Top Changsha Day Trips

depart from Changsha city area hotel, drive 2.5 hours to Mt. Hengshan, Mt. Hengshan, also know as Southern Mountain of the five sacred mountains in China, is located in the Hengyang city in Hunan Province. And in foreign tourists' eyes, it is one of the most popular destinations in China. Because of the ideal climate conditions, Mt. Hengshan keeps green all year around. And the natural scenery in this scenic area makes it reputed as a "solitary beautiful mountain in southern China". Mt Hengshan is a mountain range 150 kilometres (93 mi) long with 72 peaks. The Huiyan Peak is the south end of the peaks, Yuelu Mountain in Changsha City is the north end, and the Zhurong Peak is the highest, with 1,290 meters above sea level. On the top, the Shaolin Temple and the Watching Sunrise Platform are the best scenic spots. As early as 2,000 years ago, many emperors and celebrities visited Hengshan

Experience a seamless intercity private day trip between Changsha and Nanyue Mount Hengshan, combining comfort, culture, and cuisine in one unforgettable journey. Enjoy personalized door-to-door service with a private driver and professional English-speaking guide, ensuring a flexible schedule tailored just for you. Highlights include: Effortless travel between Changsha and the sacred Nanyue Mountain, avoiding crowded buses and rigid group tours. In-depth exploration of iconic sites like Nanyue Temple (南岳大庙) and hidden gems such as Fuyan Temple and Zhusheng Temple at your own pace. Optional scenic cable car ride for panoramic mountain views and historic pilgrimage trails. Opportunities to savor authentic local Hunan cuisine, with vegetarian and special dietary options available. Rich cultural insights from your expert guide about China’s Five Sacred Mountains and their spiritual significance.

depart from Changsha city area hotel, private drive 1.5 hours to Shaoshan, Shaoshan is the birth place of Chairman Mao Zedong. It is also a renowned revolutionary memorial site in China. Situated in the middle of Hunan Province, Shaoshan is 40 kilometers from Xiangtan City and about 120 kilometers from Changsha City, capital of Hunan Province Shaoshan is a good place to trace the stories of Chairman Mao. Relics are left at the places where he used to study, live and engage in revolutionary activities. There is Mao Zedong Former Residence, his bronze, Memorial Hall, the Forest of Steles of Mao's poetries and Memorial Garden. Except for the human landscape, there are also some natural scenic spots, such as Water Dripping Cave and Shao Mountain. If you are in Shaoshan, there is one thing that you should not miss. That is Braised Pork of Mao Family. It is said that Chairman Mao thought highly of it after having a taste.