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A Must-See Lazy Traveler’s Guide to Chenzhou

Chenzhou | 3 Days 2 Nights Lazy Edition Itinerary✨ (Dongjiang Lake + Gaoyiling + Yangtian Lake) Just got back from Chenzhou and stayed up all night to put together this guide! Truly a lazy traveler’s blessing 👏 Don’t want to wake up early and rush but still want to hit the highlights? Just copy this plan and you’re set! 📝 🚗【Lazy Itinerary Plan】 Day 1: Explore the Alien Landscapes of Gaoyiling 👽 · Sleep in and wake up naturally! 11:00 Guangzhou South → Chenzhou West (High-speed train 1.5h) · Pre-booked a private driver to pick me up and head straight to Zixing hotel (about 40 min drive) · Only head out at 15:30! Gaoyiling at this time is completely shaded 🌤 · The Danxia landform is truly a masterpiece of nature! Spend about 3 hours walking and taking photos ✨Tip: Remember to bring water! Bottled water on the mountain costs 8 RMB/bottle 💸 Day 2: Fairyland Morning Mist + Xiao’erhai Cycling 🛵 · Get up at 6:30 to watch the morning mist over Dongjiang Lake (extreme laziness!) · Snap the iconic fisherman casting net photo at Viewing Platform No. 2 📸 · Must-eat at noon: Dongjiang Lake salmon served five ways! · Ride an electric scooter along Bailang in the afternoon to enjoy the breeze, completely free 🆓 · Have the local super spicy roasted chicken in the evening 🌶 (remember to bring stomach medicine) Day 3: Step into a Studio Ghibli Grassland 🌼 · Private car 2 hours to Yangtian Lake (motion sickness medicine is a must!) · Hobbit houses + alpacas + windmills, every shot is wallpaper-worthy! · Recommend wearing a light-colored dress for amazing photos 👗 · Closes at 5:30 PM, don’t have too much fun and miss the last bus 🏨【Accommodation Tips】 Highly recommend staying by Dongjiang Lake! I stayed at "XX Hotel," just a 5-minute walk to the scenic area, and you can take a stroll to enjoy the night view 🌉 ⚠️【Hard-Earned Tips】 1️⃣ Private car is more cost-effective than taxis! Distances between spots range from 30-80 km 2️⃣ Check the weather for Yangtian Lake! Sunny days are worth the ticket, cloudy days = a wasted visit 3️⃣ Sunscreen essentials: arm sleeves + hat + sunglasses 🕶 4️⃣ Sneakers are king! Gaoyiling has lots of stairs Chenzhou is truly the ultimate getaway near Guangdong! Mountains, water, and grasslands all in one place ⛰️ Lazy sisters, go ahead with confidence—this guide has already helped you avoid the pitfalls 💕
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