The most comprehensive guide to camping in Changsha

1. Recommended camping sites 1. Forest camping site -Black Elk Peak National Forest Park Features: Forest coverage rate is 77.51%, with rich rock landscapes, suitable for hiking and stargazing. How to play: paragliding (680 yuan/person), barbecue (renting a frame 80 yuan/hour), starry sky camping (tent 299 yuan/tent). -Dashanchong Forest Park Features: Covered with original secondary forests, it is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of Changsha". How to play: Hiking and creek tracing, photography, you need to bring your own equipment. -Shadow Pearl Mountain Features: Red tourism is combined with bamboo forest landscape, and the forest is full of colors in autumn. How to play: Climb mountains and visit anti-Japanese war sites. 2. Reservoirs and mountain campsites -Cha Ting Reservoir Features: Clear water, surrounded by green mountains, suitable for cycling and stargazing. How to play: camping + hiking in Jiufeng Mountain. -Fengmeiling Reservoir Features: Rich in green plums, you can enjoy plum blossoms in winter and the scenery of lakes and mountains is picturesque. How to play: fishing, camping and barbecue. -Liuyang Daguang Cave Features: Combination of streams and forests, a natural oxygen bar and a paradise for water play in summer. Ways to play: river tracing, picnic, and summer vacation. 3. Comprehensive campsite -Tianlu Mountain Nature Exploration Camp Features: Professional management, complete facilities, suitable for team building or beginners. How to play: Bonfire party, archery, tea picking and tea making. -Lotus Mountain Flower Sea Camping Base Features: Infinity pool, mountain villas, and complete supporting facilities. How to play: paragliding, enjoying the sea of ​​flowers in autumn [[1]/. 4. Special Wildlife Campsites -Xiweizi Village Features: Grasslands and lakes that look like oil paintings, suitable for taking photos and daydreaming. How to play: Wild camping and barbecue (self-equipment required). -Beiluoxiao (Pingjiang, Yueyang) Features: Jelly water stream, few people and beautiful scenery, suitable for stream tracing in summer. How to play: swimming, camping (no signal on China Unicom). 2. Equipment and cost reference -Basic equipment: tent, moisture-proof mat, sleeping bag, mosquito repellent, first aid kit. - Rental service: Some campsites provide tent rental (such as Black Elk Peak 299 yuan/tent), barbecue grills about 80 yuan/hour. -Budget recommendation: 200-500 yuan per person (including rental, food, and transportation). 3. Season and activity recommendations - Spring and Autumn (March-May/September-November): Forest hiking and photography are recommended, such as Yingzhu Mountain and Dashanchong. -Summer: Prioritize camping at reservoirs or streams (Cha Ting Reservoir, Daguang Cave), combined with stream tracing and water play. -Winter: Hot spring camping (such as Huitang Hot Spring) or plum blossom viewing (Fengmeiling) IV. Precautions 1. Environmental protection: Camp without leaving any trace, take away the garbage, and avoid damaging vegetation. 2. Safety: Prevent mosquitoes and snakes (spray sulfur powder), and act in groups at night. After making a fire, extinguish it completely and keep away from flammable materials. 3. Reservation: Popular campsites (such as Tianlu Mountain and Lianhua Mountain) require advance contact and confirmation. 4. It is recommended to check the weather before departure to avoid the rainy season and extreme high temperatures!