There is a well-known city that never sleeps in the north of Guangdong. People here love fans, and their favorite is spicy food. People talk about plastic surgery, which can be called a source of happiness, and some people will look good just for a cup of tea. Flying here happily.

It is Changsha, the hot and delicious food city that foodies love most.

Hundreds of flavors of breakfast noodles, street snacks with various flavors, and hot shrimp flavors for late night snacks... Its magical power makes people who come don't want to leave, and those who leave still don't want to leave. Want to come back again!

Moreover, it takes less than 3 hours to get there directly from Guangzhou by high-speed rail. You don’t even need to take annual leave. You can come here at any time on weekends to eat and drink.

After two days and two nights of personal exploration + recommendations from local friends, the team presents you with this most complete Changsha shopping guide, get going now!

I walked around Changsha for two days and walked until my legs felt weak

Changsha is a place suitable for shopping and eating. The scenic spots are relatively concentrated. Even if you only have two days, you don’t have to rush. Taiwanese people can enjoy electric cars and travel around in style.

‖ Taiping Old Street ‖

Address: Northwest corner of BOBO International Building, Tianxin District, Changsha City

Find the flavor of old Changsha and feel the charm of traditional commercial and folk customs , you have to go shopping in Taiping Old Street, which carries thousands of years of history.

The streets of Tianping Old Street are relatively narrow, and they are usually bustling with people every holiday. Walking on the granite road, looking at the antique shop signs hanging high in the air, I feel that this is the Changsha version of "Along the River During Qingming Festival" ".

The former residence of Jia Yi, an outstanding statesman and writer of the Western Han Dynasty, is preserved in Taiping Old Street. Although it has been repaired and rebuilt hundreds of times, the scholar's Confucian spirit is still preserved among the bricks and tiles.

There are also many unique vintage shops hidden in the dilapidated alleys of Taiping Street. You can buy period clothing, uniquely designed accessories, toys, etc., recommended to Jimei lovers who like retro style. .

‖ Pozi Street ‖

Address: Tianxin District, Changsha City

Pozi Street is a gathering place for Changsha’s special delicacies, such as black classics, Luoji, Wen Heyou, Shao Fu Ji, Cha Yan Yuese, Fire Palace, Si Jie Noodle Shop, etc. I wouldn’t dare to go there without a 500G stomach.

When walking on Pozi Street, you will also see many stores lined up with tourists coming to check in. Fortunately, the streets of Pozi Street are much wider than those of Taiping Old Street, and it is more comfortable to walk. .

‖ Huangxing Pedestrian Street‖

Address: Simenmen, Huangxing South Road (near Jiefang West Road)

Next to Pozi Street is Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, starting from This majestic bronze statue of Huang Xing, next to the IFS International Financial Center, is one of the most prosperous areas in Changsha.

Huangxing Pedestrian Street is very similar to Beijing Road in Guangzhou. There are many shops with complete brands, integrating shopping, leisure, entertainment and catering. As a tourist, it is still necessary to visit.

‖ Yuelu Mountain ‖

Address: No. 58, Denggao Road, Wangyuehu Street, Yuelu District

Yuelu Mountain is one of the landmark attractions in Changsha and one of the four major tourist attractions in China. One of the great maple viewing spots, friends who come to Changsha for the first time will go there to check in.

Yuelu Mountain has lush trees and good air. It doesn’t feel as high as Baiyun Mountain. If you don’t stop along the way, you can climb to the top in a few dozen minutes. If you don’t like climbing, just take the cable car.

There are many historical sites here, such as Yuelu Academy, Lushan Temple, Aiwan Pavilion, etc. For those who have time and physical strength, it is recommended to walk.

Standing on the viewing platform of Yuelu Mountain, you can take in the beautiful scenery of Changsha and experience the shocking vision of "seeing all the mountains at a glance".

‖ Hunan University ‖

Address: No. 2 Shannan Road, Yuelu District

Coming down from Yuelu Mountain, you will arrive at Hunan University, a famous university in Hunan. As " "A millennium institution, a century-old famous school", even the buildings at the entrance show its unique cultural charm.

The statue in Dongfanghong Square is the most representative symbol of the school. It is surrounded by lush trees. Every evening, many people chat and hang out in the square.

