment and can provide tourists with leisure accommodation in waterside wooden houses with different styles and artistic conceptions, as well as various types of self-propelled and trailered RV rentals and leisure accommodation services, etc.

Guangming Village Camp is surrounded by famous tourist and leisure attractions such as Butterfly Valley, Squirrel Valley, Ningxiang Guanshan, Ningxiang Hot Spring, and Liu Shaoqi’s Former Residence.

2. Itakura International Camping Base

Huitakura International Camping Base has a wetland landscape area, camping area, cabin area, RV area, hot air balloon riding area, and lavender viewing area , leisure and sports area, including lakeside camping, cycling, barbecue, picking, tea garden sightseeing and other projects, with a total area of ??nearly 1,000 acres. Self-contained camping facilities and sports and entertainment equipment are provided here. Here we could take a seat with the sky as cover and go for a ride during the day. You can stroll through the lavender manor and feel the ordinary but not mediocre beauty. When you are tired, go to Love Sky for afternoon tea, or go to Little Prince Bookstore for a cup of coffee. Find an interesting book and stay there as long as you want.

Camp at the Love Lake at night and listen to the singing of the lake. Fall asleep counting the stars in the camping area or fall asleep among frogs and birds in a cabin. If you want to further experience the leisure fun in the countryside, you can also book a B&B in a fellow villager’s home.

Whether it is Piaofeng, Xifu or Taoyuan, they are all high-quality B&Bs that combine the corporate operation of Huirun with the independent entrepreneurship of fellow residents. If you don't want to go to bed early, the open-air KTV, country movies, bonfire parties, BBQ barbecues, and country bars are all here, which will definitely make your night not boring.

3. Chating Reservoir

Chating Reservoir is located in Jiufeng Mountain, Chating Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City. It is a 35-minute drive from Changsha North Bus Station. It is one of the best reservoirs in the suburbs of Changsha, especially suitable for camping, barbecue, stargazing, and cycling.

The water quality of Chating Reservoir is very good. You can go fishing, picnicking, camping, or biking through the mountains and around the lakes. There are places to play around Jiufeng Mountain and West Lake Forest Farm. The reservoir is divided into two steps. The first step is the dam, where the view is wide, the view is clear, and the air is fresh. Along the cement road on the left side of the dam, there is a secondary small dam, surrounded by green mountains and green waters, and a quiet valley.

4. Jinggang Ancient Town

Wang Han wrote in "Youwei": "The waterfowl there always go home along a fixed route at dusk. The carpenters there are always there. At the same time, I woke up from my nap, took out my tools, and opened the window. There was no clock in the tofu workshop, and I knew when to start grinding the beans. ”

< p>Jinggang Ancient Town is located in the northwest of Wa State

For thousands of years, Jinggang has relied on water to survive, and the delicious food in the river is naturally the first choice for Jinggang people's daily diet. In Jinggang Ancient Town, traditional delicacies can be found everywhere, and shops are lined up on both sides.

Self-driving: From Changsha via Jinxing Avenue or Leifeng Avenue to Wangcheng, from Shangqiao Avenue to Beijing-Hong Kong New Town; take long-distance bus No. 918 at Changsha West Bus Station to the terminal and then transfer to the minibus in Jinggang Ancient Town ;

Specialties: ginger candy, wooden hammer cake, grilled fish, dried incense, hairy fish, bean sesame tea, hammer candy;

Experience: Hong Tai Fang (brothel history and culture Museum), the former site of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China in 1930, the heritage of the "Jinggang Water War", etc.;

5. Guanshan Ancient Town

It is also an ancient town, famous in Beijing and Hong Kong, Guanshan Not convinced! This is a 4A-level rural tourist attraction.

Walking into Guanshan Ancient Town is like walking into a simple poem. Neat antique houses dot the green fields. There are Three Kingdoms Ancient Town, Huxiang Ancient Village, Wetland Oxygen Bar, Happy Farm, Four Seasons Orchard, and Holiday Villas

Transportation: Drive 9.7 kilometers along the Zhangchang Expressway, get off the expressway from the Jinzhou New District/Guanshan/G319 Exit, and take the right Turn to the ramp for 630 meters, turn right into Zhujin Highway for 110 meters, turn left for 1.9 kilometers, turn right for 1.0 kilometers to reach your destination.

