Chenzhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Gaoyiling Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hunan Binzhou|A place where you can see snow scenes 2h from Guangzhou
In Hunan Chenzhou, trekking through mountains and rivers, climbing up to the Five Finger Peak, the temperature is below zero, looking for icicles🧊 snowflakes❄️ on the plank road hanging hundreds of meters high on the mountain side.
Where is it? Yes, it's Hunan Chenzhou! A meaningful world😌
Reach out and you can touch the sunshine☀ gently break the tenderness of the snowflakes⛄️
Where is it? Yes, it's Hunan Chenzhou! A world where people can indulge in life😌
Chenzhou mountain top, a fairyland on earth🌈
Cold wind piercing, snowflakes falling❄️
Foggy, ice and snow hanging🧊
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🚩 Location: Chenzhou Mangshan Five Finger Peak
👣 Scenic Area Evaluation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💁♀️ Editor's suggestion: Wear good cold protection equipment, prepare enthusiasm and curiosity, and start an unparalleled adventure!
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📝Preparation:
1️⃣Transportation: High-speed rail arrives at Chenzhou West Station, 2 hours drive to the scenic area! Here is a suggestion, Chenzhou attractions are relatively scattered, it is not convenient to take a taxi. It is more reasonable to book a regular custom tour independent group in advance, without worrying about the constraints of group tours, black car carpooling tours, gathering time, play time, and being controlled by poor hotels!
2️⃣Equipment: Remember to bring warm clothes and non-slip shoes, because the snow on the mountain will be slippery!
3️⃣Time: The viewing time is every winter, especially in January and February, the fog and snow scenery at this time is spectacular!
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🔆3 days and 2 nights essence itinerary:
❣️Day1: Arrive in Chenzhou-Check in Mangshan 5-star hot spring hotel-Soak in the net red infinity hot spring in the afternoon
❣️Day2: Mangshan Five Finger Peak East Gate-Cable Car-Flat Road Plank Road-Motianling Elevator-Stay near Dongjiang Lake
❣️Day3: Chenzhou Gao Yiling-Wa Yao Ping Ancient Town-Return home
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🌄Five Finger Peak Strategy:
1️⃣Mountain climbing: After arriving at Mangshan Five Finger Peak, we need to take a cable car for 25 minutes. The mountain scenery along the way is very beautiful, especially the forest covered with fog, which makes people feel like they are in a fairy tale world!
2️⃣Fog viewing: Fog is formed when cold air meets clouds, they condense on tree branches, forming beautiful ice crystals, as if nature is wearing a gorgeous white dress!
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🌬️ The magical beauty of the fog and snow scenery:
Imagine that the entire mountain peak is surrounded by frozen fog, as if in a fairy tale world. The branches and leaves of the trees are all covered with crystal clear ice crystals, like a fairyland in silver.
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❣️Other beautiful scenery in Chenzhou
1️⃣Gao Yiling Scenic Area: The Danxia landform here is a business card of Chenzhou! The towering red mountains and unique landform landscapes all show the craftsmanship of nature.
2️⃣Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area: The clear river water shines with gem-like light under the sun, surrounded by mountains, as if it is a landscape line between heaven and earth.
3️⃣Yangtian Lake Prairie: When you set foot on this vast prairie, you will be shocked by the beauty of the green grass and lake water.
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📝 Travel strategy tips:
1️⃣ Time selection: The fog and snow scenery period is in winter every year, generally from November to February of the following year.
2️⃣ Dressing suggestions: Because the altitude is high and the temperature on the mountain top is low, be sure to keep warm. It is recommended to wear a thick down jacket, a windproof jacket, a warm hat and gloves, and also prepare non-slip shoes.
3️⃣ Chenzhou Gao Yiling: Mainly outdoor activities, it is recommended not to be too heavy, wear flat sports shoes to play.
NADIA WILSON
Danxia Platform@Gaoyiling, Hunan
Location - Right at the junction of Qiaokou Town, Suxian District, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province.
Getting There - It is about 30km away from Xiaodong Hu, getting a Didi to destination is available.
Attractions - Composed of unique natural wonders and the Danxia landforms creates an extraordinary sights that leave the visitors amazed(I was at least😂).
*Notes: Always be careful on the steps during the visit by any mean necessary and do not attempt to climb the high canyon abyss during wet days. Safety matters😊
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Gaoyiling scenic area, Chenzhou, Hunan
Getting There - Taxi or car from Chenzhou takes about 30 minutes. Close to Fetian mountain.
Attractions - Scenic views, hiking trails, small rural village with a chicken farm, glass bridge
Hotels - none close by, closest in Chenzhou
Food & Restaurants - small stands selling water and snacks but no restaurants.
