Changsha travel guide

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You're Going to Love Changsha

With a population of 3.09 million, Changsha is the largest city in Hunan, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Changsha deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Changsha

Changsha in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 295
1 night at 3-star hotel
Changsha in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 295
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Changsha in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 210 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Changsha, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Changsha

Plane

When flying to Changsha, you’ll arrive at Changsha Huanghua Intl (CSX), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Changsha from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 45m.

Train

Located 2 miles from the city centre, Changsha is the busiest station in Changsha. Another popular train station is Changsha Changsha South Railway Station, located 7 miles from the centre.

Plane

When flying to Changsha, you’ll arrive at Changsha Huanghua Intl (CSX), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Changsha from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 45m.

Train

Located 2 miles from the city centre, Changsha is the busiest station in Changsha. Another popular train station is Changsha Changsha South Railway Station, located 7 miles from the centre.

Airports near Changsha

Airlines serving Changsha

KLM
Good (858 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,782 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,783 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (23 reviews)
Scoot
Good (248 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (309 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Changsha

Average rates range from around AED 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 354 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Changsha by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Changsha

Most booked hotels in Changsha

Modena by Fraser Changsha
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 173+
Intercontinental Changsha
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 472+
Kempinski Hotel Changsha
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 415+
Sheraton Changsha Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 431+
Grand Hyatt Changsha
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 544+

Hiring a car in Changsha

Expect to pay AED 4.49 per litre in Changsha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 53.77 and AED 71.69.

Expect to pay AED 4.49 per litre in Changsha (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 53.77 and AED 71.69.