Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in China, is rich in history and culture, and it is also a vibrant modern city. The following are my suggestions for you to travel to Changsha:
Attractions: There are many scenic spots in Changsha, among which the famous ones include orange island, Yuelu Mountain, Changsha Museum and Tianxin Pavilion. Orange island is a very popular leisure and entertainment attraction, and you can enjoy the beauty of Changsha's night scene. Yuelu Mountain is a very famous mountain with many historical and cultural attractions, such as Yuelu Academy and Orange Island Memorial Hall.
Cuisine: Changsha's cuisine is very famous, among which Hunan cuisine is the most famous. You can eat spicy chicken, fish head with chopped pepper, tasty shrimp and other Hunan dishes. In addition, you can also try local snacks, such as stinky tofu, steamed rice noodles, hot and sour powder and so on.
culture: Hunan is rich in culture, among which xiang opera, martial arts and calligraphy are famous. You can watch xiang opera's performance, learn some skills of Hunan Wushu, or visit some calligraphy exhibitions.
Small restaurants: There are many delicious small restaurants in Changsha, among which the famous ones are:
Old Changsha Taste Shrimp: The taste shrimp here is very famous and it is a must-eat food.
Guihuacheng Steamed Restaurant: The steamed dishes in this restaurant are very delicious, especially steamed dumplings and steamed egg custard.
asi barbecue: this is a traditional snack bar in Changsha, which specializes in barbecue, especially roast chicken wings and crispy bones.
laotan huogong mala Tang: the mala Tang in this shop is very special. You can choose your own ingredients and it tastes very good.
I hope these suggestions can help you better experience the local food, culture and scenic spots when traveling in Changsha.