Step into the Southern Hulunbuir at Nanshan Ranch

Amazing! Just 500+ per person to explore the "Southern Hulunbuir"! A complete 2-day, 1-night summer escape guide to Nanshan Ranch. "No need to go to Xinjiang! Hunan's hidden 18°C alpine grassland with starry skies, cows, and windmills—all free to photograph!"

🌟 Why Choose Nanshan Ranch?
🔸 The pinnacle of southern grasslands: 300,000 acres of lush meadows, 1,760 meters above sea level⛰️, with an average summer temperature of 20°C! Escape the heatwave~
🔸 Hidden gems: Milk cows, horseback riding through clouds, stargazing camping, and fresh boiled milk🍼—perfect for family and friends!
🔸 Photo paradise: Hayao Miyazaki-style windmill arrays + black-and-white cow herds🐄, snap healing vibes effortlessly!

🚗 Transportation Guide | For the Lazy
Recommended self-drive (watch your speed on mountain roads! Safety first⚠️)
Route: Navigate to "Chengbu Nanshan Ranch"—about 5-6 hours from Changsha/Guangzhou; 3 hours from Guilin (poor road conditions, choose carefully)

🎫 Tickets & Accommodation | Money-Saving Tips
Tickets: Peak season (Apr-Oct) 💰70 RMB, off-season 50 RMB; students/medical staff/college entrance exam takers enjoy free entry!
Accommodation:
For homestay lovers → 56 options on the main street, try "Nanshan Holiday Hotel" (lake views + fresh milk breakfast!)
For campers → Ziyang Peak parking lot🏕️ (free! toilets available, perfect for stargazing⭐️)

✅ Must-Do Activities | Tested & Approved
📍 Summit at Ziyang Peak
15-minute walk to the viewing platform for rolling green hills + cow and windmill vistas 📸 Snap a shot at the "Nanshan Ranch" stone tablet—pure anime vibes!
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📍 Milk Cows + Fresh Milk Feast
Banliping Milking Station 💰20 RMB/person (kids love it!)
Freshly boiled milk🥛 with thick cream! Don’t miss the 5 RMB yogurt in town.
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📍 Gaoshan Hongshao Nostalgia
1960s anti-aircraft outpost ruins✈️, snap tough shots with tanks and planes at the Weapon Square! Ride horses downhill to the rainbow slide.
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📍 Sunset & Stargazing Combo
19:00 at Qiyun Feidu Viewing Platform for sunset🌅
Late night at Ziyang Peak for the Milky Way🌌—even your phone can capture star trails!
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📅 Classic 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary
DAY1: Lunch in Chengbu County → Arrive before 14:00 → Horseback riding and photos at Ziyang Peak → Milk cows at Banliping → Sunset at Qiyun Feidu → Stay overnight in town (try BBQ!)
DAY2: 5:30 sunrise at Dayakou Viewing Platform → Gaoshan Hongshao → Stroll around Maoping Lake → Return by 12:00 (grab yogurt on the way!)

💡 Hard-Earned Tips | Avoid Pitfalls
❌ Don’t touch the black cows! They can be aggressive—admire from afar🐮
✅ Bring cash! Weak signal for horseback riding/milking—cash speeds things up
🚫 Avoid the Guangxi route: GPS often fails + gravel roads risk flat tires
🌞 Sunscreen + jacket: Strong UV but cool winds—physical sun protection is key!