3-Day Changsha Gateway Tour

Tour Highlights
• Visit Hunan Provincial Museum where 2000 years old archaeological objects revealed from Mawangdui Han Tombs
• Marvel at the statue of Chairman Mao Zedong at the Orange Island Park
• Hike Mount Yuelu passing by temples, monuments and pavilions, enjoy Changsha city skyline on the peak
• Visit Yuelu Academy, one of the four major academies in ancient China situated at the foot of Yuelu Mountain

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Changsha, Changsha Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island, Mount Yuelu, Yuelu Academy
• Day 3 Departure from Changsha, Transfer to Changsha Airport or Train Stations

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Hampton by Hilton Changsha Dongying square or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Hunan Provincial Museum is closed on Monday tours.
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Changsha, Changsha Airport or Train Station Pickup
Meet your guide at Changsha airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Changsha on your own. Changsha is the capital city of South China's Hunan Province and has a history of over 3,000 years. Mao Zedong lived and worked as a teacher in Changsha, and it was the site of his conversion to communism. A huge sculpture of Mao's head on Orange Island reminds everyone of his connection to Changsha.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Hampton by Hilton Changsha Dongying square or similar

Day 2 Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island, Mount Yuelu, Yuelu Academy
Morning visit to Hunan Provincial Museum. 180,000 historical significant artifacts ranging from the Zhou dynasty to the recent Qing Dynasty are hosted in the 51,000 acres of space in the museum. Hunan Provincial Museum is world-famous for its collections of items found in Mawangdui Tombs of Han Dynasty. Over 700 exquisite lacquer items, over 500 exquisite textile garments, more than 50 bamboo slips and silk manuscripts were discovered in Mawangdui Tombs. Next, visit the Orange Island to marvel at the massive sculpture of the head of "Young" Mao Zedong. Afterwards, hike Mount Yuelu passing by temples, monuments and pavilions. Enjoy Changsha city skyline on the peak of Mount Yuelu. Continue with a visit the 1000 year old Yuelu Academy, one of the four most prestigious academies in ancient China.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Hampton by Hilton Changsha Dongying square or similar

Day 3 Departure from Changsha
Private transfer (without guide) to Changsha airport or train station for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel