Must-visit places in Changsha:
1. Orange Island: An impact sandbar in the Xiangjiang River, it has been one of the scenic spots in Changsha since ancient times. In the scenic area, there are historical and cultural exhibition halls, Xiaoxiang celebrity club, 100-meter-high fountain, musical fountain and other landscape sketches. Thousands of orange trees are planted in the Citrus Cultural Garden in the scenic area. During the autumn harvest season, the orange trees are full of fruits. It is also a good place for Changsha citizens to play and swim in summer. There is a natural swimming pool on the island.
2. Yuelu Mountain: There are many historical sites, including the famous Yuelu Academy, Aiwan Pavilion, etc. Yuelu Mountain is a huge "botanical museum". There are ancient and famous trees such as podocarpus from the Jin Dynasty, ginkgo from the Tang Dynasty, camphor from the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and maple chestnuts from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are also many liquidambar trees growing in the mountains, which begin to turn red after the frost in December. Come here to see the red leaves.