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    Changsha (长沙) is the capital and most populous city of Hunan province in the south central part of China. It covers 11,819 km2 and is bordered by Yueyang and Yiyang to the north, Loudi to the west, Xiangtan and Zhuzhou to the south, Yichun and Pingxiang of Jiangxi Province to the east.

    How to Get to Changsha

    By Air

    Huanghua International Airport is a national first-level airport with 24.2 kilometers east to the center of Changsha City. It is the largest and best-equipped in Hunan Province. At present, there are non-stop flights to over 50 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Shenzhen, Kunming, Chongqing and Hong Kong, and also some international flights to Southeast Asia. Changsha is embracing the world at a fast pace. According to the Changsha Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Changsha launched 8 international passenger and cargo flights this year. As of November, the Changsha Huanghua International Airport served 282 flights, including 46 international and regional ones.

    Airport Transfer 

    1. Rail Transit

    • The Maglev City Terminal at the Changsha Maglev Railway Station was put into official use on March 31, 2019. The terminal integrates airport services such as flight inquiry, check-in, and baggage check-in. After the check-in service, passengers can take a maglev train heading to the Huanghua International Airport. They can go through security check before boarding the plane as soon as they arrive at the airport.
    • In addition, Changsha Metro Line 6 and Changsha Metro Line 11 will reach Changsha Huanghua International Airport, of the trial operation of Line 6 will be launched in 2022.

    2. Airport Bus

    • Local Lines
    Serial No. Line Stop Site Opening Time Travel Time(m) Price(Yuan)
    1 Huanghua Airport-Changsha Railway Station(Minhang Grand Hotel) South Gate of Gaoqiao 7:30-the arriving time of last flight
    Interval: 15-20m/shift
    40 15.5
    1 Changsha Railway Station(Minhang Grand Hotel)-Huanghua Airport / 5:00-22:30
    Interval: 15-20m/shift
    40 15.5
     2  Huanghua Airport-South Bus Station South Railway Station 07:20-18:00(South Bus Station)
    07:20-19:30(South Railway Station)
    Interval: 20-30m/shift
     55  20.5
     2  South Bus Station-Huanghua Airport  / 07:30-19:00
    Interval: 30m/shift
     55  20.5
     3 Huanghua Airport-West Bus Station Changsha Radio and Television 08:00-19:00
    08:00-19:30(South Railway Station)
    Interval:20-30m/shift
     70  20
     3 West Bus Station-Huanghua Airport  / 07:30-18:30
    Interval: 15-30m/shift
     70  30.5
     4 Huanghua Airport-No. 2 Line(Yunda Central Square)  / 08:30-20:30
    Interval: 15-30m/shift
    25 25
     4 No. 2 Line(Yunda Central Square)-Huanghua Airport  / 09:30-21:30
    Interval: 15-30m/shift
     25  25
     5 Huanghua Airport-Liuyang  / 08:30-22:30
    Interval: 20-40m/shift
     60  46
    5 Liuyang-Huanghua Airport / 06:30-21:00
    Interval: 20-40m/shift
    60 46
    • Special Railway Lines in Prefecture-level City
    Serial No. Line Stop Site Opening Time Travel Time(m) Price(Yuan)
     1 Huanghua Airport-Zhuzhou(Lvyuan Hotel)  / 08:30, 09:20, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:10, 15:10, 16:00,  16:40,  17:30,  18:30,  19:30, 20:30 60 33
     1 Zhuzhou(Lvyuan Hotel)-Huanghua Airport  / 08:30, 09:20, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:10, 15:10,
    16:00, 16:40, 17:30, 18:30,
    19:30, 20:30
    60 33
     2 Huanghua Airport-Xiangtan(CA Ticket Office) 08:30, 09:10, 10:00, 11:00,
    12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00,
    16:00, 16:40, 17:40, 18:30,
    19:30, 20:30
    80 41
     2 Xiangtan(CA Ticket Office Ticket Office)-Huanghua Airport Ticket Office of Xiangtan Park 08:30, 09:10, 10:00, 11:00,
    12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00,
    16:00, 16:40, 17:40, 18:30,
    19:30, 20:30
    80 41
     3 Huanghua Airport-Changde(Minhang Hotel) East Yiyang Bus Station 10:00, 12:00, 14:00,
    16:00, 18:00
    210 Changde:95
    Yiyang: 51
     3 Changde(Minhang Hotel)-Huanghua Airport  / 10:00, 12:00, 14:00,
    16:00, 18:00
    210 95
     4 Huanghua Airport-Yueyang(CA Ticket Office)  / 10:30, 12:30, 14:30,
    16:30, 18:30, 20:30
    150 103
     4 Yueyang(CA Ticket Office)-Huanghua Airport  / 06:30, 08:30, 10:30,
    12:30, 14:30, 17:00
    150 103
     5 Huanghua Airport-Pingxiang(Minhang Hotel)  /  09:30, 11:00, 12:30,
    14:00, 15:30, 17:00,
    19:00, 21:00, 22:30
    130 80
     5 Pingxiang(Minhang Hotel)-Huanghua Airport  /  06:00, 08:00, 09:30,
    11:00, 12:30, 14:00,
    16:00, 18:00, 19:30,
    130 80

