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Cable Car & Elevator to Fairyland: Cliffside Walkways & Hot Springs

Mangshan Wuzhifeng (Five-Finger Peak) Location: Yizhang County, Chenzhou, Hunan (Main entrance at East Gate) ✨ Highlights: China's first barrier-free mountain scenic area! Cable car + cliff elevator takes you directly to 1400m-high cloud walkways amidst granite peaks veiled in year-round sea of clouds. Five colossal rocks resemble Buddha's palm, praised by Xu Xiake as "more majestic than Songshan and Taishan." Winter rime rivals northern China, while summer averages 22°C! 【Must-Do Experiences】 🚡 Yunji Cableway (Essential!) 22-min ride: 3.7km journey through clouds with panoramic heated cabins (Winter first ride at 7:30 for rime scenery!) 🛗 Motianling Elevator 60-second ascent of 120m: Wheelchair/stroller-friendly with full Five-Finger Peak view upon exit ❄️ Golden Whip Grand Canyon Walkway 3km suspended flat path, glass platform facing "Guanyin on Lotus" rock (inner stone path available for acrophobia) 🍜 Stargazing Terrace Café Only mountaintop hot meals: Ginger tea ¥5/cup, wontons ¥20/bowl (Cloud-view seats first-come-first-served) 【Itinerary Tips】 ⏰ Best Seasons: Rime season: Dec-Feb (Go after snowfall) Rhododendron season: May (Wild blooms on walkways) 🗓️ 1-Day Efficient Route: 7:30 East Gate → Cableway → Motianling Elevator → Golden Whip Walkway (2h) 11:00 Lunch at Stargazing Terrace → Small Sky Terrace → Five-Finger Peak Viewpoint → Return before 14:00 💡 Pro Tips: ① Buy combo ticket (¥280 for entrance+cableway+elevator) - Save ¥20 via official site ② Arrive early! 70% chance clouds disperse after noon 【Accommodation】 🏔️ Best On-Site: Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel: Cliff infinity pool, cloud-view rooms (¥1200+/night with breakfast) 🏡 Budget Pick: Yao Village Homestay: Stilt houses + rice cake roasting (¥150/person, 10min to East Gate) ⚠️ Avoid: ❌ West Gate lodgings (Guangdong side) - Re-entry requires new ticket ❌ No summit stays! "Cliff tents" are false advertising 【Essentials】 🚫 Warnings: Cableway closes during storms - Check official WeChat account No drones on walkways (¥500 fine for interfering with cables) 🎒 Packing List: Non-slip hiking shoes (Frosty walkways) Down jacket + windproof hat (10°C colder at summit) Cash (Spotty signal) 📸 Hidden Gems: Rime photography: Take 7:30 first cableway for crystal forest (Bring phone warmers) Free viewpoint: Turn right after elevator to "Fanyin Pavilion" - Crowd-free peak vista
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