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Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

Recommended trip: 5–8 day(s)

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Things to do in Hunan

What to do

Looking for things to do in Hunan? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

4.6/542,559 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Fall foliage
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

4.5/531,549 Reviews
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Hunan Provincial Museum

Hunan Provincial Museum

4.8/514,527 Reviews
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Exhibitions
Orange Island

Orange Island

4.6/512,849 Reviews
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Boat tour
Du Fu Pavilion

Du Fu Pavilion

4.6/58,648 Reviews
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Historic buildings
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Yue Yang Tower

Yue Yang Tower

4.6/59,562 Reviews
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72 wonder tower

72 wonder tower

4.0/52,546 Reviews
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Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort

Gaoyi Mountain Tourism Resort

4.5/53,932 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Mount Hengshan

Mount Hengshan

4.4/55,421 Reviews
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Fenghuang Ancient Town

Fenghuang Ancient Town

4.3/58,523 Reviews
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Mount Yuelu

Mount Yuelu

4.6/55,211 Reviews
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Yangtianhu Grassland

Yangtianhu Grassland

4.4/53,335 Reviews
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Hunan, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Hunan dishes and foodie spots.
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NICCOLO KITCHEN

NICCOLO KITCHEN

4.5/523 Reviews
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Western-style
Night views
Avg. US$39/person
Xiangjiang 36

Xiangjiang 36

5.0/518 Reviews
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Hunan Cuisine
City views
Avg. US$32/person
Yan Ting

Yan Ting

4.1/516 Reviews
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Cantonese Cuisine
City views
Avg. US$31/person
SHUANGYANLOU

SHUANGYANLOU

4.3/5261 Reviews
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Snacks
Prime location
Avg. US$2/person
Park Hyatt Changsha-Lilan

Park Hyatt Changsha-Lilan

4.6/521 Reviews
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Hunan Cuisine
Afternoon Tea
Avg. US$41/person
JADE YARD

JADE YARD

4.7/5108 Reviews
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Hunan Cuisine
Historical architecture
Avg. US$27/person
Kyoro Cuisine (Long Cang Branch)

Kyoro Cuisine (Long Cang Branch)

5.0/5286 Reviews
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Japanese
Avg. US$12/person
HuoGongDian (PoZiJie Main Branch)

HuoGongDian (PoZiJie Main Branch)

4.3/52,200 Reviews
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Snacks
Prime location
Avg. US$7/person
Modern China Tea Shop

Modern China Tea Shop

4.8/52,773 Reviews
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Bakeries
Great shot spot
Avg. US$2/person
Xinhualou (laodongzhonglu)

Xinhualou (laodongzhonglu)

4.5/5293 Reviews
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Fast Food
Prime location
Avg. US$4/person
南门口金记糖油坨坨店(长郡中学店)

南门口金记糖油坨坨店(长郡中学店)

4.3/5195 Reviews
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Avg. US$1/person
QING XI

QING XI

4.5/561 Reviews
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Gardens
Avg. US$43/person

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