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Gaoyiling Tourist Area
Gaoyiling Tourist Area lies on the border between Qiaokou Town, Suxian District, Chenzhou City and Zixing City, Hunan Province. It is adjacent to Feitian Mountain and connects with Bian River in Yongxing County. It is near Dongjiang Lake, a famous scenic spot. Gaoyiling has mountain forest with picturesque scenery and large areas of forest. It has unique landscape with of bodies of water, red rocks and turquoise lakes.Chenzhou · 25.4km from downtown
Yangtianhu Grassland
Yangtianhu Grassland is located in Beihu District, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province, with an average altitude of over 1,300 m and a total area of 40 km². It is a rare alpine grassland in southern China, hailed by many travelers as the "Hulunbuir of the south" and rated as a provincial-level tourist resort. The sixth season of Hunan TV's "Chinese Restaurant" was filmed at Yangtianhu Grassland. Yangtianhu Grassland is composed ofYangtianhu GrasslandIt consists of two parts: the grassland and the hinterland of the prairieYangtianhu GrasslandIt is an extinct volcanic crater gifted by the Quaternary glacial period, with perennial springs nourishing the entire grassland. On the ridges of the grassland stand towering wind turbines that stretch for miles, their white blades contrasting beautifully with the green grass, creating a unique and magnificent landscape. Yangtianhu Grassland has an average summer temperature of 20°C and fresh air, making it a summer retreat. The green grass season lasts up to 9 months, and the scenery of the four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—each has its own unique charm; natural views such as grasslands, lakes, and wetlands make for great photos with every snap. Yangtianhu Grassland is a must-visit internet-famous attraction in Chenzhou: internet-famous food trucks, yurts, grassland cafes, and grassland campsite afternoon tea are not only refueling stations for visitors, but also internet-famous photo spots; Hobbit castle,Hobbit houseThe rainbow flying house authentically recreates movie scenes, as if stepping into a fairytale world. It also introduces adorable pets like alpacas, sika deer, call ducks, black swans, and dorper sheep—all gentle and charmingly cute. Activities include horseback riding, archery, shooting, boating, and grass sliding. Experience canyon stream trekking, grassland cultural performances, and a travel photo shoot on the prairie, letting you enjoy southern grassland scenery while fully immersing in recreational fun and deeply appreciating the pastoral cultural atmosphere.Chenzhou · 34.2km from downtown
Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
Located in Dongjiang Town, Zixing City, the Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area holds several major attractions, including Mist Over Little Dongjiang, the Dongjiang Reservoir Dam, and Longjing Gorge. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities here, including rafting on the Dong river, parasailing, taking a scenic over-water flight, jet skiing, sliding down water slides, fishing, and watching Yao cultural performances. Guests can stroll along the lake to enjoy the natural beauty of blue skies and water. They can also choose to participate in an exciting water sport for an experience more unique to the developed tourist area.Zixing · 22.9km from downtown
Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area
Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area is located in Rongjiadong, Yizhang County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province. It boasts the most spectacular landscapes at the heart of Mangshan, featuring dozens of attractions including Wuzhifeng Peak, Golden Whip Grand Canyon, Golden Whip Divine Pillar, Skyscraping Ridge, Cliffside Walkway, Guangdong Viewing Platform, Yaotai Terrace, and Wuzhifeng Scenic Area's Marvelous Brushwork. The area is abundant with peculiar pines, bizarre rocks, and perilous peaks; sea of clouds, cascading waterfalls, and hot springs offer breathtaking views; while exotic flowers, rare plants, and adorable wildlife can occasionally be spotted. With sightseeing cable cars and sky-high walkways, every step brings new wonders and unforgettable experiences. Wuzhifeng Scenic Area in Mangshan is renowned as "one mountain spanning two provinces - Hunan and Guangdong meet here," preserving the most intact primeval forest at this latitude on Earth. It's also home to the critically endangered Mangshan pit viper, often called the "panda of snakes." The attraction boasts the most spectacular views of Damang Mountain, featuring countless peculiar pines and bizarre rocks. The sea of clouds is a breathtaking sight, with famous scenic spots including Finger Peak Crossing, Cloud Walkway Stroll, Golden Whip Panorama, East Gate Welcome, Heavenly Ladder Sea View, Seven Stars Battling the Sun, and Sky Tower Gazing at Guangdong. Wuzhifeng Scenic Area In Mangshan is known as "a mountain you don't need to climb." It features one of China's longest single-line sightseeing cable cars, the longest elevated walkway in southern China (8 km), and a cliff elevator at 1,600m above sea level, making it a barrier-free mountain resort.Yizhang · 44.7km from downtown
Xiaodongjiang Scenic Spot
