Stop only knowing about Mount Wugong! Mangshan in Chenzhou is the real treasure! "I thought the sea of clouds at Mount Wugong was already amazing, until I came to Mangshan Wuzhifeng!"

Stop only knowing about Mount Wugong! Mangshan in Chenzhou is the real treasure! This is not "climbing a mountain," but "strolling in the clouds"—the entire route is flat + suspended plank road, almost no stairs, even wheelchairs can easily reach the top! A 50-story elevator takes you straight to the summit with one button, capturing the sea of clouds, sunrise, cliffs, and starry sky perfectly. Elderly, children, and hiking beginners can all easily enjoy the stunning scenery. High-speed train from Guangzhou takes just 1.5 hours, perfect for a weekend trip! 🚗 Complete Transportation Guide (Super Detailed!) ✅ High-speed train + Scenic Area Shuttle Bus (Recommended! Convenient and fast) 1. Guangzhou South Station → Chenzhou West Station: High-speed train takes 1.5 hours, ticket price about 170 RMB, many daily departures (earliest 7:00, latest 20:00). 2. Chenzhou West Station → Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area East Gate: - After exiting the station, turn right and find the "Mangshan Scenic Area Direct Bus" (look for the blue bus with "Mangshan Wuzhifeng" on the side). - 3 trips daily: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, about 2 hours ride, ticket 50 RMB/person, direct to the East Gate (barrier-free entrance). - ⚠️ Note: Do not mistakenly take the bus to "Mangshan West Gate"! The West Gate is the old scenic area without barrier-free facilities and involves exhausting S-shaped mountain roads! ✅ Self-driving (Suitable for families/groups) - Navigation: Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area East Gate (Rongjiadong, Yizhang County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province) - Driving time: - From Guangzhou: about 4.5 hours (Guangqing Expressway → Xuguang Expressway) - From Chenzhou city center: about 2 hours - Parking: East Gate parking lot 10 RMB/day, plenty of spaces. - Road conditions: Entirely highway + national roads, good condition, many mountain curves, drive carefully. 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours - Ticket + round-trip cable car: 280 RMB/person (includes both up and down cable car, must buy!) - Elevator only: Motianling Elevator 30 RMB/person (one way, optional, can walk if physically fit) - Opening hours: 8:30–17:30 (cable car stops ascending at 17:00, stops descending at 17:30, don’t be late!) - Discounts: - Seniors over 60 and students with valid ID get half price; - Children under 1.2 meters free (insurance 10 RMB required). 🚶‍♀️ Super Easy Tour Route (About 3.5 hours total, wheelchair friendly!) Cable car lower station → Yaotai Welcome → Golden Toad Worship → Reflection Pool → Bagua Platform → Magic Brush → Wuzhifeng Viewing Platform → Yin Xin Platform → Canyon Restaurant → Motianling Elevator (or walk) → Wangyue Platform → Golden Whip Pillar → Cool Platform (campground) → Small Terrace 💡 Lazy person’s blessing: Take the Motianling Elevator from the Canyon Restaurant (49 seconds straight to the summit!), then a 10-minute flat walk to the Small Terrace, no stairs at all! 🌟 Must-Do Experiences (Miss it and regret for a year!) 1️⃣ Small Terrace Sea of Clouds Sunrise At 1600 meters altitude, 360° unobstructed view! Early morning sea of clouds rolling, sunlight casting golden light, like a fairyland. - Best time: 30 minutes before sunrise (5:30 in summer, 6:00 in autumn) - Tips: Stay at the summit campground to avoid early rush, open your tent and the sea of clouds is right there! 2️⃣ Motianling Elevator Zoom up 50 floors in 49 seconds! From the canyon bottom straight to the summit, overlooking mountains like a painting, thrilling and stunning. - Cost: 30 RMB/person (one way) - Photo spot: Elevator exit platform, perfect for "people in the clouds" shots. 3️⃣ Heart-shaped Reflection Pool Mirror-like water surface reflecting Wuzhifeng, perfect silhouette shots at sunset! - Outfit suggestion: Wear a solid color long dress or white top, paired with a straw hat for better photos. 4️⃣ Cliff Heartbeat Experience (For the brave!) - Cliff Via Ferrata: Climb along the cliff with safety ropes, suitable for beginners (180 RMB/person) - Rookie Bungee Jump: 50 meters high, the moment you "jump down" releases stress instantly (200 RMB/person) - Cliff Bed: Popular photo spot, lie on the "bed" and capture panoramic cliff views, guaranteed social media highlight! 5️⃣ Mangshan Free Home Wandering Valley Campground Top-tier mountain camping! - Accommodation: Tent/Starry Room (with private bathroom + heater, warm in autumn and winter) - Facilities: Café, bar, bonfire party, outdoor movies - Views: Three-level viewing platform, sunrise sea of clouds, starry Milky Way all covered! - Price: Tent about 600 RMB/night, Starry Room about 1200 RMB/night (includes double ticket + breakfast) 📌 Practical Tips (Avoid pitfalls!) 1. What to wear? The summit is 5–10°C cooler than the base, recommend a 3-in-1 jacket (windproof and waterproof) + quick-dry underwear, with non-slip sports shoes (plank road can be slippery in fog). 2. What to bring? - Power bank (weak signal on the mountain, photos drain battery fast) - Thermos (hot water available on the mountain) - Snacks (canyon restaurant prices are high, bring energy bars, nuts) - Sunglasses + hat (UV protection + sea of clouds reflection) 3. How to check weather? Sea of clouds probability: sunny > cloudy > overcast. Recommended app: Lijing Weather (very accurate for sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds probability). 4. Where to stay? - For convenience: Stay at the Wandering Valley Campground inside the scenic area (easy to watch sunrise) - For saving money: Stay at guesthouses near the East Gate (about 150–250 RMB/night, fewer visitors before 8 AM next day) 5. Other notes: - Drones are prohibited in the scenic area (monitored by aerial surveillance) - The plank road has guardrails throughout, safe but do not climb over - During peak season (holidays), book tickets one day in advance via the "Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area" WeChat official account "Compared to the crowds at Mount Wugong, Mangshan feels like a peaceful cloud sanctuary—sit and watch the clouds roll by, lie down and wait for the Milky Way to enter your dreams, this is the true healing travel!"