# Zhuzhou

Zhuzhou (株洲), known as Jianning (建宁) in ancient times, is a prefecture-level city of close to 4 million inhabitants in Hunan province. It is one of the core cities in the urban agglomeration and the city agglomeration in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.

## Understand
### History

The history of Zhuzhou can be traced back to ancient times and spans thousands of years. Dating back thousands of years, Zhuzhou has been the foundation of numerous ancient civilizations. The ancestor of the Chinese nation, Emperor Yan Shennong, established a magnificent farming civilization on this land.
The city of Zhuzhou is known as "the city pulled by the train" because, at the start of the 20th century, it was an inland city with an underdeveloped economic base. However, with the construction and development of railways, Zhuzhou has gradually become an important transportation hub. The Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and the Shanghai-Kunming Railway intersect in Zhuzhou, making it a transportation hub that connects the north and south and spans from east to west. The construction of the railway not only brought a large number of people and goods, but also stimulated the development of Zhuzhou's industry.
The construction of railways also brought about a large number of employment opportunities and increased population mobility. Many individuals have secured employment in railway construction and operation, and a significant number of them have opted to establish their residence in Zhuzhou due to the railway's convenience.

### Orientation

Zhuzhou City is in the eastern part of Hunan Province, along the lower reaches of the Xiangjiang River. It shares borders with Pingxiang (萍乡) City, Lianhua (莲花) County, Yongxin (永新) County, and Jinggangshan (井冈山) City in Jiangxi Province to the east. To the south, it is bordered by Hengyang and Chenzhou cities. Xiangtan City is located to the west, and Changsha City is situated to the north. The average journey to these cities only takes about an hour, so many tourists choose to stay in Zhuzhou to explore the surrounding cities and enjoy "one-day trips" and "two days and one night" excursions.

### Climate

Zhuzhou City belongs to the mid-subtropical monsoon climate zone. It has a mild climate with four distinct seasons. The spring temperatures are changeable, summers are hotter, autumn air is crisp, and winters are less severe cold. The region experiences abundant heat, rainfall, and droughts that are more severe than floods.

## Get in

Zhuzhou is at the intersection of the East-West & North-South railways and North-South & East-West Expressways as well.

### By plane

28.18991113.213071 Huanghua International Airport (CSX 长沙黄花国际机场). (updated Oct 2023)
Huanghua International Airport is about 40 minutes away from Zhuzhou. After arriving at Huanghua International Airport, you can take other means of transportation to Zhuzhou City.
Ground transportation:
* Airport bus: Huanghua International Airport has an airport bus to and from Zhuzhou city. The airport bus operating hours are 06:00-22:00. The frequency and departure time may vary depending on different operators and seasons. It is recommended that you check the relevant timetable in advance.
* Taxi: You can take a taxi to Zhuzhou from the airport taxi station. This is the fastest and shortest way to enter Zhuzhou from the airport. It is also a comfortable and direct way, but the cost is relatively high.

### By train

* 27.793665113.0626692 Zhuzhouxi Railway Station (株洲西站), East of Zhu Shu Road, Lusong District (about 5 kilometers away from the center of Zhuzhou City and about 30-45 minutes' drive from the city center), toll-free: +86 731-12306. 24 hours. If you are traveling from Guangzhou South Railway Station, the high-speed train to Zhuzhou West Railway Station will only take you about 2.5 hours, whereas the affordable regular train will take you at least 8 hours (and costs slightly more than a quarter of the regular train fare). The departure and arrival times of the train will be provided when you purchase your ticket to help you better plan your trip. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.835812113.1510913NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGE Zhuzhou Railway Station (株洲火车站), Renmin South Road, Lusong District, ☏ 95105105NOCC, toll-free: 12306NOCC. 24 hours. Visitors arriving by train usually get off at this station. The station is served by railroads (not bullet trains/intercity rail cars) from Changsha to Xiangtan and many other places. It takes 45-60 minutes from Changsha and less than an hour from Xiangtan. There are several trains throughout the day traveling in both directions, but the frequency may vary. Please check the train schedule when planning your trip. (updated Oct 2023)
Ground transportation:
* Public transport line: there are 2 bus routes into Zhuzhou West Station, Zhuzhou Bus T60 and Zhuzhou Bus T75. Operating hours are 06:00-22:30. Zhuzhou Bus T60 goes between Zhuzhou city and Zhuzhou West Station, if you want to go to the city you can take this bus, but it is recommended in advance that you take this bus if you have very little luggage.
* Taxi: You can take a cab from Zhuzhou West Railway Station to Zhuzhou city center or your hotel, which is the fastest and most comfortable way to enter Zhuzhou city center, but also relatively expensive.
* Motorcycle taxi: If you have less luggage and want to arrive at the place you want to go quickly and conveniently, you can choose a motorcycle, the price is generally ¥15-25, but in winter it is not recommended that you choose a motorcycle travel.

### By urban rail

Travelers from Changsha and Xiangtan can take the intercity rail into Zhuzhou. It provides seamless interchange with Zhuzhou Railway Station. Zhuzhou, Changsha and Xiangtan are interconnected across the metro system. Prices are based on your origin and destination and are generally ¥14-25, which is a cheap and fast way.