Gaoyiling scenic area is an amazing place for walking and hiking and seeing awesome views. The landscape is interbedded red sandstone hills with steep drops into rivers and small lakes surrounding. The views are simply awe inspiring. When walking around here I would recommend a sun umbrella, sun screen and lots of water. You can buy water and other drinks here from the locals. There is a 20RMB charge to enter the hiking trails. When high on some hills take extreme caution near edges as the drop offs are steep and lethal, some are not fenced off. The only downside is the hills have quite a lot of trash so make sure to take yours home with you and be a good tourist. It's also extremely hot here in peak summer so maybe avoid that time of year.
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GaoYi Ridge|Stunning Danxia Landform
GaoYi Ridge(高椅岭), located in GaoYi Village, Chenzhou, Hunan Province, China, is famous for its stunning red cliffs and brooks with greenery. If lucky enough, you can see some wild goats. There are some steep stairs, but you won't feel tired at all with such amazing views.
Visit hours: 2-3 hours
Best time: 4- 7 PM, when it's not too hot but also can enjoy nice sunset.
Tips:
* You may be surprised by it's beauty when first arrive, but the most beautiful part is on the peak.
* If you have a drone, highly suggested to bring it so that you can take a whole and fantastic view of GaoYi Ridge, but do watch out and step out the ridge.
* If taking pics, watch out of the steep cliffs.
* Pls bring your own trash to the dustbin.
#hiking#naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer
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Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Misty Dongjiang Lake (东江湖)
Dongjiang Lake, a reservoir located in Chenzhou, southeast of Hunan Province. Worth experiencing a combination of lakes, dams, mountains and caves with waterfalls and forests. The largest artificial lake in Hunan situated at Zixing (so be prepared to spend a whole day after entering into the scenic spot😁)
Attractions - Misty “Little” Dongjiang River, Dongjiang Dam, Hougushan Waterfall and Longjing Canyon
Specialty - Dongjiang fish; one of the four special products in Chenzhou and Chuyun Fairy Tea(black tea actually 😅)
Opening Hours - 07:00-17:30
#thisischina #travelinspiration #travelphotography #travelwithgeo #hunan #chinatravel #landscapephotography
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Dongjiang Lake, Chenzhou, Hunan
Dongjiang Lake is a huge area with tons of things to see, do and explore. When entering you can buy tickets which include bus and boat and rafting tickets. The bus takes you past a dam and to the main area with restaurants and shops. You can then walk to some of the waterfalls and shorter paths. The boat from there takes you to the island after a 20 min cruise where you can do more walks or go into the huge limestone karst cave which you can see in my pictures is truly spectacular. There is an option of white water rafting on the other side of the lake which I didn't try.
The cave was the biggest highlight for me, it was cool and damp and the paths lead you up and down and around the maze like cave for about a 20-30 minute walk. There are bats on the ceiling and huge limestone features everywhere lit up by multicoloured lights. It's like an alien world and something that no pictures do justice. The cave is very large and at the end of the path you can buy souvenirs.
In dongjiang lake I would recommend trying some local small spicy fish snacks.
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Dongjiang Lake and Gaoyiling are great natural landscapes
National Day niche travel destination|☁️ Wandering in the misty Xiaodongjiang, like being in a painting ☁️
☀️ Niche travel destination Labor Day travel Where to go for May Day Domestic travel Great spot for couples
I once saw a set of photographs of the misty Xiaodongjiang, and there has always been a small wish in my heart. Such a poetic place, I must visit once! A niche domestic travel destination—Chenzhou Dongjiang Lake trip.
The most famous feature of Dongjiang Lake is the mist-watching ☁️ The water temperature is maintained at 8~10℃ throughout the year, while the surface temperature is around 20℃. It is the temperature difference that creates the mist.
The best time to view each year: April to October. Every morning, there are fishermen performing net casting on the mist-watching plank road.
The main attractions include: Misty Xiaodongjiang, Dongjiang Dam, Longjing Canyon, Doushuai Lingyan, Dongjiang Rafting
Antique painting boats, yacht lake tours, water parachuting, jet skiing
Chenzhou Dongjiang Lake Travel Guide
——Internet-famous spot guide
Misty Xiaodongjiang: Every year from April to October, when the sun rises and sets, the hazy mist creates a fairyland-like scene, acclaimed as a 'Chinese wonder, a cosmic spectacle'.
Gaoyiling: The most distinctive feature of Gaoyiling is its Danxia landform. There are beautiful puddles around, and it is recommended to rent a car or drive yourself!
Dongjiang Dam: 'One dam locks the Dongjiang, creating a lake from the high gorge'. The dam, like an arched screen, is surrounded by mist, and when the floodgates open, there is a poetic scene reminiscent of 'dancing snow and flying springs'.
Longjing Canyon: The Longjing Canyon is 2.5 kilometers long, with clear pools and waterfalls in groups, a negative ion canyon, known as a natural oxygen bar!
