Taking my family to Feitian Mountain and seeing the smiles on their faces makes it all worthwhile.
🌈Attraction Highlights:
Feitian Mountain is like a dazzling pearl✨ nestled in southern Hunan, integrating mountains, water, forests, caves, and Buddhist elements. The stunning landscape of red cliffs and verdant waters creates a series of breathtaking scenes🖼. The Cui River flows gently, and a boat trip offers a refreshing breeze as you pass by the red peaks lining the banks, making you feel like you're in a painting. There are also mysterious thousand-year-old hanging coffins hidden among the cliffs, telling ancient stories, allowing you to experience the weight and mystery of history while enjoying the natural scenery, leaving you enchanted and reluctant to return.
📍Address: Qiaokou Town, Suxian District, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province
🕐️Opening Hours: 08:30 - 17:30
🎫Tickets: Tickets + sightseeing bus CNY55/person, boat trip and bamboo raft CNY58/person😃. You can check and book on Trip.com for great deals.
📝Best Time to Visit:
Spring (Mar–May): Everything comes back to life, with flowers blooming all over the mountains🌸, and the red cliffs reflecting the blossoms, creating an incredibly beautiful sight. Autumn (Sep–Nov): The weather is crisp and clear, the maple leaves turn red, and the colorful forests intertwine with the clear water and red rocks, like a fairy-tale world🍁. These two seasons offer pleasant weather, stunning scenery, and a fantastic travel experience.
🚘Transportation:
1. Self-driving🚗: Navigate to Chenzhou Feitian Mountain National Geopark. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, making parking convenient. You can enjoy the rural scenery of Chenzhou along the way and stop for photos📸 at any time.
2. Public Transportation🚌: Take bus No. 501, No. 104, etc. from downtown Chenzhou to Feitian Mountain Scenic Area Station. The entrance is within walking distance. This option is economical, environmentally friendly, and allows you to experience local customs.
📅Travel Guide:
☑️Must-see Attractions:
1. Sleeping Beauty Peak: The mountain resembles a reclining beauty, with graceful curves, a marvel of nature. The silhouette is especially stunning at sunset😍.
2. Feitian Canyon: The canyon is deep and lush with vegetation. Hiking through it is an adventure, with continuous surprises from the jagged rocks and murmuring springs.
☑️Recommended Route:
After entering from the main gate, take a boat trip on the Cui River to enjoy the scenery on both sides👉Then go to Feitian Canyon for a hike, and finally climb to the viewing platform to overlook Sleeping Beauty Peak and the panoramic view. The whole journey is approx. 5–7 km, taking 4–6 hrs, offering an in-depth experience of the scenic area.
☑️Activities:
1. Cui River Cruise: Enjoy the red cliffs up close as you drift along the river, experiencing the blend of river breeze and stunning scenery. It's incredibly relaxing🚤.
2. Rock Climbing: For those who like a challenge, there is a professional rock climbing area in the scenic area where you can test your skills on the red cliffs. It's super exciting😎.
🍱Food in the Scenic Area:
1. Dongjiang Fish: A Chenzhou specialty, the fish is tender and delicious, whether fried, deep-fried, or steamed😋. It's also great as a dried fish snack. It's a must-try at restaurants around the scenic area.
2. Qifengdu Fish Noodles: Spicy and savory fish noodles with rich fish soup and smooth rice noodles. A bowl for breakfast will warm you up. You can find them at street stalls everywhere.
3. Rice Dumplings: Soft and glutinous skin with a rich filling, usually pork, chives, etc. One bite brings pure satisfaction. You can find them at snack stalls.
4. Fern Root Rice Cakes: Made with fern root flour, they have a chewy texture. Dipped in sugar or honey, they are sweet but not greasy, with a unique flavor. It's a local traditional delicacy.
💗Useful Tips:
1. Accommodation Recommendations:
🔸Inside the scenic area: Feitian Mountain Resort, with a tranquil environment and scenery right outside your door. Fall asleep to the sounds of insects and birds, and wake up to beautiful views. However, the price is higher, suitable for tourists seeking a quality vacation🛏.
🔸Around the scenic area: There are many guesthouses in Qiaokou Town, offering good value for money and close proximity to the scenic area. You can also experience local life. Book online in advance and choose one with good reviews.
2. Wear comfortable sneakers👟 for your visit, as there are many hiking trails in the scenic area. Protect your feet.
3. Take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures during summer🌞. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, etc., to avoid sunburn and mosquito bites.
4. Pay attention to safety during the boat trip, follow the instructions of the staff, and keep your belongings safe. Don't let your phone or other items "fall into the water"😜.