Hunan Travel

Overview
Located in the south central part of the Chinese mainland, Hunan has long been known for its natural beauty. Hunan is surrounded by mountains on the east, west, and south, and by the Yangtze River on the north. It has four state-class natural reserves, 22 provincial-class natural reserves and 21 national forest parks. Hunan Travel provides detailed information of Hunan maps, attractions, pictures, travel suggestions as well as China tour packages.Hunan's provincial capital is Changsa. Changsa's main attraction is the Hunan Provincial Museum which houses the Han-era tomb of Xin Zui, the Marquess of Dai who died around 160 BC. The body's excellent state of preservation is a marvel.  The skin is still soft and the internal organs were still intact. Pathologists were able to establish to cause of her death and her age. Hunan's mixture of mountains and water makes it among the most beautiful provinces in China. For thousands of years, Hunan has been a major center of Chinese agriculture, growing rice, tea, and oranges.

When to Go
Hunan has a humid, subtropical climate. The monsoon rain falls mostly in April, May, and June. July and  August are uncomfortably hot and humid. The best time to visit is in the fall, when temperatures are cooler and the rainfall lighter. Low temperatures in winter are usually above freezing, with daily highs around 10C.

Transportation
Transportation in Hunan develops rapidly and has established comparatively complete transportation network consisting of flights, railway, highway and water carriage.