Orange Isle
橘子洲 · Júzi Zhōu
A 5 km-long island in the Xiang River, with parkland and a 32-metre granite head of the young Mao Zedong at its southern tip.
Booking requiredBring your passport2 hours
Tip
Take the mini-train one way to the statue and walk back along the river. Fireworks are held only on some holidays now; if they are on, watch from the east bank near Du Fu River Pavilion.
- Opening hours
- 07:00–22:00
- Price
- Free entry; the sightseeing mini-train is ¥40 for the full loop, ¥20 for short routes
- How to book
- Free real-name booking on the official “岳麓山橘子洲旅游区” WeChat account, up to 3 days ahead; there is a daily cap. On busy days extra slots are released through the day. Chinese guides mention ID cards only; foreigners can usually enter with a passport, and staff at the gate can help. To be confirmed Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Juzizhou (Line 2), in the middle of the island; walk or take the mini-train about 3 km south to the statue
- Address in Chinese
- 湖南省长沙市岳麓区橘子洲头
Photo: 維基小霸王 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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