When talking about Changsha, Hunan, the first thing that comes to mind is Hunan Satellite TV, which has accompanied many people with countless joys. Starting from 2021, the tea beauty and Wen Heyou, which are envied by young people all over China, have created Changsha's Internet celebrity attributes, so that in the streets and alleys, any place where the word "Changsha" has the word "will attract a group of people. Line up to take photos, from Rice Noodle Street to Wen Heyou...

In addition to Wen Heyou and the color of tea, Meixi Lake in Changsha has always appeared in front of us in recent years. Meixi Lake is located in Xiangjiang New District, Changsha, Hunan Province. It has a unique landscape environment within the contemporary urban circle. It is only half an hour's drive from Wuyi Square in the city center to Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center, and you can be immersed in art and beautiful environment.

On the opposite side of the International Culture and Art Center is another must-check-in place on Meixi Lake, City Island. Changsha Marriott Executive Apartment, which officially opened on May 20, 2021, is close to the city island. Changsha Marriott Executive Apartments is the tenth in the brand. As Mr. Henry Lee, President of Marriott International Group Greater China, said,"As the 10th Marriott Executive Apartments in China, the opening of Changsha Marriott Executive Apartments confirms Marriott International's expansion in central China. With the pace of expansion, the apartment will provide business and leisure guests visiting Changsha and looking forward to an exquisite medium-to long-term residential experience that Marriott International has always known for."

rooms

Changsha Marriott Executive Apartment has a total of 173 luxury apartments with well-equipped facilities. From exquisite apartments with city views to luxurious three-bedroom apartments with lake views, there are six room types that can meet guests with different needs. All rooms are equipped with well-equipped kitchenware and cookware so that you can enjoy cooking in your room. There is also a refrigerator and an all-in-one washing and drying machine to allow you to enjoy a comfortable life in the hotel.

There are many Changsha elements in the hotel rooms. Inspired by the Feiren design of Aiwan Pavilion is triangular elements, while the diamond-shaped design is taken from the logo of Excellence Group. The design of all guest rooms in the hotel reflects the "rhythm" and "simplicity" sense of Hunan embroidery, especially some small art ornaments, vases and murals hanging on the wall. The murals are made of paint, and the whole picture reflects the artistic beauty of casual nature and relaxation.

restaurant

Changsha Marriott Executive Apartment has two dining venues, Yiranju and Lobby Bar, located on the second floor of the hotel. The screen design of the restaurant is inspired by Liuyang summer cloth. It takes time and seems indifferent as the wind, but it touches the heartstrings. Yiranju focuses on Changsha's local cuisine, but also combines delicacies from all over the world. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hunan rice noodles for breakfast must be eaten, which will definitely open your taste buds in the morning.

The lobby bar is separated from the hotel's front desk by a screen and serves snacks and drinks around the clock. As night falls, this place will turn into a quiet bar again. It is a good choice to have a drink and chat with friends. Of course, the fully equipped kitchen and kitchenware in the room is also a good opportunity for you to show off your cooking skills. You may wish to cook a big meal for your family or friends to make the meaning of your trip even more different.

3 F

The third floor of Changsha Marriott Executive Apartment is definitely the most vibrant place in the entire hotel. The children's center, gym and swimming pool are all located on this floor.

The children's center has a comfortable environment, and friends with parent-child travel can bring their children here to draw and do activities. Next door to the children's center is the gym. Parents who like to exercise can enjoy rare exercise time by putting their children in the children's center. The fitness facilities in the fitness center come from world-renowned brands and are fully equipped to satisfy friends with different types of exercise.

The infinity swimming pool has a constant temperature of 28-30 degrees Celsius all year round. Outside the floor-to-ceiling window is the view of Meixi Lake. The scenery is beautiful. Friends who are confident in their figure can take beautiful photos in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with Meixi Lake as the background.

In addition, there is a meeting room on the second floor of the hotel to meet the needs of business guests.

