The Hunan Museum in Changsha is Hunan's largest history and art museum, famed for its Mawangdui Han Dynasty relics (including the 2,100-year-old "Plain Unlined Gauze Gown"). Ranked 13th globally in 2023, it houses 570,000+ artifacts spanning Shang bronzes to revolutionary-era treasures.
Yuelu Mountain (岳麓山), a 300.8-meter peak in Changsha, Hunan, blends natural beauty with profound cultural heritage. Home to the 1,000-year-old Yuelu Academy, Aiwan Pavilion, and Lushan Temple, it’s a UNESCO-listed site famed for autumn maple leaves and panoramic city views.
Orange Island Head (橘子洲头), located in Changsha, Hunan, is a scenic sandbar in the Xiang River, famed for its lush greenery and historical significance. It gained global fame as the inspiration for Mao Zedong’s poem _"Qinyuan Spring·Changsha"_. The iconic **32-meter-tall Mao Zedong Youth Art Sculpture** stands here, symbolizing revolutionary spirit. A must-visit 5A-rated attraction blending nature, culture, and history.
