What is Changsha's nickname?

Changsha is also known as Star City and Tanzhou.

The historical development of Changsha can be traced back to ancient times. According to archaeological judgment, there were primitive human activities in Changsha during the Paleolithic period 1.5-0.2 million years ago. In the Neolithic Age, clans and tribes had been formed. Changsha in Shang Dynasty was the land of Yangyue and a branch of Baiyue tribe.

Among the 28 constellations that have gradually formed in China since Shang and Zhou Dynasties, one is called Clinic House. According to the position of the stars in ancient astronomy, the night is located over Jingzhou. There is a little star next to the night, named Changsha Star. Therefore, there is a saying in history that Changsha is named after Changsha Star.

Changsha, known as Tanzhou in ancient times, also known as Xingcheng, is the capital of Hunan Province, an important central city in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, a national comprehensive supporting reform pilot zone for "two-oriented society" and a national comprehensive transportation hub.

Changsha's special cuisine:

Hunan cuisine is the main food in Changsha with a long history. During the Warring States Period, Qu Yuan, a great patriotic poet, recorded many dishes in Hunan in his famous poem Evocation. During the Western Han Dynasty, there were 109 varieties of dishes in Hunan, and there were nine categories of cooking methods.