If you like to make a quick get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Yuelu mountain will offer you that respite. It's a few minutes away from the downtown area of Changsha. It offers a scenic hiking route and you'll immerse yourself in nature without travelling for hours. Take a few minutes bus or car ride to the gate of Hunan University. From there, it would take you a few meters of walk to the beginning of Yuelu mountain trail.