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Duration

1 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

19 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Discover 5,000 years of Chinese culture and the natural beauty of Changsha in a single day. Begin at the renowned Hunan Provincial Museum, home to the world-famous Mawangdui Han Tombs and over 180,000 artifacts ranging from bronze vessels to calligraphy. After an in-depth exploration of history, enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch before heading to Orange Isle (Juzizhou), one of China’s most scenic river islands and a symbol of Hunan’s landscape culture. With professional guiding and private transportation, this day tour combines cultural depth with natural charm.

Highlights

  • Visit Hunan Provincial Museum, a top national museum and AAAA-rated attraction
  • Explore the Mawangdui Han Tombs relics, Zhou dynasty bronzes, and ancient ceramics
  • Admire calligraphy, paintings, and cultural relics from different dynasties
  • Enjoy a Chinese-style lunch in downtown Changsha
  • Walk along Orange Isle (Juzizhou), one of the “Eight Views of Xiaoxiang” with sweeping river and mountain views
  • Professional English-speaking guide provides context and engaging storytelling

Included/Excluded

  • Private vehicle and driver
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • First-entry tickets for all listed attractions (museum admission is free with pre-reservation)
  • One standard Chinese-style lunch
  • Travel agency liability insurance
  • Orange Isle sightseeing shuttle (20 RMB one-way / 40 RMB round-trip, optional)
  • Accommodation
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional but recommended)
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Your guide and driver will collect you from your downtown Changsha hotel.

Visit the largest history and art museum in Hunan, founded in 1951 and officially opened to the public in 1956.

Explore 6 permanent exhibitions featuring highlights such as:

Mawangdui Han Tombs relics(silk manuscripts, lacquerware, and Lady Xin Zhui’s tomb artifacts)

Shang & Zhou bronze ware

Ancient ceramics and calligraphy

Modern history and patriotic exhibits

Gain insight into China’s cultural treasures with your professional English-speaking guide.

Enjoy a Chinese-style lunch (approx. 60 minutes).

Stroll along the island, surrounded by the Xiangjiang River with views of Mount Yueluto the west and downtown Changsha to the east.

Recognized as one of the Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, Orange Isle stretches several kilometers, offering landscaped gardens, pavilions, and riverfront walking paths.

Optional: take the sightseeing shuttle for convenience.

Transfer back to your hotel. Tour concludes.

Durations

Multi day

Language

English

Tour Type

private tour

Frequently asked questions

We will reserve the spot for you. Please make sure to provide valid ID and information to us.

Yes, the walking paths and scenic shuttle make it suitable for all ages.

No. This itinerary has no arranged shopping stops. However, scenic sites may have small shops, which are not part of the official tour.

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Hunan Provincial Museum & Orange Isle Day Tour
Jay Yu
10/30/2025
“Loved the Mawangdui exhibits. The only downside was the crowds at the museum.”
Hunan Provincial Museum & Orange Isle Day Tour
Jay Yu
10/30/2025
“Very educational in the morning and very scenic in the afternoon. Our guide explained history so well.”
Hunan Provincial Museum & Orange Isle Day Tour
Jay Yu
10/30/2025
“The museum was breathtaking — the Han tomb artifacts are a once-in-a-lifetime sight. Orange Isle was the perfect relaxing contrast.”

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