Essential Travel Tips

1. Reservation Rules: Hunan Museum and Orange Isle require real-name advance reservations via official WeChat accounts; bring ID card for entry.
2. Packing List: Comfortable walking shoes (lots of sightseeing on foot), stomach medicine (for spicy food), wet wipes, sun protection in summer, warm layers for damp winter.
3. Language: Mandarin is widely spoken; basic English service available at major scenic spots and hotels.
4. Shopping Souvenirs: Hunan embroidery, Liuyang firework gifts, tea, spicy cured meat, Cha Yan Yue Se tea sets.
5. Safety: Keep valuables secure in crowded pedestrian streets and night markets; do not accept overpriced packaged snacks from street hawkers near scenic areas.