Overview
Changsha is the capital of Hunan Province, a modern city with skyscrapers, shopping malls, and walking streets. It offers a relaxed atmosphere for strolls and a chance to try famous Hunanese cuisine and street food like stinky tofu, mini lobsters, and butter pancakes.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Museums · Nightlife
Before you go
Culture
Mao Zedong lived and worked here; his statue on Orange Island is a landmark. Yuelu Academy is a historic Confucian academy.
Food
Hunan cuisine is very spicy. Stinky tofu is a local specialty. Street food is abundant but may upset sensitive stomachs.
Money
Local currency is Chinese yuan (¥). Taxis start at ¥8. Bus fares ¥1-2. Dorms from ¥50. Street food items ¥7-35.
Transport
Changsha has a 5-line metro system plus maglev to airport. Taxis widely available, buses cheap but crowded.