Dongjiang Lake Rafting: The longest rapid is over a hundred meters, a unique man-made rafting slide in the world.
STERLING MITCHELL
Chenzhou Travel Guide: The Ultimate Budget Travel Guide for College Students for a Two-Day, One-Night Trip!
Travel Section: Departing from Guangzhou Station, it only takes 1.5 hours by high-speed train to reach Chenzhou West Station, with ticket prices around 170+ yuan. If time and budget allow, you can also opt for the more nostalgic sleeper train, which takes longer (about 4.5 hours) but is more affordable and offers a closer look at local life. Upon disembarking at Chenzhou Station, you can immediately taste the authentic Yu Fen and Sha Zhu Fen, both delicious and economical. Since the attractions are quite far apart, it is recommended to book a ride-share through a legitimate platform. Although you may encounter drivers who charge extra, it is still generally economical.
Landscape and Food Exploration: The first recommended destination is Gaoyiling, known for its spectacular Danxia landform. The best time to visit is on a clear day, which will result in better photo outcomes. For ticket prices, students with valid IDs can enjoy a half-price discount at only 49 yuan; adults pay 96 yuan. The tour route includes the Stonehenge, the challenging Dengyun Ladder, cliff plank walkways, the Giant Lizard Lake resembling a green iguana, Dragon's Back, suspension bridges, and the Shouting Spring among many other unique landscapes. Remember to bring supplies, as goods are relatively expensive at the mountain top. In the evening, head to the freely accessible Yuhou Street, which, as the lights come on, feels like a 'Little Suzhou' in the Jiangnan water town style. Consider climbing the arch bridge for a panoramic view of Yuhou Street and try on various ethnic costumes for a photo shoot.
The next morning, be sure to visit the enchanting Dongjiang Lake, where the misty surface of the lake at this time creates a unique atmosphere. Depending on your schedule, you can choose different routes; student tickets are only 40 yuan. If you're on a tight schedule and can only experience Route One, it's still enough to enjoy the beauty of Xiao Dongjiang, watch the fisherman's net casting performance, take a leisurely boat ride, take commemorative photos, visit waterfalls, the hydroelectric station, and ride the thrilling 'over-mountain' sightseeing car. Additionally, the food by Dongjiang Lake is equally tempting, with local snacks like fried salmon, Qiao Mouth Fish, and desserts like Bing Fen and Ci Ba, all of which are not to be missed.
Accommodation Strategy: We chose a homestay in a villa area near Dongjiang Lake, which was quiet and elegant, surrounded by beautiful peach blossoms. The original price for the double room we booked was 88 yuan, but the considerate landlord upgraded us to a room equipped with a projector. Both the interior decoration and the facilities were very well-designed, clean, and new, making it an extremely cost-effective choice. It's worth mentioning that by sharing photos of the homestay on social media, you can even enjoy free electric bike rides.
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Yangtian Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hunan actually has a high-altitude grassland. The Yangtian Lake prairie is located in the central section of the Qitianling Mountain System in the northern part of the Nanling Mountains. It refers to the scenic area with an area of about 40 square kilometers and a golden triangle with the Yangtian Giant Buddha, Tianhu Grassland and Anyuan Stone Forest. Yangtian Lake is a dead fire in the Quaternary glacial period. It has a natural water parking area of more than 20 acres and an altitude of 1350 meters. It is suspended by the intersection of the Yangtze River, the Pearl River and the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway. A bright pearl. Known as "a tear on the earth (the source of the North River).
Yangtian Lake Prairie Scenic Area car line
Zhangzhou Bus Terminal daily special car from the city to and directly to Yangtian Lake.
Yangtianhu Prairie Scenic Area Self-driving Line
Take Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen as an example, arrive along the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway:
A line (off-road vehicle) Liangtian, Yizhang (Yantian Lake) entrance and exit mileage are 300 km, 350 km, 480 km.
B Line Luzhou to Guiyang direction (about 14 km to Yuefeng intersection) into the Yangtian Lake scenic area about 54 km.
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Friends who love the green grasslands but can't make it to Inner Mongolia can come here
🏨 Chen Zhou Yangtian Lake Grassland
❤Recommended reason:
You don't need to edit your photos at Yangtian Lake, the original pictures can capture the green of the grasslands. Plus, it has just opened recently, making it very suitable for visiting and taking photos. The atmosphere is great, and it's easy to capture a sense of relaxation!
🚉Transportation strategy:
You need to arrange your time well, it takes over an hour from the city center. You can either arrange a carpool or take a taxi directly, but be aware that carpool drivers may raise the price on the spot! Remember to negotiate in advance, the taxi fare is 120-130 one way!
📝Tips to note:
If you get carsick, prepare some motion sickness medicine in advance, the mountain roads are too winding! Don't go on foggy days! You really won't be able to see anything and it will be a loss!
