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The Hobbit didn't lie to me, the entrance to a fairy tale world is in Chenzhou

✨The title is not a lie! This hidden gem in Hunan, overlooked by 99% of people, is truly breathtaking! 💚Why you must visit Yuntian Lake? 👉🏻2-hour high-speed train ride from Guangzhou/Changsha! A healing grassland for workers to visit on weekends 👉🏻1,314-meter-high grassland in the clouds! Windmills, lakes, and hobbit houses make you feel like you're in an anime world 👉🏻A rare alpine grassland wonder in the south! Horseback riding, feeding cute animals, and stargazing camping all in one place 👉🏻Filming location of "Chinese Restaurant 6"! A fairyland landmark visited by Zhao Liying and Huang Xiaoming 🚗Comprehensive transportation guide 📍Location: Yuntian Lake Grassland Scenic Area, Beihu District, Chenzhou ✅Self-driving: Navigate to the parking lot at the south gate of the scenic area, the mountain road is steep, so experienced drivers are recommended ✅High-speed train: Chenzhou West Station → Taxi/Carpool 1.5h (Charter car about CNY 200-300/day) ✅Group tour: A must for lazy people! Includes tickets + car transfer for peace of mind ⚠️Tips: Check the weather in advance! Cloudy and foggy days have a 200% chance of great photos, but be careful when driving 📸Must-visit photo spots 1️⃣"Windmill Grassland" Run in the green waves and take a photo with the giant white windmill 2️⃣"Hobbit House" Enter the fairy tale world of The Lord of the Rings, take a low-angle shot for a full atmosphere 3️⃣"Yuntian Lake" Mirror lake reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, wait for the Tyndall effect at 4 pm 4️⃣"Petting Zoo" Get close to alpacas and sika deer, capture a Japanese-style healing vibe 5️⃣"Sunset Viewing Platform" Orange sea sunset at 18:30, bring a telephoto lens! 🎬Photo tips 👗Outfit: White long dress + straw hat/denim suit + Martin boots (bring a shawl for wind protection) 🕶Props: Bubble machine, kite, vintage newspaper and magazine ⏰Time: Go up the mountain after 2 pm! Switch between morning fog, noon sun, and sunset modes 🏡Accommodation guide 🌟Luxury: Cloud Luxury Treehouse Hotel in the scenic area, grassland and starry sky view from the window 🌟Value for money: Lakeside Cloud Residence halfway up the mountain, CNY 150+ per person for a cloud sea breakfast 🌟Adventurer: Grassland camping base, see the Milky Way with the naked eye at night! 🍱Grassland delicacies 🔥Freshly grilled grassland beef skewers! Spicy and fragrant 🔥Yao-style lotus leaf rice: Fragrant, soft, and not greasy 🔥Must-try sweet rice wine: Icy rice wine brewed with mountain spring water ⚠️Pitfall guide ❌Scenic area closes at 5 pm! Don't waste your trip ❌High altitude with large temperature difference! Sunscreen + light jacket ❌Wear non-slip shoes! Grassland is slippery after rain ❌Buy official feed to feed animals
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Posted: Feb 16, 2025
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