[2025 Changsha County Attraction] Travel Guide for Songya Lake Wetland Park (Updated Jan)

Now is the most comfortable season in Changsha. The beautiful scenery of early winter is a limited-time offer. Why not go on a trip now? Leave the hustle and bustle of the city, put aside your busy work, and get rid of your lazy body. Go on a relaxing weekend trip to add some highlights and comfort to your ordinary life. 🗺Route reference: Saturday: Metasequoia Forest in Songya Lake Wetland Park (great for taking photos) → Tian Han Cultural Park → Fengshan Garden (dining available) → Hualegu → Jifu Town (accommodation) Sunday: Dengmange Noodle Shop (breakfast) → Dijin Mushroom Experience Farm (entertainment and dining available) → Return First stop: Metasequoia Forest in Songya Lake Wetland Park 📍Address: Songya Lake Wetland Park, Binhu East Road, Changsha County For the first stop on Saturday, you might as well go to see the beautiful "Metasequoia Forest" in Songya Lake. When the autumn wind blows, the tall metasequoia trees are dyed by the autumn colors, like a raging fire, dyeing the sky red. The rippling lake reflects the metasequoia forest, and the breeze blows, outlining a beautiful autumn oil painting. Walk and stop in this red fairy tale world, enjoy the ultimate beauty of nature, and take a few photos with your phone to create a blockbuster. Second stop: Fengshan Garden 📍Address: No. 238, Huamen Group, Tanfang Village, Ansha Town, Changsha County After spending a pleasant morning at Songya Lake, you can continue to drive to Guoyuan Town. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the second stop, Fengshan Garden, a must-visit place for foodies. The countryside courtyard is a world of its own, and everywhere is a scene. At noon in early winter, it is suitable to eat fish and drink soup. A warm bowl will brighten your mood. The organic fish head from the local reservoir is extremely delicious, and the Q-bomb fish balls are a must. Third stop: Hualegu 📍Address: Next to Tian Han Cultural Park, Guoyuan Town, Changsha County The beautiful scenery relaxes the mind, and the body still needs to relax. After lunch, continue to move forward. It takes 10 minutes to reach "Hualegu in Guoyuan Town". Have a close contact with the horse, have a go-kart race with friends, and experience the ancient people's archery... Relax your body and have fun! Fourth stop: Tian Han Cultural Park 📍Address: Tourist Service Center of Tian Han Cultural Park, Guoyuan Avenue, Changsha County The charm of art can always resonate with people inadvertently. The "Tian Han Cultural Park" in Guoyuan Town seems to have an artistic atmosphere. Tian Han Cultural Park includes 11 scenic spots such as Tian Han's former residence and Tian Han Art Center, which completely show the glorious life of the "literary giant" Tian Han. Come here for a visit, and you can feel the strong artistic atmosphere everywhere. Fifth stop: Jifu Courtyard 📍Address: No. 487, Tian Han Avenue, Changsha County After a day of fun, you need to find a comfortable place to rest and enjoy the night. "Jifu Courtyard" near Tian Han Cultural Park is the best choice. The picturesque Jifu Courtyard, with white walls, black tiles, grass and old objects, makes you feel like time has slowed down. Everything becomes gentle. Each room in the courtyard is equipped with Kung Fu tea sets. Make a cup of tea, play an old song, and feel the peace of time and the tranquility of life. Sixth stop: Dengmange Noodle Shop 📍Address: 140 meters northeast of the intersection of Zhenxing Road, Changsha County The morning of Xingsha people always needs a bowl of hot rice noodles to start. "Dengmange Noodle Shop" is about 20 minutes away from Jifu Courtyard, and it can start your day full of energy. Dengmange Noodle Shop only has one classic shredded meat code, with radish strips, sour beans, dried chili and other side dishes. It looks ordinary, but it will amaze your taste buds. Seventh stop: Dijin Mushroom Experience Farm 📍Address: 150 meters east of Huangxing Avenue, Lukou Town, Changsha County After a bowl of rice noodles full of happiness, go to the nearby "Dijin Mushroom Experience Farm" to experience the fun of picking and be a "mushroom girl". Here you can not only pick mushrooms, but also learn about the types of mushrooms, live in a special mushroom house, taste delicious mushroom feasts... Let's go to this mushroom kingdom for an extraordinary journey. The world is worth it Wait for the wind to come, it is better to chase the wind This weekend Let's go on a picnic together Source: Wenlv Xingsha, Changsha Travel Guide

