Yanghu Wetland Park
洋湖湿地公园 · Yánghú Shīdì Gōngyuán
The city’s largest wetland park, on the west bank of the Xiang River: boardwalks through reeds and lotus ponds, egrets in autumn and a Ferris wheel.
No booking needed1.5–3 hours
Tip
Pair it with the Xie Zilong Photography Museum on the park’s edge. In summer bring mosquito repellent and come for the sunset.
- Opening hours
- Summer 07:00–21:30, winter 07:30–21:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Free (rides such as the Ferris wheel cost extra)
- How to book
- No ticket or reservation; walk in.
- Getting there
- Metro Line 3 to Yanghu Shidi (洋湖湿地), then a short walk To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 湖南省长沙市岳麓区洋湖大道680号
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