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Changsha 3-day itinerary

Changsha in 3 Days

Deep dive into Hunan's capital including a day trip to nearby highlights.

Day 1

Academy + Mountain

Morning

Yuelu Academy

Mount Yuelu2.5 hours
Afternoon

Mount Yuelu hiking + cable car

Mount Yuelu3 hours
Evening

Dinner on Taiping Street

Taiping Street2.5 hours
Meal tips: Order a full spread of Hunan dishes — the spicier the better
Day 2

Museum + Island

Morning

Hunan Provincial Museum

Provincial Museum3 hours
Afternoon

Orange Island

Orange Island2.5 hours
Evening

Night market at Changsha's old city gate area

Old city2 hours
Meal tips: Changsha rice noodles for lunch — a local staple
Day 3

Culture + Departure

Morning

Changsha Bamboo Slip Museum

City centre1.5 hours
Afternoon

Free time + departure

Meal tips: Last bowl of rice noodles before you leave

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