Top Changsha Historical Tours

depart from Changsha city area hotel, Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, is a famous ancient city with a history of 3,500 years. Though 3,500 years have elapsed after the founding of Changsha City, A woman corpse that had been sunk in sleep for more than 2,000 years astonished the world along with the discovery of over 3,000 precious cultural relics excavated from the Han tombs at Mawangdui, making people in the world gasp in admiration at the advanced civilization created by the ancient people in Hunan. The Yuelu Academy tucked away in green pines and cypresses is quiet and unsophisticated. Several dozen cultural giants who founded new schools in Chinese history once gave lectures at the academy. At the Yuelu Academy, tourists will feel strong cultural flavor from every hall, pavilion, tablet and inscription.

Zhangjiajie is well-known for its world heritage mountains in China. This 3-day tour will let you travel from Changsha to visit the stunning Zhangjiajie. You will explore the amazing Huangshi Village, the picturesque Tianmen Gateway, Tianzi Mountain to view the prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR... etc.

Explore the cultural essence of Changsha in a single day, visiting essential attractions like Yuelu Mountain, Orange Island, and Hunan Provincial Museum. Enjoy seamless door-to-door hotel transfers in an air-conditioned bus, with a maximum group size of 15 for an intimate experience. A bilingual guide will provide insights into local history, while you savor complimentary drinks and local snacks. No hidden costs here, just ample time to soak in each site’s significance and charm. Note that Hunan Provincial Museum is closed on Mondays and will be replaced by Changsha Bamboo Slips Museum on those days. - Visit iconic sites like Yuelu Academy and the Young Mao Zedong Statue - Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers within Changsha's 2nd Ring Road - Small group of maximum 15 travelers for personalized attention - Complimentary local snacks and drink included with no shopping stops

Unlock the wonders of Hunan’s 10,000-year civilization with this all-inclusive package. Gain entry to Hunan Museum, one of China’s top-tier museums housing over 540,000 relics, including the world-famous Mawangdui Han Tombs exhibits and the iconic silk garment of the Western Han Dynasty. Your package includes an official admission ticket, a digital English travel guide packed with exhibit insights, recommended routes, and cultural context, and real-time online English support to answer your queries anytime. Dive deep into Chu culture, ancient bronze artifacts, and the mysterious well-structured Han tombs without language barriers. Ideal for international travelers, this service combines convenience and depth, letting you fully immerse in Hunan’s rich heritage. Explore at your own pace with professional English resources.

Changsha is the capital of Hunan Province in China. This private day tour will let you explore Changsha city including Dufu River Pavilion, Baisha Old Well, Tianxian Pavilion, Kaifu Temple, and Jinggang Ancient Town with your local guide in about 8 hours. You will learn the history and culture about Changsha by visiting those old attractions, and you will taste the local Hunan style food for lunch as well. Centrally located Changsha hotel picku and drop off are included.

Zhangjiajie in China is well-known for the fantastic mountains, which is also a world heritage site. This 3-day tour will let you travel by 2.5-hour fast train from Changsha to Zhangjiajie, where you will walk up the picturesque Tianmen Gateway, Tianzi Mountain to view the prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR, walk on the glass bridge, and enjoy the amazing landscape of Tianmen Mountain... etc.

Taking a private day tour to see the amazing Changsha Yuelu mountain, Yuelu Academy and Orange Island, private van, English speaking guide, Chinese lunch and entrance fees of sites are included.

The Journey Experience 2,000 years of history on a private tour that bridges ancient nobility with contemporary energy. Explore the city’s evolution through its most iconic landmarks at your own pace. Key Highlights: • Hunan Museum: Step back into the Western Han Dynasty. See the Mawangdui Han Tombs, featuring delicate silk garments and lacquerware that reveal the refined daily life of ancient nobility. • Yuelu Academy: Visit a millennium-old center of learning. This academy was the cradle of "Hunan School" thought, where the spirit of "seeking truth from facts" and "daring to be the first" shaped generations of leaders, including Mao Zedong. • Wuyi Commercial District: Dive into the city's modern pulse. Experience the contrast between historic scholarly traditions and the electric energy of neon-lit streets, spicy street food, and vibrant youth culture. A perfect day for those who want to connect the sophistication of the past with the bold creativity of modern Changsha.

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.

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

Meet the local guide and driver in the hotel of Changsha city or a pointed place but need to be Changsha city, take private transfer to a thousand-year-old academy, Yuelu Academy, then visit Yuelu Academy, the following is Aiwan Pavilion on Yuelu Mountain. After lunch, visit Orange Isle scenic area, then stroll around Taiping Old Street and Huangxing South Road Pedestrian Street for Souvenirs and sancks. Yue lu academy the renowned Confucian scholars - Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi both once lectured at the academy. As one of the four most prestigious academies dating back over 1000 years in China, Yuelu Academy is now still a famous institution of higher learning as well as a centre of academic activities and cultures. Orange Isle is located at the city center of Changsha, and also the center of Xiangjiang River. Watched from the Peak of Mount Yuelu, Orange Isle is like a black silk ribbon lying in the middle of the river and like a dark yellowish green barrier while seen in the river bank.