Changsha 长沙 — Mao's Hometown — Spicy Food Capital
Capital of Hunan and Chairman Mao's home province. Famous for Hunan cuisine (spicier than Sichuan), Orange Isle, and the vibrant Jiefang West Road nightlife. Changsha was a center of ancient Chu culture.
A 5-km island in the Xiang River, famous for Mao Zedong's youth statue and autumn tangerine trees. The island park is beautiful for cycling and walking.
Hours: 全天开放
Admission: Free
Home to the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tomb artifacts including the 2,100-year-old silk-wrapped mummy of Lady Xin Zhui — one of archaeology's greatest discoveries.
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Admission: Free