👍Most recommended:
Grass sliding is highly recommended! It's very cool, and costs 30 per person if purchased separately. There are also other activities like feeding alpacas and watching sika deer, which you can also do if you're interested in taking photos!
🍽Dining recommendation:
There is a Western restaurant there, and celebrities from Chinese restaurants have checked in there~ I think the taste is just so-so, but the atmosphere of sitting by the window and eating is really nice. I've put the picture at the end, and there are also other snacks available.
👍Most recommended:
It's also a good choice if you can't make it to the Inner Mongolia grasslands!
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The Real World of Anime: Yangtian Lake Prairie
Life can be sweet, or it can be bitter, but it should never be tasteless!
Yangtian Lake Prairie Scenic Area has an average altitude of 1314 meters and covers an area of 60,000 acres. It is a unique alpine prairie, known as the 'Hulun Buir Prairie of the South,' and it is the real world depicted in Grandpa Miyazaki's anime.
Scenic Area Admission: ¥120/person (students can enjoy a discount with a student ID), excluding amusement activities.
Amusement Package Ticket: ¥168/person, which allows experiencing two amusement activities.
Activity Fees: Horse riding 150 yuan (riding around the park), archery, feeding alpacas, sika deer, skateboarding, swinging, 30 yuan per activity
【Must-Visit Spots】
Hobbit Castle: Traverse a fairy-tale world, from the perspective of Japanese anime
Deer Garden: Get up close with the deer! Fun and photogenic!
Grass Sliding: Super fun, note that amusement activities usually end around 5:30 pm, so watch the time!
Swing: The hilltop swing is very photogenic!
Sheepfold: There are many gentle lambs on the first hill next to the restaurant
Giant Dolls: Many giant dolls are placed throughout the scenic area, great for photos~
Beacon Tower: Watch the sunset at the beacon tower at the end
There are two places in Yangtian Lake Prairie where you can ride horses, one is the horse riding ticket office inside the scenic area, with one-way and round-trip options available. The other is the mountain-encircling racetrack outside the scenic area.
【Gourmet Sharing】
There are homestays or restaurants on the way up the mountain where you can stop for a meal, with an average consumption of 40~50 yuan per person.
There are also restaurants inside Yangtian Lake Prairie (featured on Hunan TV's 'Chinese Restaurant 6'). The food street gathers various special snacks. Stinky tofu, fish powder, covered rice, and the aroma of Gugu Chicken that can drift for miles. (Queuing may be required when crowded) Average consumption varies
【Travel Outfit Tips】
Colorful, white are both good (solid colors are recommended for better photos)
Cool sisters can also wear leather jackets, jeans are super photogenic~ or suitable to wear a white dress with a straw hat. For horse riding, wearing overalls with a denim hat and Martin boots is also a great combination. For family trips, you can bring family outfits, and casual phone snaps can rival professional studio shots~!
Easy-to-photograph animal collection: You can feed and take photos with deer and alpacas at close range, and there are places for horse riding and archery (although horse riding is more expensive, you can choose to experience selectively)
【Warm Tips】
●Carry simple medicines for travel, to prevent discomfort from spicy food or different water and soil. Car sickness medicine or patches can be prepared just in case. (The road to Yangtian Lake is a mountain road, and the journey takes about 1 to nearly 2 hours)
●Sunscreen, clothing, hats, sunglasses, all-round sun protection, the UV rays are strong on Yangtian Lake, easy to get sunburned or tanned~
●Chenzhou has distinct seasons and more rain in spring, so if possible, bring rain gear or disposable raincoats in case of sudden weather changes.
●Remember to bring a power bank to avoid running out of battery while taking photos, haha
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Sisters planning to visit Chenzhou Yangtian Lake in April, listen to my 10 pieces of advice first!
The Yangtian Lake Prairie in Chenzhou, which is 1.5h~2h away from Guangzhou and Shenzhen by high-speed train,
will end its grass cultivation period in April and is about to fully open.
Sisters who want to rush there during the weekend, Qingming Festival, or Labor Day, hold your horses!
Check out this guide with a 99.99% practicality rate before you set off!.
1⃣ When will the scenic area be developed?
✅ It is expected to open in mid-April at the earliest this year, and at the latest by the end of April.
✅ Currently, the scenic area only supports group entry.
✅ If you want to avoid the crowds that come with the full opening, you can choose to leave with us now~ Enjoy the vast prairie with fewer people in advance🌱.
2⃣ When is the prairie most beautiful?
🌱 April: The grass is a bit yellow, but overall it's still nice.
🌱 May-October: The prairie is all green, the most beautiful period but also the most crowded.
🌱 After October: It is not recommended to travel, as the grass is not very nice, and the mist over Xiaodongjiang River will no longer be visible after November.
