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📍 **Location**: Yajiang Village, Feitianshan Town, Suxian District, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province 🎫 **Ticket Information**: Free! Yes, you heard it right, such a beautiful natural landscape is free of charge! 🚗 **Transportation Advice**: It takes about 40 minutes to drive from the city center to this hidden treasure. --- 🌅 **Sunset at Ma Huangqiu** As a place praised by photography enthusiasts as the "best destination", the Ma Huangqiu Grand Canyon has deeply attracted me with its scenery. The afterglow of the sunset sprinkles on the unique yin-yang rocks, making the entire canyon seem to be coated with a layer of gold, stunningly beautiful. 📸 **Photography Tips**: If you are a photography enthusiast, remember to bring your camera. The changing light and shadows here will definitely bring unexpected effects to your work. 🌳 **Stone Steps at Epozhai** Walking up the stone steps of Epozhai, each step feels like a journey through history. These steps have witnessed generations of hard work and sweat from the villagers of Gaoyiling, and each stone seems to tell its own story. 🚴‍♂️ **Outdoor Activity Recommendation** The 6-kilometer-long tourist war readiness road is not only suitable for hiking exploration but also a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. The Danxia landform and natural wonders along the way provide a visual feast while exercising. 🧗‍♀️ **Challenge the Hundred Steps Ladder** If you like adventure, you definitely shouldn't miss the Hundred Steps Ladder. The cliff, nearly 90 degrees, tests your courage with every step, but the sense of conquest and the expansive view at the top are definitely worth it. 📌 **Tips** - Wear comfortable sports shoes, as the paths in the canyon may be rugged. - Bring enough water and food, and enjoy a picnic as a good option. - Pay attention to safety, especially when taking photos near cliffs.

Spring Festival in Chenzhou's top 7️⃣ must-visit spots, don't miss out|||Many babies must want to visit Chenzhou during the Spring Festival holiday, right? As a local, I've compiled a few spots in Chenzhou that are suitable for checking in during winter, hurry up and save this list~ 🌟Essential spots to check in: 1️⃣ Gaoyiling: A place forgotten by God, also known as Hunan's most beautiful Danxia landform, with cherry blossoms blooming during the Spring Festival, making it super photogenic 2️⃣ Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon: Chenzhou's most unique and beautiful road, a marvelous creation of nature. 3️⃣ Mangshan Wuzhifeng: Sea of clouds rolling, sunrise and sunset, as if you are in a fairyland. 4️⃣ Bailang Scenic Area: Dongjiang Lake 5A scenic area's lake circuit road~ Known as the Little Erhai, definitely the king of Chenzhou's free attractions 5️⃣ Xiaodongjiang: The clear river surface with fishermen casting nets, a picturesque scene like a landscape painting 6️⃣ Yuhou Street: A historic and cultural old street, as if traveling through time, back to an era full of stories 7️⃣ Huilong Mountain: A mountain range full of mystery, with sea of clouds, sunrise, sunset, and other wonders, feel the magical charm of nature 🌟Route distribution: 1) Gaoyiling, Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon, Xiaodongjiang, Bailang, Huilong Mountain are all near the Dongjiang Lake scenic area, if you go to these places, it is more convenient to stay near Xiaodongjiang 2) Mangshan Wuzhifeng is about 2 hours away from the city center, you can visit Yuhou Street in the evening, and choose to stay in Chenzhou city area Transportation routes: Two days and one night ①Morning 8.30-10.30 to Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area - Check into a city hotel ②Early morning 7.00-8.00 get up to watch the mist at Xiaodongjiang (enjoy the mist scenery and net casting performance along the way) - Afternoon to Gaoyiling (A place forgotten by God) - Return trip to the high-speed train station Three days and two nights ①Morning 8.30-14.00 to - Gaoyiling (A place forgotten by God) - Check into a city hotel (You can visit Yuhou Street at night) ②Early morning 7.00-9.00 go to - Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area - After visiting, return to Xiaodongjiang homestay ③Early morning 7.00 get up to watch the mist at Xiaodongjiang (enjoy the mist scenery and net casting performance along the way) - Bailang (Reputed as Chenzhou's Little Erhai, super beautiful check-in spot!) - Return trip high-speed train 🌟Winter clothing guide During winter in Chenzhou, the daytime temperature is around 8-15 degrees Sometimes it's cold at 0-5 degrees During the day you can wear a sweater or coat but the temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, and it can also be quite cold when it rains, so it's necessary to prepare a down jacket.