### By bus

In China, there are direct buses between various cities that are close to each other. However, it is not recommended to take the bus compared to the high-speed train, as it will be more inconvenient and longer. If you have a lot of luggage, it is recommended to drive or take a high-speed train into Zhuzhou.
27.853069113.1538494 Zhuzhou Automobile Center Station (株洲汽车中心站). 07:10-22.30. There are numerous long-distance buses connecting Zhuzhou with neighboring cities such as Changsha, Xiangtan, Zhangjiajie and Hengyang. The station in the center of Zhuzhou is called Zhuzhou Bus Terminal. If you plan to play in the city center, it is recommended to go to this one, it will be more convenient. Coach fares typically vary based on a number of factors, including your destination, car model, seat type, date and time of travel, and more. We recommend checking the official website before traveling for your convenience. (updated Oct 2023)

### By car

You can drive a private car or rent a car from surrounding cities to Zhuzhou. Because most of the sightseeing areas in Zhuzhou offer free parking, and the parking fee for each mall is about ¥10 per hour, driving to Zhuzhou is also a viable option.

### By taxi

If you live in a nearby city in Zhuzhou and want to come to Zhuzhou for tourism, in addition to self driving, choosing to take a taxi for travel convenience is also one of the feasible options. The starting price for Zhuzhou taxis during the day is ¥7/2 km, and the unit price for extended journeys is ¥2/km. At night (from 22:00 to 05:00 the next day), the unit price for extended journeys is ¥8/2 km, and the unit price for extended journeys is ¥2.4/km. No fuel surcharge will be charged. Compared to first and second tier cities, it is considered a cheap price, so it is possible to consider taking a taxi for transportation.

## Get around
### In the city centre

* Cabs in Zhuzhou are plentiful and cheap (compared to Changsha). There is also a good bus network serving the city center. There is a ring road around the old city, and several major north-south, east-west and east-west roads run through the city, connecting it to other scenic areas near the city center, and buses usually run along the ring road or the first ring road. These pathways. The Old Town is within walking distance.
* Zhuzhou has a public bike rental program, but you need a special bike rental card unless you already have a "City Card" (issued to residents) or a public transportation card. However, there are public bikes for students in the university town that don't require a "city card" and can be used by simply scanning the code with Alipay or WeChat. Therefore, this is not a practical option for leisure travelers.
* Promoting local tourism, Zhuzhou opened a trolleybus in May this year. There are two lines in total, Zhuzhou Trolleybus Line 1 (24 km long, with 29 stations). It runs back and forth between the urban area and the more remote administrative districts. Zhuzhou Trolleybus Line 2 (21 km, 27 stations). Runs only to and from Zhuzhou city center. Please note that the trolley buses start and stop very early, so please pay attention to the time in advance for your traveling convenience.You can also take a trolleybus to the city center at the exit of Zhuzhou West Station.
* There are more than 74 bus routes as of 2023, including T1, T2, T61, and more than 492 bus stop information in Zhuzhou City.

### To suburban towns

Traveling between Liling, Chaling and other towns can be done by a combination of train and bus.
There are three ways to get to Liling.
* By bus: You can take a bus at Xiangyun Center Station in Hongqi Square, the ticket price is about ¥16 per person, every 20 minutes. The route is: Hongqi Square -Liling Bus Station -No.1 bus -Bus West Station - No.7 bus -Liling East High-speed Railway Station, the whole journey takes about 140 minutes.
* By train: From Zhuzhou Railway Station, you can take the train to Liling.
* By taxi: From Zhuzhou South Railway Station, you can take a cab to Liling, the fare is about ¥80.
There are three ways to reach Chaling.
* By bus: You can take a bus to Chaling from Zhuzhou Bus Station (next to Hongwei Bridge) or T360 bus stop near the train station, the journey takes about 3-4 hours and the ticket price is about ¥40/person.
* By train: From Zhuzhou Railway Station, you can take a train to Chaling, the ride is about 1.5 hours, and the hard seat ticket price is about ¥21.5/person.
* By car: You can also choose to drive to Chaling, from Zhuzhou on the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, and then turn into the Chaling exit, the drive is about 3 hours.
Cabs are not recommended for tourists as they can be expensive.

### Around Yanling County

In Yanling County and Chaling, buses and cabs transport tourists between major locations such as the train station, coach station and protected areas. Once inside the protected areas of interest, tourists are mostly required to explore the area on foot.

## Talk

The languages of the region are Xiang-Xinxiang (湘语-新湘语) and Gan (赣语); the dialect of Zhuzhou city center is a mixture of Changsha and Xiangtan dialects. The dialects of the surrounding counties are heavily influenced by the Ganke dialect and may be difficult to understand. However, if tourists from Changsha or Xiangtan visit Zhuzhou, people from these two cities can easily understand the Zhuzhou language. However, like anywhere in China, most people speak both the local dialect and Mandarin, and unless you are talking to an elderly person, you should have no problem speaking Mandarin.
English is not as widespread as it is in Changsha, Hunan, although the staff of the better hotels and the more tourist-oriented attractions speak some English. Area staff such as cab drivers, local stores, restaurants or railroad ticket offices are unlikely to speak English. It is prudent to write down the name of your destination in Chinese so that the cab driver can take you there, and to carry your hotel's business card so that they can take you back to your hotel.

