Where to eat authentic Changsha rice noodles and Hunan cuisine, avoiding tourist traps?

Local Changsha residents guide you through an in-depth tour of Changsha, perfect for first-time visitors! Hope you have a better understanding of Changsha after reading this, and enjoy your trip and food! Changsha Rice Noodles: To taste authentic Changsha flavors, you need to go where locals go daily. Especially for Changsha rice noodles, which include wide noodles that are flavorful. There's a noodle shop in Jiangjialong Community that has been open for many years without a name, run by a 70-year-old lady. It's a must-try as you never know when it might close. Another great place that's been around for 20 years is Duokou Noodle Shop in Guoqing New Village. Their mushroom and shredded pork noodles with a hint of garlic are memorable. You can find it using navigation. Hunan Cuisine: For authentic flavors, avoid the touristy spots. There's a hidden family restaurant in Jiangjialong Community called Dakoutou Home Cuisine. This is where locals eat, and it tastes different from the touristy spots. Night Markets: Besides Yangfan Night Market, there's also Sifangping Commercial City and Sifangping Night Market. These two places are close to each other, and you can find great late-night snacks at Sifangping Commercial City without any disappointments. You can also visit the wealthy area of Changsha—Meixi Lake. For a quiet and scenic stay, consider staying at Houhu, a popular spot for social media photos. The food street in the university town is at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. Facing the Mao Zedong statue at Dongfanghong Square, the street on the left has many food options. It's a good place to recharge after climbing Yuelu Mountain, though locals find it average.