Changsha     Hunan Province


Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, located at the river valley along the lower part of
Xiang River, is an old city can be traced back more than 3000 years. Tomb relics from the
primitive periods witnessing the earliest human of activities have been discovered in this
region. It has developed into the political, economic and cultural center of Hunan Province
since Qing Dynasty.

Changsha has rich historical heritages including old wall remains, tomb sites, religious
temples and buildings. Such as the Mawangdui Han Tombs, the Tianxin Tower on the
highest city wall and so on.

Changsha earns the reputation among tourists is because of a great man in China’s
recent history – Chairman Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong’s hometown is Shaoshan, about 130 km south – west of Changsha. Today, the
village has become a memorial place for people to remember this extraordinary man. People have preserved the houses he lived as a
tourist site, a museum and other memorial spots are also built.

In addition, the city was home to other revolutionary leaders including Liu Shaoqi, Huyaobang and former Chinese prime minister, Zhu
Rongji. Therefore, it acts as a good place to learn more about China’s recent history.

Changsha people have created various traditional folk art performances of their own including the local operas, storytelling, drum opera,
acrobatics and other dramatic styles. And Xiang Cuisine is one of the Eight Cuisines in China and has a fine and delicate appearance
and a hot & sour taste.