Notes and Warm Reminders for Changsha Tourism:
Best travel time: Changsha is suitable for travel in all three seasons except for high temperatures in summer. Spring in Changsha begins after mid February, when the climate is unpredictable. Tourists would rather wear more clothes to prevent catching a cold. Summer arrives in late May, and although Changsha is known as a furnace, even during the dog days of summer, one must sleep under a blanket in the mountains. In late November, winter begins with an average temperature of around 5 ℃, and sometimes it snows. At this time, you can go to the mountains to see the ice and snow.
Dressing guide: The weather changes greatly in spring and autumn, so it is recommended to wear a jacket to keep warm. The summer heat period is long and the temperature is high, so it is recommended to do a good job of sun protection. The average temperature in winter is around 5 ℃, and sometimes it snows. At this time, you can go to the mountains to see the ice and snow.
Travel essentials:
Documents: When traveling, it is necessary to carry valid documents such as ID card, student ID card, etc. with you for emergencies.
Clothing: Spring and Autumn clothing includes sweaters, cotton sweaters, jackets, pants, and woolen pants. 1-2 summer long sleeved shirts, 1 thin coat, short shirt, T-shirt, long pants, skirt. Wear down jackets or thick coats in winter. Cotton shoes are suitable for shoes. If you don't want to wear cotton shoes, it is recommended to wear cotton socks
Medications: Tourists can bring commonly used cold medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, band aids, etc. according to their own needs. In summer, they also need to bring mosquito proof oil essence and flower water.
Other items: mobile phones, cameras, MP3 players, and other electronic devices that you may need to carry. Remember to bring a charger, battery, and sufficient storage cards.
Safety Notice:
Please keep valuable items in the hotel safe. If you carry them with you, please keep them safe and do not leave them in your hands.
When going out at night or during free time, please inform the accompanying tour guide or group members to pay attention to safety.
Wear comfortable and non slip soft soled shoes. There are many cliffs on the mountain, remember: walk without looking at the scenery, and walk without looking at the scenery. When taking photos, it is especially important to look ahead and behind to ensure safety.
There are many tourists in Zhangjiajie. Please pay attention to protecting your own and property safety, follow the guidance of the tour guide, and arrive at the designated location on time.
Customs taboos: Changsha celebrates all Han festivals, some of which have local characteristics. There are also many unique customs on certain days. The Taogong Temple Fair is a major feature of the market. With the continuous development of urbanization, this custom has been forgotten by many people, but it is still maintained in suburban counties. During the beginning of summer, there is a habit of eating glutinous rice. During the Awakening of Insects, farmers light lamps in the dark and use lime to remove damp corners around their houses. During the Chinese New Year season, there are many taboos in Changsha, such as avoiding arguments, breaking things, and not saying unlucky words, especially those related to death. During the Spring Festival, it is not allowed to borrow money, fire, or goods from others. There is also a saying of not washing accounts for one month and not washing bedding for two months to prevent bad luck during the New Year