## See
### City centre

* 27.852683113.1342951 Zhuzhou Museum (株洲博物馆), Jianshe Middle Road, Lusong District (take bus No.60 directly to Shennongcheng Bus Station and get off), ☏ +86 731 2835 4729. Tu-Su 09:00 to 17:00 (no entry until 16:30) closed on Monday (excluding national statutory holidays) and Lunar New Year's Eve, the first and second days of the first lunar month.. The Zhuzhou Museum offers natural geography exhibitions, historical relics exhibitions, folk cultural relics exhibitions, and art exhibitions, making it an important window for tourists to learn about Zhuzhou. If you want to learn about the history of Zhuzhou, you can come and visit. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.820424113.1198892 Yandi Square (炎帝广场), Top of Tiantaishan Road, Zhujiang South Road, Tianyuan District. 24 hours. Yandi Square, with the main entrance and exit of the Oriental Dragon Pagoda, integrates culture, assembly, entertainment, fitness, leisure, commerce, transportation and other functions. However, Yandi Square is 200 kilometers away from Yandi Mausoleum. The main building of Yandi Square here is a giant statue of Yandi, integrating history and culture with modern economy, promoting the spirit of Yandi as a support, revitalization of Zhuzhou for eternity, a cultural square.An international exhibition center with a total area of 13,000 m² is also planned to be built on the ground floor of the square. During major festivals, there are beautiful musical fountains to enjoy. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.83878113.1494743 Wenyi Road (文艺路), Wenyi Road, Lusong District (take Bus No. 60 to get off at the Central Square). This is a unique artistic path where you can see various murals created by artistic creators on the walls. It is a place to go and admire, rest, or take photos. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.846088113.125094 Wynn Wharf (永利码头), Yanjiang Road, Lusong District. 24 hours. Wynn Wharf used to be the harbor center of Zhuzhou City, one of the lively sections of Zhuzhou, but with the development of the times, the wharf has been out of service for more than ten years. Nowadays it is the pier is a net red card place, where you can see a very beautiful river view, and there are many people come here to take photos, there are also many professional photographers here to help take photos for free. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
* wenyi road Hand Painted Portrait27.7347113.12435 Xiangjiang River Scenic Spot (株洲湘江风光带), Xiangjiang Scenic Belt, Tianyuan District (east of North Binjiang Road). 24 hours. This 11.3-km-long Scenic Belt has a beautiful natural landscape. Visitors can enjoy the serene river scenery, outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, fishing, and local cuisine and culture. Lights at night make it a great place for a night stroll. Free. (updated Nov 2023)

#### Shennongcheng Scenic Area

Zhuzhou Shennong City (神农城景区) is a city open space with Shennong culture as the theme and the original Yandi Square as the core area, providing leisure, entertainment, and shopping for citizens and tourists. The main part includes public facilities and landscapes such as Shennong Square, Shennong Sun City, Shennong Statue, Shennong Tower, Shennong Lake, Shennong Grand Theater, Shennong Art Center, and Shennong Altar.
* 27.820441113.1225336 Shennong Tower (神农塔), Yandi Square, Tianyuan District (take the B60 bus from Zhuzhou Station West Square directly to Shennongcheng Bus Station). Summer 09:00 to 21:00, winter 09:30 to 21:00.. The Shennong Tower is a landmark building in Zhuzhou, and climbing to the top of the tower can provide a panoramic view of the entire city of Zhuzhou. ¥40. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.818775113.1145557 Shenlongcheng Yandi Theme Culture Park (神龙城炎帝主题文化公园), Tiantaishan Road, Zhujiang South Road, Tianyuan District, toll-free: +86 731-22913168. 24 hours. Shennong City Yandi Culture Theme Park is a new type of urban open space integrating culture, tourism and commerce with the theme of Shennong culture. In the park, you can visit the Yandi Culture Hall to learn more about Yandi culture. Meanwhile, there are also various recreational facilities, such as children's play facilities and fitness equipment, which allow you to enjoy a healthy leisure life while playing. Free. (updated Oct 2023)

#### Liufangyuan

Liufang Park (流芳园) is divided into two parts, the memorial area and recreation area, the memorial area for the municipal cultural relics protection units, provincial and municipal patriotism education base. Recreation area can walk and enjoy the food to appreciate the scenery.
* 27.860201113.1785088 Liufangyuan Memorial Square (流芳园纪念广场), 1107 Xinhua East Road, Hetang District, ☏ +86 4007-999-999. 24 hours. Covering an area of 700 m², it is constructed of all hemp stone, and the surrounding railings are carved with exquisite reliefs of story scenes. Monument height 11.3 meters, the widest point 2.4 meters, weighing 75 tons, the whole stone structure, engraved with "anti-Japanese fallen soldiers monument" nine big words. Every Ching Ming and other war-related anniversaries, the park is visited to pay tribute to the revolution's forefathers and conduct commemorative activities. Free. (updated Nov 2023)
* 27.860169113.1787249 Martyrs Group Sculpture (烈士群雕), 1107 Xinhua East Road, Hetang District, ☏ +86 0755-82180123. 24 hours. Martyrs group carving 4.5 meters high, 8 meters wide, seven anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians or raise their swords to each other, or jumping to kill, or angrily look at, action, demeanor are exquisite, reflecting the "heroes such as the mountain, momentum such as the fire" of the war scene, is the city of Zhuzhou with a representative of the large-scale stone carving works. Free. (updated Nov 2023)
* 27.860184113.17858410 Liufang Library (流芳图书室), 128 Xinhua East Road, Hetang District, ☏ +86 0731-28415554. 10:00-21:00. Liufang library was built in April 2011, is located in the park Tian Xiang Zhai, covers an area of 300 m², the existing collection of more than two thousand books. The library is free of charge to the public, aimed at enriching the spiritual life of the public, to create a harmonious and civilized environment in the park. Free. (updated Nov 2023)

