• Mount Yuelu - A friendly English-speaking tour guide and driver will meet guests in the lobby of their centrally located Changsha hotel at 9:00 am. They will be transported to Yuelu Mountain, where a cableway ride (included) will take them to the summit, and a sightseeing bus (included) will bring them back down. The tour continues with a visit to the Aiwan Pavilion, originally named Red Leaf Pavilion, which was renamed after a poem by Du Mu. Following this, guests will explore the renowned Yuelu Academy, situated at the base of the picturesque Mt. Yuelu on the west bank of the Xiangjiang River. Yuelu Academy, a “must-see” attraction in Changsha, was established in 976 and boasts a history spanning over a thousand years. It is celebrated for its illustrious past as a distinguished feudal academic institution and its current role as the site of Hunan University. Both tourists and students enjoy visiting this site to admire the captivating natural scenery of the surrounding mountains.
• Orange Island Park - The tour proceeds to Orange Island, the world’s longest inland river isle, which links Mount Yuelu in the west with downtown in the east. The island stretches 5 km in length, with a width ranging from 50 to 200 meters, covering a total area of 70 km². During his youth, Mao Zedong frequently strolled along the beach, swam, and sunbathed here. Visitors will have the opportunity to view a large statue of Mao Zedong at the island’s end, accessible by a sightseeing car (included). After the tour, guests will be returned to their hotel.

• Entrance fees to all sites
• Local bilingual tour guide (English/Chinese)
• Authentic Chinese lunch included
• Private vehicle transportation

• Gratuities
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

• Dress code is smart casual
• Passport names, passport numbers, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.