Changsha Highlights Private Day Tour Visiting Hunan Provincial Museum, Orange Island, Mount Yuelu & Yuelu Academy

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
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Changsha
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pick-up Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Changsha
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour, please have a big breakfast and pack snacks just in case you get a bit peckish during sightseeing. If you want to try authentic local food for lunch, please feel free to inform your guide who is always ready to help.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Changsha
• Visit Hunan Provincial Museum
• Visit Orange Island Park
• Lunch on your own
• Hike Mount Yuelu
• Visit Yuelu Academy
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Changsha

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact GoGrandChina by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour package for you.

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Your personal expenses.
• Meals 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
• Hunan Provincial Museum is closed every Monday tours.
• 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.
• 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
• You may cancel the booking and receive a full refund up to 24 hours prior to the date of your tour.
• Cancellation within 24 hours or after the tour begins is non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Pick-up time, guide's name & contact information will be confirmed by WhatsApp, WeChat or email.
• Your guide will hold GoGrandChina welcome sign with your name, waiting at the appointed meeting place.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Please note that if you book accommodation on Airbnb, you may not be picked up and dropped off at the door.
• We provide up to 20 minutes of waiting. If you don’t show up and cannot be contacted, this tour will be cancelled and you will receive no refund.

Hotel Pick-up & Transfer to Hunan Provincial Museum
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pick-up sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Hunan Provincial Museum in a comfortable private vehicle.

Visit Hunan Provincial Museum
Hunan Provincial Museum is the largest history and art museum in Hunan Province. It has a collection of more than 180,000 objects, including items found in the world-famous Mawangdui Tombs of Han Dynasty. The excavation of the three Western Han Dynasty Tombs at Mawangdui near Changsha, which took place between 1972 and 1974, was one of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Over 700 exquisite lacquer items with intricate workmanship reflect the brilliant accomplishments of Han Dynasty lacquerware, and over 500 exquisite textile garments fully attest to the “Kingdom of Silk” (Seres) in the Western historical records. More than 50 bamboo slips and silk manuscripts serve as “encyclopedias”, demonstrating the knowledge and wisdom of the ancient sages. Strange and bizarre coffin paintings embody the fantasies of people in the Han Dynasty ascending to the heavens and longing for external life, while the dreamlike face of a deceased woman is a testament to extraordinary preservation techniques. The Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs are renowned as the exemplar of the history and civilization in the early Han Dynasty, providing a window to understand society in China over 2,100 years ago.

Visit Orange Island Park
The Orange Island is an isle located in the millde of Xiangjiang River, a place with the scenery of "snow on the river", one of the eight sceneries of ancient Changsha. Historically known for its orange trees, a statue of Mao Zedong's head dominates much of the Orange Island. Fruit trees are still cultivated in the middle of the island. A number of viewing pavilions allow for the observation of the river as it runs by, while two beaches provide a good amount of space for relaxation and recreation.
Enjoy a wonderful stroll in the park and marvel at the massive sculpture of the head of "Young" Mao Zedong.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Visit Mount Yuelu
Mount Yuelu is located on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River. Its main peak and the highest point, Yunlu Peak, is about 300.8-metre (987 ft) above the sea level. Mount Yuelu is noted for its many scenic spots, including Qingfeng Gorge, Aiwan Pavilion, Lushan Temple, Yunlu Palace, the White Crane Spring and the Flying Stone. Qingfeng Gorge lies in the low area between Yuelu Academy and Lushan Temple. It holds Aiwan Pavilion, one of four famous pavilions in ancient China. Lushan Temple was built in A.D.268 and later destroyed and rebuilt several times. Yunlu Palace is a Taoist place built in A.D.1478. The Flying Clock and Flying Stone are also famous attractions in Mount Yuelu. The Flying Clock hangs in a ginkgo tree near Yunlu Palace. Flying Stone lies under the Flying Clock.　

Visit Yuelu Academy
As one of the four most prestigious academies over the last 1000 years in China, Yuelu Academy has been a famous institution of higher learning as well as a centre of academic activities and cultures since it was formally set up in 976, during the Northern Song dynasty. The academy was converted from a school of traditional Confucian learning to an institute of higher learning in 1903. It was later renamed Hunan Normal College, Hunan Public Polytechnic School, and in 1926, it was officially named Hunan University.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Changsha.