Yuelu Mountain
岳麓山 · Yuèlù Shān
A forested hill on the west bank with temples, the Aiwan Pavilion famous for autumn maples, and views over the city and river.
Booking requiredBring your passportHalf a day
Tip
Walk up through Yuelu Academy and Aiwan Pavilion, then ride the cable car or slide down. Late October to November is maple season.
- Opening hours
- About 06:00–22:00; cable car about 09:00–17:00, closed in rain To be confirmed
- Price
- Free entry. Cable car (east gate) ¥50 up, ¥40 down; sightseeing bus and slide extra To be confirmed
- 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; slots open at midnight. Bring your passport. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Hunan Normal University (Line 4) or Yingwanzhen (Lines 2 and 4), about 15–20 min walk to the east gate To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 湖南省长沙市岳麓区登高路58号
Photo: Zhangzhugang · CC BY-SA 4.0
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