About Changsha
Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in south-central China, is a historic city with more than 3,000 years of history. Situated on the lower reaches of the Xiang River, Changsha is a major center of culture, education, and advanced manufacturing, and is widely recognized as the home of the Central South University, Hunan University, and the National University of Defense Technology. The city plays an important role in China's aerospace and intelligent-manufacturing industries, hosting research institutes and production bases that contribute to aircraft, engine, and high-end equipment development.
Visitors to Changsha can explore the Yuelu Academy, one of the oldest academies of classical learning in China; the Orange Isle (Juzizhou), a celebrated river island set against the city's modern skyline; the Mawangdui Han Tombs Museum, home to treasures from a 2,000-year-old tomb; and the bustling Pozi Street and Wuyi Square for local cuisine, including the famously spicy Hunan dishes such as stinky tofu, sugar-and-oil baba, and chopped chili fish head.
Changsha is well connected by air, rail and road. Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) operates direct flights to most major cities in Asia and increasing intercontinental routes, while the Changsha South Railway Station is a key hub of the Beijing-Guangzhou and Shanghai-Kunming high-speed rail networks, making travel to and within the city highly convenient.