At the foot of Yuelu Mountain, by the head of Orange Isle, with the Xiang River flowing northward, the beauty of Changsha lies beneath Yuelu Mountain

New Night Adventures in Changsha | The Romance and Liveliness of Orange Isle🌉

When visiting Changsha at night, the breathtaking nightscape of Orange Isle is a must-see! From the neon lights along the Xiang River to the light show at the Mao Zedong Statue, this "urban living room" route is absolutely worth revisiting!

✨ Must-Try Experiences:
【Tips for Night Tour at Orange Isle】
1. Take Metro Line 2 directly to Orange Isle Station; it's recommended to enter after 18:30 to avoid crowds.
2. Walking around the island takes about 1.5 hours (5 km in total). For a more relaxed option, take the sightseeing train at ¥40 per person.
3. Every Saturday at 20:30, there’s a fireworks display over the Xiang River (canceled in case of rain).

🏯 Cultural Highlights:
1. **Mao Zedong Youth Art Sculpture**: Standing 32 meters tall, the base is made of over 8,000 pieces of Yongding red granite.
2. **Questioning Heaven Platform**: The inspiration site for the poem *Spring in a Pleasure Garden: Changsha*.
3. **Zhuzhang Ferry**: A restored ancient ferry where Zhu Xi and Zhang Shi once conversed by the Xiang River at night.
4. **Hunan Two-Oriented Society Exhibition Hall**: A glass-curtained building perfect for nighttime portraits.

🥢 Nearby Food Recommendations:
- **Xiangjiang No.1** (¥150/person): The only riverside restaurant at the head of the isle—spicy fish head with a fireworks view is a must!
- **Old Changsha Lobster House** (Xueyuan Street Branch): A 15-minute walk away, featuring divine combos like spicy crayfish and perilla peach ginger.

🏡 Accommodation Picks:
**River-View Rooms with a View of the Xiang River**:
- **Grand Hyatt Changsha (Wuyi Square Branch)**: High-floor rooms face the fireworks spot at Orange Isle.
- **Orange Crystal (Xiangjiang Middle Road Branch)**: Budget-friendly option, just a 10-minute walk to the scenic area.

📸 Best Photo Spots:
1. Stone steps 100 meters in front of the sculpture (wide-angle shots for full-body photos).
2. Second floor of Wangjiang Pavilion (framed compositions for river views).
3. Lakeside at Meiyuan Garden (best spot for reflection shots).

P.S. The scenic area lights turn off at 22:00, but the building lights along the Xiang River remain on until 23:00. The river breeze can be chilly at night, so bring a light jacket!