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.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrival in Changsha and Shopping Around May First Square
長沙主城（黃興路步行街·五一廣場、坡子街/火宮殿/文和友、杜甫江閣）
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.
住宿：五一廣場
第 2 天 · Orange Isle and 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.
住宿：五一廣場
第 3 天 · Hunan Museum and 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.
住宿：五一廣場
第 4 天 · Shaoshan Day Trip
韶山（毛澤東廣場·銅像、韶山毛澤東同志紀念館、毛氏宗祠、毛澤東同志故居、滴水洞）
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.
住宿：五一廣場
第 5 天 · Yueyang Tower and 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.
住宿：五一廣場
第 6 天 · Liuyang Fireworks and Evening 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.
住宿：瀏陽城區（瀏陽河畔）
第 7 天 · Tan Sitong's Former Residence and Departure
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.