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Changde / Discover China's hidden gem

MeowScore 😼77/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😾
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Dragon boat race and Liuye Lake beauty

🏔️
january

Changde's mountainous landscape for hiking

🏮
february

Changde's lantern festival celebrations

🌸
march

Changde's cherry blossom season in parks

🏯
april

Changde's ancient temples for exploring

🚣‍♂️
may

Changde's dragon boat race on Liuye Lake

🎋
june

Changde's bamboo rafting on Yuan River

🍲
july

Changde's summer night markets and street food

♨️
august

Changde's hot springs and spa resorts

🥮
september

Changde's Mid-Autumn Festival and mooncakes

🍁
october

Changde's colorful autumn foliage drives

🎣
november

Changde's fishing and crabbing season on Dongting Lake

⛷️
december

Changde's ski resorts on Taohuayuan Mountain

🛍️

Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

🤑

Changde has a reasonable price range for both shopping and dining, making it a suitable destination for budget-conscious visiting cats.

Visit the local markets for affordable souvenirs and haggle for the best deals.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

stopover

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

stopover

Changde is a small city and often serves as a transit point when traveling between larger cities in Hunan province.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in China

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in China

Cash is preferred over credit card. Splitting the bill among friends is common practice.

internet situation

meh Speed

Average speed for a Chinese city

good Availability

Relatively good availability, occasional outages

great Cellular

Good coverage throughout the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, some green spaces

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

The curious cat explores Changde's narrow winding alleys, discovering hidden catnip shops and cat cafes.

The adventurous cat climbs Changde's ancient pagodas for a purrfect view of the city's bustling cat market below.

Things to do

The mainstream

📝
The Changde Poem Wall
🌅
Wuling Pavilion
🌳
Huping Mountain National Forest Park
🏞️
Taohuayuan Scenic Area
🏛️
Zhang Guying Ancient Tomb

The mainstream

📝
The Changde Poem Wall

This outdoor art project displays the work of famous Chinese poets in calligraphy. It is a great place to ponder and reflect, just like cats do all day long.

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🌅
Wuling Pavilion

This historic pagoda offers panoramic views of Changde and the Yuan River.

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🌳
Huping Mountain National Forest Park

Located in the south of Changde, this park features a variety of trees, many flowers and even waterfalls. Great for hiking and picnics.

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🏞️
Taohuayuan Scenic Area

This nature reserve is famous for inspiring one of China's most famous writers, Tao Yuanming. It features beautiful landscapes, a river and a lake.

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🏛️
Zhang Guying Ancient Tomb

This archaeological site is the burial place of an Han princess. It has unique architectural and cultural significance.

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Off the beaten path

😌
Quyuan Park
🏮
Furong Ancient Town
🧐
Changde Museum
🎉
Yandi Square
🐾
Jiashan Park

Off the beaten path

😌
Quyuan Park

Featuring a large lake, gardens, and several pavilions, this peaceful park is the perfect place for cats to relax and unwind. 🌅🐾🌺

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🏮
Furong Ancient Town

Explore the charming streets and traditional architecture of this well-preserved ancient town. 🏘️🐾🎎

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🧐
Changde Museum

Learn about the history and culture of Changde, including its role in the Long March, at this informative museum. 🏛️🐾📜

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🎉
Yandi Square

This bustling city square is home to nightly cat performances and a variety of food stalls serving up local favorites. 🍲🎭🐱

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🐾
Jiashan Park

This beautiful park features a lake, a pagoda, and plenty of greenery for cats to explore and play in. 🌳🐾🌸

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic, some green spaces

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Changde's Local Cuisine

Try Changde's famous 'stinky tofu' made from fermented tofu, or 'goulash' featuring braised pork leg and lotus root in a rich gravy.

Changde's Scenic Spots

Make sure to visit Taohuayuan Scenic Area, a beautiful park with a lake and islands inspired by the famous Chinese tale, 'Peach Blossom Spring'.

Festivals in Changde

Catch the Xianjia Festival in April when locals decorate boats and light lanterns to celebrate spring and ward off evil spirits.

Useful external sites

en.visitchangde.com

Visit Changde↗

Official website of Changde tourism

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1052441-Changde_Hunan-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations by fellow travelers

www.lonelyplanet.com/china/hunan/changde

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and information on Changde

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