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Three-day tour of Changsha Hunan's historical and cultural sites
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Three-day tour of Changsha Hunan's historical and cultural sites

3 days
Changsha
€249.84/person
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Full refund for cancellations made more than 7 days prior to departure 50% of the tour fee will be charged for cancellations made 4-7 days (inclusive) before departure. Cancellation within 3 days (inclusive) of departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee. For orders with travel dates during major holidays (National Day, New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival), cancellations will incur a 100% forfeiture of the tour fee. A full refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: The activity cannot follow the itinerary
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • Accommodation: Reference hotels [Fengquan Hotel (Changsha Wuyi Square IFS Guojin Center Branch), Huaxin Hotel, Ramada Encore, Yicheng Hotel (Wanbao Avenue Branch), E-Shang PLUS Hotel, Nuobomeiyu Hotel Changsha, Yannan Huijing Hotel, Times Huarui Hotel, Xilin Conference Center, Dorlanda V Hotel (Changsha Railway Station South Road Branch), Vienna Hotel, or similar hotels]
  • Meals: 2 breakfasts, 0 lunches/dinners, hotel breakfast (breakfast is included in the hotel room rate, no refunds for those who do not eat breakfast)
  • Transportation: Local air-conditioned vehicle for the entire journey based on the actual number of people, ensuring one seat per person.
  • Tickets: First admission tickets to Hunan Museum, Yuelu Mountain, and Dishuidong (no refunds for any differential pricing due to lack of special discounts)

Not included: Round-trip transportation to Changsha from various locations; Fees for attractions within the scenic area such as small entrance tickets, cable cars, mini-trains, and environmental protection vehicles (unless otherwise included), optional excursions and personal expenses incurred; in case of insufficient transportation capacity in the scenic area or temporary price adjustments during the mountain icing period, the specific price is subject to the announcement at the ticket station.; Expenses incurred due to unavoidable itinerary changes (including but not limited to force majeure events such as natural disasters, flight delays or cancellations, vehicle breakdowns, traffic accidents, etc.); Other itineraries do not include entrance tickets to scenic spots (the comprehensive service fee includes entrance tickets, tour bus fare, driver, tour guide service fees, and other items).; Does not include the 20 yuan/person round-trip electric car at Dishuidong, which must be paid for at your own expense (mandatory consumption); does not include a guided tour of the Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong; if you wish to lay a flower basket at Mao Zedong Square, the cost is at your own expense.; Children (under 1.2 meters) are not provided with meals, tickets, or beds.

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Overview

DAY1: Private car pick-up - Changsha - Free time, Accommodation: Changsha DAY2: Rice Noodle Street - Hunan Museum - Huogongdian - Yuelu Mountain - Yuelu Academy - Hunan University - Orange洲 Island, Meals: Breakfast, Accommodation: Changsha DAY3: Changsha - Mao Zedong Square - Former Site of South Bank Private School - Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong - Mao Zedong Memorial Hall - Dishui Cave, Meals: Breakfast Step onto the land of Hunan, immerse yourself in the red history and magnificent mountains and rivers; Orange洲 Island, this bright pearl on the Xiang River, is known as "China's First Island". It is the location of "River and Sky at Dusk", one of the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang in the Song Dynasty. Stroll here, watch the Xiang River flow north, enjoy the orange and green willows, and the statue of the young great man stands on the tip of the island, overlooking this land with its firm eyes, inspiring awe and feeling the passion of revolutionary heroism; Yuelu Mountain is picturesque in all seasons, and the red maple autumn scenery of "all mountains are red and the forests are dyed" is well-known. Ancient relics are scattered throughout the mountain, and the Aiwan Pavilion is simple and elegant, witnessing the heroism of countless literati; Yuelu Academy has a long history of learning, inheriting the fire of academic knowledge for thousands of years; Hunan Museum, in-depth explanation of the world's top ten ancient tombs of rare treasures, the first batch of national first-class museums (closed on Mondays, replaced by Changsha Jian牍 Museum); Yuelu Academy, founded in the ninth year of Kaibao in the Northern Song Dynasty (976 AD) by Zhu Dong, the prefect of Tanzhou, has gone through thousands of years, and the music has never stopped, so it is known as the "Millennium Academy"; Mao Zedong Square, pay homage to the statue of Chairman Mao, and give away red scarves and Chairman Mao badges; Come to this famous scenic spot in Hunan, feel the blending of history and nature, and draw strength for progress

