Perfect for a 3-4 day getaway, enjoy a quiet slow-living experience with direct high-speed rail access

📍A "hidden slow-living universe" just 1.5h by high-speed rail

Chenzhou 3-4 Day Relaxation Guide

✨Why Choose Chenzhou?
- Just 1h30min by high-speed rail from Guangzhou/Changsha, perfect for a weekend escape after work on Friday!
- Quieter than Dali, more convenient than Xinjiang, with affordable prices and a paradise for rice noodle lovers.
- Lakes, mountains, Danxia landforms, and forests all in one package—no rush, just pure relaxation.

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🗓️ Lazy 3-4 Day Itinerary

D1｜Arrival · Stay Amidst the Scenery

14:00 Arrive at Chenzhou West by high-speed rail → 40min taxi to "Dongjiang Lake Bailang"

15:30 Check into a "lake-view homestay" 🏡 (Recommendations: Liubai, Dongjiang Bay No.1, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake)

17:00 Rent an e-bike (¥30/day) for a lakeside ride → Chase the tangerine-hued sunset 🌅

19:30 Dinner at "Salmon Gourmet City" — five ways to enjoy fresh fish + chilled Dongjiang Lake beer 🍻

D2｜Misty Dongjiang · Sunset at GaoYi Ridge

05:30 Early morning to see "Misty Xiaodongjiang" fishing nets (Best spot: Viewing Platform No.2) 📸

08:00 Return to homestay for a nap or sleep in

10:30 Take a 1h taxi from the high-speed rail station to "GaoYi Ridge" — a stunning water Danxia wonder 🐲

16:00 Descend and savor "Qifengdu Fish Noodles" + "Pangpo Bundled Duck"

20:00 Night hike to "Suxian Ridge" glass walkway for a panoramic night view of Chenzhou ✨

D3｜Mangshan Forest Therapy

08:30 1.5h private car ride to "Mangshan National Forest Park" 🌲

09:30 Take the cable car + cliff elevator (50s to the summit) and stroll along the cloud-sea walkway

12:30 Lunch at the mountaintop "Forest Restaurant" — bamboo tube rice + wild fern stir-fried with cured pork

14:30 Return by high-speed rail or stay an extra night in a "forest cabin" surrounded by nature's sounds

D4｜Optional Leisure · Wake Up Naturally
- Continue relaxing in Bailang: kayaking, paddleboarding, or lounging at a lakeside café
- Or explore the old alleys of "Yuhou Street" in the city and buy handmade chili sauce for the trip home

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🚄 Transportation Guide
- High-speed rail: Guangzhou South/Changsha South → Chenzhou West, fastest trip 1h14min, tickets from ¥174.5.
- Local travel: Recommend taxis/private cars throughout, as attractions are scattered but reachable within 30-60min.

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🏡 Where to Stay?
- Bailang Scenic Area: Lakeside homestays (Liubai, Yihu Liang'an)
- Xiaodongjiang: Stilt-house style (That Year, Dongjiang Yuan)
- Mangshan: Forest cabins/starry sky rooms (Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel)

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🍜 Must-Try Food List
- Salmon: Sashimi + fish roe pancakes + cold fish skin salad (Salmon Gourmet City)
- Fish noodles: Superb broth (Qifengdu Old Flavor)
- Bundled duck: Crispy skin, perfect with drinks (Pangpo Bundled Duck)
- Snacks: Chopped meat noodles, rice dumplings, Dongjiang dried fish

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📦 Packing Tips
- Sunscreen! Sunscreen! GaoYi Ridge has no shade.
- Bring a light windbreaker for temperature swings.
- Misty Xiaodongjiang? Pack anti-fog camera gear or lens cloths.

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📎 Bonus Tips
- GaoYi Ridge is drone heaven—don’t forget yours!
- Mangshan’s cliff elevator inspired "The Wandering Earth 2’s" space elevator—sci-fi fans, take note!