It turns out Hunan also has Hobbit Houses

Yangtian Lake Grassland 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB)
📍 Destination: Yangtian Lake Grassland, Chenzhou, Hunan
⏰ Best Season: May to October (cool summer, golden grassland in autumn)
💰 Budget: 2000 RMB (for 2 people, about 1000 RMB per person)

🚗 Transportation Suggestions (Budget about 500 RMB)

High-speed train + car rental/carpool (recommended)

High-speed train to Chenzhou West Station (about 1.5-2 hours from Guangzhou/Changsha, ticket price 100-200 RMB)
From Chenzhou West Station, carpool/car rental to Yangtian Lake (about 1.5 hours one way, carpool 50-80 RMB per person, car rental 200-300 RMB per vehicle)

Self-driving (suitable for nearby cities)

Navigate to "Yangtian Lake Grassland," the mountain road is steep, SUV recommended

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget about 400-600 RMB)

Mongolian yurt/homestay inside the scenic area (recommended, convenient for watching sunrise and sunset)

Yangtian Lake Grassland Starry Sky Camp (Mongolian yurt about 300-500 RMB/night)
Homestays inside the scenic area (200-400 RMB/night)

Hotels in Chenzhou city (optional if budget is limited, but far for round trips)

🎫 Tickets and Activities (Budget about 300 RMB)

Yangtian Lake Grassland ticket: 120 RMB/person (discount for advance online purchase)
Optional activities:

Horse riding (80-150 RMB/person)
Grass skiing/archery (30-50 RMB/time)
Hobbit House check-in (free)

🍽️ Food Recommendations (Budget about 300 RMB)

Grassland specialties: roast whole lamb (100-150 RMB per person), mountain fish, farmhouse dishes
Chenzhou snacks: pig slaughter noodles, fish noodles, Dongjiang fish

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival + Grassland Stroll

Morning: Arrive at Chenzhou West Station by high-speed train → carpool/car rental to Yangtian Lake (1.5 hours)
Noon: Check in to grassland homestay/Mongolian yurt, lunch (farmhouse dishes)
Afternoon:

Stroll the grassland, check in at Hobbit House, windmill group, lake
Experience horse riding/grass skiing (optional)

Evening: Watch sunset, dinner (roast lamb chops/mountain fish)
Night: Bonfire party (offered by some homestays), stargazing

Day 2: Sunrise + Return

Early morning: Watch the grassland sunrise (super beautiful!)
Morning: Free photography or try archery
Noon: Check out, carpool back to Chenzhou West Station
Afternoon: Return by high-speed train

💰 Budget Breakdown (for 2 people)

Item
Cost (2 people)

Transportation (high-speed train + carpool)
500 RMB

Accommodation (Mongolian yurt/homestay)
500 RMB

Tickets + activities
300 RMB

Meals
300 RMB

Others (souvenirs, etc.)
200 RMB

Total
1800-2000 RMB

⚠️ Travel Tips
✅ Large temperature difference on the grassland, bring jacket + sunscreen
✅ Mountain roads are winding, bring motion sickness medicine
✅ Book accommodation in advance, peak season fills up quickly
🌿 Yangtian Lake is one of the rare grassland sceneries in the south, perfect for photography and relaxation, 2 days 1 night is just right! Have a great trip! 🚀