[2024 Changsha ] Travel Guide for Orange Island Xiangjiang Cruise (Updated Nov)

"Romantic cruise under the stars on the Xiangjiang River in Changsha."

🚢🌊 Hello! Here is some detailed information about the Xiangjiang River cruise in Changsha. We hope it will add some fun to your trip: 1️⃣. Xiangjiang River Cruise at San Guan Yi Ting Wharf: • 🕒 Opening hours: Open all year round. • 📍 Location: San Guan Yi Ting Wharf, at the intersection of Qifeng Road and Xiangjiang North Road, Kaifu District, Changsha. • 💰 Group price: From CNY 155. • 🚤 Day/Night Cruise: The journey takes about 65 minutes. The first cruise departs at 15:00 (day cruise), and the second and third cruises depart at 19:00 and 20:30 (night cruise) respectively. All cruises are round trips. 2️⃣. Orange Isle Xiangjiang River Cruise: • 🌞 Day cruise route: Orange Isle Wharf - Orange Isle Head - Dufu Pavilion - Wanda Plaza - Orange Isle Wharf. Day cruises depart on the hour from 10:00 to 18:00. • 🌙 Night cruise route: Orange Isle Wharf - Orange Isle Head - Dufu Pavilion - Wanda Plaza - Fisherman's Wharf - Orange Isle Wharf. Night cruises depart at 19:00, 19:30, 20:20, and 21:00. 3️⃣. Xiangjiang River Cruise (Yuelu Mountain Wharf): • 📍 Located near the east gate of Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area, visitors can take a cruise around the golden waterway of the Xiangjiang River. • 🕒 Opening hours: Open all year round. Please refer to the on-site cruise schedule for specific times. • 👶 Discount policy: Children under 1.2 meters (excluding) are free of charge and must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. 4️⃣. Changsha Xiangjiang River Luxury Yacht: • Offers yacht rental, corporate team building, business reception, high-end private customization, and other services. • 🛳️ Route: Fengchao Wharf ➡️ Fisherman's Wharf ➡️ Yinpenling Bridge ➡️ Sail Square ➡️ Wanda Plaza ➡️ Xiangjiang No. 1 Bridge ➡️ Dufu Pavilion ➡️ Young Mao Zedong Statue ➡️ Return. • 🎤 Services include commentary on attractions along the way, KTV, wine tasting, and more. 5️⃣. Xiangjiang River Luxury Cruise Night Tour: • 💰 Price: CNY 148 per person. Time: 20:00–21:20. • 🌃 Take a luxury cruise on the Xiangjiang River and enjoy the charming night view on both sides of the river. The above is some basic information about the Xiangjiang River cruise in Changsha. We hope it will be helpful for your trip. If you have any other questions or need more detailed information, please feel free to ask. 🌟🌟🌟

Orange Island Changsha

It is truly amazing, it is best to go either early in the morning to enjoy the morning breeze when it is less hot or later in the evening when all the lights are turn on making the island felt like walking on a big ship ! It is both a garden with lots of orange trees, monuments and small museums, exhibitions to learn about the history. Can easily get there by taking line 2 and the highlight of course, is to witness the gigantic sculpture of the Great President Mao.#Changsa Orange Island

Buy a ticket to the sunset

Is it worth it to take a night cruise on the Xiang River in Changsha? I went to Changsha and took the night cruise on the Xiang River that very evening. To be honest, I personally don't think it's very worthwhile! The price is a bit expensive, and there's always a queue! However, for those who are visiting Changsha for the first time and want to check out Orange Isle, it's still worth experiencing. After all, I refuse to go to Orange Isle in such hot weather during the day, haha, just sharing my itinerary with everyone~ 🛳️Travel Tips: Night cruise times: 19:00-19:30-20:30-21:00 Route: Orange Isle Wharf→Statue of Mao Zedong at Orange Isle→Du Fu Pavilion→Wanda Plaza→Fisherman's Wharf→Orange Isle Wharf (I personally recommend the 20:30 slot, as it's completely dark by then, and the main attraction of the night cruise is the lights and night view~ The whole journey lasts about an hour, and if you go at 21:00, it ends quite late) 🎫Ticket purchase: 💰180 RMB per person, sisters who want to go should try to buy tickets 1-2 days in advance, as it's very likely you won't be able to get them on the day! Note: The night cruise ticket includes the Orange Isle train ticket. Specific itinerary: Be sure to arrive at least half an hour in advance, as you need to take the train to the wharf where you board the ship! Otherwise, you won't make it! If you have plenty of time, it's best to arrive an hour early, so you can take the train leisurely and enjoy Orange Isle in the evening~ 📍Transportation: You can take Metro Line 2 to 'Orange Isle' station, and following the crowd when you exit the station is basically correct 📍Ticket collection: Note that if you purchase tickets online, you can directly scan the electronic code to take the train and board the ship! There's no need to exchange tickets at the window!!! Silly me queued for a long time... 📍Taking the train: Walk inside from the ticket exchange, where you queue for the train. After boarding the train, move forward, and the staff will remind you where to get off for the cruise ship wharf; 📍Boarding: Queue for boarding, the ship has 3 levels, the first level is indoors (viewing outside through glass windows) but has seats and air conditioning~ The second floor is a small platform, but personally, I think the smell of gasoline is quite strong; the third floor is a more open platform. ⭐️I suggest everyone first take pictures of the night view on the third floor, then go back to the first floor to find a seat and rest~ There are performances downstairs~~. 💥Pitfall to avoid: The best area on the third floor is cordoned off, and you have to pay to enter, with seats, mineral water, and some snacks provided, the price is about 200 RMB for 3-4 people (we didn't buy, not sure), which feels quite expensive, and the staff's attitude is very bad!!! Overall feeling: The night view is just that, a view of the lights at night, and you can see it without taking the cruise!!! On the contrary, I feel that just taking the train around Orange Isle is quite a good deal~

Orange Island in Changsha left me enchanted. The island's natural beauty, surrounded by the Xiang River, provided a serene escape from the bustling city. Walking along the tree-lined paths, I was captivated by the vibrant orange groves and lush greenery. The island's cultural significance, with statues and monuments honoring historical figures, added a sense of depth to the experience. The peaceful atmosphere and scenic views made it a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. Orange Island is a hidden gem in Changsha that offers a tranquil retreat and a chance to connect with nature.

Xiangjiang River, the Dongting Lake water system in the Yangtze River Basin. It is the largest river in Hunan Province. Flowing through Yongzhou City, Hunan Province, Hengyang City, Zhuzhou City, Xiangtan City, Changsha City, Xiangyang County, Yueyang City, into the Dongting Lake of the Yangtze River system. For example, the ocean river is the source, the total length of the Xiangjiang River is 844 kilometers, and the drainage area is 94,460 square kilometers.