### Northern suburbs of the city

* 27.867831113.11469811 Shi Feng Park (石峰公园), North Construction Road, Shifeng District, toll-free: +86 731 28341974. 24 hours. The total length of the road system in the park is 16 km, and the garden buildings such as pavilions and pavilions have been built and opened, so you can enjoy many old garden buildings when you come here. In addition, the 1,500-meter-long Stele Forest Road, which consists of more than 40 groups of stele stones, also forms a humanistic landscape of the park that is extremely elegant and fragrant with ink. Free. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.912013113.10758112 Jiulang Mountain Forest Park (九郎山森林公园), Jiulangshan Village, Shifeng District (take the T1 express bus from Zhuzhou Station to Xiangshi Square Bus Station and transfer to the Y1 bus to Jiulangshan Jiayuan Bus Station before walking or cycling for about 1 km to arrive). Jiulang Mountain is the highest peak in the urban area of Changzhutan, so you can not only see the scenery of the entire city, but also watch sunrise and sunset from the top of the mountain. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.6668113.102413 Buddhist temple (空灵寺), Zhuzhou County umbrella store township, in the Xiangjiang River. 08:00—19:00. It is a famous Buddhist temple in Zhuzhou, built in 697 AD and has a history of over 1300 years. There are a lot of cultural relics in the temple, among which Guanyin Buddha statue was originally enshrined in the back hall, and 21 bronze Buddhas of the Ming Dynasty and an ancient incense burner have been preserved intact so far. ¥10. (updated Nov 2023)
* 27.936146113.2435714 Xiangyu Ling Farming and Eating College (仙庾岭耕食书院), ☏ +86 73122228000. 24 hours. There are a lot of books related to farming and Hunan culture, supplemented by cultural landscape vignettes such as the "Pavilion of Farming and Studying" and the "Celebration of Abundance Terrace". The landscape water system is constructed by using the terraced terrain of valleys and natural springs and streams, and the handmade wooden waterwheel, which is a historical evidence of the oriental farming civilization, is used to give travelers a taste of the idyllic scenery. Free. (updated Oct 2023)

### Liling

* 27.649171113.49244515 Lujiang Academy (渌江书院), Zuoquan Middle Road, Liling (take bus No. 1 or No. 7 in Liling city and get off at the Bryan River Academy stop.). Tu-Su 09:00-12:00 13:00-17:00 (entrance closed at 11:30 and 16:30). The Bryan River Academy was built in the 18th year of Qianlong (1753) in the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of more than 7,000 square meters, with a floor area of more than 4,100 square meters, featuring a head gate, a lecture hall, an inner hall, and a fasting house. There is not only a deep historical heritage and beautiful environment, but also a unique architectural style and humanistic atmosphere. Free. (updated Nov 2023)
* 27.781801113.46929416 Geng Chuan Gong Ancestral Hall /former residence of Geng Biao (耿传公祠/耿飚旧居), Longxingao Village, Fenglin Town, Liling City. Tu-Su 09:00-12:00 (admission closed at 11:00) 13:00-17:00 (admission closed at 16:00). Geng Chuan Gong Ancestral Hall (Geng Biao's former residence) was first built in the 11th year of the Qing Dynasty (1861), covering an area of 3,500 square meters, with a building area of 2,356 square meters. It is the ancestral shrine of the Liling lineage of the Geng Clan, as well as the birthplace of Geng Biao, a proletarian revolutionary, militarist, and diplomat, and an important place for him to study, live, and labor in his childhood.In February 2019, Geng Chuan Gong Ancestral Hall (Geng Biao's Former Residence) was declared a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit in Hunan Province. You can also feel the display of Liling farming civilization here. Free. (updated Nov 2023)

