Li Zijian Art Museum is located by the Xiangjiang River in the Yanghu Wetland Park area of Changsha City. It is the largest modern public art museum in China and abroad, independently funded and established by Li Zijian and his wife Dan Hui. In May 2014, the internationally renowned monk Master Hsing Yun personally laid the foundation stone, and construction began in December of the same year. The museum was completed and opened to the public on October 1, 2016, with free admission. On July 16, 2017, the Li Zijian Art Museum was certified by the World Record Certification Agency (WRCA) as the 'world's largest personal art museum by an artist.'
Learn about the history of Chinese photography, a great place for minimalist style photography. The Xie Zilong Photography Art Center aims to 'collect the history of Chinese photography' and 'promote photographic art culture', providing photographic art services to the public. It follows a three-in-one collection model of 'encouraging donations, honorary collections, and paid acquisitions', systematically collecting early historical Chinese photographs, classic photo albums, early photographic equipment, and contemporary photographic works.
Changsha International Finance Square
Changsha's trendy landmark, perfect for taking photos with KAWS from various angles. IFS International Finance Square opened in mid-2018 and is a highly popular comprehensive shopping and entertainment center in Changsha. Its creative design is deeply loved by young people. The interior of the mall and the outdoor terrace on the top floor are popular spots for taking photos. The mall houses many world-renowned brands, trendy brands, chain restaurants, cinemas, and regularly hosts art exhibitions, music festivals, and beer festivals. Notably, the mall's 7th floor features a sculpture garden and an art gallery, where you can also see the bustling pedestrian street and enjoy a distant view of the Xiang River.
Huayi Brothers (Changsha) Movie Town
Huayi Brothers (Changsha) Movie Town is located in the Dawangshan Tourist Resort Center in Xiangjiang New District, Changsha. The first phase of the project, the Italian Town, consists of the water city of Venice and the mountain city of Assisi. It combines Huayi movie scenes with the urban characteristics and architectural styles of Italian towns. The buildings and roads in the area are mainly arranged linearly, utilizing the existing natural terrain to reshape the mountainous geographical environment of the site, thereby creating the classic appearance of an Italian town. It also incorporates Italian local specialties such as dining, handicrafts, tourist goods, and traditional workshops to create an interactive experience with a pure Italian style.
Meixi Lake International Culture & Arts Centre
The architectural design is top-notch, and the double helix viewing platform is a must-visit. It can meet the requirements for various large-scale stage performances such as operas, dance dramas, musicals, and large symphonies.
Jinggang Ancient Town
Strolling through the late Qing Dynasty ancient town, it's a great place to shoot ancient-style photos. Walking on the ancient streets paved with bluestone slabs, you will find late Qing style residences and shops on both sides. In small workshops and shops, you can witness traditional crafts such as blacksmithing and making balance scales. This place is also the site of the Jinggang naval battle between Zeng Guofan's Xiang Army and the Taiping Army.