‖ Orange Island ‖

Address: Fenglin 1st Road, Yuelu District

Orange Island is named for its abundant oranges. It is adjacent to Yuelu Mountain and is adjacent to the Xiangjiang River. With water as our companion, we came here at noon on the last day. Because it was too sunny, we chose to take the scenic tour bus! (Sightseeing bus: 20 yuan round trip)

I also went to Orange Island last year. I personally think it is suitable to go in the evening. It is not so hot and you can have a pleasant walk along the river and enjoy the night view of the Xiangjiang River. Super romantic.

Walk to the Great Man Sculpture before sunset and witness the shocking sight when the golden light falls on Mao Zedong’s face.

‖ Du Fu Jiang Pavilion ‖

Du Fu Jiang Pavilion was built in memory of Du Fu and is one of the landmarks of Changsha. You can enjoy the scenery of Juzhou up close and the smoke and clouds of Lushan Mountain in the distance. It is the best place to watch fireworks. Good location.

Du Fu Jiangge displays a wealth of cultural relics from past dynasties, including ancient books, calligraphy and paintings by famous Hunan masters, porcelains, bronzes, etc. This is the right place to experience the history and culture of Hunan.

Address: 20 meters away from Xiangjiang Middle Road, Tianxin District, Changsha City

Time: 9:00-18:00 (summer), 9:00-17:30 (winter)

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Ticket: 12 yuan

‖ Xie Zilong Image Art Museum‖

Xie Zilong Image Art Museum, the entire building is based on white, and is a classic work that combines architecture and scenery. , those who are interested in photography can plan to come here to see the photography exhibition.

As a photo spot in Changsha, this is an easy place to take photos. The minimalist off-white color and the architectural design of the exterior make it easy to take high-end blockbusters.

Address: No. 387, Section 1, Xiaoxiang South Road, Yanghu Street, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30 Museum)

Tickets: 2F is free and open and implements "free but not free". Visitors (with ID cards or valid documents) are limited to one ticket per person, which is valid on the same day and will be invalid upon expiration.

Changsha’s must-eat food list, eat until you doubt your life

‖ Wenheyou Lobster House‖

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Per capita: 118 yuan

Address: Hisense Plaza, No. 36 Xiangjiang Middle Road

I once tried Super Wenheyou, which had more than 1,200 tables lined up after 7 o'clock, and it was completely restored. It has restored the style of Changsha in the 1980s, and now there are Changsha markets and snack streets.

The retro style is super suitable for taking photos. You can only take photos without eating, and there is no charge. The only disadvantage is that there are too many people.

The products produced by Wen Heyou are still very good, fried crayfish, Wen Heyou’s signature shrimp, flavored shrimp...the mouthful is so spicy that you can’t stop!

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Per capita: 50 yuan

Address: No. 39, Sanxing Street, Jiefang West Road

On the road where Yulong Bullfrog is located, there are many local snacks and late-night food stalls, and it is very lively with people coming and going. We left after eating until almost 12 o'clock, and there were still many diners in the store, which shows that their restaurant is really popular. welcome!

The big pot of bullfrog is a signature dish. It is very big and has radish on the bottom. If you don’t like radish, you can ask the store to replace it with potatoes~ But please note that you cannot choose the spiciness level! You can’t choose the spiciness level! You can’t choose the spiciness level!

If you don’t like spicy food, don’t try it easily. The five Cantonese people at the scene were so spicy that they burst into tears. In the end, they could only eat it with a bowl of boiled water.

But their frog meat is really big, and the meat is smooth, tender and thick. If you love frogs, you must come here~

The eggplant and salted egg yolk was a bit oily but delicious. Unfortunately, the big bullfrog stole the show that night and everyone was too spicy to appreciate it. Delicious hahaha~

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Per capita: 41 yuan

Address: Unit 2, Building E6, Yongxiang Community, Dongjin Road (Wuyi Yongxiang Store)

This restaurant was recommended by a local friend in Changsha, and it was fully booked during lunch time. It is definitely a restaurant for real Changsha people!

The decoration is in a down-to-earth food stall style, and it is very lively with many people coming here to have dinner.

The place is big but not hot at all. The air-conditioning fan is turned on at full speed, so those who eat spicy food and are afraid of heat don’t have to worry!

It is recommended to eat in a group, because there are many types of dishes here and the portions are small.

