Perfect for a 3-4 day getaway, enjoy a quiet slow-living experience with direct high-speed rail access

📍A "hidden slow-living universe" just 1.5h by high-speed rail Chenzhou 3-4 Day Relaxation Guide ✨Why Choose Chenzhou? - Just 1h30min by high-speed rail from Guangzhou/Changsha, perfect for a weekend escape after work on Friday! - Quieter than Dali, more convenient than Xinjiang, with affordable prices and a paradise for rice noodle lovers. - Lakes, mountains, Danxia landforms, and forests all in one package—no rush, just pure relaxation. —————————— 🗓️ Lazy 3-4 Day Itinerary D1｜Arrival · Stay Amidst the Scenery 14:00 Arrive at Chenzhou West by high-speed rail → 40min taxi to "Dongjiang Lake Bailang" 15:30 Check into a "lake-view homestay" 🏡 (Recommendations: Liubai, Dongjiang Bay No.1, with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake) 17:00 Rent an e-bike (¥30/day) for a lakeside ride → Chase the tangerine-hued sunset 🌅 19:30 Dinner at "Salmon Gourmet City" — five ways to enjoy fresh fish + chilled Dongjiang Lake beer 🍻 D2｜Misty Dongjiang · Sunset at GaoYi Ridge 05:30 Early morning to see "Misty Xiaodongjiang" fishing nets (Best spot: Viewing Platform No.2) 📸 08:00 Return to homestay for a nap or sleep in 10:30 Take a 1h taxi from the high-speed rail station to "GaoYi Ridge" — a stunning water Danxia wonder 🐲 16:00 Descend and savor "Qifengdu Fish Noodles" + "Pangpo Bundled Duck" 20:00 Night hike to "Suxian Ridge" glass walkway for a panoramic night view of Chenzhou ✨ D3｜Mangshan Forest Therapy 08:30 1.5h private car ride to "Mangshan National Forest Park" 🌲 09:30 Take the cable car + cliff elevator (50s to the summit) and stroll along the cloud-sea walkway 12:30 Lunch at the mountaintop "Forest Restaurant" — bamboo tube rice + wild fern stir-fried with cured pork 14:30 Return by high-speed rail or stay an extra night in a "forest cabin" surrounded by nature's sounds D4｜Optional Leisure · Wake Up Naturally - Continue relaxing in Bailang: kayaking, paddleboarding, or lounging at a lakeside café - Or explore the old alleys of "Yuhou Street" in the city and buy handmade chili sauce for the trip home —————————— 🚄 Transportation Guide - High-speed rail: Guangzhou South/Changsha South → Chenzhou West, fastest trip 1h14min, tickets from ¥174.5. - Local travel: Recommend taxis/private cars throughout, as attractions are scattered but reachable within 30-60min. —————————— 🏡 Where to Stay? - Bailang Scenic Area: Lakeside homestays (Liubai, Yihu Liang'an) - Xiaodongjiang: Stilt-house style (That Year, Dongjiang Yuan) - Mangshan: Forest cabins/starry sky rooms (Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel) —————————— 🍜 Must-Try Food List - Salmon: Sashimi + fish roe pancakes + cold fish skin salad (Salmon Gourmet City) - Fish noodles: Superb broth (Qifengdu Old Flavor) - Bundled duck: Crispy skin, perfect with drinks (Pangpo Bundled Duck) - Snacks: Chopped meat noodles, rice dumplings, Dongjiang dried fish —————————— 📦 Packing Tips - Sunscreen! Sunscreen! GaoYi Ridge has no shade. - Bring a light windbreaker for temperature swings. - Misty Xiaodongjiang? Pack anti-fog camera gear or lens cloths. —————————— 📎 Bonus Tips - GaoYi Ridge is drone heaven—don’t forget yours! - Mangshan’s cliff elevator inspired "The Wandering Earth 2’s" space elevator—sci-fi fans, take note!