Songya Lake, a hidden gem in Changsha's Yuelu District, is a place where nature and culture meet. This lake is not only the city's green lung but also a museum showcasing the harmonious coexistence of nature and culture. Whether it's the changing natural scenery throughout the year or the cultural and artistic attractions by the lake, Songya Lake is a place that visitors find hard to leave. ▫️A Symphony of Art: A Feast of Culture and Art Around Songya Lake, culture and art shine against the backdrop of nature. Ceramic art museums, Hexi SEG Citizen Square, Hunan University of Technology, and other cultural venues gather by the lake, offering visitors a feast of culture. Various performances, concerts, galas, and music festivals are often held here, allowing citizens and tourists to feel the strong artistic atmosphere and adding to the lively atmosphere of Songya Lake. ▫️Treasures by the Lake: Golden Sands and Silver Beaches and Sunset Time The "Golden Sands and Silver Beaches" by the lake, known as "Little Sanya" by locals, is a beach leisure park. The white sand stretches into the lake, the breeze blows, and the warm sun shines, making people feel like they are in a holiday resort. This is also a great place for family trips, where children can play to their heart's content, build sandcastles, play soccer, and splash in the water. Adults can go boating, fishing, or just lie quietly on the beach and enjoy the warmth of the sun. In the evening, when the sun sets, the lake surface glows with golden light, and the golden sands and silver beaches and the sunset create a beautiful picture. ▫️Ecological Beauty: Dancing with Egrets Songya Lake is not just a lake but also a home for various creatures. It is a paradise for various fish and birds. The mountains surrounding the lake create a picturesque scene. Recently, hundreds of egrets have been playing by the pond cypress forest at Songya Lake, bringing a touch of vitality to the tranquil lake. This pond cypress forest is located in the northern part of Songya Lake Park, with over 300 pond cypress trees planted, providing a good habitat for wildlife. ▫️Scenery on the Bike Path: The Joy of Autumn Cycling There is also a 10-kilometer bike path by the lake, suitable for walking or cycling. Along this path, you can wander and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, feeling the comfort of nature. The bike path at Songya Lake is clearly marked, with the morning sun casting dappled shadows on the road, and in the evening, the afterglow of the sunset reflects on the lake like golden gauze, making it an ideal place for hiking, cycling, and walking. ▫️Distinctive Scenery in All Seasons: The Wonderful Interpretation of Nature The beauty of Songya Lake is not limited to autumn; each season has its own unique charm. In spring, the plum blossoms by the lake bloom. In summer, the lotus flowers bloom, and the lake and lotus leaves reflect each other, creating a sea of flowers. In autumn, the water cypress forest turns fiery red, dyeing the lake red and creating a beautiful autumn oil painting. Songya Lake attracts people with its colorful appearance and rich ecology, making it a unique leisure destination in Changsha. Whether spending quality time with family and friends or wandering alone by the lake, you can find inner peace and satisfaction here. Address: Songya Lake National Wetland Park, No. 118, Dong San Road, Changsha County, Changsha City ⏰Hours: 24 hours a day, all year round Some beautiful pictures are from: Changsha Culture and Tourism, Lingxi Aurora

