Kaifu District, Changsha, Hunan — an important historical and cultural area of Changsha, integrating religious culture, red education, cultural relics and art. It has characteristic scenic spots such as Kaifu Temple, Martyrs Park, and Hunan Provincial Museum. Experience the beauty of history and humanity of "Ancient Temple Zen + Red Memory + Cultural Relics Essence" in one day.
Pray at ancient temples, recall red memories, explore cultural relics, and seek seclusion in ancient streets
Visit Kaifu Temple in the morning to experience the Zen of the thousand-year-old ancient temple and tour Martyrs Park to cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs; visit Hunan Provincial Museum in the afternoon to appreciate the Mawangdui cultural relics and explore the Three Museums and One Hall to experience modern cultural facilities; stroll along Chaozong Ancient Street in the evening to feel the charm of old Changsha.
Special vegetarian food of Kaifu Temple, made of high-quality soybean products, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables and other raw materials, imitating the shape and taste of meat dishes, with exquisite production and delicious taste. The signature dishes include vegetarian braised pork, vegetarian fish, arhat vegetarian cuisine, etc., which not only satisfy the appetite but also comply with Buddhist dietary precepts, and are deeply loved by tourists.
There are many authentic Hunan cuisine restaurants around Martyrs Park, focusing on traditional Hunan cuisine and home-style flavor, with rich dishes and affordable prices. The special dishes include chopped pepper fish head, Mao's braised pork, stir-fried yellow beef, etc., which are good places to experience the daily diet of local Changsha people.
As a historical and cultural block in Changsha, Chaozong Street retains many time-honored snack shops, inheriting traditional production techniques with authentic taste. The special snacks include stinky tofu, sugar oil cake, shaved jelly, scallion pancake, etc., which are ideal choices to taste the flavor of old Changsha.
There are many landscape restaurants along the Xiangjiang River Scenic Belt, where you can taste authentic Hunan cuisine and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Xiangjiang River. Especially in the evening, dining while enjoying the river view and city lights has a unique flavor, and it is a popular choice for dating and gatherings.