#### Liling World Ceramic Art City

The China Ceramic Valley (醴陵世界陶瓷艺术城) is a landmark architectural complex in Liling, where the designers integrated the city's unique culture, ceramic bowls, vases, and different utensils into the entire complex. The building has a unique appearance and bright colors. If you have time, you can walk around the various built-in venues and fully understand the development and prosperity history of Liling ceramics.
* 27.685845113.45193817 Liling Ceramic Museum (醴陵陶瓷博物馆), Inside the Liling World Ceramic Art City (the Zhuzhou high-speed railway departs from the outer ring road in the direction of Liling, Jiangxi, and reaches the vicinity of Liling Industrial Park via National Highway 320), ☏ +86 73123338111. Tu-Su 09:00-12:00 (stop entering at 11:00) and 13:00-17:00 (stop entering at 16:00). A lot of ceramic relics and artworks are exhibited here. Ceramics carry a rich historical and cultural heritage here. Visiting here, you can feel the profound foundation of Chinese civilization. free. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.685847113.46996318 Liling Porcelain Valley Art Museum (醴陵瓷谷美术馆), Inside the Liling World Ceramic Art City. 08:30-12:00, 14:00-17:00. This museum gathers various types of ceramics and other art works, and usually offers various forms of exchange and cooperation activities such as art collection exhibitions, art forum lectures, and artist on-site creation for visitors. If you enjoy appreciating art works, you can come for sightseeing. ¥80. (updated Oct 2023)

### Yanling

* 26.488168113.77027719 Yanling Red Army Slogan Museum (炎陵县红军标语博物馆), Xinshi Street, Yanling County. Tu-Su 08:30-13:00 and 14:30-17:00 (last entry 30 min before), closed on Monday (except national holidays). The museum has three floors of tours, all of which are filled with red slogans promoting "China's Red Culture". If you are interested in Chinese red culture, you can visit the museum. You can bring your elders to visit. free. (updated Nov 2023)
* 26.500532114.00564120 Yanling Shennong Valley National Forest Park (炎陵县神农谷国家森林公园), Yanling County County Road 067. The park has natural landscapes such as Falling Water Falls, Pearl Curtain Falls, and Tree Hugging Stones, but the distance between the attractions is far, and there is a bus that can pick up and drop off between the attractions, or you can drive yourself to the attractions, and there is a parking lot nearby. free. (updated Nov 2023)
* 26.418889113.66199521 Emperor Yan's Mausoleum (炎帝陵), Luyuanpi, Luyuan Town, Yanling County (depart from Zhuzhou City Center Bus Station to Yanling County, and then transfer to Yandi Mausoleum). It includes the Yan Emperor’s Mausoleum, Imperial Stele Garden, Shennong Hall, Egret Pavilion, Huangshan Stele Forest and other landscapes. If you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, you can visit and learn about the history of Emperor Yan. Since Emperor Yan's Mausoleum occupies a large area, it is recommended to take a sightseeing bus to focus on experience and feelings. ¥59.5. (updated Nov 2023)

### Cailing

* 26.755329113.45910122 Yun yang shan (云阳山), 2.5 kilometers west of Chaling County, on the banks of the Shoes River, toll-free: +86 731-25250481. 08:00-17:00. Yunyang Mountain is a national forest park in Hunan Province, known locally as "Hunan's Little Yellow Mountain". Yunyang Mountain also carries history and culture, with ancient temples, inscriptions and other cultural relics, attracting tourists and culture enthusiasts to visit. ¥80. (updated Nov 2023)

## Do
### Zhuzhou Fantawild

Zhuzhou Fantawild is divided into three parks. There are two amusement parks (Fantawild Adventure Theme Park, Fantawild Dreamland) and one hotel (Fantasy Dong Xiang Hotel). Two of the amusement parks are located adjacent, but tickets need to be purchased separately.
* 27.989037113.1898231 Zhuzhou Fantawild adventure theme park (株洲方特欢乐世界), 1 Huaqiang Road, Yunlong Demonstration Zone (云龙示范区华强路1号) (take bus no. CZ1 from either Zhuzhou's Dafeng Railway Station or Changsha's South Railway Station, bus no. D162 from the Hunan University of Technology in downtown Zhuzhou, or bus no. D163 from Zhuzhou Central Bus Station), toll-free: +86 400 166-0006. 09:30-17:30. Featuring science fiction and anime as its biggest features, the park includes over 30 large-scale themed amusement projects such as "Fire Meteor", "Flying Over the Limits", and "Dinosaur Crisis". There are also opera performances suitable for tourists of all ages to visit. Standard adult tickets are ¥299, tickets for persons over 65 are ¥199, tickets for children between 1.1 and 1.4 meters in heigh are also ¥199; children under 1.1 meters in height are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult. (updated Oct 2022)
* 27.98423113.1905052 Zhuzhou Fantawild Dreamland (株洲方特梦幻王国), Yunlong Avenue, Yunlong Demonstration Zone, Shifeng District (take Tourism Bus Line 2 from Zhuzhou Station directly to Yunlong Holiday Happy Plaza Bus Station), ☏ +86 0731-22537111. M-F 09:30-17:30, Sa Su 09:30-18:00. It is a cultural and technological theme park set against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and animation. The park includes nearly 30 large-scale outdoor amusement projects such as "Jungle Flying Dragon", "Polar Express", and "Water Over Golden Mountain". Suitable for parent-child play.There will also be different events set up for different festivals during various festivals.For example, you can see unique fireworks in the shape of love hearts in the fireworks display on Tanabata, which is suitable for couples to experience. Adult ¥299, child ¥199. (updated Oct 2023)

