It turns out Hunan also has Hobbit Houses

Yangtian Lake Grassland 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide (Budget 2000 RMB) 📍 Destination: Yangtian Lake Grassland, Chenzhou, Hunan ⏰ Best Season: May to October (cool summer, golden grassland in autumn) 💰 Budget: 2000 RMB (for 2 people, about 1000 RMB per person) 🚗 Transportation Suggestions (Budget about 500 RMB) High-speed train + car rental/carpool (recommended) High-speed train to Chenzhou West Station (about 1.5-2 hours from Guangzhou/Changsha, ticket price 100-200 RMB) From Chenzhou West Station, carpool/car rental to Yangtian Lake (about 1.5 hours one way, carpool 50-80 RMB per person, car rental 200-300 RMB per vehicle) Self-driving (suitable for nearby cities) Navigate to "Yangtian Lake Grassland," the mountain road is steep, SUV recommended 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget about 400-600 RMB) Mongolian yurt/homestay inside the scenic area (recommended, convenient for watching sunrise and sunset) Yangtian Lake Grassland Starry Sky Camp (Mongolian yurt about 300-500 RMB/night) Homestays inside the scenic area (200-400 RMB/night) Hotels in Chenzhou city (optional if budget is limited, but far for round trips) 🎫 Tickets and Activities (Budget about 300 RMB) Yangtian Lake Grassland ticket: 120 RMB/person (discount for advance online purchase) Optional activities: Horse riding (80-150 RMB/person) Grass skiing/archery (30-50 RMB/time) Hobbit House check-in (free) 🍽️ Food Recommendations (Budget about 300 RMB) Grassland specialties: roast whole lamb (100-150 RMB per person), mountain fish, farmhouse dishes Chenzhou snacks: pig slaughter noodles, fish noodles, Dongjiang fish 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival + Grassland Stroll Morning: Arrive at Chenzhou West Station by high-speed train → carpool/car rental to Yangtian Lake (1.5 hours) Noon: Check in to grassland homestay/Mongolian yurt, lunch (farmhouse dishes) Afternoon: Stroll the grassland, check in at Hobbit House, windmill group, lake Experience horse riding/grass skiing (optional) Evening: Watch sunset, dinner (roast lamb chops/mountain fish) Night: Bonfire party (offered by some homestays), stargazing Day 2: Sunrise + Return Early morning: Watch the grassland sunrise (super beautiful!) Morning: Free photography or try archery Noon: Check out, carpool back to Chenzhou West Station Afternoon: Return by high-speed train 💰 Budget Breakdown (for 2 people) Item Cost (2 people) Transportation (high-speed train + carpool) 500 RMB Accommodation (Mongolian yurt/homestay) 500 RMB Tickets + activities 300 RMB Meals 300 RMB Others (souvenirs, etc.) 200 RMB Total 1800-2000 RMB ⚠️ Travel Tips ✅ Large temperature difference on the grassland, bring jacket + sunscreen ✅ Mountain roads are winding, bring motion sickness medicine ✅ Book accommodation in advance, peak season fills up quickly 🌿 Yangtian Lake is one of the rare grassland sceneries in the south, perfect for photography and relaxation, 2 days 1 night is just right! Have a great trip! 🚀