Flying time from Singapore 4 hours 45 minutes
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Mandarin
International dialling code +86
Climate Winter (November to end February), Spring (March to May), Summer (June to August), Autumn (September to October)
Airport code CSX
Airport to city 20km
Airport tax CNY90 for international flights
Surrounded by three rivers, the capital city of Hunan in south-central China is a major port, and a commercial and industrial hub. It first gained importance during the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BC); today, it is an undeniable magnet for foreign investments and one of China’s top 20 “economically advanced” cities.Changsha is also known for its colleges and universities, as well as traditional folk art performances.