Highlights

【Highlight Attractions】Visit Orange洲 (Juzizhou), a famous internet-worthy landmark, explore the combination of nature and history at Yuelu Mountain, listen to the stories behind the cultural relics at the Hunan Provincial Museum, and explore the former residence of a great man in Shaoshan, a red revolutionary base.
【Quality Service】This tour is a semi-independent tour, different from traditional independent tours. This tour includes private car transfer service, easily explore Changsha, and enjoy a worry-free travel experience.
【Selected Hotels】Choose two nights in a 4-diamond hotel, including breakfast, to ensure you have a comfortable sleep and a nutritious breakfast when you return to the hotel.
【Professional Tour Guide】Provide a professional, nationally certified Chinese tour guide to lead the way, start a new chapter of fun, and enjoy the happy time in Changsha.

What's included

Chinese-speaking guide
Accommodation: Reference hotels [Fengquan Hotel (Changsha Wuyi Square IFS Guojin Center Branch), Huaxin Hotel, Ramada Encore, Yicheng Hotel (Wanbao Avenue Branch), E-Shang PLUS Hotel, Nuobomeiyu Hotel Changsha, Yannan Huijing Hotel, Times Huarui Hotel, Xilin Conference Center, Dorlanda V Hotel (Changsha Railway Station South Road Branch), Vienna Hotel, or similar hotels]
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 0 lunches/dinners, hotel breakfast (breakfast is included in the hotel room rate, no refunds for those who do not eat breakfast)
Transportation: Local air-conditioned vehicle for the entire journey based on the actual number of people, ensuring one seat per person.
Tickets: First admission tickets to Hunan Museum, Yuelu Mountain, and Dishuidong (no refunds for any differential pricing due to lack of special discounts)

What's not included

Round-trip transportation to Changsha from various locations
Fees for attractions within the scenic area such as small entrance tickets, cable cars, mini-trains, and environmental protection vehicles (unless otherwise included), optional excursions and personal expenses incurred; in case of insufficient transportation capacity in the scenic area or temporary price adjustments during the mountain icing period, the specific price is subject to the announcement at the ticket station.
Expenses incurred due to unavoidable itinerary changes (including but not limited to force majeure events such as natural disasters, flight delays or cancellations, vehicle breakdowns, traffic accidents, etc.)
Other itineraries do not include entrance tickets to scenic spots (the comprehensive service fee includes entrance tickets, tour bus fare, driver, tour guide service fees, and other items).
Does not include the 20 yuan/person round-trip electric car at Dishuidong, which must be paid for at your own expense (mandatory consumption); does not include a guided tour of the Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong; if you wish to lay a flower basket at Mao Zedong Square, the cost is at your own expense.
Children (under 1.2 meters) are not provided with meals, tickets, or beds.
Regarding Accommodation: The default arrangement is a hotel twin room, with two adults per room. This itinerary does not offer room sharing. If you are traveling with an odd number of adults, please be sure to purchase one "Single Room Supplement." Single travelers will be assigned a private room. For three adults traveling together, please purchase one additional "Single Room Supplement," which will provide you with two rooms.

