Cycling in Chenzhou
Chenzhou
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Cycling in Chenzhou
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Introduction Cycling in Chenzhou

Introduction
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Chenzhou has beautiful mountains and rivers and many routes suitable for cycling. The cycling route around Dongjiang Lake starts from Bailang Scenic Area and passes through Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area, Hugu Mountain Waterfall and other places. Tourists can enjoy the scenery of lakes, mountains, clear water and blue sky along the way. Mangshan National Forest Park is famous for its primeval forests and rich flora and fauna. There are a variety of mountain biking routes to suit all levels of cyclists. Visitors can choose gentle mountain trails or challenge steep mountain roads. Xihe Cycling is a popular route in the third Chenzhou City Cycling Event. Cycling on the Xihe Scenic Road, the air is fresh, the mountains and rivers on both sides are connected, and the breeze blows, which is very pleasant.

Trip Moments Cycling in Chenzhou

Cycling in Chenzhou Trip Moments
Huilong Mountain Cloud Resort: A Fairyland Retreat

Huilong Mountain Cloud Resort: A Fairyland Retreat

Huilong Mountain Cloud Resort is a fairyland retreat where you can enjoy the unique pleasure of watching the sunrise and sea of clouds from a mushroom house in the clouds. In the early morning, a light mist gently shrouds Huilong Mountain, as if it were covered with a mysterious veil. At this time, the sun tries to penetrate the clouds, casting golden rays of light. These rays are like lively paintbrushes, dotting the lush green mountains and forests, making them more vibrant. Birds fly happily among the trees, creating a lively natural painting. The tranquil lake surface is like a huge mirror, perfectly reflecting the gorgeous colors of the sky, making it impossible to look away. The air here is exceptionally fresh, so fresh that you can't help but take a deep breath, feeling as if each breath cleanses the dust from your soul, making you feel refreshed. Zixing Huilong Mountain Cloud Resort is located in this picturesque fairyland, next to the visitor center of Huilong Mountain Scenic Area in Huilong Mountain Yao Township, northeast of Zixing City, Hunan Province. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it is like a paradise, enjoying peace and beauty. Nearby attractions such as Huilong Xian Temple and Emperor Yan's Sacrificial Altar are must-visit spots. The ancient buildings carry a long history and culture, immersing visitors in their charm. When you enter Zixing Huilong Mountain Cloud Resort, it's like stepping into a dreamy fairy tale world. The villas seem to float in mid-air, surrounded by rolling seas of clouds, giving you a magical feeling of being in a fairyland. Inside, the simple yet cozy design style is welcoming, with soft tones and modern furniture perfectly matched, exuding a warm home-like atmosphere. Whether it's a family-friendly room or a cozy nest for couples, each room is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning and full-house heating, ensuring warmth and comfort even in cold seasons. Here, various unique experiences await you. Standing on the terrace, you can take in the magnificent scenery of Huilong Mountain. At sunrise, golden sunlight bathes the land, and the rolling sea of clouds resembles a turbulent ocean, majestic and awe-inspiring. At night, lying on the terrace and gazing at the starry sky, the twinkling stars seem within reach, creating a romantic atmosphere. Additionally, the resort offers children's breakfast and butler service, ensuring that every family member is well cared for and can fully enjoy this relaxing time. Every moment spent at Huilong Mountain Cloud Resort is like a cherished memory. Whether it's sharing a meal with family, leisurely strolling along the lake, or participating in camping and barbecue activities, everything here has a unique charm that makes you reluctant to leave.
Emma Davis
Emma Davis
Chenzhou! Dongjiang Lake! Seaview Homestay!!

Chenzhou! Dongjiang Lake! Seaview Homestay!!

