Top Changsha Historical Tours

Taking a private day tour to see the impressive the hometown of Chairman Mao and Dripping Water Cave, And the private van, English speaking guide, Chinese lunch and entrance fees of sites are provided.

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.

This 3-day tour will let you travel from Changsha to visit the stunning Zhangjiejie. You will climb up the picturesque Tianmen Gateway, Tianzi Mountain to view the prototype mountain of the movie AVATAR, and walk on the glass bridge... etc.

This traditional village discovery tour is typically tailored for you to experience the Miao Minority people's village, history and culture. The Fenghuang Ancient Town is located at the west part of Hunan Province, which enables the visitors to discover different things from big city, including traditional architecture, ancient city wall, stilted wooden houses, boat tour and local cuisine. A lot of fun there will be surely highlighted. Availability is all of the year, but you should pay attention to the following traditional festivals including April 5 to April 7, June 7 to June 9, September 13 to September 15 and October 1 to October 7 in 2019. The price will be increased, so please request for the different quotation in advance.

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.

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

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.

Tongguan old town where the famous kiln located, Changsha Tongguan Kiln is a well-preserved and well-established Tang Dynasty porcelain production site. It is also the birthplace of underglaze porcelain. It broke the single pattern of celadon and white porcelain at that time and has a long history. Tongguan Kiln is in the pastoral scenery of Caitaoyuan Village. The gate of the park is imitation of the dragon kiln back. The main masonry structure is uneven and rough. Jinggang Ancient Town is located in Wangcheng County and has a long and rich history. A stroll along the ancient streets of the village, covered with blue stone slabs, treats visitors to a view of beautiful houses and shops built in the late Qing style. You can even watch artisans as they practice their ancient traditional crafts like iron smithing and scale making in small mills and workshops.

This tour is tailored for understanding the revolutionary story and President Maozedong who provided both young and old adventure, escape, comfort, confidence, inspiration, strength, friendship and joy for decades. We will see many celebrities offered by people home and abroad for their thanks, remembrances and condolences to President Mao. Today, we will visit Mao’s Former Residence, Mao’s Memorial Hall and the Copper Statue of Mao.

Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town is situated near Changsha in Hunan Province in China. It is a big area including museums, old town, lake, and shoping street etc. This private day tour will let you explore it with a local guide by private car from Changsha. Pickup time is 8am from your centrally located Changsha hotel.

This 2-day tour will let you explore Fenghuang Old Town & Southern China Great Wall in Hunan Province from Changsha by a private car. You will wander around in the old city of Fenghuang to view the old wooden houses, and climb up the Great Wall.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. What legend is hidden in ‘Martyr’s Park’? Which university in Changsha is associated with the young Mao Zedong (Chairman Mao)? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What Island is famous for its orange trees? You will be surprised how many stories lay hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Changsha. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Venture to one of the Hunan Province’s highlight cities—and discover its top natural, historical, and cultural attractions—on this private tour to the millennia-old Yueyang. Following morning pickup from your Changsha hotel, hop aboard your private vehicle and make the roughly 2.5-hour trip to Yueyang. Upon arrival, you’ll admire the ancient Yueyang Tower, go for a boat tour along the pretty Dongting Lake, will visit the pretty Junshan Island, and more. A local lunch is also included in the itinerary.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the local professional guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What legend is buried in the ‘Mawangdui Han Tombs’? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. Where is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you take lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories there are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of Changsha. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What was so tragic about The Chang’e Benyue (Chang’e Flies to the Moon)? What is the most famous historical couple in China? A tour especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

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.