🌿Where to go during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday? Chenzhou 3 days and 2 nights easy self-driving tour guide 🚗

#Dragon Boat Festival good places 📍Starting from Foshan｜You can have a great time even if you only take one day off! Suitable for: Family travel / Family travel / Friends relaxing trip 💡Route design highlights: no rush, beautiful scenery, super comfortable summer escape! 🗓️ Quick overview of the three-day itinerary: Day 1｜Depart from Foshan ➡ Yangtian Lake Prairie ➡ Overnight in Chenzhou City Day 2｜Gaoyiling ➡ Bailang ➡ Dongjiang Lake B&B check-in Day 3｜Fog over Xiaodong River ➡ Reservoir Dam ➡ Return 🚗Day 1: Let’s go! Heading to Chenzhou’s Green Plateau Departure advice: Leave Foshan before 8 am to avoid peak traffic Driving conditions: You can choose the route in the map for navigation. The last section is narrow, but it is generally smooth and easy to drive. Lunch suggestion: You can have a simple meal at the highway service area, or you can eat at the Chinese restaurant inside Yangtian Lake (it is recommended to make reservations in advance during holidays) 🎫Ticket information: You can scan the QR code at the entrance of Yangtian Lake to buy tickets. Students/elderly people should remember to bring their ID cards as there are discounted tickets! ✅ Yangtian Lake Prairie Must-see highlights: 🦌Deer feeding experience (super photogenic, deer are very friendly) 🎠Prairie horse riding and windmill check-in spot 👗 Dressing tips: White/khaki/blue colors are the cleanest and most refreshing, perfect for photos! 🧴Sun protection is very important, the ultraviolet rays in the mountains are very strong! The wind is strong during the Dragon Boat Festival, so remember to wear a hat and a windproof jacket 🍲Dinner recommendation: [Chaihuo Renjia (Ailian Lake Branch)] Authentic Hunan cuisine is not too spicy and is very suitable for family gatherings 🔥Recommended dishes: Fried rice with dried fish, wooden barrel tofu, steamed rice rolls, hand-pulled pork ribs 🌙Accommodation suggestions: Hotels in the city are convenient for visiting the night market. The Heping Night Market has a good atmosphere! ⛰️Day 2: Enter the Red Danxia and Mountain Wonderland Gaoyiling & Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon: The original Danxia landform, the top of the mountain overlooks the entire valley, it looks beautiful no matter how you take pictures! Bailang: The S-shaped mountain road is a hidden photo spot with greenery along the way Lunch suggestion: You can have a light meal on the way, or you can go to the B&B early to enjoy Dongjiang Lake specialties Overnight accommodation: It is recommended to stay in a B&B near Dongjiang Lake so that you can get up early the next day to watch the sunrise and clouds! 🌫️Day 3: Morning fog in Dongjiang Lake + slow return journey Tips for watching the fog in Xiaodongjiang: Best time to view fog: 6:30am – 8:00am It is easiest to take photos of fairyland on sunny and humid days It is recommended to stay in or near the scenic area one night in advance so that you can see the morning fog as soon as you open the door. 🎣The viewing platform net casting time is fixed: once every 15 minutes, remember to reserve a spot in advance Take a walk along the reservoir dam + buy some local fruits or local specialties at the fruit market. ✅Practical supplement: 📱Buy tickets & book rooms in advance: Dongjiang Lake B&B will be full during the Dragon Boat Festival, so remember to book in advance 👟Shoe recommendations: Comfortable and non-slip, as some attractions have ups and downs 🎒Bring a power bank, sunscreen spray, and a water bottle so you can have a complete experience in one go! This trip is like a small vacation to escape from the daily routine and breathe in the mountains and water. 🌕This Dragon Boat Festival, don’t squeeze in with the crowds. Come to Chenzhou, slow down and take a deep breath!