4⃣ Transportation guide
Guangzhou South—Chenzhou West: High-speed train 1.5h, 174.5💰
Shenzhen North—Chenzhou West: High-speed train 2h, 249💰.
4⃣ Ticket purchasing guide
🎫 Ticket price: 120 yuan (half price for student ID)
⏰ Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
It's best to book tickets in advance during holidays.
5⃣ Attractions and activities guide
👉 Hobbit huts: Really like the world of animation, great for photos
👉 Windmill Prairie: Great for Japanese-style photo shoots, and you can also play with rolling grass
👉 Animal Kingdom: There are many alpacas, black swans, horses, sika deer, and Dorper sheep in the scenic area
👉 Recreational activities: You can take a boat ride, do archery, or horseback riding
👉 Giant figures: Kaws giant figures are very photogenic.
6⃣ Photography guide
👗 Clothes in bright or fresh colors look good in any shot
▶ Cool sisters can also wear leather jackets or denim for super photogenic results~
🧚♀ Pair with a straw hat for easier photo ops, and make sure your poses are big for better-looking pictures.
7⃣ Accommodation
You can choose to stay near Dongjiang Lake, which is convenient for going to see the misty Xiaodongjiang River early the next morning. The best time to see the mist is from 6 am to 8 am, the earlier you get there, the better, to grab a good spot!
8⃣ Check the weather before you go! The prairie is greatly affected by the weather, and it's hard to take good photos on rainy or foggy days. The altitude of the prairie is high, so it's colder in the morning and evening, and you need to bring a warm coat.
9⃣ The roads to Yangtian Lake Prairie are all mountain roads, so if you get carsick, prepare motion sickness medicine in advance.
🔟 The attractions are quite scattered, local taxis are expensive, and the round-trip transportation is not very convenient. You can drive yourself or join us for a local chartered tour~.
Guangdong Qingming and Labor Day travel team-up! We have a 【Chenzhou Team】
Welcome to join the 20-year-olds on the go, let's experience Hayao Miyazaki's summer at Yangtian Lake together☘️
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Mangshan· Wuzhifeng Sceneic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hunan Binzhou|A place where you can see snow scenes 2h from Guangzhou
In Hunan Chenzhou, trekking through mountains and rivers, climbing up to the Five Finger Peak, the temperature is below zero, looking for icicles🧊 snowflakes❄️ on the plank road hanging hundreds of meters high on the mountain side.
Where is it? Yes, it's Hunan Chenzhou! A meaningful world😌
Reach out and you can touch the sunshine☀ gently break the tenderness of the snowflakes⛄️
Where is it? Yes, it's Hunan Chenzhou! A world where people can indulge in life😌
Chenzhou mountain top, a fairyland on earth🌈
Cold wind piercing, snowflakes falling❄️
Foggy, ice and snow hanging🧊
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🚩 Location: Chenzhou Mangshan Five Finger Peak
👣 Scenic Area Evaluation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
💁♀️ Editor's suggestion: Wear good cold protection equipment, prepare enthusiasm and curiosity, and start an unparalleled adventure!
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📝Preparation:
1️⃣Transportation: High-speed rail arrives at Chenzhou West Station, 2 hours drive to the scenic area! Here is a suggestion, Chenzhou attractions are relatively scattered, it is not convenient to take a taxi. It is more reasonable to book a regular custom tour independent group in advance, without worrying about the constraints of group tours, black car carpooling tours, gathering time, play time, and being controlled by poor hotels!
2️⃣Equipment: Remember to bring warm clothes and non-slip shoes, because the snow on the mountain will be slippery!
3️⃣Time: The viewing time is every winter, especially in January and February, the fog and snow scenery at this time is spectacular!
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🔆3 days and 2 nights essence itinerary:
❣️Day1: Arrive in Chenzhou-Check in Mangshan 5-star hot spring hotel-Soak in the net red infinity hot spring in the afternoon
❣️Day2: Mangshan Five Finger Peak East Gate-Cable Car-Flat Road Plank Road-Motianling Elevator-Stay near Dongjiang Lake
❣️Day3: Chenzhou Gao Yiling-Wa Yao Ping Ancient Town-Return home
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🌄Five Finger Peak Strategy:
1️⃣Mountain climbing: After arriving at Mangshan Five Finger Peak, we need to take a cable car for 25 minutes. The mountain scenery along the way is very beautiful, especially the forest covered with fog, which makes people feel like they are in a fairy tale world!
2️⃣Fog viewing: Fog is formed when cold air meets clouds, they condense on tree branches, forming beautiful ice crystals, as if nature is wearing a gorgeous white dress!
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🌬️ The magical beauty of the fog and snow scenery:
Imagine that the entire mountain peak is surrounded by frozen fog, as if in a fairy tale world. The branches and leaves of the trees are all covered with crystal clear ice crystals, like a fairyland in silver.
