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Hubei's "Little Altay" – A 21°C Summer Getaway That'll Blow Your Mind

Still sweating in Wuhan's heatwave? Rush to Yichang's Bailihuang Scenic Area🌄 and turn summer into a 21°C fairy tale! Filming location of "Under the Hawthorn Tree" + alpine grassland above the clouds, with a 100% Instagram-worthy shot rate📸 You won't want to leave – save this ultimate guide now!✔️ 🚗 How to get there? - For drivers: Wuhan → Bailihuang South Gate Parking Lot, 4-hour direct drive🚙 Enjoy the stunning scenery along the way while chatting and listening to music! - For train travelers: Wuhan → Yichang East Station (2h), turn left 50m after exiting for the scenic area shuttle🚌 1.5h direct to the park – super convenient! 🌟 Must-visit! Top 5 photogenic & fun spots: 1. The Hawthorn Tree from "Under the Hawthorn Tree" Zhang Yimou-level romance✨ Hang a love lock under the tree, wear a white dress for backlit shots, and capture the "pure love" vibe – your social media will explode with questions! 2. Deer Park Buy a basket of carrots for ¥10🥕 and let the spotted deer cuddle up to you! Petting + feeding = cuteness overload – you'll want to become a zookeeper on the spot🦌 3. Sunrise/Sunset over the Sea of Clouds 🌅 Head to the mountaintop at 5:30 AM (or watch from your tent!). Golden light over the clouds = pure magic. At dusk, visit the "Vows of Love" viewpoint🌇 for sunset + sea of clouds + starry sky – so romantic you might propose! 4. Cloud Coaster/Paragliding 🎢 The Cloud Coaster dives through clouds – even 3-year-olds can ride! Daredevils must try paragliding🪂 and gaze down at endless grasslands like the "King of the Sky"! 5. Alpine Meadow Stroll "The grass bends low, revealing cattle and sheep"🐄 Every shot looks like a Windows wallpaper! After rain, the rolling sea of clouds☁️ will make you feel transported to Xinjiang's Altay~ 🏠 Where to stay? - For young travelers: Starlight Residence/Glamping Tents Sleep above the clouds🌌 Wake up to sunrise/sunset views! Rainbow tents with private bathrooms are super photogenic – lie back and count stars at night✨ - For families/easy travelers: Hawthorn Tree Cloud Hotel Spacious, clean rooms🏨 with parking right outside. Great for hassle-free family trips~ - For campers: Bring your own tent or use campsites Pitch a tent on the grassland⛺️ Bonfire party + BBQ + stargazing = unforgettable night under the Milky Way! (Please take your trash with you~) 🍢 What to eat? - In the park: Hawthorn Tree Cloud Hotel Restaurant🍴 serves tasty home-style dishes. BBQ near the campsite🍗 – nothing beats skewers and drinks under the stars! - Pro tip: Head to downtown Yichang for authentic Hubei cuisine – fresh fish + spicy dishes🌶️ A full belly makes the perfect trip! ⚠️ Must-know tips! ✅ Big temperature swings! Pack long sleeves/a light jacket🧥 for stargazing nights~ ✅ Sunscreen is non-negotiable! Strong UV🌞 = sunglasses + hat + sunscreen required! ✅ Want clouds/stars? Check Yiling District weather🌦️ Post-rain sunny days guarantee epic shots! ✅ Motion sickness meds recommended – mountain roads have many curves! In a nutshell: At Bailihuang, 21°C summer = alpine meadows + fairy-tale filming locations + thrilling activities + romantic starry skies🌠 Just 4h from Wuhan – escape the furnace this weekend! Bookmark this, grab your crew, and go for it🔥
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Posted: Jul 20, 2025
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