Detailed Guide Notes for Yangtianhu Grassland
by Ruby Silly Paws
Aug 5, 2025
🍃【Core Highlights】🍃
√ The southernmost alpine grassland in China, natural air conditioning with an average summer temperature of 20°C
√ 35,000㎡ healing secret realm, Hobbit cottages + windmill group + sea of clouds sunrise
√ Weekly Saturday grassland music festival + starry sky bonfire, your midsummer night carnival guaranteed
🎡【Top 10 Must-Do Activities】🎡
1. Hobbit Fairy Tale World: Candy-colored dome cottages + slope aerial shots, wear a light-colored long dress to instantly become a New Zealand princess
2. Sea of Clouds Sunrise: Wait at Sunrise Cliff at 5:30 AM, high chance of clear skies after rain, bring a windbreaker
3. Cute Pet Interaction: Feed sika deer/alpacas with a 20 yuan feed basket, shredded carrots increase intimacy
4. Canyon Stream Trekking: 2-hour bamboo forest secret path hike, natural pools with ice-cold watermelon for ultimate refreshment
5. Steam Mini Train: 30 yuan per round through the green wilderness, easily capture scenes like those in Studio Ghibli films
6. Grassland Archery: 50 yuan for 10 arrows with professional guidance, hit the bullseye to get a limited edition badge
7. Grass Skiing + Boat Ride: 168 yuan combo ticket for unlimited fun, maximum thrill on the slide
8. True Love Heart Wind Chime Wall: 1,314 heart-shaped wind chimes for wishes, a must-visit for couples
9. Travel Photography Experience: 399 yuan for 2 hours in Mongolian costumes, shoot by the windmill group/wetland lakeside
10. Starry Sky Camping: National 5C-level campsite BBQ + outdoor movie, the Milky Way visible to the naked eye
🍖【Food Guide】🍖
▫️ Filming location of "Chinese Restaurant 6": Alpine yogurt + whole roasted lamb (reserve 1 day in advance)
▫️ Guest Home Eco Farm: Free-range native chicken + dried beef jerky, 40+ yuan per person with complimentary watermelon
▫️ Mongolian Yurt Restaurant: Secret recipe whole roasted lamb with Old Beijing hotpot, full grassland flavor
▫️ Planet No. 3 Burger: Enjoy American fast food while watching the grassland sunset
🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】🏡
✨ Yunyin Hotel: Cliffside private hot spring pool + scenic balcony, only 60 meters from the scenic area
✨ Yun Luxury Treehouse: Fairy tale wooden house + extra-large terrace, top choice for families with children
✨ Yunji Hotel: Container-style design + floor-to-ceiling windows with grassland views, celebrity favorite
✨ Lakeside Cloud Residence: Own vegetable garden + bonfire party, a comprehensive camping and team-building complex
🚗【Transportation Guide】🚗
✓ Take tourism bus line 832 from Chenzhou West Station (departures at 9, 10, 11 AM), 2-hour ride
✓ Self-driving navigation to "Yangtian Lake Grassland Visitor Center," now with 1,100 new free parking spaces
✓ On the way back, stop by Gaoyiling Danxia, stunning sunset red rocks and clear water
⚠️【Practical Tips】⚠️
1. UV rays are very strong! SPF50+ sunscreen/arm sleeves/wide-brimmed hat are essential
2. Horse riding/archery recommended to book before 9 AM, queues over 1 hour on holidays
3. Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a light jacket and long pants to avoid catching a cold
Post by EMELIA SCHULTZ | Aug 19, 2025