Visiting Chenzhou, besides enjoying Gaoyiling, you can also explore the most beautiful highway and the grand canyon of Mahuangqiu next to it! It feels like wandering through the wilderness 📍No admission fee required, the mountain is not high, you can reach the summit in 10-20min However, there is only one staircase for ascending and descending, with no railings, and it is quite steep overall, so be sure to pay attention to safety! 📍There is almost no shade along the entire route of Mahuangqiu, so be prepared for sun protection! I arrived after five o'clock and it was completely OK, with suitable temperature and weather 📍Parking is available at the entrance 📍It is recommended to wear bright-colored clothes! They stand out in photos! 🎒Travel preparation items: 1️⃣Protective gear: The sun is strong, be sure to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen; 2️⃣Comfortable shoes: The terrain of the canyon is complex, it is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes; 3️⃣Water bottle and snacks: Keep hydrated during the hike, carry a water bottle and some snacks with you! ⚠️Travel tips: 1️⃣Best time to visit: Play in the early morning or evening to avoid the peak of the crowd and to better experience the tranquility of nature. 2️⃣Clothing advice: Due to the high altitude of the scenic area and the large temperature difference, it is recommended to wear comfortable and warm clothing, and shoes that are easy to walk in. 3️⃣Precautions: Follow the regulations within the scenic area, protect the environment, and especially be careful when walking on rocks to avoid accidents.

🌞Day One: Arrive in Chenzhou - Check into Puru·Guoliu Homestay - Petite Bourgeois Taste - Bailang Lake Circuit Take the high-speed train directly to Chenzhou Station, the transportation is very convenient Booked 'Zixing Puru·Guoliu Homestay' online in advance, 35 kilometers away from the high-speed rail station Just arrived at the homestay and fell in love with it, every unique design is super cozy Sitting in the courtyard enjoying the vacation life, escaping the hustle and bustle of the city~ Quickly checked in, followed the online guide to the nearby 'Petite Bourgeois Taste' Hongyun Hand, Stir-fried Beef, Dry Pot Yellow Duck, Loofah Stewed Poached Eggs... The home-cooked dishes look ordinary, but they all taste like Chenzhou farmhouse 🌤In the afternoon, set off for a 'Bailang' lake circuit by car The 'Little Erhai' forgotten by Chenzhou people is so beautiful!! We rented a car🚗 and drove around Bailang Town There are fewer tourists here, and it looks so good to take photos at the viewing platform at will... 🌜Evening: Rest at the homestay After leisurely playing, it's so comfortable to lie flat back at the homestay At night, chat with friends on the first floor, drink some wine, and watch a movie There is also a super enthusiastic Shiba Inu that comes over for cuddles, creating a healing atmosphere~ 🌞Day Two: Misty Xiaodongjiang - Ma Huangqiu - Night Market Street Get up early to go to 'Misty Xiaodongjiang' to admire the beauty in the morning mist Distant mountains, river fog, and small fishing boats form a Chinese landscape painting Many photographers come here specifically to take pictures and write If time permits, you can take a boat tour of Dongjiang Lake and feel the misty surroundings Super looking forward to 'Ma Huangqiu Grand Canyon' finally here!! The shocking Danxia landform makes you feel the charm of nature Hike up the stairs to the top of the mountain and enjoy the staggered feeling of the peaks In the afternoon, stroll around 'Wayao Ping Ancient Street' (free admission) This was the commercial center during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and also a gathering place in Chenzhou You can take a boat ride by the shore to see the Cuijiang River and appreciate the beauty of both banks At night, go to Chenzhou Yuhou Street night market, it's super lively Slurp a bowl of Qifengdu Fish Noodles, try the special roast chicken 🌤Day Three: Yangtian Lake - Return trip Yangtian Lake is a bit far from Xiaodongjiang, set off after breakfast!! Crossing several mountains to reach the beautiful prairie It's like walking out of a Miyazaki Hayao anime... Blowing the cool summer breeze, you can ride horses and feed sika deer There are also sheep herding on the mountain top, be a shepherdess for a day and take photos that turn out great~ (Reserve half a day for the trip, Yangtian Lake Prairie is very large) Chenzhou is indeed healing, life is tiring but coming here is all released Find your own happiness, come back when you have time......