May Day Family Trip to Guangzhou: 1.5h Direct to a Ghibli-style Fairy Tale Grassland
by _TI***86
Jul 16, 2025
Yangtian Lake Grassland is located in Chenzhou, Hunan, with an average altitude of 1,314 meters. It is known as the "Hulunbuir of the South." This guide will take you on an immersive journey through Yangtian Lake!
[One] Transportation:
[Taxi] Drive directly and navigate to "Yangtian Lake Grassland Scenic Area";
[Bus] You can also take the 832 tourist line from Chenzhou Tianlong Station, first bus at 6:30 AM, last bus at 3:30 PM, fare 13 yuan, about 1.5 hours travel time.
[Two] Tickets:
[BeachUmbrella][BeachUmbrella] Full ticket 120 yuan/person, 108 yuan if purchased online one day in advance; half price for military personnel, students, and seniors aged 60-70; free for children under 1.2 meters and seniors over 70.
[Beach][Island] Package ticket including 5 amusement projects costs 168 yuan/person. Recommended if you want to try the activities!
[Three] On-site Activities:
Grass sledding is a must-try to feel the thrill of speed;
The petting zoo has adorable alpacas and sika deer for close interaction;
For a true grassland experience, try horseback riding and archery;
You can also row a boat on Yangtian Lake and watch black swans swim gracefully.
[Four] Photo Spots:
The Hobbit House is full of fairy tale charm, perfect for stunning photos in minutes;
Yangtian Lake’s blue waves and sky create a picturesque scene;
Also, the filming location of "Chinese Restaurant 6" offers a romantic celebrity-style backdrop. Wearing light or bright colors is recommended for better photos.
[Five] Food:
[Cutlery] The scenic area’s food street offers snacks like grilled skewers, stinky tofu, and fish noodles.
[Wine] Don’t miss the specialty roasted whole lamb, tender and fragrant.
[Six] Accommodation:
There are Yunji Hotel, Yunyin Hotel, and others inside the scenic area. Yunji Hotel offers panoramic views of the grassland; for a closer-to-nature experience, choose the tents at Lake Cloud Residence and sleep under the stars.
[Seven] Best Season to Visit:
May to September is best, with lush green grasslands and cool weather;
From November to February, if lucky, you can encounter frost-covered scenery.
[Eight] Duration of Visit:
[Trunk] If you have enough time, for family or couple vacations, two days are recommended with an overnight stay inside the scenic area to enjoy the starry night;
[Schoolbag] If just for photos and check-ins, 2-3 hours inside the scenic area is enough for photos and activities, plus 2-4 hours for round-trip transportation, so half a day is sufficient.
Come to Yangtian Lake to encounter the unique romance of the southern grassland and start a soul-healing journey!
Post by Noah@Brown | Sep 16, 2025