6. Xiaolonghe Ecological Art Town

Xunlongjiang Ecological Art Town is located in Guoyuan Town, Changsha County, among the valleys, only half an hour's drive from Changsha city, and It takes 20 minutes to the north on Shashang Dongba Line.

There is a Maicard Enlightenment Island covering an area of ??more than 600 acres. A large number of parent-child playgrounds are specially set up for parent-child travel, such as children's climbing experience, mind racing, perfect boxing, maze pitching, Tetris, and secret room exploration.

The Xunlong River Cherry Blossom Valley project covers an area of ??more than 350 acres and plans to plant more than 10,000 cherry blossoms of more than 30 species. At the same time, various traditional cultural and folk competitive activities are carried out. Strive to build a comprehensive leisure experience scenic spot integrating cherry blossom planting, viewing, wedding plaza, high-altitude original ecological single-family wooden house hotel, folk sports, glass cable-stayed bridge, pastoral restaurant, etc.

There is also Tianhan Cultural Park nearby. In order to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Tian Han's birth and carry forward the spirit of the national anthem, the Changsha County Government carried out cultural-themed architecture and ecological planning for the square in front of Tian Han's former residence and the surrounding area in 2016, and the construction was completed at the beginning of the year. A patriotic education base that integrates ecological leisure, cultural entertainment, and tourism is presented to the world with a brand-new attitude and rich connotations.

7. Baxizhou

Like Orange Island, it is an elongated island in the Xiangjiang River. Orange Island is famous for Chairman Mao’s poems, while Baxizhou is relatively less famous, but it was designed by the world-famous landscape design company SWA and is worth a visit!

The island’s landscape planning is very unique. There are reeds along the river, a delicate rock park in the center and shade trees along the main road. It's very comfortable to admire some characteristic buildings while walking.

Because not many people go there and the living facilities on the island are not complete, tourists need to bring their own dry food. It is very comfortable to spread a mat on the lawn, drink a cup of hot tea, and have some snacks with your family.

Located in the south of Yanghu Wetland Park, it can only be entered from Hexi.

Family tour

Hunan Botanical Garden

The Hunan Botanical Garden is a good place to enjoy flowers and enjoy family happiness. The forest here is dense, the environment is good, and the air is fresh. The park is divided into several areas, such as the Cherry Blossom Garden, Lotus Garden, and Rhododendron Square. Flower shows are held in the park from time to time, and you can see beautiful tulips, cherry blossoms, peonies, and lotus flowers. Especially the cherry blossoms and tulips cover a large area and are very beautiful when they are in full bloom.

Address: No. 111, Botanical Garden Road, Tokyo Street Botanic Garden Community, Yuhua District

Songhu Wetland Park

Songya Lake Experience Park located in Songya Lake Wetland Park There are carousels, bumper cars, fruit and insect catching pirate ships and superheroes. You can enter the park without buying a ticket or charging for different items, and there is no need to wait in long lines.

In addition, Songya Lake has a large beach and lawn, which are very beautiful

The beach park in Orange Island is also a good place for parents and children to play. Bumper cars, riverside beaches, outdoor ice rinks, outdoor rock climbing, outdoor basketball courts, and outdoor swimming pools. The 100 acres of sandy land in Orange Island Beach Park is also a good place for children to play in the water, dig in the sand, and parent-child interaction. When the weather is nice, you can fly kites and have a picnic here.

Address: North side of Juzizhou Park, No. 2 Juzizhou, Yuelu District

Hunan Science and Technology Museum

A place where children can have fun and increase their knowledge The place is divided into two museums: Hunan Science and Technology Museum. The children's playground is especially suitable for babies around three years old. It can be said to be a technological playground! It’s no problem for children to play for half a day. The second floor of the Science and Technology Museum is about the space shuttle. Children who like Princess must not miss it.

Hunan Science and Technology Museum~Free or not (reservation with WeChat official account)

Hunan Science and Technology Museum Children’s Park~15 yuan/person (infants are also charged)

Address: No. 9, Shanmu Chong West Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City

Hunan Provincial Geological Museum

It is just a few hundred meters walk away from the Science and Technology Museum. The WeChat official account of the Hunan Provincial Geological Museum allows you to book tickets in advance for free. Be sure to go to the Earth Mystery Museum, where you can experience the vast universe, starry sky, science fiction, super photogenic, and super realistic dinosaur experience. The dinosaurs can move on their own, and the whole exhibit is buzzing with dinosaur sounds. The children's favorite is the dinosaurs here.

