As a long and narrow island in the Xiangjiang River, the Orange Island Scenic Area is the place where the ancient people appreciated “Snow by River at Dusk”– one of the eight scenic spots “Eight Grand Sights in Hunan”. Since ancient times, Orange Island has been known as the producer of high-quality oranges. The main tourist attractions in...
On the western shore of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha, the Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area is composed of five major scenic sub-zones – Lushan Mountain, Tianma Mountian, Peach Blossom Ridge, Shijia Ridge and Orange Island – in addition to two independent tourist attractions: the site where the Xinmin Society was founded, and the earthen top of the city...
Yuelu Academy lies at the foot of Yuelu Mountain in Changsha China on the campus of Hunan University. As an important national library and academic center, the Yuelu Academy embraces some historical sites.
Mawangdui Han Tombs were constructed for the aristocrats of Changsha State in early Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – 24 AD), which is located in east of Changsha
Hunan First Normal College is known as the "academy with a history of 1,000 years, and a normal school of 100 years". Mao Zedong lived, studied and worked here in his youth.
