The current situation at Gaoyiling, Chenzhou, in March: It's truly a disaster.

My friends and I spent three days in Chenzhou. Don't visit Chenzhou without doing your research first. Otherwise, you'll end up like us, wasting time and encountering one disappointment after another. I stayed up late to summarize these tips for you… - ⛅️Chenzhou Weather in March-April ▪️March: 15–22°C (Large temperature difference between day and night! Dress in layers.) ▪️April: 18–26°C (Rainy season begins; remember to bring a transparent umbrella as a photo prop.) ⚠️The misty Xiaodongjiang River only has morning mist in April! Now is the perfect time to go~ - 💃🏻Outfit Guide ▫️Gaoyiling/Mahuangqiu: Sports bra + cargo pants + Doc Martens ▫️Yangtian Lake Prairie: Light-colored fairy dress + straw bag (The skirt flowing in the wind is super photogenic.) ▫️Xiaodongjiang River: New Chinese-style cheongsam + oil-paper umbrella (Creates an ink-painting effect.) 🎒Must-bring items: Sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent (The bugs on the prairie are super enthusiastic.) - 🌟Tried-and-tested attractions (no disappointments) 1️⃣Gaoyiling: The ultimate Danxia landform 💰Tickets: CNY 98 ⏰Suggested time: 3 hrs 💡Be sure to wear non-slip shoes! The section of the road at Longjibei is like walking on a giant dragon's skeleton. Photos don't do it justice (Not recommended for those with a fear of heights). 2️⃣Misty Xiaodongjiang River: Filming location for fantasy dramas 💰Route 1 tickets: CNY 85 ⏰6:30–8:00 for morning mist 💡The fisherman casting net performance is at Viewing Platform No. 2. It is recommended to stay at a B&B near the scenic area so you can get there quickly. 3️⃣Yangtian Lake Prairie: The Hulunbuir of the South 💰Tickets: CNY 120 ⏰Suggested time: 4 hrs 💡The Hobbit houses are super photogenic! You can buy feed to give to the sika deer (Remember to choose the docile ones). 4️⃣Mangshan Wuzhifeng: The elevator mountain in the clouds 💰Tickets: CNY 280 (including cable car) ⏰Suggested time: 5 hrs 💡Barrier-free access throughout! If you are bringing elderly people or children, remember to bring jackets, as it's super cold at the top of the mountain. 5️⃣Bailang Scenic Area: Feels like a mini Erhai Lake 💰Free ⏰Cycling around the lake: 2 hrs 💡Renting a pink electric car is super romantic (Bargain down to CNY 30/hr). 6️⃣Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon: The free version of Gaoyiling 💰Free ⏰1 hr to take photos on the highway 💡The highway bends + red rock walls are incredibly cool! It is recommended to come before sunset. - 💡3-day, 2-night itinerary suggestion Day 1: Gaoyiling → Stay overnight at Xiaodongjiang River Day 2: Xiaodongjiang River morning mist → Longjing Canyon → Bailang Scenic Area Day 3: Yangtian Lake Prairie or Mangshan Wuzhifeng → Return trip - 🎢Hidden gems at Gaoyiling ❶Via ferrata climbing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A 70-meter vertical experience! A coach will accompany you throughout (Remember to buy gloves). ❷Cliff swing ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The moment you swing out, there's a bottomless abyss beneath your feet! Screams echo through the valley. ❸Zipline ⭐⭐⭐ Flying over the canyon is super stress-relieving! If you weigh less than 100, you might get stuck halfway (Don't ask me how I know). ❹Glass waterslide ⭐⭐⭐⭐ You might get wet even if you bring a raincoat! But the rush is worth the price of admission. ❺Boulder maze ⭐⭐⭐ A photographer's paradise! Take a photo of yourself sitting on the back of the crocodile rock and dominate your friends' feeds. - 🍜Food Recommendations and Warnings ✅Slaughter pig noodles + chopped meat noodles = the perfect breakfast combo ✅Sturgeon in a stone pot (The milky white fish soup is delicious.)