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✅ Quick background
This is an important southern node of the Tea Horse Road and the site of the last remaining horse caravan in the south. In ancient times, Anhua dark tea was transported by horse caravans along the bluestone ancient road to the north for horse trading and commerce. It preserves authentic stone slabs with hoof prints, ancient post stations, and covered bridges, combining Meishan culture with a canyon forest summer retreat.
📍 Core attractions (scenic area experience + original historical sites)
1. Anhua Tea Horse Ancient Road Scenic Area (paid main area)
◦ Chajing Mountain Street: Ancient-style market, NPC interactions, tea whisking experience, lei cha, and snacks
◦ Cliff cable car, high-altitude spider web, Guanshan Canyon (3 km, plank road, waterfalls, stream trekking, cool summer retreat, natural oxygen bar)
◦ Optional paid activities: Horseback riding through the tea garden ancient road (approx. CNY 60/one-way), amphibious off-road vehicles
◦ Luye Xianzhong: Deer feeding, family-friendly shallow stream trekking
2. Free original historical sites (authentic old ancient road, visit along the way)
◦ Dongshi Old Street: Century-old bluestone slabs, old wooden shops, ancient post station ruins
◦ Yongxi Bridge: Ancient covered bridge from the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty, located by the Maxixi River, very photogenic
🚗 Changsha → Anhua transportation (driving recommended)
· Driving: Approx. 3.5 hours from Yuhua District, Changsha. Navigate to "Anhua Tea Horse Ancient Road Scenic Area". The mountain roads are winding, so please drive slowly. Free parking is available at the scenic area.
· Hours: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, last entry at 5:00 PM. Peak season: 6:30 AM–6:30 PM; off-season: 6:30 AM–5:30 PM.
· Admission: CNY 80 (includes cable car and Guanshan Canyon). Horseback riding, deer park, and off-road vehicles are charged separately. Children under 1.2 meters are free for general admission. Dongshi Old Street and Yongxi Bridge are free.
Simplified 1-day itinerary (relaxed and unhurried)
Visitor Center > Chajing Mountain Street (eat and explore, take photos) > Cliff cable car > Hike Guanshan Canyon (stream trekking and waterfalls) > Optional: Horseback riding/high-altitude spider web > Afternoon: Visit Dongshi Old Street and Yongxi Bridge on the way back > Return