Things to do in Hanshou

Suitable for family trips, with convenient transportation. There are many kinds of animals, the park is very large, and you can drive your own car. Renting a panda-themed car is very comfortable for a family, and there's a lot of interaction with the animals. Kapibala is very gentle.

There are ripples on the lake because there aren’t that many of us!

Changde Liuye Lake is the core tourist resort of Changde City, Hunan Province. It integrates natural scenery, human history, sports events and music culture, and is known as the "No. 1 Lake in Chinese Cities". Along the lake, there are fisherman and woodcutter cultural relics and a group of sculptures themed on the Battle of Changde; Dahe Street, Xiaohe Street and Mayang Street are national-level tourist and leisure districts, integrating ancient buildings and intangible cultural heritage. When Liu Yuxi was exiled to Changde (ancient Langzhou), he wrote "Humble House Inscription", and Sima Tower was built on the lakeside to commemorate him. Myths and legends such as "Liu Hai Cutting Wood" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" are circulated.

Beautiful nature - though I went on a very foggy day, I would recommend to stay around as the weather changes so fast. I had the most spiritual experience in the temple as it was so quiet and majestic.

I was very satisfied with my stay at the Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Feifan Yunju Hotel. It's a highly recommended accommodation for tourists visiting Wulingyuan. The airport pick-up was very thoughtful, making the journey smooth and hassle-free. Upon arrival, Mr. Tang, the front desk staff, was very friendly and helped us choose a suitable room. Check-in was efficient, and he patiently explained everything about the scenic area, showing great kindness to older tourists. The room was smart-controlled, clean, spacious, with soft and comfortable bedding, and reliable hot water in the bathroom, ensuring a good rest. The hotel's food was reasonably priced, and its location near the Wulingyuan scenic area made sightseeing easy. Overall, the service, environment, food, and rooms were all excellent, with meticulous and attentive service. I had a comfortable and worry-free stay and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Zhangjiajie. I will definitely consider it again next time I visit Wulingyuan.

Orange Island is a bit of a mixed experience, and I'm honestly not entirely sure whether I'd consider it a must-visit in Changsha.It's a large, green, and pleasant park, with beautiful riverside views and plenty of space for walking. If you enjoy places with historical significance or simply want to experience a different side of the city, it's definitely worth considering.Most visitors seem to take the sightseeing train to the southern end of the island, where the famous Mao Zedong statue is located. That's also where you'll find plenty of people taking photos, so don't expect a particularly quiet experience.The main downside is that visiting the island takes quite a bit of time, especially if you want to explore it properly. And while it's certainly a nice place, I'm not sure the experience justifies spending several hours here if you have a limited amount of time in Changsha and other places you'd like to see.On the other hand, if you're simply looking for a relaxing walk through a green park, with opportunities to stop by the river and enjoy the scenery, it's a lovely option.Overall, I'd say it's worth visiting if you have some extra time or are particularly interested in Chinese history. Otherwise, I wouldn't necessarily put it at the very top of your Changsha itinerary.

The excellent tour guide team, the professional Mr. Xiao, and his engaging and infectious eloquence in introducing the Ba culture throughout the trip, coupled with his responsible attitude, made for a joyful and picturesque day for all the tourists. Moreover, there were absolutely no forced purchases – it was truly worthwhile. And today's sunny weather was a truly uplifting day.

The Yellow Crane Tower, perched atop Snake Hill overlooking the mighty Yangtze River, has been destroyed and rebuilt more than twenty times since its initial construction during the Three Kingdoms period. The existing structure, completed in 1985, is a replica of a wooden building with vermilion pillars, yellow tiles, and layered eaves. For over 1800 years, countless literati have composed poems and verses here, their lines, "The ancients have long since ridden the yellow crane away, leaving only the Yellow Crane Tower behind," immortalizing the tower. The Yellow Crane Tower is not merely a building, but also a vessel for a thousand years of poetry.

Director Xu's explanations were highly professional, vivid, patient, and captivating. He focused on explaining all the key exhibits, connecting them with historical anecdotes and other details to make them easier to understand. Highly recommended.

During the self-driving trip, I chose to stop at the Changde Daxiaohe Street. After nightfall, when the lights were on, I took a walk on the river street, ate along the way, and felt the evening breeze of Liuye Lake. It was so pleasant! The Changde rice noodles and bowl dishes on the river street are also very distinctive. The city of Changde gives people a feeling of cleanliness and freshness, and the pace of life is not too fast, which is exactly the fulfillment of the saying "Changde, so smart".