Address: No. 49, Shanmu Chong West Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City

Changsha Ecological Zoo

This is a very attractive place for children at the zoo place. It is full of novelty and mystery. There are hundreds of rare birds and animals all over the world, and the animal species span deserts, grasslands, polar worlds, rainforests, Africa and other places. It is a "vivid teaching material" for children to understand the magical nature. Typically, children learn about animals through picture books and cartoons, but going to a zoo to actually learn about those animals is a very fun experience and a great learning opportunity for children.

Address: No. 729, Section 4, Furong South Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City

Zoo Theme Park

Zoolung Indoor Zoo is located on the sixth floor of Hisense Plaza, above Wenheyou . It’s still easy to find, and the location is excellent, close to Huangxing Pedestrian Street and Guojin! It is said that it was opened by Wang Sicong in Changsha. There are various cute pets inside, suitable for babies over 2 years old. There are animal feeding and interactive sessions, which are the children’s favorite sessions. Let young people learn through fun and education through fun. Here, you can have close contact with the animal world, build a life channel with nature, and build a bridge of friendship with animals.

Address: 6th Floor, Hisense Plaza, No. 36, Section 2, Xiangjiang Middle Road

Yanghu Water Street

An antique festival, the place is not big, it won’t take long to find a place . There are various snacks on a main street, and there is a river along the street. After taking photos, you can walk for 10 minutes to visit IKEA and nearby shopping malls. You can also take your family and children to a small playground in the nearby Yanghu Wetland.

Address: No. 336 Tanzhou Avenue

Yanghu Wetland Park

There is a children's playground and a large lawn for children to run. Bubble machines or skateboards, and bikes for the kids to play with for most of the day, picnic mats and food, and picnics. The beauty of Yanghu Wetland Park is different in four seasons. In the spring, you can fly kites, enjoy flowers, and appreciate the vegetation; in the summer, you can see the sunset; in the autumn, you can see egrets, red leaves, and reeds; in the winter, you can lie in the embrace of the earth and enjoy the warm sunbathing like a baby. The sports park in Phase 3 is the best place for children to play! Football field, large grassland.

Address: Xiaoxiang South Road, Yuelu District

West Lake Park

The beach park of West Lake is a paradise for children. The slide inside is very user-friendly, and children can get off from different exits according to their height. Below the slide is a beach along the lake, which is very suitable for children to take pictures. There is a pirate ship seesaw and horizontal bar on the beach, which is suitable for taking children outdoors.

Address: The intersection of Linfeng 1st Road and Baiyun Road, Xihu Street, Yuelu District, Changsha City

Moon Island

It can be said to be a paradise for children, with football fields and red clay Tennis courts, go-karts, moon swings, rock climbing, trampolines and many other entertainment facilities are available. The spacious lawn allows children to run freely, and flying kites and camping are their favorites.

Address: West Bank of Xiangjiang River, Wangcheng District

Houhu International Art District

Whether it is taking photos and checking in, picnicking and camping, having afternoon tea with best friends, or taking children Online Celebrity Outdoors is really a great place to enjoy your weekend getaway. There are fewer people here, making it safer for children to ride and play.

Address: No. 15, Dujiatang, Houhu Village, Yuelu Street, Yuelu District

Huilefu Town

Huilefu Town is located on the 5th floor of Changsha Huiju . The playground on the rooftop is a children's playground. There are large slides, a music corner, swings and a seesaw. Children can enjoy playing here. When you are tired, you can go downstairs to Huiju Shopping Mall to have something to eat. If your children are still not satisfied, you can also go to the Yanghu Wetland Park next door, where there are several outdoor football fields and a large open lawn.

Address: Changsha Huiju F5, No. 253 Yanghu Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City

Longping Rice Museum

The entire museum is divided into a history museum, a science and technology museum, and a super rice museum. There are three pavilions. The whole visit takes about an hour and is rich in content, including a dynamic breeding map, which is quite interesting. After the visit, walk a few minutes to Longping Town. There is a children's play area with a variety of rides that children will enjoy. The current price is 18 yuan per child (subject to actual charges), free for adults. There is a place next to it for shade, where adults can sit and take a nap.

Address: Renmin East Road