Best time to visit Changsha

Except the midsummer which has high temperature in Changsha, spring, autumn and winter are the best time to visit Changsha.

Travel to Changsha in Spring

Spring in Changsha begins in the midmonth of February. The weather changes a lot in this season, tourists should prepare more clothes to avoid catching cold. The average temperature should be 8.30℃~15.30℃.

Recommended sites:
Former Residence of Chairman Mao: The hometown of Mao Zedong is called Shanshanchong, a narrow and long valley. There were about 600 families living here in the past time. And now it turns into a tourists attraction, especially for red tours of domestic visitors. To the house, it was not only the private one belonging to Mao's family only. It was a shared house with Mao and his neighbor. So we said that there is only one half of the central room belongs to Mao's family. Go through the kitchen was Chairman Mao's parent's bedroom, there are two photos of Chairman Mao's parents on the inner wall, and it was in this room where Chairman Mao was born.

Travel to Changsha in Summer

From the late May, the temperature in Changsha increases notably. The midsummer is extremely hot with little rain. The average temperature of Changsha's summer is about 22.07℃~29.97℃.
 

Recommended sites:
Mt. Hengshan: Mt. Hengshan, also know as Southern Mountain of the five sacred mountains in China, is located in the Hengyang city in Hunan Province. And in foreign tourists' eyes, it is one of the most popular destinations in China. Because of the ideal climate conditions, Mt. Hengshan keeps green all year around. And the natural scenery in this scenic area makes it reputed as a "solitary beautiful mountain in southern China". It is suggested that late summer and early autumn may be the best time to visit Mount Heng. During this period, the cool weather and the green forest ensure tourists can visit it in a joyful mood.

Travel to Changsha in Autumn

From the late September, Changsha gets into autumn. The daytime is warm, while the night is cool in Changsha. Changsha has less rainfall and much low cloud cover in this season. The average temperature in autumn may be 20.20℃~28.43℃.

Recommended sites:
Yuelu Mountain Scenic Zone: On the western shore of the Xiangjiang River in Changsha, the Yuelu Mountain Scenic Zone is composed of five major scenic sub-zones – Lushan Mountain, Tianma Mountian, Peach Blossom Ridge, Shijia Ridge and Orange Island–in addition to two independent tourist attractions: the site where the Xinmin Society was founded, and the earthen top of the city Wall. Lushan Mountain is the core scenic zone, including some famous tourist attractions, such as Yuelu Academy, Lushan Temple, Yunlu Palace and Aiwan Pavilion.

Travel to Changsha in Winter

From the late November, Changsha begins its winter. Changsha's winter is not too cold and its average temperature is 4.80℃~12.33℃. Sometime you have the chance to appreciate the snow-covered landscape here.

Recommended sites:
Mt. Hengshan: Mt Hengshan has a comparative stable temperature in China. Rainy spring, cool summer and warm winter make this area be in a misty environment for more than seven months. To some photographers, Mt. Hengshan in cloudy days may be more attractive for them. From Decembers to February in the next year, visitors can see the snow scenes which can not be seen frequently in southern China.

Climate Data Table for Changsha

Some other Tips

•Be careful of the changeable temperature. A few chilly days could be followed by relatively hot weather. So it is better to take some early winter clothes to protect you away from the sudden low temperature.

•To protect yourself from the strong ultraviolet rays in summer, please bring your sunglasses, sunblock and daily medicines.

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