Tourist Consulting Offices
The Changsha Administration of Tourism has established tourist consulting offices in various places including the western,eastern and northern long distance bus stations in Changsha, as well as the docks where the boats arrive, where tourist information and brochures are available. The city has also a special telephone number (0731-2253935), through which up-to-date tourist information can be obtained.
The Signs in Public Places
According to international practice, the municipal administration of Changsha has provided public information signs in all major places including holiday villages, hotels, the airport, the railway station and the docks. All these signs are standard, accurate and conspicuous.
Foreign Language
All the street signs on the main roads and scenic spots are in both Chinese and English for the convenience of foreign visitors.
Public Facilities
Thanks to the reform and opening up policy, telecommunications in Changsha have developed rapidly, holding the leading place among the provinces. By the end of March 1999, there were 30,416 public telephones in Changsha, including 17,996 ordinary public telephones, 2,267 for use with IC cards, 421 portable ones and 9,565 installed on campus.
All the travel agencies and hotels in the city provide the service of ticket reservation by telephone.