Changde Itinerary for 4 Days : Ultimate Changde Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Huayanxi

Opening Hours: 8:00-22:00

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Huayanxi, Dingcheng, Changde, Hunan, ChinaIn South Of Dingcheng District, Dingcheng District, Changde 415100, China

Huayanxi is located in Huayanxi Forest Farm, Dingcheng District, Changde City. In addition to its abundant forests, high mountains, clean lakes and distinctive farmhouse inns, Huayanxi is also home to egrets. Tens of thousands of egrets inhabit the forests surrounding the lakes from March to October each year.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Changde Happy Waterworld.

Changde Happy Waterworld

Opening Hours: Open from 7/3-8/29,10:00am-10:00pm;Open from 8/30-9/15,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 130 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Dingcheng, Changde, China

Located in the Liuye Lake Resort and occupying a large area, Changde Happy Waterworld offers aquatic recreational activities, such as a water castle, interactive water castle and happy water village. The Waterworld also invites distinguished performing teams from regions such as Russia, Ukraine, Brazil and Africa to offer a carnival experience to travelers.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Changde Happy Waterworld, Liuyuan Jinjiang Hotel Changde nearby is the best place to stay.

Liuyuan Jinjiang Hotel Changde

The Liuyuan Jinjiang Hotel Changde is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Liuyuan Jinjiang Hotel Changde is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Changde.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 7km from Changde Railway Station and 26km from Changde Taohuayuan Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 常德星際探索樂園, Liuyehu Kadingche Club and Changde Happy Waterworld all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Changde hotel offers parking on site.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 2 | Morning

Chuanzi River Cruise

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00pm-8:30pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Wuling District, Changde City, Chuanzihe Community River Street, South Gate Cruise Terminal (near 153 Gongchen Road, Wuling District, Changde City)

The Chuanzi River cruise ship is a fully enclosed high speed vessel with a glass and steel structure and bright, comfortable and well ventilated cabins. It makes an impression on all passengers. The cruise ship passes through Little German Town, Jinyin Road, and Baima Lake Park, from charming "Old Changde" to exotic "Germany". Passengers take an unconventional but relaxing journey through the trade district and watch the wonderful scenery pass right before their eyes from the boat's deck.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Chuanzi River Cruise , you can head to "The Story of Taohuayuan" Large-Scale Real Landscape Performance, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

"The Story of Taohuayuan" Large-Scale Real Landscape Performance

Opening Hours: Open from 3/6-12/31,6:00pm-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 298 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.5-2 Hours

Location: Changli Taohuayuan Scenic Area Wuliu Wharf "Peach Blossom Sources" Visitor Center (Qinxi Cruise Center)

To enjoy the performance of the dreamy story of Taohuayuan by Taoyuanming, the audience can sit on their boats while it drifts down the river. Many performance areas are scattered on both banks of the Qin Creek. The local folk songs from the Changde area echo throughout the beautiful scenery. The performances include the story of the Wuling Fisherman, as well as the songs of the shepherd boy. Both are scenes in the story. There is also the group recitation of the story of Taohuayuan, which is very exciting.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious "The Story of Taohuayuan" Large-Scale Real Landscape Performance, Hua Xi Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Hua Xi Hotel

The Hua Xi Hotel is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Taoyuan, having been recently opened in 2019.

The hotel is located approximately 38km from Changde Taohuayuan Airport and 64km from Changde Railway Station. With multiple attractions nearby including Taohuayuan Ancient Town, "The Story of Taohuayuan" Large-Scale Real Landscape Performance and Bailinzhou Village, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Taoyuan hotel provides parking on site.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 3 | Morning

Dongshan Peak Ski Resort

Ticket Price: 280 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Shimen, Changde, Hunan, China

Dongshan Peak Ski Resort is located in the “Xiaoxiang North pole, Hunan roof” of Shimen County, Mount Huping, Shandong Peak, Luyexian Scenic Area, Shandong Province. Its unique geographical conditions have blessed it with a special advantage of having a "Northern climate in the South”. The Dongshan Peak hill slope is open and slopes gently down, and is covered with low and soft weeds. Every October, heavy snow arrives as expected, and the snow and ice coverage period lasts for several months, creating a natural ski resort.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Liuye Lake Tourist Resort nearby is the top choice before you leave Dongshan Peak Ski Resort and hit the road.

Liuye Lake Tourist Resort

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Liuye Lake, Changde, China

Willow Lake is in the northeast of the ancient city of Changde. It is named after tree because of its shape. Baihe Mountain, Huashan Mountain and Sun Mountain surround the northern part of the lake. Baihe Mountain is a treasure, where white cranes live. Every season, many white cranes and egrets arrive. They fly in blue skies over clear water, adding wonderful colors to the Willow Lake. The vast water of Willow Lake is ideal for water sport competitions. A water course has been built, and many events are successfully held.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book James Joyce Coffetel (Changde Liuye Lake) in advance, because all the tourists head to Liuye Lake Tourist Resort love staying at it.

James Joyce Coffetel (Changde Liuye Lake)

Opened in 2019, the James Joyce Coffetel (Changde Liuye Lake) is a great accommodation choice in Changde.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Changde Railway Station located approximately 3km away and Changde Taohuayuan Airport roughly 21km away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including 金夏水上樂園, 大小河街 and 小船掌手工陶藝創意工坊.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Changde hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling on business.

Day 4 | Morning

Changde Shiqiang Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Yuan'an Rd, Wuling Qu, Changde Shi, Hunan Sheng, China

Changde Poetry Wall Park is based on the flood control embankment on the north bank of the Yuanjiang River in the urban area. It melts poetry, calligraphy, paintings and engraves in a furnace, with a total length of 3,000 meters. The immortal masterpiece, comprehend the broad and profound Chinese civilization's artistic grand view garden. The entire poem wall is divided into "vicissitudes of a hundred generations", "inscriptions on famous sages", "Wuling Jiazhi", "Lanzhi Fenghua", "Chinese New Voices", "Five Continents", "The Style of the Times", "Eternal Songs" Eight chapters, as well as 43 exquisite Chinese and foreign stone murals, were written by 1,213 calligraphers from all over the country, including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Zhen, Xing, Li, Zhuan and Cursive were collected on one wall, with rich cultural connotations. Contemporary poetry, calligraphy and painting circles call it "Three Excellent Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting". The four pavilions of Wuling Pavilion, Chunshen Pavilion, Paiyun Pavilion and Fisherman Pavilion stand on the Poetry Wall. They are not only the gates for flood control, but also add a profound cultural heritage to the ancient city. The Poetry Wall and the park look antique. Wandering beside the Poetry Wall, Changde's rich Jing-Chu culture and Xianghu culture are coming.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Changde Shiqiang Park, White Horse Lake Cultural Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

White Horse Lake Cultural Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Wuling, Changde, China

Changde is committed to building Baima Lake Park into a characteristic urban park with the theme of peach blossoms, with the largest scale and more varieties of peach blossoms in the country. In Baima Lake Park, clusters of peach blossoms are colorful and fragrant. Pieces of peach blossoms are in full bloom, attracting citizens to flock to them. Some stroll through the forest to enjoy the warm spring, while others cuddle with flowers and take pictures. Photography enthusiasts also travel through the peach blossom forest to capture the beautiful scenery. There is also the Changde City Planning Museum in the park.

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