Check-in around

Today's Changsha is full of Internet celebrities, so when traveling to Changsha, you must take time to check in the following places.

Meixi Lake City Island

Changsha Marriott Executive Apartment is about 5 minutes 'walk from Meixi Lake City Island and can overlook it from your guest room. The main body of the city island double spiral viewing platform on the west bank of Meixi Lake is a pure steel structure building with a height of about 35 meters and a diameter of about 86 meters. Walking to the highest point of the city island, you can overlook the scenery on the east bank of Meixi Lake and the different landscapes on the city island. It is the best place to stay in the Marriott Executive Apartment.

China Junction Pedestrian Bridge

Among the top ten "sexiest buildings in the world" selected by CNN in the United States, Changsha's Chinese Junction Pedestrian Bridge was among them. The streamlined shape adds infinite possibilities to the design of the bridge. It has 3 walking paths, 5 nodes, and the intersection of a straight "walking path" and an arched "climbing path". Standing on the bridge and appreciating the bridge up close will indeed be more beautiful and charming.

Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center

The most eye-catching thing in Meixi Lake must be the Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center. Zaha, the designer of the art center, has many works in China, and Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center, as her legacy in China, has received great attention. On November 24, 2020, Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center won the gold medal of the 2020 London Design Awards.

Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center consists of a grand theater, a small theater, and an art gallery. It is the most dazzling building on the shores of Meixi Lake and one of the places where you must check in during your trip to Changsha. On the east bank of Meixi Lake opposite the Art Center, there is also a musical fountain to enjoy at night. Jinmao next to it is also a shopping center with complete food, accommodation and shopping.

Hunan Province Museum

The most well-known exhibition in the Hunan Province Museum is the Exhibition of Cultural Relics Unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tombs and the Tomb of Madam Xin Zhui. The exhibits are extremely rich. Through the cultural relics on display, you can have a clear understanding of the folk customs, food, clothing, etc. of the Western Han Dynasty. In addition to this exhibition, there are also the Taoyuan Impression Exhibition in the "Beautiful and Popular" wood carving and the "People Returning to the Sea" exhibition of the integration of characters, images and culture during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Popular Return to the Sea is a fee-paying exhibition with 50 tickets. Other exhibitions are free. Free exhibitions require reservations two to three days in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to get tickets. However, if you can't get a free ticket, you can also see other free exhibitions by buying a ticket where people return to the sea.

Rice Noodle Street

When introducing Changsha Marriott Executive Apartment previously, it was also mentioned that the hotel's fans were must-eat. Therefore, sizzling powder in Changsha is the right way to open up this city. Then, Changsha Rice Noodle Street, you must check in. Rice Noodle Street is located on Jiucaiyuan North Road, connected to Wuyi Avenue in the south and Bayi Road in the north. It is a small street with a short length of 400 meters, and there are many rice noodle shops. Walking in it makes people drool.

There are many places worth taking photos and checking in on Rice Noodle Street. A large bowl of rice noodles at the intersection of Bayi Road will start your journey of flour filling. The Changsha wall after you come in, the wall paintings on the buildings on both sides of the road, and the Rice Noodle Museum at the intersection of Wuyi Avenue, every place is worth stopping for a long time.

Wen heyou

The city is being built too fast, and the familiar appearance in life is disappearing. The appearance of Wen Heyou has undoubtedly made up for this regret and also given birth to Changsha's Internet celebrity temperament.

The most worthy shop in Wenheyou in Changsha is Hisense Plaza. The six-story shop in the store is 1980s style, giving many people born before the 1980s the feeling of returning to childhood. What Wenheyouli sells are local snacks and delicacies in Changsha, including stinky tofu, winter melon sausage, rice noodles, etc... After shopping, eating, and taking photos, a day passed!

For a weekend trip, go to Changsha! Living in the Marriott Executive Apartment, smoking Changsha fans, Wen Heyou checked in to take photos...