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Yuelu Mountain-Orange Isle Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2012

Yuelu Mountain-Orange Isle Tourism Area

长沙市岳麓山-橘子洲旅游区

Hunan, Changsha4.6Designated 2012·28.3693°N, 112.8424°E
Ticket Price
Free
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2012

About Yuelu Mountain-Orange Isle Tourism Area

Changsha's green backdrop, Yuelu Mountain, shelters the thousand-year-old Yuelu Academy and forest trails. In the Xiang River below, Orange Isle forms a long riverside park famous for its orange groves and grand waterfront statue.

Highlights

Yuelu Mountain (Yuelu Academy, Aiwan Pavilion, Lushan Temple) and Orange Isle (Mao statue, riverside park) in the Xiang River.

Suggested Route

Yuelu Mountain half-day (academy to pavilion to summit), Orange Isle half-day by sightseeing train; both reachable from the city center.

Food & Lodging

Changsha street food (stinky tofu, crayfish) nearby; abundant city hotels.

Facilities

Cable car, sightseeing train/bus and restrooms; accessible paths with elevators at the academy.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

Metro Line 2 to Orange Isle Station (Juzizhou) / Rongwan Town Station (East Gate); Metro Line 4 to Hunan University Station (South Gate); ~25 km from Changsha Huanghua Airport; ~12 km from Changsha South HSR.

Reservation

Free but timed real-name reservation required via 'Yuelu Mountain-Orange Isle Tourism' official WeChat (released 00:00 daily, up to 3 days ahead).

Ticket Price

Free

Address

Hunan Province Changsha City Yuelu District

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
长沙市岳麓山-橘子洲旅游区

湖南省长沙市岳麓区

Hunan Province Changsha City Yuelu District

28.3693, 112.8424

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