Changsha

Location: Changsha is located at 111°53'-114°5' east longitude and 27°51'-28°40' north latitude, situated in the east central Hunan.

Neighbouring Area: Chongqing, Guangxi, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hubei, Jiangxi

Physical Features: Its terrain is high in the west and low in the east. There are many mountainous areas in the west and in the north.

Rivers: The Xiangjiang River flows south to northwest; 296 m high Mt. Yuelushan is in the west; and Liuyanghe River (Liuyang River) and Laodaohe River (Laodao River) east.

Nationalities: Changsha is home to the Lei Feng Jinianguan (Lei Feng Memorial) and his statue.

Jurisdiction: Changsha has jurisdiction over five districts (Furong, Tianxin, Yuelu, Kaifu, Yuhua districts), three counties (Changsha, Wangcheng, Ningxiang counties) and Liuyang city.

History : Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province. The recorded history of Changsha can be traced back 3000 years. Tomb relics from the primitive periods witnessing the earliest human of activities have been discovered in this region.

Changsha has a long history of civilization and a splendid ancient culture. There are many ancient tombs and relics here. Having a lot of talents and heroes, Changsha was called the Cradle of Revolution. With beautiful scenery and a booming economy, Changsha is a land flowing with milk and honey. Changsha, an open city, is full of hope and progress towards modernization.

Culture: Hunan Provincial Museum in Changsha, Hunan province, China.

In recent years, Changsha has become an important creative center for TV and entertainment arts, with its many TV stations producing some of the most popular programs in China, including Super Girl, a Chinese female version of the UK Pop Idol or American Idol that is the most watched program ever to air on Chinese TV. These programs have also brought a new entertainment industry, including singing bars, dance clubs, theater shows, as well as related businesses like hair salons, fashion stores, and hot spicy snacks at night (esp. in the summer time).

Changsha Tianxin Pavilion

Changsha Situated in the river valley along the lower part of Xiang River, Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province. The recorded history of Changsha can be traced back 3000 years. Tomb relics from the primitive periods witnessing the earliest human of activities have been discovered in this region.

Changsha has a long history of civilization and a splendid ancient culture. There are many ancient tombs and relics here. Having a lot of talents and heroes, Changsha was called the Cradle of Revolution. With beautiful scenery and a booming economy, Changsha is a land flowing with milk and honey. Changsha, an open city, is full of hope and progress towards modernization.

Yuelu Shan

Television: On the 27th May 2008, the BBC started broadcasting a four-part TV series in the UK, a study of the the world's largest restaurant, a 5,000 seat capacity West Lake restaurant in Hunanese town of Changsha, under the BBC's 'Storyville' documentary series.

Changsha Airport:

Name of airport: Huanghua Airport Distance to city: 30 km

Airport Transport:
* Taxi fare: CNY 100
* CITS Coach: CNY 20
Airport tax: RMB 90 (international flights

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Changsha Sheraton Hotel
Changsha Sheraton Hotel

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Links:

An Introduction to Changsha YouTube Video
Changsha City Guide
Changsha Municiple Peoples Government
Changsha Internation Airport YouTube Video
CSOnline Changsha Newspaper
Hotel Club Changsha Search page link


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