🌈This hidden gem of a homestay is amazing! 💫Unobstructed river views✨Stylish design🌟Giant screen projector 💕Great location, right by Xiaodongjiang, and only 3 minutes' drive from the scenic area!! 💖About 25 minutes' drive from Gaoyiling and about 30 minutes from Bailang. Centrally located, so it's convenient to go anywhere. There are many delicious restaurants nearby, so you don't have to worry about food. 💕The homestay has stunning views! You can take great photos in any corner. The environment is clean and simple, with river views, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and beautiful river views from the bed. The photos are beautiful and will put you in a good mood!!
HennaKokko
HennaKokko
A Second Visit to Xiaodongjiang in Chenzhou: Longjing Canyon
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湖南旅遊
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A Second Visit to Xiaodongjiang in Chenzhou: Longjing Canyon

This time, I accompanied a friend on a second visit to Xiaodongjiang in Chenzhou. It might already be late autumn, and due to temperature differences and climate reasons, we couldn't see the fairyland-like mist over Xiaodongjiang that I saw when I visited in July. However, as we strolled along the riverside path, my friend was still amazed by the breathtaking scenery. During my last visit, I was so captivated by the dreamlike beauty of the mist-covered river that I didn't have time to visit Longjing Canyon. Since this is my second visit, I definitely wanted to make up for that regret. The canyon features a series of waterfalls: Yuanyang Waterfall, Sanjie Waterfall, Longyin Waterfall, and more, with mountains and water reflecting each other. The entire canyon tour is 2.5 kilometers long. Although the terrain is steep, the paths are well-constructed and not too steep. As long as you watch out for slippery surfaces, it's quite easy to walk. Along the way, the lush green mountains and the high density of negative ions in the air make you feel like your body is producing more dopamine. It's wonderful!
陌上行
陌上行
Vienna International Hotel is my favorite!

Vienna International Hotel is my favorite!

Vienna International Hotel is located next to Xiuliu Park, with a superior geographical location. The surrounding area is full of commercial, dining and entertainment facilities. It is within 20 minutes drive from Dongjiang Lake, Gao Yiling, and the scenic area, and 40 minutes drive from Bailang Scenic Area. The convenient transportation provides guests with a comfortable and convenient stay experience. Vienna International Hotel has a variety of luxury rooms and suites, with complete facilities, equipped with high-quality bedding and smart home systems, etc. Vienna International Hotel makes you feel the warmth and comfort of home, and enjoy the service of feeling at home?
AdventuringWanderer
AdventuringWanderer
Want to see the beautiful Gaoyiling Scenic Area?

Want to see the beautiful Gaoyiling Scenic Area?

Gaoyiling Tourist Area is located at the junction of Suxian District of Chenzhou City and Zixing City in Hunan Province, 25 kilometers away from Chenzhou city center; 11 kilometers away from Zixing city center, 30 kilometers away from Chenzhou West Station; and 37 kilometers away from Beihu Airport. The tourist area is characterized by its pristine Danxia landform and relies on the lake formed by the accumulation of rainwater all year round. The mountains and water complement each other, forming a beautiful landscape painting. Within the tourist area, there are famous attractions such as the Giant Stone Array, the Stairway to Heaven, Beautiful Tan, Hat Mountain, Dendrobium One-Line Sky, Giant Lizard Lake, Dragon's Back, and more. There are also many in-depth entertainment experiences such as helicopters, drones, hanging walkways, flying ladders, thrilling steps, zip lines, Cloud Mirror Platform, high-altitude swings, and the Shouting Spring. With its unique combination of resources, the area is known as 'Emerald Danxia, Sports Paradise' and 'A Place Forgotten by God,' becoming a preferred destination for tourists for leisure, entertainment, and adventure vacations.
CodeCrusader
CodeCrusader
6:00's foggy Xiaodongjiang is really difficult to catch, let's see it at 8:30

6:00's foggy Xiaodongjiang is really difficult to catch, let's see it at 8:30

💤It's really painful for those who have trouble getting up Got up at 6:27 after the 6:00 alarm After washing up, I went out for breakfast and then headed to Xiaodongjiang ✅I suggest finding a homestay close to Xiaodongjiang 🏨I stayed at Pusu Guoliu Homestay (5 minutes drive to breakfast + 5 minutes to Xiaodongjiang) / Although I didn't see the ink painting-like Xiaodongjiang (there are many great photos online, I've seen enough online, I want to see different scenery myself, mindset 💯) 🌞It's also very beautiful on a sunny day!! The water ripples are clear and transparent✨ / 🎫My ticket: Tourist Route 1 (the ticket includes a round-trip sightseeing bus) 🌟My route: Get off at the first stop of the sightseeing bus (watch the fisherman cast the net)——🚶🏻‍♂️Walk and take photos——Walk to the second stop and get on the bus (the scenery after that feels the same as before)——🚌Sightseeing bus——Get off at the terminal (walk around and return) ⏰Time: 3 hours🅿️Parking💰10 (it's very hot and sunny in sunny places🥵, very cool in shady places, a bit like Guizhou) ▶️There are small shops and restaurants inside the scenic area, 💰fair and affordable
RYANN CALLAHAN
RYANN CALLAHAN
Misty Dongjiang Lake (东江湖)
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Misty Dongjiang Lake (东江湖)