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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This itinerary may adjust the port of entry/departure and the order of visiting attractions based on actual ticket conditions. The standards for attractions and routes will remain the same. Your understanding is appreciated. Free time does not include transportation or tour guide services. Visitors to the former residence may encounter long queues; please wait patiently in an orderly fashion. To ensure the safety of your life and property, you are advised to voluntarily purchase travel personal accident insurance before departure. Unless otherwise specified, the scope of compensation for travel personal accident insurance does not include high-risk activities (high-risk activities include but are not limited to those listed in Article 3). If personal accidents or property losses occur during the trip, you should follow the relevant regulations of the insurance company to handle claims. You shall be responsible for the costs beyond the scope of purchased insurance or insurance limit, and the travel agency shall not be liable for compensation. Please decide whether to participate in the tour based on your health condition. If you believe your body can adapt to the tour arrangements, please indicate on the tour contract "I am physically and mentally healthy and suitable for traveling to the destination." Consider carefully before participating in optional activities and participate voluntarily based on your conditions, especially high-risk activities such as horse riding, racing, paragliding, rafting, diving, swimming, skiing, ice skating, skydiving, bungee jumping, surfing, and mountaineering. Pay attention to safety. The travel agency's liability insurance does not cover personal injury, death, or property loss caused by participating in high-risk activities, and the travel agency is not liable for compensation. Tourists should be cautious when shopping at stores not designated by the travel agency. If you inadvertently purchase fake goods, the travel agency will not be responsible for returns, exchanges, or compensation. Tourists should also carefully select goods at stores designated by the travel agency to ensure that the trademarks are complete and the quality is guaranteed. In particular, carefully identify goods worth over a thousand yuan. You should request an invoice for your purchases. If you request a return or exchange of purchased goods, it must be within the store's regulations and meet the store's requirements for returns and exchanges. The travel agency will assist with the return and exchange after providing a formal invoice, but you will be responsible for the resulting costs (the time for returns and exchanges is uncertain. Note: It may take up to a year for the store to refund the money to the account and then refund it to you). Tourists should be cautious when purchasing food or dining on their own. The travel agency is not liable for compensation for food poisoning or other illnesses caused by this. Take good care of your personal belongings during the tour to prevent loss or theft. If you encounter robbery or theft, you should immediately report it to the police. Take good care of your personal belongings when taking transportation, and carry your valuables with you when you get off the vehicle to visit. Do not leave them on the vehicle. If there is a loss, our agency will assist in reporting the crime to the police, but will not be liable for any other compensation. During free time arrangements during the tour, you should pay attention to personal and property safety. The travel agency is not responsible for personal injury or property loss during free time. Tourists should not take pictures or play in dangerous places on seaside reefs, lakesides, or when climbing mountains. The travel agency is not liable for personal injury or property loss caused by this. Swimming is not allowed in non-swimming areas. Do not engage in activities alone at night. You shall be responsible for anything that happens. In the event of national policy adjustments or force majeure factors (such as typhoons, strikes, etc.), the costs incurred shall be borne by the tourists. Our agency is not responsible for damages to tourists' personal or property rights due to delays or cancellations of public transportation such as trains, flights, and ships, or reasons not attributable to the travel agency such as infringement by third parties, but will coordinate the handling. Please abide by local laws and regulations, respect local customs and habits, and pay attention to personal and property safety in the local area. Please keep your mobile phone accessible during group pick-up and drop-off and free time. If you have any special circumstances, please contact the tour guide or leader in time. Please bring your hotel location and phone card when you go out.
