Yuelu Mountain is a famous historical mountain. Yuelu Academy, located here, has been one of the four major academies in China for thousands of years. Yuelu Mountain has beautiful scenery and dense scenic spots. There are famous cultural attractions such as Yuelu Academy and Aiwan Pavilion. There are tombs of historical celebrities such as Cai E and Huang Xing; There are ancient fort, Changsha battle memorial hall and other relics; There are classic scenery such as sightseeing promenade and Chuanshipo Lake. Visiting Yuelu Mountain is not only a scenic feast, but also a spiritual enlightenment.

Hunan University, referred to as Huda for short, enjoys the reputation of "a Millennium University, a century-old school". The school originated from Yuelu Academy, one of the four major academies in ancient China. 1903 was transformed into Hunan university, and 1926 was officially named as Hunan university.