The hidden gem of China with low costs and a slow pace of travel is here

The pinnacle of slow living! Spend three days in Changde for less than 500 RMB per person 💰, this low-cost, slow-paced small city is perfect for relaxing～

✨Trip Highlights
Stroll along Liuyue Lake to watch the sunset
Check in at Taohuayuan Ancient Town
Slurp a bowl of authentic Changde rice noodles
Experience a truly "slow" lifestyle

🚶‍♀️3-Day Leisure Itinerary
Day 1: Liuyue Lake - Hejie Street
📍Liuyue Lake (Free): The second largest freshwater lake in Hunan, best visited at dusk when the lake glows with a breathtaking orange-red sunset 🌅
📍Hejie Street (Free): A renovated old dock-style street, stunningly photogenic when lit up at night, with many unique snack stalls

Day 2: Taohuayuan - Old West Gate
📍Taohuayuan (Entrance 75 RMB): The utopia described by Tao Yuanming, recommended to spend 4 hours here, wearing Hanfu for photos is highly recommended for an authentic feel
📍Old West Gate (Free): Well-preserved Republic of China era buildings, with charming cafes and handmade shops, any one of which is perfect for a lazy afternoon

Day 3: Poetry Wall Park - Big and Small Hejie Streets
📍Poetry Wall Park (Free): A cultural corridor engraved with ancient and modern poetry, 3 kilometers long, ideal for morning exercise or a stroll
📍Big and Small Hejie Streets (Free): Changde’s version of the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting, with quaint architecture and views of the Yuan River, grab a milk tea and you can sit all day

🍜Must-Try Foods
✔ Yang Yongsheng Rice Noodles (Wuling District, Jianshe Road): Signature beef rice noodles for 8 RMB a bowl, a long-established local favorite since childhood
✔ Jinzhuan Square Night Market: Eat to your fill for about 30 RMB per person, recommended are the sugar oil baba and sauce-marinated duck
✔ Old West Gate Teahouse: Chrysanthemum tea for 15 RMB per person, paired with Changde pickles, perfect for chatting all afternoon

💡Useful Tips
1️⃣ Buses cost about 1 RMB to reach all attractions, taxi starting fare is only 5 RMB
2️⃣ Recommended to stay in Wuling District, you can get a very comfortable river view room for just over 200 RMB
3️⃣ Avoid visiting Taohuayuan on Mondays, as some performances are suspended
4️⃣ Remember to bargain at riverside teahouses, you can usually get a 1/3 discount