Private Changsha Day Tour: Yuelu mountain, Yuelu Academy And Orange Island

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About this activity

Taking a private day tour to see the amazing Changsha Yuelu mountain, Yuelu Academy and Orange Island, private van, English speaking guide, Chinese lunch and entrance fees of sites are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Private China Tours

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local English and Chinese speaking tour guide
Included: Entrance fee charge of sites
Included: Chinese lunch
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Mount Yuelu

2 hours Admission included

Changsha English speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby on 9:00 am from the most centrally located hotels in Changsha, transfer to Yuelu Mountain, we will use cableway(Included) to get on the top of the mountain and get down by sightseeing bus(Included). Continue to visit the Aiwan Pavilion, the original name is Red Leaf Pavilion, later changed based on a poem by Du Mu. After that we will pay a visit to The famous Yuelu Academy, located at the foot of the scenic Mt. Yuelu on the west bank of Xiangjiang River, Yuelu Academy is a 'must-see' attraction in Changsha. Originally built in 976, it has a history of more than one thousand years. Either for its glorious past as a reputed feudal academic school in ancient times, or for being the site of Hunan University today, Yuelu Academy is a place in the city that both tourists and students like to visit while appreciating the charming natural vista of the surrounding mountains.
Orange Island Park

2 hours Admission included

Then we will get to visit the Orange island, as the world's longest inland river isle, Orange Isle connects the Mount Yuelu in the west and the downtown in the east, with a length of 5km and a width of 50-200 meters and a total area of 70kms. During MaoZedong’s youth, he spent a lot of time walking on the beach, swimming and sunbathing. You can have the chance to see a big statue of Mao’ze dong on the end of the island but should take the sightseeing car to get there (included). Transfer back to your hotel after the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Meile Homeland Hotel (Changsha Taiping Street)
Helong A Hotel
Shuimu Times Apartment Hotel
Huating Hotel
Yuejing Business Hotel
Jingjiang Oriental Hotel
Tiantian Chain Hotel
Jiang'an Hotel
Mingyue Hotel
No.12 Shiguang International Youth Hostel
Vienna Hotel Changsha Furong Middle Road
Tangtai 123 Hotel

and 452 more pickup points

We can also pick up other clients who stay at hotels within the downtown area of Changsha.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to the border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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