Changsha 3 days 2 nights travel plan

Itinerary Overview Core Area: Wuyi Square Business District + Yuelu Mountain + Orange Island + Hunan Provincial Museum Theme: History and Humanities + Internet Celebrity Check-in + Food Experience 🌟 Day 1: City Center Exploration Theme: Historical Blocks and Night Market Fireworks Route: Wuyi Square → IFS Guojin Center → Huangxing Pedestrian Street → Pozi Street → Super Wenheyou → Du Fu Jiangge Features: Business District Check-in, Night View, Authentic Snacks 1. Morning Wuyi Square: Changsha City Center, Hotel Concentration Area, It is recommended to choose a hotel near Metro Line 1/2 (reference​). IFS: Take photos at the KAWS sculpture on the 7th floor and overlook the city (​). 2. Noon Huangxing Pedestrian Street: For lunch, we recommend "Stir-fried Yellow Beef with Smoke" or "One Lantern" to experience the spicy Hunan cuisine (​). 3. Afternoon Pozi Street: Check in at Huogongdian and try stinky tofu and sugar-coated baba (​). Super Wenheyou: Take photos in the retro style of the 80s. It is not recommended to queue for meals (​). 4. Evening Du Fu Jiangge: Night view light show, overlooking Orange Island (​). Yangfan Night Market/Nanmenkou: Recommended midnight snacks include basil, peach, ginger and tied chicken (​). 🌟 Day 2: Nature and Humanities Tour Theme: Landscape and Art Route: Yuelu Mountain→Aiwan Pavilion→Yuelu Academy→Hunan University→Xie Zilong Art Museum→Li Zijian Art Museum Features: Mountaineering, Academy Culture, Art Exhibition 1. Morning Yuelu Mountain (enter from the east gate): It is recommended to arrive before 8 o'clock, take a sightseeing bus to the top of the mountain, and walk down the mountain to Aiwan Pavilion (​). Yuelu Academy: One of the four major academies in China, ticket price is 40 yuan (reservation required in advance). 2. Noon Hunan University Snack Street: Recommended dishes include "Old Man Sugar-coated Baba" and "Tianma Beef Pie" (​). 3. Afternoon Xie Zilong Art Museum: minimalist black and white architecture, a popular photo spot for internet celebrities (​). Li Zijian Art Museum: free admission, oil painting exhibition (​). 4. Evening Walk along the Xiangjiang River: Walk from the Orange Island Bridge back to the May Day Square and enjoy the night view of the river. 🌟 Day 3: History and food finale Theme: Museum exploration and rice noodle culture Route: Hunan Museum → Rice Noodle Street → Wanjiali Square → Return Features: Cultural relics viewing, rice noodle experience, overlooking the city 1. Morning Hunan Museum: Open at 9 o'clock, focus on the Mawangdui Han Tomb Exhibition (reservation required 7 days in advance​). 2. Noon Rice Noodle Street: Check in at the "Changsha" wall, recommend "Liu Longzi Noodle House" and "Yi De Yi" (​). 3. Afternoon Wanjiali Plaza: Panoramic view of Changsha from the 28th floor helipad (​). Ju Dai Dai Creative Store: Purchase Cha Yan Yue Se peripheral souvenirs (​). 🏨 Accommodation suggestions 1. Near Wuyi Square: convenient transportation, rich nightlife, recommended Exotic Impression Hotel (river view room). 2. University Town area: high cost-effectiveness, close to Yuelu Mountain, recommended B&Bs around Hunan University. 🚇 Transportation Tips 1. Subway: Download the "Changsha Subway" APP, which covers all attractions. 2. Orange Island Train: 40 yuan/person, saves walking time. 3. Shared electric vehicles: Wear a helmet to avoid fines. 🍜 Must-eat food list Recommended categories/snacks location reference Hunan cuisine Benluobo, Yizhangdeng Wuyi Square business district Rice noodles Liulongzi Noodle House, Gongjiaoxincun Noodle Shop Rice Noodle Street Snacks Black Classic Stinky Tofu, Jinji Sugar and Oil Baba Pozi Street/South Gate Drinks Cha Yan Yue Se (Orchid Latte) Citywide Chain ⚠️ Notes 1. Reservation: Hunan Provincial Museum and Yuelu Mountain require advance reservation (reference ​, ​). 2. Weather: Changsha is cold and wet in February, so bring warm clothes and rain gear. 3. Avoid being scammed: Be wary of solicitation in the Wuyi Square business district and choose stores with clearly marked prices.