4 Days in Changsha: What to Do and See in Changsha

Day 1 | Morning

Colorful World

Opening Hours: Open from 11/15-12/16,9:00am-6:30pm

Ticket Price: 200 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 485, Sanyi Avenue, Kaifu District, Changsha City

Colorful World is a theme park displaying the world's famous landscapes. There are replicas of architectural wonders around the world in different proportions, such as the German Neuschwanstein Castle and the Egyptian Lighthouse of Alexandria. You can also watch exotic performances on "International Street". Friends looking for excitement can also enjoy fun rides such as Flying Skywheel, Crazy Motorcycles, and the Triple-Loop Roller Coaster.

Reviews from Real Guests:

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Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Colorful World, don’t forget pay a visit to Shiyan Lake.

Shiyan Lake

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31,8:30am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,5:00pm-9:30pm

Ticket Price: 160 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Shiyan Lake, Tiaoma Village, Changsha County, Changsha City

Shiyan Lake is a ecological park located in the suburbs of Changsha. It is ideal for city residents who want to take a vacation. The park contains various ecological attractions such as a water world, an equestrian club, a paintball club, an artificial beach, a team-building training base, and a Shiyan Lake Wildlife Zoo and Botanical Garden. Dragon boat contest is one of the unique offerings of Shiyan Lake. It is worth checking out. The park also has entertainment programs like karting, horse riding, bumper cars and tour boats, very suitable for family trips.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Asuming Samuel: this place is very clean and people working there are very friendly

Khurram Tahir: beautiful lake , scenery and view love

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Dajia Xiaoyuan Guesthouse is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Dajia Xiaoyuan Guesthouse

Opened in 2020, the Dajia Xiaoyuan Guesthouse is a great accommodation choice in Changsha.

The hotel is 20km from Changsha South Railway Station and 40km from Changsha Huanghua International Airport. Guests will find 萬福萬壽塔, 石燕湖逸景沖浪水上運動中心 and Shiyan Mountain Villa just a short distance from the hotel.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Changsha hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic.

Day 2 | Morning

Changsha Ecological Zoo

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm;Open from 9:00am-5:30pm during Chinese public holidays

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Xihu Village, Muyun Town, Changsha County, Tianxin District, Changsha City (Furong South Road)

Changsha Ecological Zoo's predecessor was Changsha Zoo. It is located in Changsha's Tianxin District. The zoo rears and displays many rare wild animals. Among these are plenty of large predators, as well as amphibious animals, such as birds, turtles and tortoises, snakes, and frogs. In addition to these there are a number of animals from the tropical oceans for you to appreciate.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Tianxin Pavilion.

Tianxin Pavilion

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),7:30am-5:30pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),7:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 32 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 17 Tianxin Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City

Tianxin Pavilion is a tower located in Tianxin Park of Changsha City. It has a rich, ancient charm surrounded by the only remaining ancient city wall in Changsha. Located near Tianxin Pavilion is an archway called "Chong Lie Men", built in 1946 in commemoration of the KMT soldiers who died in the three conferences of Changsha during the Anti-Japanese War. The words "Chong Lie Men" was inscribed by Chiang Kai-Shek himself. Tianxin Pavilion is not far from the Shuji Museum, which can be visited in the same trip.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Tianxin Pavilion? Wanda Vista Changsha is one of your top choices.

Wanda Vista Changsha

Located on the bank of Xiang River, the Wanda Vista Changsha (Wanda Wenhua Jiudian) is just a 10-minute drive from Wuyi Square. The Changsha Railway Station is a 14-minute drive away.

Guests can dine on Hunan, Cantonese and Western dishes at the on-site restaurant.

10 meeting rooms and a large banquet hall provide ample space for holding conferences, weddings, banquets or other events.

When you get some free time, spend it relaxing in the sauna, exercising in the gym, taking a load off at spa center or simply enjoy the indoor swimming pool. Parking on-site and Wi-Fi access in public areas are also available.

