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Chet SchmidtUnited States

Xinjiang is already beautiful… until I came to the "Little Switzerland" of Southern China!

**🌄 [2-Day Chenzhou Itinerary] Hunan's "Little Switzerland"! Misty Xiaodongjiang + Gaoyiling, Get that Nordic Vibe for Just ¥500 per Person!** --- ### **🚗 Itinerary at a Glance** **Day 1: Wonderland Hike** • Early Morning: **Xiaodongjiang River** (Arrive at Viewing Platform No. 2 before 6:00 am to watch fishermen cast their nets) • Morning: **Longjing Canyon** Hike (Waterfalls + Tons of Negative Ions) • Afternoon: **Bailang Lake Loop** (Rent an electric scooter for ¥50/hour, take photos of the "Little Erhai Lake") • Must-Eat: **Dongjiang Fish Noodles** (Qifengdu, a time-honored brand, add pickled green beans) • Overnight Stay: **Minsu in Zixing City** (¥100+/night) **Day 2: Magical Landscapes** • Morning: **Gaoyiling** (Arrive before 8:00 am to avoid queues, take drone shots of the dragon's spine) • Afternoon: **Yangtian Lake Grassland** (Visit Hobbit houses + Feed sika deer) • Before Leaving: Buy **Linwu Duck** (Spice level optional) --- ### **⚠️ Essential Tips** ✔️ **Transportation**: 1.5h by high-speed rail from Guangzhou / Chartered car between scenic spots ¥300/day ✔️ **Tickets**: Xiaodongjiang ¥80 (Purchase online in advance), Gaoyiling Free ✔️ **Avoid Pitfalls**: The mountain road to Yangtian Lake is winding, so prepare motion sickness medicine ✔️ **Hidden Perks**: Free peach picking at Bailang Phoenix Island (June–July) --- (Actual Expenses: Xiaodongjiang ticket ¥80, chartered car ¥150 per person, fish noodles ¥10) --- **📌 Important Notes** • The best time to see the morning mist at Xiaodongjiang is from April to October • Wear non-slip shoes at Gaoyiling • Yangtian Lake is at an altitude of 1350m (Bring a jacket)
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Posted: Apr 15, 2025
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