Changsha's Must-Visit Hidden Gems: Your Ultimate Photo Guide
Changsha, the city where delicious food meets endless fun, is a vibrant hub for all things visually appealing. No matter the day, you'll find it bustling with life. So, before you leave this internet-famous city, make sure you've captured these lesser-known, yet incredibly photogenic spots. Get ready to snap some amazing shots!
Unique Changsha Photo Spots
- Meixi Lake Chinese Knot Bridge: This striking red skywalk, resembling a flowing ribbon, offers a stunning perspective. Stand on the roadside below and look up to capture its frame-like structure, reminiscent of a sky mirror.
- Orange Isle Head Park, by the 'Pointing to the Rivers and Mountains' Stone: Skip the crowded viewing pavilion spot. Here, amidst lush greenery and traditional pavilions, you'll create a picturesque scene without the queues.
- Metro Huangxing Square, Exit 2: Experience the hundred-percent three-dimensional effect of the neon signs. They offer a completely different vibe both day and night.
- Staircase from Changsha IFS East Gate 1 to LG Level: The rainbow mosaic Changsha logo wall is both retro and incredibly 'grammable.
- Changsha IFS L7 Sculpture Garden: Don't miss a photo with the iconic KAWS sculpture, a true Changsha landmark.
- Changsha IFS LG2 West Atrium: Stand in awe of the giant 8-meter tall Mo'er alien, crafted from 100,000 pipe cleaners. It's truly breathtaking!
- Qia Tongxue Shaonian Square:
- Use a telephoto lens to capture portraits with the opposite bank's iconic statues.
- The new Qia Tongxue Shaonian red wall is also wonderfully photogenic.
- Dongmao Street Old Teahouse: Immerse yourself in Changsha's unique cultural heritage. Admire the quote monument in the center of the hall and the paintings of historical Hunan figures adorning the walls.
- Fengying West Lane, Baiguo Garden Community: Capture a striking contrast of old and new, with traditional Changsha alleyways juxtaposed against the modern IFS building.
- Meixi Lake Art Center: This masterpiece by the late Zaha Hadid, with its fluid exterior and dynamic geometric structures, is incredibly photogenic.
- Dawanshan Cloud Bus, Hua谊 Film Town Station: Experience Changsha's unique aerial cable car and castle architecture. It feels like stepping into a real-life Studio Ghibli fairy tale.
