Changsha Private Day Trip: 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

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Changsha
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English.
• Pickup Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Changsha
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

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

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• 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
• 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 Policy
• Cancellations made 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• 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 want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Hotel Pickup, Transfer to Hunan Provincial Museum
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pickup 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.