Morning: Hunan Provincial Museum (Mawangdui relics)
Noon: Lunch at nearby Hunan restaurant
Afternoon: Taiping Old Street → Chaozong Street → Wenheyou
Evening: Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street for snacks and night views
Day 2: Mountain & River Natural & Red Scenery
Morning: Yuelu Mountain (Yuelu Academy + Aiwan Pavilion)
Noon: Authentic rice noodles near Hunan University
Afternoon: Orange Isle (Youth Mao Sculpture, riverside stroll)
Night: Riverside dinner, watch Saturday fireworks if visiting between May–Oct
Day 3: Deep Cultural / Day Trip Option
Option A (City): Kaifu Temple → Tianxin Pavilion, souvenir shopping before departure
Option B (Red Day Trip): Shaoshan Village (Mao Zedong’s birthplace, 1hr drive from downtown)