Misty Secret Realm Mangshan Tour

🏞️ Chenzhou Mangshan｜A fairyland walk in the clouds! Save this detailed guide!

📍 Reasons to Visit
"The Little Huashan of the South" lives up to its name! Cliff plank roads + sea of clouds spectacle, every snap is wallpaper-worthy 🌄

🚗 Transportation Guide
▫️ High-speed rail: Chenzhou West Station → transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (2.5 hours)
▫️ Self-driving: Navigate to "Mangshan National Forest Park East Gate," the 18 km mountain winding road to the summit is recommended for experienced drivers
⚠️ Roads often close during the rainy season, call 0735-3991122 in advance to confirm

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
✔️ Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel (500+/night)
Cliffside infinity pool + floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the stars, includes shuttle to the scenic area
✔️ Ximen Yao Village Homestay (200+/night)
View of terraced fields from the window, breakfast includes Yao family oil tea

🍲 Mangshan Delicacies
▫️ High mountain mist tea stewed native chicken (Forest Hotel restaurant)
▫️ Yao ethnic bamboo tube rice (freshly grilled at Ximen Village)
❌ Avoid: "Wild mushroom hotpot" at the scenic area entrance mostly uses artificial mushrooms

📸 Must-visit Photo Spots
1️⃣ Tiantaishan Cliff Plank Road
Stunning view at 1900 meters altitude! Recommended to arrive before 9 AM on clear days, sea of clouds lasts briefly
2️⃣ General Village Waterfall Group
Highest water volume in May, wear non-slip shoes! Stone paths are mossy

🗺️ 2-Day Tour Itinerary
DAY 1:
Enter from East Gate → Cable car to Tiantaishan (round trip 120 RMB) → Hike cliff plank road → Stay at Forest Hot Spring Hotel
DAY 2:
General Village Waterfalls → Central South’s Most Dangerous Monkey King Village → Ximen Yao Village to experience the long table feast

💣 Pitfall Prevention Tips
① Don’t trust villagers offering "shortcuts"! Official trails have safety protections
② Temperature difference at the summit is 15℃! Bring a jacket even in July
③ Don’t throw away sightseeing bus tickets! Tickets are checked at every stop

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