“The reeds and rushes are deeply green, and the white dew is turned into hoarfrost. The man of whom I think is somewhere about the water.” The poem "The Reeds and Rushes" has made reeds a symbol of longing for thousands of years. Although winter has arrived, the weather in Changsha is still pleasant, with warm sunshine, dry air, and blue skies. This weather is perfect for going out to enjoy the flowers. Come and find the reeds and poetry hidden in Changsha! ✅ Jiangtan Park 300 meters east of Xiaoxiang Middle Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan Province In late November every year, Xiangjiang Jiangtan Park welcomes the season of reed flowers. The park is located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River. From the bridge, you can see clusters of reeds growing by the water, shimmering and swaying gently, like a clear dream. The reeds here are mainly Phragmites australis, which have slender and soft flower spikes, unlike the fluffy inflorescences of common reeds. The Phragmites australis and Miscanthus are intertwined, forming a rounded outline. Although Miscanthus is not a reed, it is no less beautiful in appearance. When the breeze blows, it adds a touch of resilience and softness to the reeds. Tips: Tickets: Free, open all day ⏰ Recommended shooting time: 10:00–11:30, 15:00–16:30 📸 Shooting suggestions: Use props or interact with the reeds to make the picture more story-like. Outfit suggestions: Choose clothes in deep red, orange, brown, or other colors that coordinate with autumn. You can also add some light jackets or scarves to enhance the overall layering. ✅ Garden Ecological Park Luohanzhuang Village, Laodaohe Town, Kaifu District In the Garden Ecological Park, the reeds sway gently in the wind, the plants are arranged in an orderly manner, and the flowers and plants are flourishing, exuding a strong poetic atmosphere. When the morning light shines into the park, the mist gradually dissipates, and the reeds begin to show their brilliance. The straight and swaying reed spikes are like a pen full of poetic feelings, depicting the garden scenery in early winter with extra gentleness. Wearing Hanfu, holding an oil-paper umbrella, walking slowly through the reeds taller than people, and standing by the lake to look into the distance, you will feel a poetic mood. Tips: Tickets (reference price): CNY 15, opening hours: 09:30–17:30 ⏰ Recommended shooting time: 10:00–11:30, 15:00–16:30 📸 Shooting suggestions: Try different angles, squat, shoot from a low angle or sideways, and find an angle that can show the harmony between the reeds and people. You can also let the reeds occupy half of the picture and the people in the other half to create a unique picture. Outfit suggestions: Choose some elegant Hanfu or use props to embellish, which will give a sense of wholeness. ✅ Songya Lake Park No. 118, East Third Road, Changsha County, Changsha City Just after the beginning of winter, Songya Lake National Wetland Park welcomes the unique winter scenery. The large reeds are majestic in the breeze, exuding the tranquility and peace of winter. The reeds are tall and strong, graceful and charming; the flower spikes of Phragmites australis are loose and romantic; the branches of Arundo donax are thick, and the flower spikes are upright. All kinds of reeds are intertwined into a beautiful picture. Looking at Songya Lake from a distance, the shimmering buildings in the distance are integrated with the colorful rural scenery, like a painting. Tips: Tickets: Free, open all day ⏰ Recommended shooting time: 10:00–11:30, 15:00–16:30 📸 Shooting suggestions: Choose a large scene of reeds and interact naturally with the reeds, such as gently stroking the reeds or letting them sway in the wind to make the photos more vivid. Outfit suggestions: You can try wearing bright Hanfu or woolen coats, paired with hats or earrings in the Melard style.

🌳✨The dawn redwood forest at Songya Lake in Changsha has turned red. If you miss it this winter, you'll have to wait another year... 🌳✨From early to late winter, after admiring the colorful ginkgo and red maple trees in Changsha, you'll be amazed by the dreamy and beautiful red dawn redwood trees at Songya Lake. 🌳✨The dawn redwood trees by the lake stand tall and straight, with leaves that have turned from yellow to red, forming a striking contrast with the blue sky and creating a beautiful winter landscape. 🌳✨The red dawn redwood forest is like a warm and bright light in the bleak winter, adding a touch of red to the winter landscape of bare branches and fallen leaves, quietly blooming in the stillness of winter. 🌳✨The dawn redwood forest in winter has a beauty unmatched by other seasons. When the leaves of the dawn redwood trees start to turn red, they are reflected in the blue water, creating a natural oil painting. 🌳✨Standing by the lake, you can see rows of dawn redwood trees in varying heights, creating a layered effect like a magical scene from a fairyland. Each dawn redwood tree is like a carefully arranged work of art by nature. 📍✨Songya Lake Wetland Park 📍✨The dawn redwood forest is near Hetang Yingri 📍✨No ticket required 📍✨Photo taken on December 19, 2024 The dawn redwood trees are expected to remain red until mid to late December.