    3. Public Bus

    No. 114, 4 and 30 buses can get to Huanghua Airport, which are at the price of 2 yuan.

    4. Taxi

    According to the official website of the airport in August 2017, the taxi pick-up area of ​​Changsha Huanghua International Airport is located at the exit of Gate 5 of the Arrival Hall, which is the taxi pick-up area prescribed by the airport.

    By Train

    Changsha is really an important transportation hub of central, south and southwest China. Changsha has the complex railway network, and there are more than one hundred trains leaving from or taking a stopover at Changsha Railway Station daily. What's more, Changsha West Railway Station and Changsha South Railway Station also play the same role in the transportation in Changsha.

    Direct and stopover trains can take you to most of the big and moderate cities in China, Beijing - Guangzhou Railway goes through the heart of Hunan Province, which connects Changsha, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shandong Province, Shanxi Province and many other provinces.

    By Long-distance Bus

    There are 107 national highway from Beijing to Shenzhen , 319 national highway from Xiamen to Chengdu and 106 national way crossed in Changsha. The main bus stations are as follows:

    1. Changsha East Bus Station
    Add: No. 1507 Yuanda Road, Changsha City(长沙市远大路1507号)
    How to Get to: In the downtown, it can be accessible by No. 103, 110, 114, 126, 127, 130, 168, 501, 502, 503, 703, 802, etc. public buses.

    2. Changsha South Bus Station
    Add: No. 811 Zhongyi Road, Changsha(长沙市中意路811号)
    How to Get to: In the downtown, it can be accessible by No. 16, 17, 102, 103, 107, 120, 123, 140, 147, 152, 20, etc. public buses.

    3. Changsha North Bus Station
    Add: North Furong Road, Kaifu District, Changsha(长沙市开福区芙蓉北路)
    How to Get to: In the downtown, it can be accessible by No. 116, 128, 149, 159, 801, 916, 9, etc. public buses.

    By Ship

    Changsha Port is open to navigation along the Yangtze River and ports such as Nanjing, Shanghai and Lianyungang. The Changsha Steamship Passenger Transport Center Station has daily ships to Yiyang, Tianjin, Anxiang, Changde, Maocaojie, Xiangtan, Xiangyin and Yueyang.

    How to Get Around Changsha

    By Bus

    When you want to get around Changsha, buses are your primary choice. It is very convenient to take a bus to get around the downtown of Changsha.

    By Self-driving

    It is very convenient to get around Changsha by self-driving, you can want to any place without waiting. It is possible to stay a place for several days. Do not worry to miss the cars or the beautiful attractions. All itineraries can be adjusted according to your requirements.

    By Taxi

    Taxi travel has greatly facilitated our daily life. The image of a taxi also represents the external image of a city. For tourists, it is very convenient to take a taxi to get around Changsha.

    By Sharing Bike

    It is the best choice to ride a bike around the city to appreciate the scenery. There are many dockless bikes on the streets of Changsha. To download bike sharing apps and finish the ID verification procedure, you can use these bikes. Usually CNY 0.5 - 1 for every 30 minutes.

    By Metro

    Changsha Rail Transit is a rail transit system serving Changsha City. The lines operated by Changsha are Metro Line 1, Changsha Metro Line 2 and Changsha Maglev Express Line. Changsha Metro Line 2 was operated on April 29, 2014. Changsha Maglev Express Line was operated on May 6, 2016. This line is the first medium and low speed maglev railway in China with completely independent intellectual property rights. Changsha Metro Line 1 was operated on June 28, 2016.

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