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Here are some Mangshan travel routes and tips for your reference: Transportation Options - Self-driving: From Changsha, take the Changzhang Expressway via Xiangtan, Shaoshan, Yongzhou, and G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway to Chenzhou, then proceed to Mangshan. From Guangzhou, take the Guangshen Expressway, Shenhai Expressway via Xiangtan, Yongzhou, and G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway to Chenzhou, then to Mangshan. - Public transport: First arrive at Chenzhou West Station, then transfer to a direct bus to Mangshan from Chenzhou Bus Terminal. Alternatively, take a direct shuttle to Mangshan Scenic Area from Chenzhou Wanhua Bus Station. Ticket Information Tickets can be purchased in advance on major travel platforms. An adult ticket with round-trip cable car costs around ¥280. Free admission for children under 14 and seniors over 65, with half-price tickets for students aged 14 and above. Tour Routes - One-day tour - Morning: Arrive at the scenic area around 9:00, first visit the Monkey King Village to enjoy the beautiful scenery of waterfalls and babbling streams, and you might spot some monkeys. - Noon: Around 11:30, after leaving Monkey King Village, have lunch at the scenic area restaurant. - Afternoon: At 13:00, take the cable car up the mountain to Wuzhi Peak, walk along the cliffside plank road to admire the strange peaks and rocks; around 16:00, head to the Cloud Viewing Platform to enjoy the sunset if the weather is good, and descend around 17:30. - Two-day tour - Day 1: Depart in the morning, arrive at Mangshan in the afternoon, visit Tiantai Mountain to see attractions like Tiantai Temple and Tiantai View; stay overnight at a nearby hotel or farmhouse. - Day 2: After breakfast, visit Monkey King Village, then explore the Wuzhi Peak scenic area in the afternoon, walking along the plank road to see Wuzhi Peak and Golden Whip Pillar, and experience the Motianling Elevator. - Three-day tour - Day 1: Same as the first day of the two-day tour. - Day 2: After breakfast, visit Monkey King Village, then explore Dalang Gorge for a canyon adventure; return to the hotel in the evening. - Day 3: Experience the glass bridge in the morning, visit Wuzhi Peak in the afternoon, rest at the hotel in the evening before preparing for the return trip. Accommodation Recommendations - Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel: Rated 4.5, comfortable hot springs with a cliffside infinity pool, great for photos. - Mangshan Cloud Mountain Hot Spring Homestay: Rated 4.8, you can fall asleep to the sound of waterfalls, located near Mangshan Forest Hot Spring. Important Notes - Check the weather forecast in advance and bring appropriate clothing. Even in summer, temperatures on the mountain can be low, so it's best to bring a jacket. - There are many monkeys in Monkey King Village; do not tease or feed them to avoid scratches. - Follow the scenic area rules during your visit. Do not enter dangerous areas without permission, and be cautious when walking on plank roads and other areas.