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❣️Other beautiful scenery in Chenzhou
1️⃣Gao Yiling Scenic Area: The Danxia landform here is a business card of Chenzhou! The towering red mountains and unique landform landscapes all show the craftsmanship of nature.
2️⃣Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area: The clear river water shines with gem-like light under the sun, surrounded by mountains, as if it is a landscape line between heaven and earth.
3️⃣Yangtian Lake Prairie: When you set foot on this vast prairie, you will be shocked by the beauty of the green grass and lake water.
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📝 Travel strategy tips:
1️⃣ Time selection: The fog and snow scenery period is in winter every year, generally from November to February of the following year.
2️⃣ Dressing suggestions: Because the altitude is high and the temperature on the mountain top is low, be sure to keep warm. It is recommended to wear a thick down jacket, a windproof jacket, a warm hat and gloves, and also prepare non-slip shoes.
3️⃣ Chenzhou Gao Yiling: Mainly outdoor activities, it is recommended not to be too heavy, wear flat sports shoes to play.
NADIA WILSON
Direct elevator to watch the sea of clouds at sunrise! I absolutely love this mountain in Hunan that doesn't require climbing
I've been to Hunan at least a dozen times.
Compared to Zhangjiajie, I prefer the lesser-known hiking paradise of Chenzhou.
With peaks at an altitude of 1800 meters, it's all about pain-free hiking.
The 140-meter high space elevator, just like the one in the movie 'The Wandering Earth',
sends people to the top of the mountain in 49 seconds!
Climbing to the top is as easy as flipping your hand, effortlessly done🤏🏻
And now is the blooming season of the rhododendrons,
combined with the towering and rugged strange rocks, it's simply poetic and picturesque.
Even on cloudy days, the sea of clouds here is tumbling, and the mist is lingering, like a fairyland.
If you still don't know where to go for May Day,
why not come here, climb effortlessly and experience the natural wonders of Mother Nature.
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⛰️This is the Mangshan Wuzhifeng in Chenzhou, located at the border of Hunan and Guangdong, 1.5h by high-speed rail from Guangdong, and 3-4h by car! It's also the first mountain in the country that doesn't require climbing! The sea of clouds cable car + space elevator + barrier-free plank road, all seamlessly connected, is super friendly for the elderly and those with leg problems! It's perfect for bringing parents and children here for a trip to the mountains~
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📷Must-visit spots
🔸Motianling Elevator: The space elevator just like the one in 'The Wandering Earth', with a fully transparent glass view that takes you straight through the clouds
🔸Xiaotiantai: A spot for watching the sunrise over the sea of clouds, where you can take in the panoramic view of the mountains
🔸Yaotai Welcome: A few welcoming pine trees combined with the sea of clouds, just like the fairy-tale Yaotai where immortals live
🔸Reflection Pool: A heart-shaped pool reflects the towering mountains behind, and it's absolutely beautiful when the sunset comes out!
🔸Wandering Valley Campsite: A three-story camping site at an altitude of 1600 meters, also a great place to overlook Mangshan. Order a cup of 'Wuzhifeng' coffee, enjoy the scenery while sipping! If the weather is good, you must stay for a night, watch the stars at night, and watch the sea of clouds at sunrise during the day~ And you don't need to prepare anything, daily necessities are all available, and the bedding is very comfortable👍🏻
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🗺️Tour Route
Cable car upper station➠Yaotai Welcome➠Jinchan Worship Buddha➠Reflection Pool➠Bagua Platform➠Yinxintai➠Calabash Brothers➠Waking Stone➠Motianling Elevator➠Jinbian God Pillar➠Cooling Platform (Valley Campsite)➠Viewing Pavilion➠Xiaotiantai Elevator➠Return to the cable car to descend the mountain and return
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⚠️Travel tips
▪️The temperature on the mountain will be 5-10 degrees lower than the forecast, bring a warm windproof jacket
▪️Prepare enough food and water, as there are not many shops on the mountain
▪️You don't need to bring too much stuff for an overnight stay at the mountain camp, just travel light
▪️The weather on the mountain changes in an instant, it might be foggy one second and the sea of clouds may be tumbling the next
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🚄High-speed train Guangzhou South-Chenzhou West 1.5h, there is a direct bus from the station to the scenic area about 2h drive (one round trip each day)
🚗Self-driving from Guangzhou about 4h, be sure to navigate to 'Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area East Gate' (East Gate! East Gate! East Gate!)
AlexanderCarmichael79
I thought Wugong Mountain was beautiful until I went to Mangshan in Chenzhou
I really found the legendary mountain that you can summit without climbing.
