Don't leave after rafting in Mangshan, Chenzhou—the nearby cave restaurant is absolutely amazing!

Summer vacation is the perfect time for rafting and hiking. The mountains are filled with negative oxygen ions and stay refreshingly cool. We make it a yearly tradition to visit Mangshan for rafting, and this year we planned an early two-day summer escape 🚗!!! - 🏡 Stay in a bamboo forest cabin The homestay room: Surrounded by 360° bamboo sea and mountain views 🌿, it’s incredibly cozy—you’ll want to snap photos 📷 the moment you step in. Plus, there’s a giant projector + tea table: Sip tea 🍵 and bask in the sunlight ☀️ in the afternoon, then cozy up for a movie 🎞️ at night—pure bliss 🫧! Street fighter arcade + book nook: Perfect for kids to game or read 📖. Outdoor activities include a rainbow slide 🌈, zip-lining, and off-road buggies 🚗… - Just a 5-minute walk to Swallow Rock Cave ⛰️ 👍🏻 Free 🆓 cave entry for guests/diners! That’s another meal’s worth of savings 💰 for two! We tried the Yao ethnic platter feast at the cave restaurant, with Yao girls singing 🎤 while toasting—an unforgettable experience 💯. The local chicken hotpot was soul-warming 🐔—we downed three bowls! - 🕳 Cave fantasy adventure, with swarms of swallows darting around 🕊️… • Lost Planet Café: Sip iced lattes ❄ under stalactites—feels like teleporting to another world! • Cave bonfire cinema: Lounge on bean bags watching movies 🔥—pure comfort… 💡 Tips: • Cave temp is a constant 18°C! Bring a light jacket ❄. • Floors are slippery—wear grippy shoes! - 🚣‍♂ Mangshan Rafting Water Battle A 15-minute drive 🚗 to Mangshan Forest Park ⛰️ for water fun! 9.8km canyon rafting—nonstop screams! Monkey King Waterfall’s 3000m cool trail 🌊, with misty sprays—so soothing 😌. Tiantai Mountain’s sea of clouds ☁: Take the shuttle + escalator straight up—no hiking needed for epic views! - #SummerTravel #SummerGetaway #GuangdongWeekendTrip #MangshanGrandCanyonRafting #HunanRafting #ChenzhouTravelGuide #MangshanSummerRetreat #MangshanCuisine #MangshanNationalForestPark #ChenzhouFood #SwallowRock #YanlaiMountainRetreat #ChenzhouAccommodation