"0731" is the area code of Changsha, and also a vibrant symbol of this city. In recent years, Changsha has demonstrated its sincerity and openness to the world by making visitors feel at home. It has not only turned into an internet-famous destination that attracts countless tourists but also become a place where many foreigners in China first choose to settle down. On the "0731 Changsha Day", foreign friends who live, work, or study in Changsha expressed their affection for this city in turns. Let's listen to what they have to say.

"The environment, the culture around, and the people are actually much more peaceful to carry out the research activity in Changsha," said Balogun Muhammad Sadeeq Adetunji. This Nigerian professor at Hunan University, who has been in Changsha for six years, now lives with his family at the foot of Yuelu Mountain. He said that conducting scientific research in Changsha was an especially delightful thing. It always makes him feel full of vitality when he works with ingenious and energetic students to overcome difficulties.

The peaceful environment of conducting research in Changsha also attracts Zain Bariq from Yemen. "I can find more freedom here to conduct my research," he commented positively on the support by Changsha's policies for the scientific research innovation.

Besides focusing on career development, Zain is fond of Changsha's distinctive historical culture and laid-back lifestyle. During his study period, he visited Yuelu Academy more than ten times and was profoundly touched by the continuous inheritance of the thousand-year-old cultural education.

For Zeba Khanam from India, she loves Changsha because of its rich cultural heritage and natural scenic beauty, as well as its bright future.

Malcolm Karoma, a youth from Sierra Leone, expresses his favor for the stinky tofu of Changsha. He likes all the kind of version of this food.

Hannah Gatechew, who corresponded with President Xi, has visited Changsha many times. In her view, Changsha is creative, innovative, and colorful.

The hospitable Changsha people not only impress Hannah a lot but also become an important reason for Denis Nurmela to recommend the city to his family and friends. "The number one thing I would introduce to them is not what or where, but who (the Changsha people)," Denis noted. "When you get to know the people, you're not gonna want to leave," he added.

Maybe because of the delicious food, the beautiful scenery, or the hospitable people..., foreigners with different skin colors from different countries can always find reasons to fall in love with Changsha at first sight.

Source: Changsha Evening News