The kilometer-high Mangshan Wuzhifeng
Take the space elevator and achieve barrier-free climbing
Shuttle through the scenery of towering peaks
The feeling of soaring straight into the sky is too cool
The stunning moment of sunrise over the sea of clouds
The poetic realm on rainy and foggy days
I was really amazed at first sight‼️
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📍Location: Wuzhifeng Scenic Area of Mangshan, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province (East Gate)
🕐Time: 08:00-18:00 (Cable car collection starts at 17:30)
🚗Transport: Take a bus from Chenzhou West Station after high-speed rail, or self-drive
🎫Ticket: Includes round-trip cableway from the East Gate Adult 280
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✅Tour Route
Wuzhifeng Parking Lot - Take the shuttle bus - Cableway lower station - Take the cableway - Yaotai Welcome → Golden Toad Worshipping Buddha → Reflection Pool → Bagua Platform → Wondrous Brush Creating Flowers → Wuzhifeng Viewing Platform → Heart-Printing Platform → Canyon Restaurant → Sky Ridge Elevator → Wangyue Platform → Golden Whip God Pillar → Cool Terrace → Little Sky Terrace
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✅Must-Visit Spots
◾️High-altitude cableway
The longest single-line cableway in the country, 3.7km, with a dreamy feeling of riding the clouds, the scenery outside the window is beautiful, and any shot is a landscape painting
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◾️Wuzhifeng Viewing Platform
Overlooking the panoramic view of the high mountains, seeing the peaks standing tall, and the strange rocks rugged, it is an excellent spot for sunrise over the sea of clouds, riding the wind in the mist, making one instantly feel at ease
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◾️Golden Whip God Pillar
Sunrise Buddha light check-in spot, when the sunlight slowly falls, the stone pillar seems to be draped in magical colors, even the light has a shape
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◾️Little Sky Terrace
You can watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds, the mountain is now full of high mountain azaleas, like brocade and like rosy clouds, even if it rains, the hazy poetic feeling penetrates the entire valley, like entering a fairyland
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◾️Mangshan Cliff Coffee
When you're tired, you can also take a break at the cliff coffee, sipping coffee above the clouds while admiring the majestic mountains, it couldn't be more comfortable
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🏨Accommodation Recommendation
🏕️Mangshan Free Home Nomadic Valley Campsite
The campsite has three floors, different styles, each with its own characteristics, all kinds of professional camping equipment, easily get the atmosphere for photos, and at night there is music, barbecue, performances, leisure is full, if the weather is good, encountering the starry sky and sunrise over the sea of clouds is even more amazing
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♨️Mangshan Fan Villa Hot Spring Homestay
Southeast Asian style, every corner is a collectible, as if you are in the tropics🌴, you can get vacation photos without going abroad~ The natural open-air hot spring is really comfortable, washing away all the fatigue, and calming and healing
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✅Travel Tips
1️⃣The weather is changeable, remember to bring sunscreen, raincoat, wear non-slip shoes, there are many mosquitoes in the mountains when it's hot, bring mosquito repellent stickers and floral water
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2️⃣There will be Yao ethnic wedding folk performances on May Day, plus barrier-free climbing, it's really suitable for the whole family to play together!
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Lauren Fisher
The smoke is swirling, and the beauty of Mangshan in the clouds and mist is extreme
The area preserves one of the most intact primeval forests at the same latitude on Earth, still maintaining 6000 hectares of primeval forest, with a forest coverage rate as high as 99%.
However, seeing the sea of clouds in Mangshan does require some luck.
The Wuzhifeng Scenic Area possesses the core essence of the great Mangshan landscape.
Mangshan's Wuzhifeng high-altitude plank walkway, Tiantai Mountain, Jinbian Canyon, Motian Ridge, Bagua Platform, Heart-to-Heart Reflection Pool, the same type of vertical elevator as in the movie 'The Wandering Earth', Guanyin Ancient Temple and Wanshou Pagoda, Mangshan's strange pines, Yunnan sunrise in Mangshan, high-altitude cableway, and dozens of other attractions.
BRADLEY BECKER
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Xiaodong River Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
XiaoDongJiang|The Charm of Mist
XiaoDongJiang(小东江), located Dongjiang Town, Zixing City in Chenzhou, Hunan Provine, is renounced for its 12 km geographic beauty amidst the mist because of the temperature differences.
🗓Best months for visit: April - November
⏰Time: 5:30-9:00 AM
🎫Fee: 80 RMB- Ticket + round trip of tour bus
🙆What to enjoy:
* the mystery landscape in the mist
* Fishman casting a net
* Lights flashing on the river
* Open view of DongJiang
* Waterfall while hiking
* Cycling along the river
* Some DongJiang fish
#waterfall#naturalwonders#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer
waterfall
naturalwonders
Ketty Zhong
Mist envelops the Xiao Dongjiang River
Mist envelops the Xiao Dongjiang River, and here is the most comprehensive guide to the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area in Chenzhou online|||The distant mountains, river fog, and small fishing boats of Xiao Dongjiang compose a traditional Chinese landscape painting, making it a paradise for photographers and one of the top 10 photography bases in China.