Dongjiang Lake, a reservoir located in Chenzhou, southeast of Hunan Province. Worth experiencing a combination of lakes, dams, mountains and caves with waterfalls and forests. The largest artificial lake in Hunan situated at Zixing (so be prepared to spend a whole day after entering into the scenic spot😁) Attractions - Misty “Little” Dongjiang River, Dongjiang Dam, Hougushan Waterfall and Longjing Canyon Specialty - Dongjiang fish; one of the four special products in Chenzhou and Chuyun Fairy Tea(black tea actually 😅) Opening Hours - 07:00-17:30 #thisischina #travelinspiration #travelphotography #travelwithgeo #hunan #chinatravel #landscapephotography
Travel with Geo
Travel with Geo
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Tourist passenger transport on Dongjiang Lake

Tourist passenger transport on Dongjiang Lake

Dongjiang, also known as Dongjiang Lake, in Chenzhou City, Hunan Province, has dozens of residential islands on its lake surface. The passenger transport between the islands is basically by boat. Today, boat transport is not only the local transportation tool, but also the first choice for us tourists to travel around. It is affordable, boat, transportation, sightseeing are not delayed, it is really worth going again.
BOBBY JACOBS
BOBBY JACOBS
Chenzhou Zixing Bailang "Little Erhai Lake"

Chenzhou Zixing Bailang "Little Erhai Lake"

No crowds, take photos wherever you go 📸 When you're tired, sit by the lake and enjoy the gentle sunshine 😇 Everything is a true reflection of the good times Bailang Ring Road starts at Changyingtou Wharf and ends at Bailang Wharf, with a total length of 13.35 km The whole line is a two-way two-lane road, where you can ride around the lake, take photos, and take a boat tour of Dongjiang Lake 💌Recommended attractions: See the redwoods on foot or by scooter 🛵 on Bailang Ring Road Walk from the hotel to Bailang Square, cross the road on the left, and you will reach the Metasequoia on the lakeside boardwalk. No ticket is required. 🏝️Phoenix Island Scenic Area: Buy tickets at the hotel, walk to Bailang Wharf, take a boat to the island, and enjoy the lush greenery and different views of the lake and mountains. You can also interact with the peacocks 🦚, monkeys 🐒, squirrels 🐿️, and alpacas 🦙 on the island. Photo spots: 1. There is a hotel at the wharf that is open to the public. You can go in and take photos on the viewing terrace. It's a great place to take photos. You can also go down to the lake and take photos on a boat (Zixing Diaoyutai Farmhouse). 2. The boardwalk on the ring road is made of wood. You can take photos of the Metasequoia and the lake, or go down to the lake. It's beautiful! 3. There is a road at the end of the ring road, which is a great place to take photos! 🚗Transportation: Drive to Bailang Scenic Area 🚄Other transportation: Chenzhou West Railway Station → chartered car → direct to Bailang Scenic Area 🚄Other transportation: Chenzhou West Railway Station → online car-hailing (chartered car) → Zixing City Luowei → Xingning Town bus → motorcycle (taxi) to Bailang
NebulaNavigator_901
NebulaNavigator_901
I suggest you don't just visit Yuntian Lake when you visit Chenzhou in winter. Come here!

I suggest you don't just visit Yuntian Lake when you visit Chenzhou in winter. Come here!

