Let's Go! Yangtianhu Prairie Opens on April 19 - Your Complete Guide

Hey everyone! Yangtianhu Prairie is having its grand opening on April 19🎉 With so many exciting activities planned for the opening ceremony, this guide is a must-read for anyone planning to visit! 📅Opening Events and Highlights • Opening Date: Official opening on April 19. During the event period, enjoy an immersive experience with NPCs dressed as grass spirits and bunny girls interacting with visitors on the prairie. The "Yangtianhu Fantasy Parade" will be held on April 20 from 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00. In case of heavy rain, thick fog, or other adverse weather conditions, events will be rescheduled. • Year-round Events: Beyond the opening ceremony, Yangtianhu Prairie has planned numerous special events throughout the year, including a prairie music festival and a horseback riding festival. 🎫Tickets and Discounts Check ticket information through the official WeChat account or major travel platforms. While there are no special opening discounts currently available, regular discounts apply to certain groups. For example, children under 6, seniors over 65 (with valid ID), police officers, and active military personnel (with relevant credentials) may be eligible for free admission to state-owned Grade A tourist attractions in Guizhou Province, which may apply to Yangtianhu Prairie. 🚗Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Navigate to "Yangtianhu Prairie Scenic Area Parking Lot." Parking is free. Arrive early, as the parking lot gets crowded in the afternoon and you might need to park far from the scenic area. • Public Transport: First travel to Chenzhou, then take the tourist shuttle to Yangtianhu Prairie from Chenzhou Bus Terminal. 🌄Attractions • Fairy Tale Photo Spots: The adorable Hobbit Castle is perfect for photos, making you feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale. Archery and shooting activities are available near the castle for 30 yuan/10 shots. • Animal Interactions: Visit the deer park and alpaca garden to meet adorable sika deer and alpacas. For 30 yuan, you can interact with and feed these cute animals. • Thrilling Experiences: Don't miss grass sliding - an exhilarating ride down from the mountaintop! Located near the beacon tower, this popular attraction often has long queues, so go early. Horse riding costs between 150 - 300 yuan and offers an exciting prairie experience. 🍱Dining Options • Chinese Restaurant: This is where "Chinese Restaurant Season 6" was filmed, now serving pasta, coffee, and other dishes. • Food Street: Opposite the Hobbit Castle, find various Chinese snacks including spicy hot pot and tofu pudding. Prices are reasonable - tea eggs for 4 yuan each, corn for 8 yuan per piece. 🏨Accommodation • Cloud Hidden Hotel: Features Moroccan cave-style rooms with private hot spring pools and viewing balconies, offering a luxurious mountain hot spring experience. • Lakeside Cloud Residence: Located just 860m from the lake, offering 47 rooms and over 100 premium tents, accommodating up to 300 guests. Awarded Hunan Province's first batch of "Five-Star Tourism Guesthouses" in 2022. • Nearby Guesthouses: Many guesthouses in surrounding villages, with over 30 owners in Kuandong Village Guesthouse Association receiving professional training to ensure quality service and cleanliness. ⚠️Tips 1. Yangtianhu Prairie sits at 1,314m elevation with strong UV rays and mountain winds. Bring sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and jackets. 2. Visit in the morning to avoid crowds at popular attractions. Gather your friends and head to Yangtianhu Prairie for a romantic prairie adventure💖