Visiting Xiao Dongjiang can be roughly divided into several parts: morning mist, casting nets, Dongjiang Dam, Hugu Mountain Waterfall, boat trips to Du Shuai Island, and Longjing Canyon.
About the morning mist: The season for viewing the morning mist is from April to October every year, with the best time being from 6 am to 8 am.
The scenic area's four viewing platforms are all stops for the eco-friendly vehicles, and it is recommended to take photos at the second viewing platform.
Then you can walk from the second viewing platform along the wooden plank road to the third or fourth viewing platform and then take a vehicle to the pier.
About casting nets: Casting nets is a fixed activity, and fishermen will be in the lake below the second and third viewing platforms. Wait a bit when you see the fishing boat, and you'll be able to take photos.
About Du Shuai Island: The largest inland island in Hunan Province, there is a large karst cave on the island, and if you haven't seen a karst cave, you can visit the island.
About the routes: There are many types of tickets for the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
🏳🌈Four Boutique Routes 1: Peak season 85/person, off-season 80/person
Xiao Dongjiang - Car view of Hugu Mountain Waterfall - External view of Dongjiang Dam - Longjing Canyon.
🏳🌈Regular Island Tour: Peak season 178/person, off-season 170/person,
Mist over Xiao Dongjiang - Car view of Hugu Mountain Waterfall - External view of Dongjiang Dam - Longjing Canyon - Dongjiang Lake - Du Shuai Karst Cave - Yacht tour around Du Shuai Island.
🏳🌈Luxury Island Tour: Peak season 220/person, off-season 200/person, Mist over Xiao Dongjiang - Car view of Hugu Mountain Waterfall - External view of Dongjiang Dam - Longjing Canyon - Dongjiang Lake - Du Shuai Karst Cave - Luxury yacht tour around Du Shuai Island.
🌴+!Tips: You can decide based on your level of interest, or you can buy the Boutique Route 1 ticket first and then upgrade if you feel like it.
About dining: There are many restaurants in the pier area of the scenic spot, all offering local flavors. Dongjiang Lake fish is famous, and the 'one fish, four ways' (cold mixed fish skin, salt and pepper fish meat, steamed fish meat, fish head and tail soup) and salmon sashimi are local specialties, which are recommended to try.
About the scenic area's eco-friendly vehicles: They operate on a loop, and you just need to wait at the station, so there's no need to worry about missing one.
🚌Address: No. 88, Wangjiazhuang, Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan Province
Isaac_Reed.95
Jiangjing Homestay, suitable for May Day self-driving tour, take the family out
Dongjiang Lake Yifanju Jiangjing Homestay
Its name is Riqi
Features: Super large floor-to-ceiling windows face the lake and mountains, and the photos are super photogenic! Full-view scenery, as if integrated into nature, it's hard to imagine this is a real beauty!
Facing the lake: In the early morning, pull open the curtains, the lake is steaming with mist, like entering a fairyland; at night, the moonlight and sparkling waves are quiet and romantic.
The homestay has a superior geographical location and convenient transportation by car
Homestay address: Building 8, North Garden of Dongjiang Bay, Yanjiang Road, Dongjiang Street, Zixing City, Chenzhou, Hunan Province, 2-101
Recommended spot: Misty Xiaodongjiang
It's about a 3-minute drive from the homestay, or about a 15-minute walk
Genevieve Leuschke
The Xiao Dongjiang River is even more charming after the rain
Nine years ago, when I first visited Xiao Dongjiang, cars could drive straight in, but this time, it has become a standard tourist area process! At the entrance, everyone takes a shuttle bus, and right at the first stop, there's a net-casting performance. However, the first stop is the most crowded, as most tour groups disembark there to watch the net casting and then walk to the second stop to continue their journey; so I suggest that we, the free travelers, also get off at the first stop, but there's no need to jostle for a spot with the uncles and aunties. Instead, we can walk along the Xiao Dongjiang to the second stop, take the shuttle bus to the fourth stop, where there's also net casting, and it's much less crowded, no tour groups, the scenery is beautiful and peaceful 😃
After watching the net casting, continue on the shuttle bus to the final stop, Longjing Gorge, and start a solo hike through the gorge. All the tour groups and most of the tourists only stay on the lower level to see one or two waterfalls, so as I climb higher, there are fewer and fewer people, but the waterfalls in the mountains become more and more spectacular, and without the hustle and bustle of the crowd below, that's when you truly appreciate the beauty of Longjing Gorge! But after enjoying the beautiful scenery, comes a painful climb! The route in the scenic area is designed as a loop, so there's no turning back! Charge on! It's also good, it only takes ten minutes to reach the top, and then you can overlook the misty dam from the mountain peak, enjoying the view and getting enough exercise for the day! Comfortable!