Changsha Huanghua International Airport 34 min
Meixi Lake Park (21 min) Park, art, and lake Hunan Martyr's Park (9 min) Lakeside walks, memorials & pagodas in a sprawling city park with skyscraper views & boat rentals. Mawangdui (15 min) Sheltered excavation site of the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs, part of the nearby Hunan Museum. Former Residence of Jia Yi (9 min) Historic site and history Hunan Museum (9 min) Large museum set on 12 acres, offering collections of artful historical objects & cultural events. Yuelu Academy (17 min) Tours are available of this Song Dynasty–era institute of higher learning in serene garden environs. Tianxin Park (6 min) Changsha Window of the World (27 min) Replicas of iconic global sites from Mount Rushmore to the Egyptian pyramids, plus amusement rides. Changsha Ferris Wheel (6 min) Tianxin Pavilion (6 min) Recreation of a centuries-old pavilion complex marking the old city walls, surrounded by greenery. Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum (20 min) Young Mao Zedong statue (24 min) Orange Island Park (21 min) Yuelu Mountain (22 min) Although it is not tall, this mountain is famous as it is home to a great number of scenic spots. Autumn-Admiring Pavilion (18 min) Mountain, autumn leaf color, and historic site |