Yuelu Mountain & Orange Isle
At the foot of Yuelu Mountain lies the thousand-year Yuelu Academy, with views over the Xiang River from the top. Orange Isle is crowned by a sculpture of the young Mao Zedong, with fresh river breezes.
Culture and museums
Hunan Museum treasures the Mawangdui Han tomb relics, including Lady Xin Zhui and the famous plain gauze robe — worth a dedicated visit.
Food and nightlife
Taiping and Pozi streets are lined with snacks like stinky tofu, sugar-oil cakes and crayfish; Chayan Yuese is the local trendy tea brand. Changsha's nightlife is famously lively.