The 7 of us ordered 9 dishes, and basically every dish was more than enough! The characteristic of Liuyang cuisine is that it is salty and oily, and has a strong taste. It must be eaten with rice~

Fried vermicelli with pickled cabbage, fried golden eggs and a spicy stir-fried water spinach are the strongest dishes in the restaurant. "Rice Killer" is also a dish that is rarely eaten in Guangdong. You must try it if you have the opportunity~

Recommendation: ★★★☆☆

Per capita: 75 yuan

Address: No. 144, Pozi Street (opposite to Hecheng Bank)

I once visited Lifelong, hidden in the alley of Pozi Street, in an ordinary food stall environment. It's quite neat and tidy, and you can experience the atmosphere of the Changshatou market.

There are not many choices of dishes here, and the prices are a bit expensive. However, I highly recommend the sizzling leeks and grilled pork ribs, which are very fragrant!

The pork ribs are very tasty, and the slightly fatty meat is also sweet; the leeks are fresh, and the ingredients are sprinkled directly, which is spicy and crispy!

‖Tianbao Brothers‖

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Per capita: 110 yuan

Address: Furong Middle Road and Renmin Shop No. 104 on the first floor of Zhongdong International at the intersection

There are many people queuing up at Tianbao Brothers on weekends. You can sit directly during midnight snack time without waiting. Friends who don’t want to queue can do what we did.

The fried shrimps are not seasoned and are eaten with dipping sauce, but the dipping sauce is very spicy (really spicy); the flavored shrimps are seasoned and stir-fried, very fragrant and delicious, and the soup is saved in the end The accompanying noodles are also very delicious!

The shrimp is very big, and there is meat in each pincer. It requires patience and hard back molars

‖ Si Jie Noodle House ‖

Recommendation: ★★☆☆☆

Per capita: 18 yuan

Address: 1st Floor, Xingyue Building, No. 128 Pozi Street (near the pedestrian street)

It is said This is the restaurant where Zhang Yixing has eaten, and there was always a long queue before meal time. However, the environment is also average, because the passenger flow is too large, it is a bit messy, and the service attitude is average.

The amount of flour is quite sufficient. I highly recommend the beef flour. The beef is very large. The overall taste is just average. Personally, I still think the Guangdong beef brisket noodles are delicious~

‖ Juanjuan Restaurant ‖

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Per capita: 50 yuan

Address: No. 26 Nanyang Street (next to the fire brigade)

Because we arrived early, we didn’t have to queue. The store is large and has private rooms, and there are stickers on the stairs and walls. There are many photos of diners and Sister Juan, including many celebrities.

The waitress was super enthusiastic and asked if she would like to recommend any dishes. We ordered several signature dishes, none of which were outstanding, and they all tasted great!

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‖ Mengzhong BBQ‖

Recommendation: ★★★☆☆

Per capita: 60 yuan

Address: Dongguashan Yu Opposite the Nanjie Police Station

Many people choose Mengzhong when eating barbecue in Changsha. We went at night and the queue was already over 300, so we decisively chose on-site takeout, which was twice as fast.

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The Xiangxi small skewers taste good and very tasty. The fried garlic chicken is surprisingly delicious. The soft garlic paired with the spicy chicken is very enjoyable! However, remember to eat it while it’s hot.

‖ Wenheyou Old Changsha Fried Club‖

Recommendation: ★★★☆☆

Per capita: 45 yuan

Address: No. 59 Pozi Street (opposite the Fire Palace)

The fried skewers shop that is an extension of the Wenheyou series also has a retro and nostalgic style.

The restaurant we went to is located on Pozi Street. After sunbathing outdoors in the summer, it was quite pleasant to come in and eat skewers in the air conditioner~

The overall taste was quite good, including ribs and beef. Oil and small sausages (Cantonese people call them sausages) are some of the more delicious ones. The special small yellow croaker is crispy and worth a try!

‖ Delicious tea ‖

Recommendation: ★★★★★

Per capita: 17 yuan

You can miss the crayfish , stinky tofu, but you can’t miss the delicious tea that can only be drunk in Changsha~

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‖ Dongguashan Sausage ‖

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Per capita: 3 yuan

Address: Dong No. 2, Lane 1, Yunan Street, Guashan

A popular street snack in Dongguashan, meat sausage is a bit like Cantonese sausage. The taste is very pure, the skin is crispy, rich in fat, and delicious~

‖ Perilla, Peach and Ginger‖

Recommendation: ★★★☆☆

Per capita: 10 yuan

Address: Donggua Shanyu South Street (available at any street store)

I also buy perilla peach and ginger from Dongguashan. The taste is a bit special, but not unpleasant. The peach meat is very refreshing and can relieve the greasiness and spiciness. If you don’t like the taste of perilla, just skip it~

‖ Luoji Sugar Friends Baba‖

Recommendation: ★★ ☆☆☆

Per capita: 10 yuan

Address: No. 119 Pozi Street (diagonally opposite Jiuzhitang)

What we bought this time was Luo Ji, which is better than Jinji's is slightly larger, has plenty of syrup, and the fried glutinous rice balls are crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, but you will still get tired of it if you eat too much.

‖ MAMACHA Mother’s Tea‖

Recommendation: ★☆☆☆☆

Per capita: 23 yuan

Address: Jiefang West Road Hanxiang Building at the intersection with Taiping Street

MAMACHA is also one of the characteristics of Changsha, and the price is relatively expensive. It looks like a big cup, but it actually only has a small cup sleeve inside. The taste is average, so I personally prefer the tea Yanyue Se.

‖ Black Classic Stinky Tofu‖

Recommendation: ★★★★☆

Price: 10 yuan/6 pieces and 20 yuan/12 pieces

The classic black stinky tofu is freshly fried to order. It is more fragrant and not salty or spicy. The stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with crispy sour radish cubes. The taste is authentic and delicious, and it is not overpowering.

‖ Wenheyou Stinky Tofu‖

Recommendation: ★★☆☆☆

Price: 10 yuan/6 pieces 20 yuan/12 pieces

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Wen Heyou’s stinky tofu is not as famous as its big sausage. It has a lighter taste than other brands, making it suitable for those who can’t eat spicy food.

‖ Master Shao’s Meat Pancake with Plum and Cabbage‖

Recommendation: ★★☆☆☆

Price: 10 yuan/1 piece

< p> The portion of each cake is not small. The pork belly with pickles and vegetables is very fragrant and filling, but you will easily get tired of it after a few bites. It is suitable for a few good friends to share and eat together to satisfy their cravings while shopping.

‖ Wenheyou Lao Changsha Sausage‖

Recommendation: ★★☆☆☆

Price: 13 yuan/1 piece

< p> In Changsha, you can see the Old Changsha Sausage every two minutes. The oversized size is very eye-catching~ The taste is perfect, basically just to check in and try it out.

1k+ per capita for two days and two nights to enjoy Changsha

‖ Ways of travel‖

For convenience, the team took the high-speed rail from Guangzhou South → Changsha South. The duration is 2.5 hours and the fare is 314 yuan/person. There are a lot of tickets left, so there is no need to grab them. If you can't catch up, you can always change your ticket to a later train.

From Baiyun International Airport→Huanghua International Airport, the one-way minimum is 220 yuan. Even daytime flights are cheaper than high-speed rail tickets, can you believe it~

In terms of time, you can reach Changsha in 1 hour and 20 minutes, but it is generally better to book in advance.

‖ Accommodation suggestions ‖

As a mature tourist city, Changsha does not need to worry about accommodation issues.

Friends who like freedom and comfort can choose a B&B. The three-bedroom house booked by the team is located near Wuyi Square in the center of the business circle. The average price per person for two nights is only 200 yuan, and there is also a projector to watch variety shows together.

If you are afraid of stepping into the trap and care about hygiene issues, or if you like supporting facilities and thoughtful services, choose an ordinary chain hotel.

‖ Travel Guide ‖

The bus and subway are very convenient, and most scenic spots are very close from the city center. It is recommended to download the local travel app first, so that you don’t have to worry about buying tickets every time.

Friends who are not afraid of the sun and want to enjoy the feeling of walking through the streets can enjoy electric cars and bicycles everywhere.

In order to resist the sultry weather in Guangdong and Party A’s father who never stops, the team’s “escape plan” was realized in one weekend.

And the total cost per person is just over 1k, which is a real cost-effectiveness!

Although the time was short, just a bowl of hot and spicy rice noodles allowed us to fully feel the character of Changsha, and we continued to live and work with the joy of traveling.

Are you excited~

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