Changsha Window of the World is located at No. 485 Sanyida Avenue, Kaifu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, covering an area of 400,000 square meters. It is a comprehensive theme park integrating world wonders, historical sites, ancient and modern attractions, as well as world dwellings, folk customs, world song and dance art performances, and large-scale mechanical amusement. In 2000, it was rated as one of the first batch of national 4A-level tourist attractions.
History and Culture
Changsha Window of the World was founded in 1995, jointly developed by Hong Kong China Travel Service Group, Overseas Chinese Town Economic Development Corporation, and Hunan Broadcasting and Television Development Group, with a project investment of 300 million yuan. On November 28, 1995, the project was officially signed. Construction started in July 1996, completed in September 1997, soft-opened on October 1, and officially opened on October 16. In April 2003, its holding company entrusted it to Hunan Economic TV Cultural Communication Co., Ltd. for operation and management. Since 2003, Changsha Window of the World has become a cultural activity base in Hunan Province, undertaking film and television shooting and entertainment cultural activities. Hunan Satellite TV programs such as "Super Girl", "Happy Boy", "Where Are We Going, Dad?", and "Idol Come" have all been filmed here.
Main Attractions
Eiffel Tower
A 1:1 replica of the Eiffel Tower, one of the landmark buildings in the park, where you can take photos pretending to be in Paris.
New Swan Castle
A Disney-style fairy-tale castle full of romantic atmosphere, a must-visit photo spot for couples.
Sphinx + Pyramid
Restoring classic Egyptian buildings, it makes people feel as if they are in mysterious ancient Egypt, easily creating Egyptian-style photos.
European Street
Gathering buildings such as Germany's New Swan Castle and Egypt's Lighthouse of Alexandria, full of exotic charm.
Japanese Garden
With fields of cherry blossom forests, creating a strong Japanese atmosphere, which is extremely beautiful when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Xiangjiang Valley Town
It miniaturizes Changsha attractions such as Yuelu Academy and has the "Weichu Youcai Group Sculpture", which was built to commemorate 100 outstanding figures who have made achievements in Hunan or were born in Hunan.
Southeast Asian Water Town
Restoring Indonesia's Yin-Yang Gate and Thousand-Hand Guanyin, showing unique Southeast Asian customs.
Ximaotuo Children's Paradise
The only vegetable-themed indoor children's pavilion in China, specially designed for children under 12 years old, with 10 major parent-child facilities such as Bug Climbing Car, Little Pilot, and Mini Ferris Wheel.
Cuisine
Hunan-style Gaima Fan (Topped Rice)
Available at Wuzhou Food Street, with a variety of side dishes paired with rice, rich in taste, about 30 yuan per person.
Stinky Tofu
A classic Changsha snack, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, smelling stinky but tasting delicious, sold in many places in the park.
Lakeside Cafe Cuisine
The Lakeside Cafe offers various coffee drinks and light meals in a quiet environment, about 50 yuan per person.
Tickets
The ticket price is 200 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "长沙世界之窗" on WeChat to get the latest updates or purchase tickets online.
Opening Hours
Daytime: 9:00 - 22:00 from Sunday to Thursday; 9:00 - 23:00 from Friday to Saturday. Nighttime: 18:00 - 22:00 from Monday to Friday; 18:00 - 23:00 from Saturday to Sunday.
Tour Routes
Scream & Thrill Route: International Square → Tianma Xingkong (Unrestrained) → Space Flyer → Deep Sea Purgatory → Pirate Ship → Star Shift → Sky Tower → Motorcycle Coaster → Sky-High Big Pendulum → Observation Tower → Crazy Radar → Suspended Coaster → High-altitude Flight → Sky Tower → Flying Boat Surfing → Space Catapult Ladder & Big Horn.
Parent-Child Leisure Route: International Square → Sky Garden Ferris Wheel → Ximaotuo Children's Paradise → Galaxy Adventure → Samba Balloon → 5D Starry Sky Cinema → Parachute Tower → King Kong Jungle Parent-Child Adventure Park → Water Park → Luye Xianzong (Deer Wild Fairy Trace) → Observation Tower → Magic Bicycle → Happy Swing House → Bumper Cars → Carousel.
Rainy Day Route: International Square → Lighthouse of Alexandria → Ximaotuo Paradise → 4D Starry Sky Cinema → Dynamic Space Capsule → Pirate Ship → Fly Together → Dome Theater → Magic Bicycle → Crazy Radar → Happy Swing Boat → Luxury Double-Decker Carousel → International Line.
Transportation
- Subway: Take Subway Line 3 to Xianglong Station, walk or ride a shared bike for 1.2 km; or take Subway Line 5 to Malanshan Station, walk or ride for 1.5 km.
- Bus: Take Bus No. 358 or 409 to Window of the World (Ice and Snow World) Bus Stop, walk 428m; or take Bus No. 704 to Zhongnan Automobile World Bus Stop, walk 514m.
- Self-driving: Navigate to Window of the World - Special Aboveground Parking Lot. Parking fee: 10 yuan/hour, 30 yuan within 5 hours, 35 yuan within 8 hours, 40 yuan within 12 hours, 50 yuan within 24 hours.
Must-Visit Attractions
- Suspended Coaster: 50m high-altitude dive, feet suspended, extremely thrilling.
- Sky Tower: 60m rapid lifting and lowering, the most thrilling drop tower in Changsha.
- Sky-High Big Pendulum: Swings at 110km/h, offering a panoramic view of the park.
- Leap over Hunan (5D Cinema): Immersive experience of Xiaoxiang landscapes, suitable for family visits.
- Super Big Horn: 4-person team surfing, a must-have for summer cooling.
Tour Tips
- Arrive early and head straight to popular projects to reduce queuing time, which may exceed 1 hour on weekends.
- Some projects require a height of over 1.4m. Tourists with children can choose parent-child projects like Ximaotuo Paradise.
- Remember to bring swimwear for summer visits to enjoy water world projects.
- Wear sports shoes and sunscreen clothing for convenient play and sun protection.
- Pay attention to official activities such as Intangible Cultural Heritage Temple Fairs for a chance to collect stamps for souvenirs.
Precautions
- When playing thrilling projects, take care of personal items. Use the free lockers beside major projects, and it is recommended to carry valuables with you.
- Abide by the park's regulations and follow the staff's instructions when playing projects.
- When playing water world projects in summer, pay attention to sun protection and anti-slip measures.
- Choose playing projects according to your physical condition. Tourists feeling unwell or with special diseases should carefully select thrilling projects.