🍂🍁【Autumn in My Eyes】The bald cypress trees at Songya Lake have finally turned red, and they are stunning! Everyone has been waiting for this moment, and it is truly amazing✨ Every fall and winter is the best time to see bald cypress trees, especially from late November to early December, when the leaves gradually turn from green to red, and the entire forest becomes colorful🌈. If you look down from the sky, it looks like clusters of fireworks burning🔥, which is spectacular! The bald cypress forest in Songya Lake National Wetland Park is large, mainly composed of bald cypress trees. Although there are more people taking photos at Hetang Yingri, I personally recommend you walk towards the Dongliu Road Bridge, where there is another beautiful bald cypress forest waiting for you to discover~ 📍Address: Songya Lake National Wetland Park (intersection of Dongliu Road and Binhu Road) 🚗Parking lot information: P paid parking lot 🎫Tickets: Free Remember to bring your camera or phone to capture this beauty! The next time we meet will be around noon on December 3, 2024~ Looking forward to meeting you again in this beautiful place!🌟

When the city is gently caressed by the cold wind, Changsha County quietly unfolds a picturesque winter scene. ❄️ This is a wonderful collision of nature and history, allowing you to experience a different winter in Changsha. 🎨 1️⃣ [Day 1: Metasequoia Secret Land, an oil painting tour of Songya Lake Wetland Park] Stepping into Songya Lake Wetland Park is like walking into a huge natural oxygen bar. 🖼️ The 6,000 mu of greenery is an oasis in the city. The metasequoia forest in winter is the highlight of this oasis. The sunlight shines through the sparse branches and leaves, falling on the golden leaves. 🍂 The deep trunks intertwine to create moving oil paintings. Bring your camera 📸 to capture the tranquility and beauty unique to winter. 2️⃣ [Day 2: Echoes of History, a cultural tour of Xu Teli's Former Residence] The former residence of this famous educator and revolutionary carries the spirit of revolution. 💫 Here, you can see Xu Teli's daily necessities, works, and related historical materials to learn about his legendary life. In addition, cultural attractions around the former residence, such as Changsha County Museum and Hunan Peasant Movement Institute, are also historical classrooms not to be missed. 📖 Of course, don't forget to enjoy local folk art performances. 🎉 Traditional customs such as dragon and lion dances and making glutinous rice cakes allow you to experience the folk customs of Hunan. 3️⃣ [Day 3: Lakes and Mountains, a leisure tour of Egret Lake Resort] The lake and mountains complement each other, creating a picturesque scene. 🌳 You can take a speedboat ride on the lake to experience speed and passion, or you can fish leisurely. 🎣 Enjoy the tranquility and the fun of waiting. Of course, food is also not to be missed. The restaurants in the resort offer a variety of authentic Hunan dishes and seafood delicacies, which will tantalize your taste buds. ✅ Extraordinary experience of staying at Light Box 🏨 Light Box E-sports Hotel (Changsha Songya Lake Wuyue Plaza Branch) The rooms face the beautiful scenery of Songya Lake, allowing you to feel the tranquility of nature indoors. There are also bathtub rooms for a comfortable bath to wash away the fatigue of a day of travel. 🫧 The hotel is not only in a prime location, in the center of the university town, with lots of food! It is also close to the subway station, Ⓜ️ making transportation convenient. Its unique e-sports culture and comfortable accommodation experience have become another highlight. Professional equipment configuration - 4060 graphics card + i7 processor + 2K144Hz monitor + 16G memory!!! Whether it is the gift of nature, the weight of history, or the passion of e-sports, you can find your own happiness and satisfaction here. Come and start your 3-day, 2-night leisure trip!

🌼 Flower Viewing Route ✔️ Drive to Songya Lake South Gate No.2 ✔️ Parking lot is right next to the main gate, with electric car charging stations ✔️ Take Subway Line 3 to Songya Lake South and walk for 20 minutes, it is recommended to take a taxi 🌼 Flower Photography Tips ✔️ Shoot from a low angle with the foreground blurred to emphasize the atmosphere at 1.5x zoom ✔️ Use 0.8x zoom and a slightly lower angle to make it look like there are many flowers (place the person in the middle, don't stand too far away to avoid distortion) ✔️ Normal angle (suitable when the background is not too cluttered and there are no pedestrians) 🌼 Camera Phone iPhone13pro with original photos 🌼 Sisters renting bikes to go around the lake, navigate to the Songya Lake Sightseeing Bicycle Ticket Office at Entrance No.1, it's a 10km ride around the lake, which takes about an hour and a half ⛺️ The lakeside is very suitable for camping, there is a wide open grassy area for pitching tents, a great place for walking with children, with plenty of entertainment facilities like go-karts, soccer fields, amusement park rides, and well-equipped with a mother and baby room