Day 3 | Morning

Changsha Sea World

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-8/19(Summer Time),8:30am-6:30pm;Open from 8/20-2/28(Winter Time),9:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: 501 Sanyi Avenue, Kaifu District, Changsha City

Changsha Sea World is located in Kaifu District, Changsha City. It is comprises an aquarium, a polar animal museum, a science and education hall, a water park, a children's playground and other areas. The whole seabed world is not very large, and the areas are not very far apart. Visitors can easily enjoy the scenic spots on foot. The long underwater tunnel in the aquarium is a popular attraction. You can watch a variety of marine life at close range. It feels as if you have stepped into the depths of the ocean. The water park and a children’s playground are also great places for children to play in.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: this place is so cool, I liked watching different kinds of fish and I enjoyed the dance of dolphins and how smart they are

AmanGB: Featuring aquatic Animals All of the world except Africa. really loved the show with the dolphins.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Changsha Sea World, don’t forget pay a visit to HBtown.

HBtown

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-11/30,9:30am-9:00pm;Open from 12/1-12/16,9:30am-8:00pm;Open from 12/17-12/23,9:30am-9:00pm;Open from 12/24-12/26,9:30am-10:00pm;Open from 12/27-12/30,9:30am-8:00pm;Open from 12/31-12/31,9:30am-0:30am;Open from 1/1-1/3,Mon,Sat-Sun,9:30am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 87 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: No. 6 Xingguang Road, Pingtang Street, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan ProvinceNo. 6 Xingguang Road, Pingtang Street, Yuelu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province

Huayi Brothers (Changsha) Movie Town is located in Dawangshan Tourist Resort Center, Xiangjiang New District, Changsha. It is an Italian town built in the first phase of the project. It consists of Venice, a water city and Assisi, a mountain city. It combines the scenes of Huayi movies and integrates into the city of an Italian town. Features and architectural style, the buildings and roads in the area are mainly arranged linearly, and the existing natural terrain is planned to reshape the mountainous geographical environment of the base, thereby creating a classic Italian town style, combined with Italian local characteristics of catering, Handicrafts, tourist goods and traditional handicraft workshops create an interactive experiential format with pure Italian style.

Reviews from Real Guests:

SarainChina: While in Changsha, you cannot miss on this Movie town copying Italian architecture. The entrance was 100 yuan a bit expensive but worth every penny. I was super lucky to watch the fireworks there.

Trip.com User: I liked this place, it looks like Italy. omg I lied to my friends that I traveled to Italy 😂, I liked feeding the ducks. i will surely visit again. and this place is friendly to foreigners

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Langham Place Changsha Dawang Mountain is the best places.

Langham Place Changsha Dawang Mountain

Opened in 2021, the Langham Place Changsha Dawang Mountain is a great accommodation choice in Changsha.

Xiangtan North Railway Station is located approximately 17km away while Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 44km away. With multiple attractions nearby including Xiangjiang Happy City, Happy Water Village, Xiangjiang Funny Park and HBtown, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Changsha hotel offers parking on site.

When it comes to Changsha hotels, the Langham Place Changsha Dawang Mountain is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 4 | Morning

Jinggang Ancient Town

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30

Ticket Price: 65 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Jinggang Ancient Town, Wangcheng County, Changsha City

Jinggang Ancient Town is located in Wangcheng County and has a long and rich history. A stroll along the ancient streets of the village, covered with blue stone slabs, treats visitors to a view of beautiful houses and shops built in the late Qing style. You can even watch artisans as they practice their ancient traditional crafts like iron smithing and scale making in small mills and workshops. It is also the place where the Jinggang water battle occurred, where Zeng Guofan's Xiang Army faced off with the Taiping Army . It is a must-see for history buffs.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Jinggang Ancient Town, don’t forget pay a visit to Heimi Peak Forest Park.

Heimi Peak Forest Park

Opening Hours: 7:00-19:00

Ticket Price: 27 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Qiaoyi Town, Wangcheng District, Changsha City

Heimi Peak Forest Park is a provincial-level park in the suburbs of Changsha. It features beautiful scenery and a temperate climate. Visitors often refer to it as an “urban oxygen bar”. Visitors can go mountain climbing, enjoy the sunrise and sunset, or simply take in the breathtaking mountain views. The Blackbird Ancient Temple on top of the mountain has been around for more than 1200 years and always carries a thick scent of incense.

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