Day 1 Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Upon arrival at Changsha High-speed Railway Station, you will be greeted by our staff (the specific pick-up time is subject to the tour guide's notice) and transferred to the hotel for check-in and rest, or feel free to explore the charming city of Changsha. Recommendations: IFS International Finance Square (urban fashion landmark), Taiping Street, Kaifu Temple (an ancient temple in the bustling city), Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street. [Accommodation] Yuhua Express Hotel; Changsha 4-star equivalent hotels: Fengquan Hotel (May 1st Square IFS Guojin Center Branch), Huaxin Hotel, Ramada Encore, Yan Nian Hui Jing Hotel or similar. Day 2 [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Hotel Dining, Hotel Dining [Transportation] By bus [Attraction/experience] 09:00, Guided tour, Changsha West, [Hunan Rice Noodle Street] – A Gathering Place for Specialty Rice Noodles from 14 Cities and Prefectures in Hunan —Get to know a city by starting with its breakfastHunan Rice Noodle Street—a feast of rice noodles, with every flavor imaginable; —Also, an Instagram-worthy photo spot is waiting for you! Landmark Influencer Wall + Rice Noodle-themed Graffiti Wall [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Hunan Provincial Museum, [Hunan Museum] – One of the World's Top Ten Ancient Tombs, the First Batch of National First-Class Museums (90-minute in-depth tour with professionally guided wireless headsets) "Special Note: Please provide the guest list seven days in advance. If tickets for the Hunan Museum's basic exhibitions are unavailable, the tour will be changed to [Former Site of the CPC Hunan District Committee]." [Dining] 12:30, Lunch, Pozi Street Residential District, At your own expense. —Check in at the Changsha local internet-famous tea brand "Tea颜悦色" (specially giving away one cup per person) [Attraction/experience] 12:30, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Huogongdian, 【Huo Gong Dian】A Century-Old Brand – "Spicy Flavors" on the Tip of Your Tongue With a history of over 440 years, it is a time-honored brand integrating traditional folk culture, Huo Temple culture, and food culture, renowned for Changsha intangible cultural heritage stinky tofu, braised pork, and other snacks. [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Hunan University, Stroll Through [Hunan University] – A University Without Walls Introduction: Hunan University has a century-old history and is a national "Project 211" and "Double First-Class" construction university. With engineering as its main focus, combined with science and technology, integrated with liberal arts, and coordinated development of multiple disciplines, the university is an ideal place for students to study and pursue further education. [Attraction/experience] 14:30, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Yuelu Mountain, Afterward, proceed to [Yuelu Mountain], the last peak of the seventy-two peaks of Hengshan Mountain, and visit [Aiwan Pavilion], known as one of the four famous pavilions in Jiangnan. Mao Zedong often came here with his classmates during his studies, and the plaque of "Aiwan Pavilion" was written by him. The mountain has many cultural relics and historical sites and is a great place for exploring historical sites. [Attraction/experience] 15:30, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Autumn-Admiring Pavilion, One of China's Four Great Pavilions, a romantic encounter of poetry and history. Named after Du Mu's famous line "Stopping my carriage, I sit to love the maple forest late," the pavilion is surrounded by fiery maple leaves, making it a stunning autumn scene and a well-known cultural attraction in Changsha. [Attraction/experience] 16:30, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Orange Isle, After lunch, take a bus to visit [Orange Isle], the largest urban inland island in Asia, known as "an unsinkable aircraft carrier." In 1925, Comrade Mao Zedong returned to Hunan from Guangzhou to lead the peasant movement and revisited Orange Isle in the late autumn, making Orange Isle famous. [Accommodation] Holiday Inn Express Yuhua; Changsha 4-star equivalent hotels: Fengquan Hotel (May 1st Square IFS Guojin Center Branch), Huaxin Hotel, Ramada Encore, Yan Nian Hui Jing Hotel or similar. Day 3 [Dining] 08:00, Breakfast, Hotel Dining, After dining at the hotel, we will gather and depart for a one-day tour of Shaoshan, a journey into revolutionary history. [Transportation] By bus [Attraction/experience] 11:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Mao Zedong Square, Afterward, visit [Mao Zedong Square] and participate in a solemn tribute ceremony in front of the Chairman Mao statue to express deep remembrance and respect for the great man. You may also collectively present flower baskets to the Chairman Mao statue to pay tribute to the great founder of the People's Republic. [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Restaurant Dining, At your own expense [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 40 min(s), Guided tour, Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong, Afterward, you will visit the Former Residence of Comrade Mao Zedong. Comrade Mao Zedong was born here on December 26, 1893, and lived here for 17 years. Many of the items on display in Chairman Mao's Former Residence are original (To avoid disturbing the tranquility and to show respect, the tour guide will stop at the gate. Thank you for your understanding.) [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Restaurant Dining, Free admission. Guided tours are provided by the museum at scheduled times. External tour guides are not permitted to conduct tours inside. The [Biographical Exhibits] area is closed on Mondays. Visitors may instead visit the [Special Exhibits] area. [Attraction/experience] 15:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, 韶山南岸私塾, Red Culture Themed Tour: [Lofty Ideals, Sacrificing Home for Country]. This place is simple and elegant, filled with the fragrance of books. It witnessed Mao Zedong's growth and enlightenment. After the tour, we will return by car, ending a pleasant trip. [Dining] Dinner, Restaurant Dining, At your own expense Return] 17:00 - 18:30, at [Changsha, Day {num}
