Changsha | Everyone goes to Wuyi Square for a stroll

The most popular shopping district in the entire Changsha must be Wuyi Square, which can be clearly felt from the subway crowd. It's perfect for spending a day citywalking. 1️⃣ Changsha International Finance Center Commonly known as 'Changsha IFS' or 'Changsha International Financial Center', the main tower is 452 meters high with 93 floors above ground, making it the tallest building in Hunan Province. The secondary tower is 315 meters high with 65 floors above ground. The design of these 'twin towers', one taller and one shorter, is inspired by Zhangjiajie, a tourist attraction in Hunan. The 7th-floor rooftop garden viewing platform not only offers a panoramic view of the city's beauty but also allows for a photo opportunity with the Kaws bear, making it a must-visit spot for many who come to Changsha. 2️⃣ Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street Named after Huang Xing, a founding father of the Republic of China, with his statue at the entrance. The street is about eight hundred meters long, with three levels inside, bordered by Simenkou in the north and Nanmenkou in the south, and is the core area of this bustling city. Basically, all the chain store brands are concentrated here, and it's a place where you can't miss eating, drinking, and shopping. 3️⃣ Denglong Street An ancient street near IFS, which used to be dominated by lantern shops, hence it was also called 'Lantern Street'. It mainly consists of snack shops. 4️⃣ Liren Alley The name of the alley comes from the Confucian Analects, 'Liren Wei Mei', meaning 'It is beautiful to live among benevolent neighbors'. In 1862, Changsha's earliest photography studio 'Changqing Pavilion' was established here. 5️⃣ Baiguoyuan Alley Named for the many ginkgo trees planted here. It is one of the four remaining ancient sesame stone streets in Changsha. Here, you can find sesame stone roads, Shikumen, clear water brick walls, old-style mansions, the Hunan Peace Liberation History Exhibition Hall, the former site of the 'Xiangjiang Review' printing house; there's also the 'In Changsha - Picking Stars by Hand' hand-painted wall, and a cultural tourism photo story exhibition; it's suitable for leisurely strolls and check-ins. 6️⃣ Guanyinjing Alley With its quiet and serene ancient-style doorways, it has opened many small, trendy coffee shops where you can enjoy delicious food, sit back, rest, and take photos.