### Other areas

* 27.8444113.13673 Shennong Park (神农公园), Yanjiang Middle Road, Lusong District (take bus No. 48 to the intersection of Gongyuan Road Jianshe Road). 09:00-21:00. In Shennong Park, you can swim in the lake, and also take a Ferris wheel. This is a comprehensive park characterized by the culture of Emperor Yan. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.98756113.1983654 Zhuzhou Yunlong Water Park (株洲云龙水上乐园), Shifeng District, Huaqiang Road, opposite Zhuzhou Fantasy World (take Tourist Bus Line 2 from Zhuzhou Station directly to Yunlong Holiday Plaza bus stop), ☏ +86 400-849-7766. 10:00-17:30. There are a number of water attractions, including water slides, beach surfing and a children's water play area. Adult ¥138; double ¥276. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.80722113.0169855 Wanfeng Lake Park (万丰湖公园), South of Valley Independent Innovation Park, Tianyuan District. Locally known as the "Little Sanya" in Zhuzhou, the sunshine and beaches here are similar to the seaside, making it suitable for families to come and play. If you are tired of playing, you can go to the Wanfeng Lake Library to rest and read books. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.8003113.11696 Yuxin Bookstore (愈欣书店), East side of the intersection of Binjiang South Road and Xiangwan Road in Tianyuan District (take bus No. 21 and get off at Xiangshuiwan). 09:00-22:00. It is a well-known local bookstore in Zhuzhou that integrates rest and viewing. It provides a reading and resting area, as well as tea. You can relax and read here when you are tired during your journey. (updated Oct 2023)

### Festivals

* Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (the first day of the first lunar month) is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is usually celebrated with various activities such as firecrackers, dragon and lion dances, New Year's greetings, and parties.
* Mid-Autumn Festival (the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar)In Zhuzhou, the government organizes a Mid-Autumn Festival Parade on Wenyi Lane on Mid-Autumn Festival day, which includes a street-opening and lighting ceremony, folklore displays, sharing relay races, and lantern riddles.
* Tanabata Festival (the seventh day of the seventh lunar month). In Zhuzhou, many special events are organized on the Tanabata Festival. For example, Fangte Tourist Attractions will organize special fireworks display show and light show on the day of Tanabata. The Dahan Yue Center will also hold a Hanfu parade on this day. You can go there to watch and participate.
* Lantern Festival (the fifteenth day of the first lunar month). In Zhuzhou, the government will host a large-scale fireworks show on the Lantern Festival, and a series of Lantern Festival activities will be held in Zhuzhou Yandi Square, where you can see performances, lantern shows and receive some cultural gifts.
* Dragon Boat Festival (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month) In Zhuzhou, on the Dragon Boat Festival, the government will organize a Dragon Boat Race in Bryan Kou District, so if you are in Zhuzhou on the Dragon Boat Festival, you can go and watch it.

## Buy

Zhuzhou is a city with a lot of shopping places with a wide range of brands to choose from. There are many shopping and leisure malls in Zhuzhou.
There are many brands for you to choose from. Prices are included in order from low to high and discounts are often organized. These places are frequented by the people of Zhuzhou for shopping.
* 27.837148113.1516981 Zhongguling Food Street (钟鼓岭美食街), Zhong Guling Road, Lusong District (take the T1 express bus at Zhuzhou Station directly to the Central Square Bus Station). 17:00 to 03:00 the next day. This is a food street with a relatively larger pedestrian flow in Zhuzhou, and there are many types of snacks that are also highly favored by the local people. As it is a street stall, the price is relatively cheaper compared to shops. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.825739113.153992 Xujiaqiao Commercial Walking Street (徐家桥商业步行街), No.2, Jiannan Road, Lusong District. 10:00-22:00. Renewed from the old district of Zhuzhou City, consists of restaurants, bars, electronic products and various shopping centers. The century-old street here is full of historical atmosphere, and you can feel the "Old Zhuzhou" culture and the profound cultural heritage of Hunan. There are also shopping streets, food streets and other consumer places set up here, which can achieve a sense of shopping satisfaction. It can be accessed by public bus 4, 5, 7, 18 and 36 from Zhuzhou Railway Station. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.818527113.1216243 Shennong Sun City Shopping Center (神农太阳城购物中心), Forest Road, Tianyuan District, ☏ +86 73122913168. M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa Su 08:30-21:00. It is one of the larger shopping malls in Zhuzhou, with many built-in clothing stores, catering stores, luxury goods stores, daily department stores, etc. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.838198113.1510944 Wangfujing Shopping Center (王府井购物中心), No. 999 Xinhua West Road, Lusong District (take the B60 bus from the West Square of Zhuzhou Station and get off at the Central Square bus stop). Friday Saturday 09:00-22:30; Monday-Thursday 09:00-22:00. There are many well-known brands in the mall, including clothing brands, catering brands, and some DIY handicraft shops, handicraft workshops, and other shops for fun. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.881197113.157125 Wanda Plaza (万达广场), 589 Yunlong Avenue, ☏ +86 73122102888. Monday-Thursday 10:00-21:30, Friday-Sunday 10:00-22:00. Wanda Plaza has stores all over the country, this is the first one in Zhuzhou. In although not in the busy streets, but after all, is the first Wanda Plaza has a lot of traffic, business is also a lot of, many are the first Zhuzhou, there are large supermarkets Wumi supermarkets, the price is also more pro-people. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.838123113.1466816 Dahan Hilton International (大汉希尔顿国际), No.2 Yanjiang Road, Yanjiang Middle Road, Lusong District, ☏ +86 73128889998. 09:30-22:00. Dahan Hilton International is located in the core area of the city by the Xiangjiang River and is a commercial complex with a collection of Hilton hotels, super high-rise offices, residences, apartments, and shopping centers. Dahan Hilton International is often used as a contemporary cultural and entertainment venue, hosting a variety of cultural, artistic and entertainment events. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.83615113.1529257 Zhuzhou Clothing Wholesale Market (株洲服装批发市场), Intersection of Jianshe South Road and Renmin South Road in Lusong District. 06:00-17:00. Compared with large shopping malls or clothing stores, the prices of clothing here are cheaper, wholesale and retail, and the variety of stores is relatively large. If you want to shop for clothes and don't have too many requirements for brands, you can try shopping here. (updated Oct 2023)