This must be the most mysterious place in Changsha's Songya Lake~ 🌿🏞️ It takes at least one day to seriously walk around the Songya Lake Wetland Park! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ The nearby banana plants have withered recently, so I went to a place that 99% of people don't know about~ 😯 Because it has been abandoned to the point where the gates are tightly closed, it's really a pity. 😔 There is a free parking lot near Songya Island (Songya Academy) where weeds are overgrown~ 🚗🌳 Using an aerial perspective to show everyone this mysterious place~ 📸🕵️‍♂️ Completed in 2016, it's unknown why it was abandoned. 🤔🏰 After being weathered by the years, many places have corroded and lost their paint... 😔 The Tang-style architecture shows the care put into its creation~ ❤️🏯 It's like a restoration of the prosperous Tang period, so suitable for shooting period dramas~ 🎎✨ If it were open to the public, it's unimaginable how beautiful this place would be! 😍 However, sometimes you might encounter workers opening the gates... 🚪👷‍♂️ If you happen to pass by and see the gate open, remember to go in and take a look~ 👀🚶‍♂️ The water cypress and beaches of Songya Lake are very photogenic, regardless of the season! 🌊📸 Songya Lake is really a great place to visit~ 🌟👍

✨Highlights: ▼The area is vast, suitable for leisurely walks, running, photography, and taking children out ▼One of the places in Changsha that most resembles the sea ▼It's not just about 'seeing the sea'; there are surprises in every season ▼Camping in April and May is just right, with gentle breezes, open views, and fields of flowers and greenery ❶Songya Lake Children's Paradise Beach (entrance at East Gate 1) A holy land for kids to play with sand and water + photo spots, with soft and comfortable sand. ❷Songya Lake Experience Park (intersection of Binhu Road and East Third Road) Suitable for taking children out, with pirate ships, bumper cars, etc. ❸Grasslands (everywhere) For flying kites, camping ❹Metasequoia Forest (south side, location: Lotus Pond Moon Reflection) Great for checking in and taking photos, especially when the metasequoias turn red in autumn and winter ❺The Loneliest Tree (location: Songya Lake International Friendship Forest) Good for checking in and taking photos, try to find several angles for photography. ❣️Other Tips 🚌Transportation: Parking is difficult on weekends due to the crowds, especially at the beach entrance. The subway is a bit far from the attractions; we took the subway line 3 to Songya Lake Station and then took a taxi. 🥤Food: There are snack stalls on the roadside selling stinky tofu, cold noodles, pancakes, etc., and there are also sales of sand digging tools and kites for children. 🎈Navigation: Because Songya Lake is large, if you have a specific destination, navigate directly to the relevant entrance or location, such as 'Songya Lake Children's Paradise Beach', otherwise it will be tiring to walk. 🚴‍♀️Lake Circumference: You can rent bicycles, with a 200 yuan deposit, four-wheel three-seaters are 40 yuan/hour. It took us one to two hours to cycle around the lake, costing 80 yuan. 👀Choose a good weather to go, especially in summer to watch the sunset on the beach, with silvery white fine sand, open lake surface, palm trees, skateboarding youths... it's like being on a seaside vacation.

Songya Lake in Changsha is also one of the check-in places in Changsha. I used to walk around the lake after work, which is about 10 kilometers. It is still under development here, it is best to ride very comfortably, running is also very nice. By the way, there is also a beach here🏖, many parents will bring their children to play with water in summer. The entire cycling road has vending machines, which is very convenient. My check-in this time is the lonely tree on the cover, the photo is very nice. 📍Location: Songya Lake 📷Camera: Canon Canon 6D II 24-105mm F4 💿Software: Capture One My favorite color grading software. Hunan Songya Lake National Wetland Park

There are really too many places suitable for taking pictures in Songya Lake! This water fir forest is full of atmosphere! It's very photogenic! Navigate to Songya Lake bus station and walk down the small road, just go forward from the lotus pond reflecting the sun, and you'll get there after a while~ This is the nearest route! The water fir has not turned red yet! The color is what I photoshopped! You can go and take pictures when it turns red a bit later!