🍂 Chenzhou has so many beautiful places to visit! This is a two-day itinerary for couples or friends. If you don't want to rent a car or drive yourself, and you don't want to go on a special forces-style trip, you can refer to my itinerary. Find a weekend to avoid the popular holidays, and enjoy the beautiful scenery with fewer people! - 🏠: Homestay recommendation - Dongjiang Lake Yifan Homestay Located on both sides of Xiaodongjiang, this is a Chinese-style homestay with oriental aesthetics by Dongjiang Lake. The rooms are river-view rooms with a great design, a bathtub, and large floor-to-ceiling windows for viewing the scenery. Every room has a view, and the photos you take will be amazing! In the morning, you can go to Dongjiang Lake to watch the fishermen cast their nets. - 🍚: Restaurant recommendation - Xiaozhiwei Restaurant Convenient transportation and a quiet environment with a leisurely atmosphere. It is about a 5-minute drive from Xiaodongjiang Lake Scenic Area. It is not far to walk from the homestay. This is a cost-effective local internet-famous restaurant. Inexpensive and authentic Chenzhou cuisine! It is suitable for Guangdong tastes! If you can't eat spicy food, you can also try it. - 🍂 Recommended attractions ✔️ The beautiful scenery of Bailang in autumn and winter, with a small Erhai feel. ✔️ Feitian Mountain bamboo raft cruise, a unique scenic experience. The bamboo raft is very comfortable. 😌 ✔️ Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon (free Danxia landform road) Come here in autumn and winter, and you won't get sunburned! No need to climb mountains! It's really comfortable. 😌 You can take a taxi to get around, and the distances are not far! Enjoy a leisurely two-day, one-night holiday. 😌
Tranquility_789_Brooks
Tranquility_789_Brooks
Chenzhou Bailang: Hunan's "Erhai" style.

Chenzhou Bailang: Hunan's "Erhai" style.

Chenzhou Bailang: Hunan's "Erhai" style Who was the genius who called Chenzhou Bailang "Little Erhai"? This name is perfect. It's like having our own "Erhai" right here in Hunan! If you travel to Chenzhou, don't miss out on Bailang, a free hidden gem. Bailang in the fall is beautiful, with many newly planted yellow flowers around the lake. The colorful flowers are a feast for the eyes, like stepping into a vibrant oil painting. When visiting Bailang, you can drive for convenience and freedom, hire a car for peace of mind, or rent a scooter to enjoy the fun of cycling. I think the scenery from Bailang Wharf to Peninsula Fishing Village is the most beautiful. If you see a beautiful view along the way, just park your car on the side of the road and enjoy it. Here's a tip: if you see a roadside stall selling snacks, it's probably a scenic spot. The Dongjiang fish skewers at the roadside stalls are delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant fish aroma. They're worth a try. The beautiful scenery is all along the roadside. But be careful, you must choose a sunny day to visit Bailang. The sunlight on the lake creates a shimmering, dynamic beauty that even a camera can't fully capture. If it's cloudy, the scenery will be much less impressive. The light is just right at around 8 or 9 am or 4 or 5 pm, and if it's sunny, you can see a stunning sunset. I left late last time, and it was almost noon when I arrived. The backlighting made the photos less than ideal. In addition to the lake view, there are some fun attractions nearby. For example, Phoenix Island has a variety of animals, including beautiful peacocks and cute alpacas to interact with. When visiting Bailang, remember to bring sunscreen. Even in the fall, the UV rays can be strong when the sun is out. Also, it's windy by the lake, so it's best to bring a windproof jacket.
Simmons_~Oliver_69
Simmons_~Oliver_69
Xiaodongjiang

Xiaodongjiang

A fairyland in Hunan Chenzhou, the 'Escape from the City' plan. "Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze, the landscape is like ink painting, as if the colors on a Danqing painting are still wet. With a stroke of the pen, it seems to pierce through." The fog is vast, as if wandering in a painting. Scenic spot scenery: When you come to Chenzhou, you must visit Dongjiang Lake once to experience the hazy artistic conception of wandering in a painting shrouded in mist. At 6 a.m. (the best viewing time is from 6 to 8 a.m.) there are not many people yet, the ticket package bought was 178 yuan, and then you take the bus to platform 2. Platform 2 has better scenery, it's really too beautiful, perhaps because it rained the night before, the morning fog is heavy, hazy, so beautiful~ No filter needed for a great photo. Food recommendation: There are specialty foods sold at each platform in the scenic area: Chenzhou fish noodles, fried fish, tofu pudding, and 'killing pig' noodles. (The prices are not expensive, we bought fried fish and tofu pudding at platform 3, which was very delicious, recommended!!) Transportation: It is recommended to stay near Xiaodongjiang on the first day, it's more convenient to get up early to see the fog~ The scenic area ticket includes a free shuttle bus service, which will take care of transporting you to each platform for free~
Leonor Monahan
Leonor Monahan