Changsha, Shaoshan, Yueyang and Liuyang
Three days in Changsha's city center, round-trip high-speed rail trips to Shaoshan and Yueyang, then a night in Liuyang to catch the weekend fireworks show.
Using May First Square as a base, the first three days cover the city's main sights. On days four and five, take high-speed rail for same-day round trips to Shaoshan and to Yueyang Tower and Junshan Island. On day six, visit Liuyang's fireworks town, stay in the city and catch the Saturday fireworks show. On day seven, visit the Tan Sitong Former Residence before heading to the airport. This suits travelers with a longer holiday who want to see the best of Changsha's surroundings.
Liuyang fireworks shows are announced monthly, usually on Saturday evenings, so adjust the itinerary to the show dates.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival in Changsha and Shopping Around May First Square
Central Changsha（Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street & Wuyi Square、Pozi Street, Huogongdian & Wenheyou、Du Fu River Pavilion）
Take Metro Line 2 from Changsha South Railway Station, about 20 minutes, to May First Square. Walk around Huangxing Road and Zuozi Street, then visit Dufu River Pavilion in the evening.
Stay: Wuyi Square
Day 2 · Orange Isle and Yuelu Mountain
Central Changsha（Orange Isle、Yuelu Academy、Yuelu Mountain）
Take Metro Line 2 to Orange Isle Station. After visiting, take the metro to Liwan Town, then head to Yuelu Academy and Yuelu Mountain. Return to May First Square in the evening.
Orange Isle requires booking three days in advance.
Stay: Wuyi Square
Day 3 · Hunan Museum and Chaozong Street
Central Changsha（Hunan Museum、Kaifu Temple、Chaozong Street）
Take the metro or a bus, about 20 minutes, to the Hunan Museum. Allow about 3 hours for the visit. In the afternoon, take a taxi to Kaifu Temple, then walk to Chaozong Street, and return to your hotel in the evening.
The Hunan Museum is closed on Mondays and requires booking about 7 days in advance.
Stay: Wuyi Square
Day 4 · Shaoshan Day Trip
Shaoshan（Mao Zedong Square & Bronze Statue、Shaoshan Mao Zedong Memorial Museum、Mao Ancestral Hall、Former Residence of Mao Zedong、Dishui Cave）
Take a high-speed train from Changsha South Railway Station, about 25 minutes, to Shaoshan South Station. Transfer by bus to the visitor transfer center, then take an electric shuttle around the scenic area. Return to Changsha by high-speed train in the evening.
The biography exhibition at the memorial hall is closed on Mondays. Tickets for the former residence are issued upon presentation of an ID card.
Stay: Wuyi Square
Day 5 · Yueyang Tower and Junshan Island
Yueyang Urban Area（Yueyang Tower、Bianhe Street、Junshan Island）
Take a high-speed train from Changsha South Railway Station, about 35 minutes, to Yueyang East Station. Take a taxi or bus to Yueyang Tower. In the afternoon, take a boat or car to Junshan Island, then return to Changsha by high-speed train in the evening.
On rainy or foggy days, the view of Dongting Lake from the tower can be poor, so check the weather before you go.
Stay: Wuyi Square
Day 6 · Liuyang Fireworks and Evening Show
Liuyang（Dayao Fireworks Town & Li Tian Temple、Liuyang Sky Theatre Fireworks Show）
From Changsha, take an intercity bus or taxi, about 1.5 hours, to Liuyang. Visit Dayao Fireworks Town first, then go to the Sky Theater in the evening for the fireworks show. Stay in the city along the Liuyang River.
Book fireworks show tickets in advance through the Yanhuayun mini-program. Shows are usually held on Saturday evenings.
Stay: Liuyang Urban Area (Along the Liuyang River)
Day 7 · Tan Sitong's Former Residence and Departure
Liuyang（Former Residence of Tan Sitong、Liuyang Confucian Temple）
In the morning, walk around the Tan Sitong Former Residence and the Liuyang Confucius Temple. In the afternoon, take a taxi, about 50 minutes, to Changsha Huanghua International Airport.