Changsha County Tourism, Changsha City, Hunan Province
Changsha County, Changsha City, Hunan Province — ranked among the top national top 100 counties, integrating red culture, historical celebrities, and ecological leisure. It features distinctive scenic spots such as Yang Kaihui Memorial Hall, Huang Xing Former Residence, and Songya Lake Wetland Park. Experience the humanistic and natural beauty of "Red Imprints + Celebrity Hometowns + Wetland Ecology" in one day.
1-Day Red Culture & Ecological Tour in Changsha County
Red Culture Memory, Celebrity Visit, Wetland Leisure, Ecological Experience
In the morning, visit Yang Kaihui Memorial Hall to cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs and explore Huang Xing Former Residence to learn about the history of the 1911 Revolution; in the afternoon, tour Songya Lake National Wetland Park to enjoy ecological leisure and experience Xunlonghe Ecological Art Town; in the evening, climb Yingzhu Mountain to admire the sunset glow and taste the characteristic farm dishes of Changsha County.
- It takes about 30-60 minutes to drive from downtown Changsha to various scenic spots in Changsha County
- The Xingsha area can be reached by Changsha Metro Line 3
- Songya Lake National Wetland Park has multiple bus stops
- The distance between various scenic spots is relatively far, so it is recommended to travel by self-driving or chartered car
- Yang Kaihui Memorial Hall: Free
- Huang Xing Former Residence: Free
- Songya Lake National Wetland Park: Free
- Xunlonghe Ecological Art Town: ¥50
- Yingzhu Mountain Scenic Area: Free
- Jinjing Maojian Tea
- Luodai Black Pig
- Beishan Plum
- Fulinpu Roast Duck
- Changsha County Farm Dishes
Must-Try Foods in Changsha County
Jinjing Maojian Tea
A specialty of Jinjing Town, Changsha County, and a national geographical indication product of China. The tea has a thin, tight, round and straight shape, obvious silver hairs, green color, fresh and refreshing aroma, mellow taste, yellow-green and bright soup color, and tender and even leaf bottom. It not only has excellent quality, but also can be used to make tea banquets, such as tea scrambled eggs, tea steamed fish and other characteristic dishes.
Luodai Black Pig
A specialty of Luodai area, Shuangjiang Town, Changsha County, and a national geographical indication product of China. Black pigs are raised in traditional ways, with delicious meat and rich nutrition. It can be made into various delicacies such as braised black pork, black pork bacon, black pork sausage, etc. The meat is tender and not greasy, making it a local characteristic food in Changsha County.
Beishan Plum
A specialty of Beishan Town, Changsha County, with a long cultivation history. Beishan Plum has large fruits, small cores, thick flesh, crisp texture, and moderate sweet and sour taste. It can be eaten fresh or processed into dried plum, plum sauce, plum wine and other products. Dishes such as plum spareribs and plum steamed fish made with Beishan Plum have a unique flavor and can stimulate appetite and invigorate the spleen.
Fulinpu Roast Duck
A traditional famous dish in Fulin Town, Changsha County. It uses local spotted ducks, matched with a variety of spices, and is made by traditional hanging oven roasting techniques. The roast duck has crispy skin, tender meat and a fragrant smell. It is quite different from Beijing roast duck in flavor and has more characteristics of Hunan cuisine, making it a signature dish for local banquets.
- Spring (March-May): Songya Lake is in full bloom with pleasant climate
- Summer (June-August): Xunlonghe has rich parent-child activities and is a good place for summer leisure
- Autumn (September-November): Yingzhu Mountain has charming autumn scenery and is suitable for mountain climbing
- Winter (December-February): Visit red memorial halls to feel the temperature of history
- Pay homage to the martyrs at Yang Kaihui Memorial Hall and receive red education
- Learn about the history of the 1911 Revolution at Huang Xing Former Residence and feel the patriotic feelings
- Cycle or stroll around Songya Lake to enjoy the beautiful ecological scenery of the wetland
- Experience parent-child projects in Xunlonghe and feel the rural artistic atmosphere
- Taste local specialties such as Jinjing Maojian Tea and Luodai Black Pig
- Tickets: ¥0-¥50
- Catering: ¥80-¥150
- Transportation: ¥60-¥120
- Specialty Shopping: ¥50-¥150
- Total: ¥100-¥350
- Can I ride a bike in Songya Lake? → There is a lake-circling bicycle lane, and bicycles can be rented
- Do I need to make an appointment for Yang Kaihui Memorial Hall? → Groups need to make an appointment, individual tourists can visit directly
- What parent-child projects are there in Xunlonghe? → There are children's playgrounds such as Maji Enlightenment Island and Dinosaur Park
- When is the best time for Jinjing Maojian Tea? → Spring tea picked around Qingming Festival has the best quality