Changsha
Primary City: Changsha
Primary State/Province: Hunan
Primary Language: Mandarin
Population: 16.7M
GDP: $311B • GDP per capita: $18,632
GAWC Class: 7
Changsha metro area
28.23, 112.94Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsTop Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens Technology | $36B | Public |
| 2 | Sany Heavy Industry | $25B | Public |
| 3 | Xingsheng Selected | $12B | Unicorn |
| 4 | AIER Eye Hospital | $12B | Public |
| 5 | Anker Innovations | $9B | Public |
| 6 | Zoomlion | $8B | Public |
| 7 | Wenheyou | $2B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $104B across 7 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Changsha Orange Isle Music Festival
Changsha • Music Festival
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Hunan Museum
Changsha • Art
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changsha IFS Tower T1 | Changsha | 452 | 2018 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities10 entries
Central South University
Changsha, China
Hunan University
Changsha, China
National University of Defense Technology
Changsha, China
Hunan Normal University
Changsha, China
Xiangtan University
Xiangtan, China
Changsha University of Science and Technology
Changsha, China
Hunan Agricultural University
Changsha, China
Hunan University of Science and Technology
Xiangtan, China
Central South University of Forestry and Technology
Changsha, China
Hunan University of Technology
Zhuzhou, China
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Changsha Huanghua International Airport
Changsha • 2 - Major International
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Changsha South Station
Changsha • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (140 stations)1 entry
Changsha Metro
Changsha • 140 stations
Suburban Rail (21 stations)1 entry
Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan intercity railway
Changsha • 21 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center
Changsha • Trade Venue
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star2 entries
JW Marriott Hotel Changsha
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Park Hyatt Changsha
Changsha