Children 1.2 meters (not included) and under, including local transportation and tour guide, do not occupy a bed; entrance tickets are at your own expense if exceeding height restrictions.
Depending on actual ticketing conditions, this itinerary may adjust the arrival/departure ports and the order of visiting attractions. The standards for attractions and routes will remain the same. Please be aware of this and refer to the itinerary summary for details. Free time does not include vehicle or guide services. Visitors are flocking to the former residence. Please queue in an orderly manner and wait patiently. To ensure your personal and property safety, we recommend that you voluntarily purchase travel personal accident insurance before your trip. Unless otherwise specified, the scope of compensation for travel personal accident insurance does not include high-risk activities (high-risk activities include but are not limited to those listed in Article 3). If personal injury or property loss occurs during the trip, you should follow the relevant regulations of the insurance company to handle the claim settlement procedures. You are solely responsible for any expenses and losses incurred if you did not purchase travel personal accident insurance or if the expenses exceed the insurance coverage limit, and the travel agency will not be liable for compensation. Please decide whether to join the tour based on your health condition. If you believe that your body can adapt to the tour arrangement, please indicate on the tour contract "I am in good physical and mental health and suitable to travel to the destination." Participation in optional activities should be carefully considered and voluntarily undertaken based on your personal circumstances. Please pay particular attention to safety when participating in high-risk activities such as horseback riding, racing, paragliding, rafting, diving, swimming, skiing, ice skating, skydiving, bungee jumping, surfing, and mountaineering. Please note that travel agency liability insurance does not cover personal injury, death, or property loss resulting from participation in high-risk activities, and the travel agency is not liable for compensation. Travelers should exercise caution when shopping at stores not designated by the travel agency. The travel agency is not responsible for returns, exchanges, or compensation if counterfeit products are purchased. When shopping at stores designated by the travel agency, travelers should carefully inspect items to ensure trademarks are complete and quality is guaranteed. Special attention should be paid when purchasing items costing over a thousand yuan. Always ask for a receipt when shopping. If a refund or exchange is required, it must be within the shopping store's regulations and meet the store's requirements for returns and exchanges. The travel agency will assist with returns and exchanges upon presentation of a formal invoice, but any costs incurred will be borne by you (the time for returns and exchanges is uncertain, note: it may take up to a year, and the refund will be returned to you after the store's refund is credited to our account). Travelers are advised to exercise caution when purchasing food and dining on their own. The travel agency is not liable for any food poisoning or other illnesses resulting from such activities. Please take good care of your personal belongings during the trip to prevent loss or theft. Report any robberies or thefts to the police immediately. When using transportation, please take care of your personal belongings. When getting off the vehicle to visit attractions, please carry your valuables with you and do not leave them on the vehicle. In case of loss, our agency will assist in reporting the incident to the police, but we do not assume any other liability for compensation. Please be aware of your personal and property safety during free time. The travel agency is not responsible for any personal injury or property loss incurred during free time. Tourists should not take photos or play in dangerous places such as seaside reefs, lakesides, or mountains, as the travel agency is not responsible for personal injury or property loss caused thereby. Swimming is prohibited in non-swimming areas. Do not engage in activities alone at night. You are solely responsible for any incidents that occur. The client is responsible for any costs arising from adjustments to national policies or force majeure events (such as typhoons or strikes). We are not liable for damages to the client's person or property caused by delays or cancellations of public transportation (e.g., trains, flights, or ships) or by third-party infringements, which are not attributable to the travel agency. However, we will assist in coordinating resolutions. Please respect local laws and customs. Be aware of your personal safety and belongings. During transfers and free time, please keep your mobile phone accessible, and contact your tour guide or leader promptly should any special circumstances arise. When going out, please take a hotel location and phone card with you.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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