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Changsha

China · CSX

Hunan's capital: chilli-heavy food and Mao's early years.

About

Changsha is the capital of Hunan, China. Located in the lower reaches of the Xiang River in northeastern Hunan, it is the 15th most populous city in China with a population of 10,513,100.

Source: Wikipedia — Changsha (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • affordability · excellent
  • dining · excellent
  • nightlife · good
  • shopping · good

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan51°F11d wet
  • Feb54°F14d wet
  • Mar64°F17d wet
  • Apr73°F18d wet
  • May80°F17d wet
  • Jun85°F18d wet
  • Jul92°F14d wet
  • Aug93°F12d wet
  • Sep87°F9d wet
  • Oct74°F9d wet
  • Nov65°F11d wet
  • Dec54°F8d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

  • Changsha Private Guided Tour: Explore the Must-Sees in One DayFrom $120 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Changsha Walking Food Tour with Private GuideFrom $120 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • 4-day All Inclusive Tour to Zhangjiajie & Fenghuang from ChangshaFrom $1,045 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Private Changsha Historic and Cultural Tour to Provincial Museum and Yuelu MountFrom $188 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • 4-Day PRI Tour to Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang Old Town from ChangshaFrom $1,259 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Private Day Tour to Dongting Lake, Yueyang Tower from ChangshaFrom $301 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →

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Plan the trip

Fly into Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX), about 15 mi away.

Nearby destinations

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