There are many tourist attractions around Changsha. In addition to some fun places in the city, you should also go to the surrounding areas of Changsha. Since you are in Changsha, you must go to Chairman Mao’s hometown! Today, I will share with you a guide to a one-day trip to the surrounding areas of Changsha. Come and take a look!
1. Day Trip Guide
1. Take the high-speed train to Shaoshan South at around 10:00 (23 minutes – 30r)
2. Take the bus from Shaoshan South Station to the Tourist Transfer Center at No. 1 Shaofeng Road (3r)
3. The scenic spot’s environmental protection bus ticket can take you to Chairman Mao’s former residence (round trip 20r)
4. Bring your ID card to get a free ticket. No photos are allowed inside (about 1 hour of sightseeing)
5. Chairman Mao’s Statue Square. You can offer flower baskets to the statue (about 40 minutes of sightseeing)
6. Next to the Statue Square are the Mao Family Ancestral Hall + Memorial Hall (get a ticket with your ID card)
2. Transportation Guide
Shaoshan Tourist Area is located in Shaoshan City, Hunan Province, 82 kilometers from Changsha. How to get to Shaoshan? The following can be used as a reference:
Self-driving from Changsha
Drive from Changsha, take the expressway, and it takes about 1.5 hours to reach the core scenic spot of Shaoshan. Update your GPS to the latest version and navigate directly to the Shaoshan Tourist Transfer Center. When you arrive at the Tourist Transfer Center, find the designated parking lot, park your car, and then transfer to enter the scenic spot. However, this is suitable for tourists whose time is not flexible, because, firstly, the traffic jam in Shaoshan during peak season is very terrible. I have seen traffic jams for several kilometers during peak season. Secondly, parking in Shaoshan scenic spot is not convenient, especially in the core scenic spot. You can only take an environmental protection bus to get there. In terms of operation, it is not that easy.
Charter a car from Changsha
You can charter a car in Changsha to get to Shaoshan. The cost is about 600-800 yuan. I recommend you find Changsha Xiaomifeng Self-Driving Tour. Local tour car rentals in Shaoshan are 15/-8-74-85 eight eight nine five. Of course, you must also include the driver’s meals. This method is more convenient, but it seems only suitable for wealthy people who are in a hurry, because the cost is not low.
Internal transportation in Shaoshan
Since March 25, 2016, Shaoshan Scenic Area has implemented a transportation transfer system. Tourists who come to Shaoshan must transfer to the scenic spot’s environmental protection bus to enter the scenic spot. The transfer fee is 20 yuan per person. You can take the bus freely in the scenic spot with a ticket.
3. Opening Hours
8:00-16:00
4. Notes
Try to bring less luggage when visiting Shaoshan Scenic Area. Try not to carry large bags. You cannot carry backpacks inside the Great Man’s former residence and need to store them.
Closed on the 1st (every Monday) so don’t go in vain
There are many touts at the high-speed train station and the transfer center, don’t fall for them!‼️
The historical route of the red tourism line can teach you a lot of knowledge. It’s very suitable for students and parents to bring their children!
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