## Eat

* 27.811597113.1223741 Fish Head with Chopped Pepper (剁椒鱼头), No. 419, the Pearl River South Road, Tianyuan District. This is a classic Hunan dish, usually cooked with fish head and chopped pepper (chili sauce), which is spicy and delicious. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.840159113.1494572 Drunken Chicken (花雕醉鸡), Old Armed Forces Department Road, Lusong District, ☏ +86 15674197285. 10:00-21:00. This store is one of the popular home style restaurants in Zhuzhou, with a spicy taste. Passengers who are not very keen on spicy food can choose the "slightly spicy" option. The signature dishes include "Huadiao Drunken Chicken" and "Red Oil Shrimp Smooth", which have a larger portion but a slightly higher price. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.837785113.1474373 Eleven club warehouse-style self-selected dining bar (Eleven club 仓储式自选餐吧), No. 229 Qiyi Road, Lusong District. 11:00-03:00. It operates as a restaurant during the day and as a bar after 20:30. Signature drinks include craft draft beer, whiskey, and specialty cocktails, while signature dishes include herb-roasted chicken and stir-fried spaghetti with black pepper beef tenderloin. If you want to experience this bar and restaurant fusion style dining bar, you can come and try it. (updated Oct 2023)

### Specialty foods

Zhuzhou has many local specialties and experience the city's rich and authentic Hunan food culture.
* Fu Yong Egg: Fu Yong Egg is a stir-fry dish in which the egg white and egg yolk are made separately, the white is stir-fried until fluffy, and then the egg yolk is poured on top to give it a hibiscus shape. It is usually served with various sauces and vegetables.
* Laoyou Noodles: Laoyou Noodles is one of Zhuzhou’s traditional delicacies and a unique rice noodle dish. The rice noodles are delicious with sauce, minced garlic, crushed peanuts and beef in sauce
* Stinky tofu: Stinky tofu is a classic snack in Hunan Province. This is fermented tofu with a special smell and texture, and is often eaten with chili sauce or vinegar.

## Drink
### Milk tea

* Modern China Tea Shop-Orchid Latte27.823029113.0738231 Taizi Milk (太子奶), ☏ +86 73122565617. It is an old brand domestic beverage with a history since the early 2000s in Zhuzhou. If you like lactobacillus drinks, you can try them out. About ¥4 per bottle. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.818527113.1216242 Heytea (喜茶), No. 599, the Pearl River South Road, Tianyuan District. 10:00-22:00. It is one of the local beverage brands in China and has many branches in Zhuzhou, making it one of the popular drinks among locals. Mostly made from tea and milk. The signature drinks include "Very Grape Cheezo", "Strawberry Mulberry-Noir Tea", "Very Persimmon Crystal", etc., with a large order quantity. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.83414503 Modern China Tea Shop (茶颜悦色), toll-free: +4009989577. 10:00-22:00. Modern China Tea Shop is a unique beverage brand in Hunan, with a Chinese style theme. Its representative drinks include "Youlan Latte" and "Shengsheng Oolong", with a large order quantity. Cur are branches in Zhuzhou, such as Pinghetang Shopping Mall Branch in Zhuzhou and Wanda Plaza Branch in Yunlong, Zhuzhou. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.8414113.14364 Fresh alcohol (鲜之醇), No. 8, Yanjiang Middle Road, Jianshe Street. 08:00-22:00. Hunan unique drink. There are group buying activities on Douyin that offer discounts. Signature drinks include: mango ice tea, lemon tea, etc. (updated Nov 2023)

### Bar

You can find some imported beers from Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States, etc. Zhuzhou's bars are a good choice for tourists who want to try local Chinese beers or feel happy.
* 27.83796113.14835 11 Live Club (拾壹酒吧), Lusong District Dahan Yue Center along the river, ☏ +86 19173367123, toll-free: +86 731 22203197. 17:00-03:00. The store is decorated with a wrap-around wine wall, 20-m-long self-service wine selection cabinet, and more than 1000 classic wine drinks. Extra-long opening hours to meet customers' needs for one-stop social life. ¥10-688. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.832665113.149196 Chun-Li and King Kong Bistro (春丽和金刚小酒馆), ☏ +86 17342665577. F Sa 19:00-03:00, M-Th Su 19:00-02:30. A popular bar for young people, with a wide variety of inexpensive prices. It's good for a lot of people to party here. ¥25-268. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.823427113.1136467 Zhuolu Deliciousness (酌漉酒馆), On the hillside behind Tianyuan District Museum. 26:00-02:00. The store has food and drinks. Signature drinks include: craft beer (named "Zhuolu"), etc. Signature dishes include: grilled fish, cured pork ribs, mutton hot pot, etc.Parking is free all day. (updated Nov 2023)

