Is Chenzhou Worth Visiting?

🌦️[Travel Tips]
▫️Weather in March-April: 15-25°C (It is recommended to bring a light jacket + umbrella)
▫️Outfit formula: Knitwear + wide-leg pants + white shoes / Long dress + windbreaker + straw hat
▫️Must-bring items: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, motion sickness patches (many mountain roads)
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🚗[Transportation Guide]
✈️Airplane: Fly directly to Beihu Airport → 30 minutes by taxi to the city center
🚅High-speed Rail: Chenzhou West Railway Station → 20 minutes to the city center
🚞Train: Chenzhou Railway Station → In the city center
‼️Tips to Avoid Hassles: Chenzhou's scenic spots are scattered, and there are no buses within the scenic areas. Taking a taxi can be difficult, so it is recommended to book a private car in advance!
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📸[Must-See Scenic Spots]
❶Gaoyi Ridge (🎫98)
✨Highlight: The only water-eroded Danxia landform in the world
🕰️Suggestion: Enter the park after 15:00 to photograph the golden sunset
📸Best Photo Spots: Overlooking Longji Canyon / Drone aerial photography is even better
❷Misty Xiaodongjiang River (🎫85)
✨Highlight: The fisherman casting nets in the morning mist is like a fairyland
🕰️Suggestion: Arrive at Viewing Platform No. 2 before 6:30 to catch the first boat
📸Best Photo Spots: Capture the moment of casting the net with a telephoto lens
❸Yangtian Lake Grassland (🎫120)
✨Highlight: Hobbit houses + windmill grassland
🕰️Suggestion: Choose a sunny morning for softer light
📸Outfit: White dress + straw bag for amazing photos
❹Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon (Free!)
✨Highlight: An undeveloped wild Danxia secret
🕰️Suggestion: Combine with Gaoyi Ridge on the same day
📸Best Photo Spots: Photograph the S-shaped highway
❺Bailang Scenic Area (Free!)
✨Highlight: Cycling around the "Little Erhai Lake" is super relaxing
🕰️Suggestion: Rent an electric car (60/3h) to circle the lake
📸Best Photo Spots: Capture reflections in the water at Bailang Wharf
🐑[Hidden Gems in Yangtian Lake]
🦌Deer Feeding Guide: Bring carrots cut into strips for easier feeding
🚂Tips for the Small Train: Sit in the back row and shoot the windmills in reverse
☁️Weather Tips: There is a high probability of seeing a sea of clouds 1 hour after rain
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🏠[Accommodation Recommendations]
Chenzhou's scenic spots are scattered, and the city is not suitable for accommodation as it is far from all the attractions. Therefore, it is recommended to stay near Xiaodongjiang River or Mangshan Mountain.
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⚠️[Things to Avoid]
❗Wear sneakers to Gaoyi Ridge! Some sections are steep.
❗Book Xiaodongjiang tickets 1 day in advance! There may be entry restrictions on-site.
❗Yangtian Lake has high altitude and strong UV rays! Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
❗Don't buy things inside the scenic areas, they are more expensive.
❗Mangshan Wuzhi Peak takes a long time to visit, so prepare snacks in advance.
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📝My 3-Day Itinerary Reference:
D1: High-speed Rail Station → Gaoyi Ridge → Stay overnight near Xiaodongjiang River
D2: Xiaodongjiang River → Longjing Canyon → Bailang "Little Erhai Lake"
D3: Yangtian Lake Grassland or Mangshan Wuzhi Peak → Return trip