Chaozong Street
潮宗街
A Changsha old district with flagstone paving, a mix of old mansions, granaries, and small coffee shops. It is a favourite arts-and-culture stroll for locals.
The Chaozong Street historic district is in Kaifu District. It takes its name from the Chaozong Gate of the Ming-dynasty city of Changsha. It was once a rice market and trade route along the Xiang River. Its flagstone streets and late Qing and Republic-era mansions, along with the Jiuru Lane and Ziyuan Lane, are well preserved. In recent years cafes, bars, creative shops, and niche restaurants have moved in. The district is free to enter. You can walk in from Xiangjiang Middle Road, reach Taiping Street ten minutes to the south, and connect to Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street to the east. It suits an evening visit, followed by a night view of the Xiang River.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Taiping Old Street
- Pozi Street, Huogongdian & Wenheyou
- Changsha IFS
- Former Residence of Jia Yi
- Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street & Wuyi Square
- Du Fu River Pavilion
- Kaifu Temple
- Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum