橘子洲

Orange Isle is a long sandbar in the Xiang River, closely associated with Mao Zedong's poem 'Changsha'. A large sculpture of the young Mao stands near its tip and is one of the city's best-known landmarks. Metro Line 2 serves the island; check current access and shuttle arrangements, especially during holidays.

岳麓山

Yuelu Mountain is an urban mountainous area with lush forests. Trails connect Yuelu Academy, Aiwan Pavilion, historical tombs and modern memorial sites. The dense cultural relics reflect the educational and political history of Changsha, and the forest provides a refreshing contrast to the hot river city; different mountain gates and ridge routes have their own experiences, and should not be compressed into a rush to the summit.