## Sleep

* 27.837388113.1468511 Hilton Hotel (株洲大汉希尔顿酒店), ☏ +86 73127779999. There are two Zhuzhou Hilton hotels, Zhuzhou Dahan Hilton and Zhuzhou Red Flag Plaza Hilton Cheerios. Zhuzhou Dahan Hilton Hotel, located in the Lusong District of Zhuzhou, is close to the intersection of Qiyi Road and Yanjiang South Road, about 2 kilometers from the city center. Hilton Zhuzhou Hongqi Plaza is located in Zhuzhou City, Hetang District, the new commercial sister. Most travelers will choose Zhuzhou Dahan Hilton Hotel because this hotel is not only the main store but also can enjoy the Zhuzhou river view. But the cost will also be a little higher. ¥568-6988. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.83779113.1528412 Vienna International Hotel (Zhuzhou Clothing Market Center Square Railway Station Store) (维也纳国际酒店（株洲服装市场中心广场火车站店）), address 428 Renmin South Road (Central Plaza), Lusong District, Zhuzhou Central Business District (520 meters away from Zhuzhou Railway Station and 45 minutes by car from Changsha Huanghua International Airport), ☏ +86 731 28513888 0. There are free parking lots, high-end meeting rooms, and Western restaurants set up. Provide laundry service, and the front desk operates 24 hours. Standard single room for one night is approximately ¥150. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.81303113.127093 Zhuzhou Meibai Luxury Hotel (株洲美柏奢选酒店), No. 388, Mount Huangshan Road, Tianyuan District (take the B17 bus from the West Square of Zhuzhou Railway Station to Hemujia Gynecology Hospital and walk 400 meters to arrive), ☏ +86 731 22807777. This hotel provides 24-hour business services, equipped with a 24-hour gym, laundry room, and free parking. There is also a transfer machine service, but you need to contact the hotel at least one day in advance to make an appointment. The frequency of transfer services is every 2 hours. ¥280. (updated Oct 2023)
* 27.82574113.1282354 Huijin Hotel (汇金酒店), No. 80, Tiantai Road, Tianyuan District (take bus B60 at the West Square Bus Stop of Zhuzhou Station and get off at the Tiantai Road Huanghe Intersection Bus Stop), ☏ +86 0731-22128888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 13:00. A business hotel integrating guest rooms, catering, conferences and leisure. It is equipped with parking lot, conference hall, gym, laundry room, KTV, chess and card room and other facilities. Airport pick-up and drop-off services are available from 08:00-22:00, but a reservation is required one day in advance and the fee is ¥300. Breakfast provided: buffet, ¥69 per serving. ¥230-1070. (updated Nov 2023)

## Stay healthy

27.81232113.1376351 Zhuzhou Central Hospital (株洲市中心医院), No.116, South Changjiang Road, Tianyuan District (you can take bus B17 from Zhuzhou Railway Station West Square directly to Tianyuan Textile Company bus stop). 08:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00. The emergency room is open 24 hours a day.. The staff at the hospital is usually able to provide services in several languages, including English. (updated Nov 2023)
27.84829113.1432752 Zhuzhou Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (株洲省直中医医院), No. 571, Renmin Middle Road, Lusong District (you can take the T1 bus at Zhuzhou Railway Station bus stop and get off at Shennong Park bus stop), ☏ +86 0731-28290020. M-F 08:00-12:00, 14:30-17:30. This hospital specializes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and offers treatments such as acupuncture and herbal therapies. Chinese medicine practitioners can also offer advice on health and wellness to keep you physically and mentally healthy during your journey. And the hospital may offer lectures or demonstrations about Chinese medicine culture to give you a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. (updated Nov 2023)

## Connect

* Zhuzhou Public Security Bureau, toll-free: +073128683020. (updated Oct 2023)
* Zhuzhou Tourism Bureau, toll-free: +86 73128815035. (updated Oct 2023)
* Zhuzhou Public Service, toll-free: +073112345. (updated Oct 2023)

## Go next

* Changsha:The capital of Hunan Province, with its historical heritage, culinary culture and natural landscape, where you can experience a lot of historical culture and traditional cuisine.
* Xiangtan:Neighboring Zhuzhou, there are many cultural attractions related to the history of the Chinese Revolution in Xiangtan, making it a unique tourist destination.
* Hengyang:Where you can where you can experience the natural beauty and the idyllic landscape of the water towns.
* Pingxiang:Zhuzhou and Pingxiang are neighbors. However, Zhuzhou is Hunan Province and Pingxiang is Jiangxi Province.Therefore, you can quickly experience the culture between Hunan and Jiangxi.