Nanshan Pasture Hiking: Snowline Encircles the Cloud Pastoral Song

Halo, I am "Qingkong"
The executor of the post-90s office worker escape plan!

They say hiking is the best cure for the concrete jungle disease—this time at the 1700-meter-high Nanshan Pasture, I found the answer.

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⛰️ Core Route Information (Adult-friendly version)

1. Starting point navigation: Shaoyang City, Chengbu County "Nanshan Pasture Ziyang Peak Scenic Area"

◦ ✅ Free admission (main pasture area)

◦ 🅿️ Parking: Large parking lot at the scenic area entrance (20 RMB/day)

2. Hiking loop:

Ziyang Peak → Gaoshan Hongshao → Maoping Lake (closed loop route)

📏 Distance: about 5 km (mainly gentle grassland, slope <15°)

⏱️ Duration: 2-2.5 hours (including photo stops and daydreaming)

3. Transportation tips:

◦ Take high-speed rail to "Shaoyang Station" then rent a car for self-driving (2.5 hours on mountain roads)

◦ Mountain roads are winding! ⚠️ Non-expert drivers are advised to take the scenic area shuttle bus (departing from Chengbu County Bus Station)

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✨ Highlights of the Popular Experience

✅ Walking in the clouds: continuous meadows connect to the skyline, the wind blowing the grass waves like a green ocean

✅ Hidden photo spots:

• Giant rock at Ziyang Peak summit (sunrise sea of clouds + wind farm scenery)

• Abandoned wooden house by Maoping Lake (Lonely Planet vibe, see reference photo 3)

✅ Taste surprise: "Nanshan Yogurt Station" on the way (freshly brewed yogurt 5 RMB/bowl, cool, sweet, and refreshing!)

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⚠️ Hardcore reminders for adults

▫️ Gear list: windproof jacket (temperature drops sharply at the summit!) + sunglasses + non-slip hiking shoes (grass dew makes it slippery)

▫️ Altitude sickness prevention: some sections exceed 1800 meters, move slowly, carry chocolate for emergencies

▫️ Safety no-go zones: stay away from grazing areas (may encounter cows blocking the way!), do not climb undeveloped hills

▫️ Food and accommodation: only simple meals available on the pasture, better to stay in Chengbu County town after descending (recommend "Rulin Hotel")

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📸 Photography guide

① Best light at 4 PM! Maoping Lake reflects the wind turbine group

② Don’t be discouraged on cloudy days! Mist = natural forest filter

(For specific composition, refer to the marked photo spots at the end)

Final rant: This place is like a Windows desktop come to life—workdays? They don’t exist!