Chenzhou Travel｜Discover the Hidden Gem of Xiaodongjiang.

2 Days 1 Night for Just $70+ Per Person! ✨ ——“A Hidden Paradise in Hunan That Looks Like Guilin!” --- 🚗 Travel Tips ✔ **High-Speed Rail**: Changsha/Guangzhou → Chenzhou West (1.5 hours). Upon arrival, it's recommended to book a private car or join a carpool (attractions are scattered, and taxis are inconvenient!). ✔ **Local Travel**: Private car rental costs around $40-$55/day, or carpooling is $11/person/day. Don’t forget to negotiate! --- 🌿 Must-Visit Attractions 1⃣ **Misty Xiaodongjiang** 🌫 - **Head out at 6 AM**! The misty river and fishermen casting their nets create a breathtakingly ethereal scene! (Entrance fee: $11, half-price for students) - 📸 **Photo Spot**: Observation Deck Wear light-colored long dresses for the best shots! 2⃣ **Gaoyiling** 🏞 - Stunning **Danxia Landform**! The red rocks and green waters resemble an alien landscape. A 3-hour hike (Entrance fee: $11). Wear non-slip shoes! - ⚠ Visit after 4 PM to avoid the scorching sun. 3⃣ **Bailang Scenic Area** 🚴 - Known as Chenzhou’s “Little Erhai Lake”! Rent an electric bike ($7/2 hours) to ride around the lake, enjoy the breeze, and take healing photos. --- 🍜 Foodie Guide 🔥 **Must-Try Dishes**: - **Shazhu Noodles** (Lao Bai Lutang Shazhu Noodles, $2.10 per bowl) - **Fish Noodles** (Jinguo Fish Noodles, spicy but incredibly satisfying!) - **Dongjiang Fish** (Grilled fish near the scenic area, tender and fresh!) - **Rice Dumplings** (Stuffed generously, a breakfast must-have) --- 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations ✅ Downtown Prime Spot: Pipi Hotel (Bubugao Yu Hou Street Branch). It’s right next to Bubugao Mall and Cha Yan Yue Se tea shop. Perfect for a night stroll along Yu Hou Street. --- ⚠ Avoid These Pitfalls ❌ Don’t trust roadside “free tour guide” offers! ❌ On rainy days, Xiaodongjiang has less mist. Check the weather forecast in advance! ❌ Gaoyiling has no shade. Sunscreen and hats are essential! --- 💬 **Real Experience**: “Chenzhou is unbelievably beautiful! The 2-day itinerary was packed but not exhausting. My friends kept asking for the location after seeing my posts 😂 Best of all, it’s super affordable, perfect for students!” 📌 **👉 **Follow me for more hidden travel gems!** 👈