Hunan on the Tip of the Tongue: A Fiery Culinary Adventure in the Mortal World

**🌶️【5-Day 4-Night Hunan Highlights Guide｜A Double Whammy of Scenery and Spice】🏞️**

**✨ Day1-2: Fairyland Zhangjiajie**
📍 **Tianmen Mountain**: Ride Asia's longest cable car, walk the glass walkway, witness the Tianmen Cave swallowing clouds (Ticket: ¥278)
📍 **Wulingyuan**: Visit the "Avatar" Hallelujah Mountain, hike Golden Whip Stream and meet macaques, take Bailong Elevator to the sky in 1 second
📍 **Grand Canyon Glass Bridge**: World's highest! Bungee/sliding adventures for an adrenaline rush (Ticket: ¥219)

**✨ Day3: Ancient Town of Fenghuang**
📍 **Tuo River Night Cruise**: Stilted houses with red lanterns reflected on water, capture Miao ethnic outfits on stepping stones, stay in a riverside B&B lulled by flowing water
📍 **Nanhua Mountain**: Summit for a panoramic view of the ancient town, morning mist like a xianxia fantasy world

**✨ Day4: Spicy Changsha**
📍 **Orange Isle**: Pay respects to Chairman Mao’s statue, ride a mini-train through orange groves (¥40)
📍 **Wuyi Square**: Sip "HeyTea" + try stinky tofu (Black Classic), step back into 1980s Changsha at Super Wenhua

**✨ Day5: Cultural Wonders**
📍 **Yueyang Tower**: Recite "Memorial to Yueyang Tower" by Dongting Lake for free entry!
📍 **Shaoshan**: Visit Mao Zedong’s former residence, offer flowers at the Bronze Statue Square

**🍜 Taste Explosion:**
• Hunan’s Big Three: Steamed fish head with chopped peppers, stir-fried yellow beef, chili pork
• Snack Heaven: Golden Honey Glutinous Balls (Jinji), Rice Noodles (Gongjiao Xincun), Spicy Crayfish (Tianbao Brothers)

**🚄 Smart Transport:**
• High-speed rail loop: Changsha → Zhangjiajie (2h) → Fenghuang (1h) → Huaihua return
• Changsha Metro App for seamless travel, carpool between attractions (~¥50/person)

**💡 Hidden Gems:**
• Zhangjiajie’s "Charming Xiangxi" show (featuring corpse-driving/wedding cries)
• Ziquejie Terraces’ morning fog (May-Oct)
• Chenzhou’s Gaoqiling Ridge "Dragon’s Backbone" photo spot