Xiaodongjiang is located in Zixing, Chenzhou, Hunan. From April to October every year, at sunrise and sunset, the fog on the Xiaodongjiang rises, the mountains are empty, and the beauty of the mist attracts tourists from all over the world. Strangely, the reflections of green mountains and white clouds are very clear in the river. In the evening, the beauty of smog, coupled with beautiful music and dim lights, can be said to be very artistic.Zixing · 8.6km from downtown
Feitian Mountain Cuijiang Tourist Area
Feitian Mountain Cuijiang Tourist Area consists of Feitianshan National Geopark, scenic areas on both sides of Cuijiang River, and Wayaoping Historical and Cultural District. Feitianshan,Internet celebrity check-in spots such as Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon, Shenxian Village, Tieding Village, and Kowloon Water Village are among them. Dongjiang River and Chenjiang River meet here, forming Cuijiang, which is famous in the south of the Yangtze River. Cuijiang is located in Feitianshan National Geopark, 25 kilometers away from the city. The entire Cuijiang water area starts from Tancuijiang Pier in Shimian in the north, Xujiadong Pier in the south, and Damianzhou Pier in Qiaokou Town in the east, running through 48 kilometers of Feitianshan National Geopark. There are various scenic spots covering an area of 1 square kilometers. On both sides of the Cuijiang River, there are many mountains and strange rocks. It enjoys the reputation of "Little Guilin". The hanging coffins of ancient Buddhas also interpret the moving legend. You can take a Cuijiang Cruise to experience the 6-kilometer waterway. Surrounded by clear water and red clouds, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery such as Lion Rock, carps playing in the water, thousand-year-old hanging coffins, Shenxian Village, and Iron Tripod Village. Feitianshan National Geopark is a typicalDanxia landform,lie inHunan ProvinceChenzhou CitySuxian DistrictWithin the territory, it is 18 kilometers away from the urban area and has a total area of 110 square kilometers. The entire scenic spot consists of 48 valleys, 9 villages, 4 temples, 3 temples, 2 rivers and 1 spring. It is characterized by Danyan Fortress and rare tunnels and caves. , hot springs and green rivers are the link, and the hanging coffins of stone Buddhas are the historical context. It integrates mountains, water, forests, caves, and Buddhas, and is majestic, strange, dangerous, beautiful, and clever. Wayaoping Historical and Cultural District has been a waterway transfer station connecting Hengyang and Changsha in the north and Shaoguan and Guangzhou in the south since the Han Dynasty. The dock has been prosperous for at least two thousand years and is known as "Little Nanjing". With the concept of "walking the old path of Xiake and tasting the clear water and Danxia", with the goal of protecting and rebuilding an "ancient cultural town and ancient commercial ferry", we adopt the idea of "repairing the old as the old and building the new as the old" to create a "ceramic culture" With "Gudu Culture" as its core, it is an immersive historical and cultural ancient village that integrates cultural experience, artistic creativity, education and research, fashion check-in, B&B vacation, food experience and other business formats. In the ancient street, there are "Millennium Fireworks, Chenzhou Twelve Squares" (rice square, pottery workshop, iron workshop, Jingui Silver Workshop, Guanlan Bookstore, Fucheng Yufang, Jujing Pharmacy, Linglong Teahouse, Mangzhou Twelve Workshops) with the folk custom characteristics of southern Hunan. There are immersive intangible cultural heritage towns such as Zuoyou Tea House, Queqiao Fairy Embroidery House, Wang's Tofu House, and Jiahe Pour Tank Wine House. On the riverside, there are 10 high-end characteristic B&Bs integrated into the landscape, and 1 reception center. Accommodating hundreds of people. It reproduces the prosperous scene of "Little Nanjing" in Wayaoping two thousand years ago, which is half poetic landscape and half ancient town fireworks. On the ancient street, gauze is hung, and red lanterns are dotted with simple blue-tiled eaves. The charm of the Ming and Qing small towns is vividly visible before your eyes.Chenzhou · 20.4km from downtown
Feitian Mountain National Geological Park
The Feitian Mountain National Geological Park is dominated by Zhai-type Danxia landforms. It contains many types of geological relics such as a Cretaceous fault basin, Carboniferous karst caves and hot springs. The stone fields, stalagmites and stalactites are all different and unique, coming in shapes like mountains, water, forests, caves and Buddhas. In addition to the natural landscape, there are also cultural landscapes such as the houses of villagers, stone Buddha temples and tombs. The scenic area's famous "Sleeping Beauty" is a great sight to behold. Standing atop Feitian Mountain's Juxian Terrace, visitors can behold this mountain from a distance, looking like an elegant sleeping beauty.Chenzhou · 20.4km from downtown
Mangshan National Forest Park
The west gate of Hunan Mangshan Tourist Area is named after the presence of pythons and the vast forest. It is located in the middle section of the Nanling Mountains at the junction of Hunan and Guangdong, at the southernmost tip of Yizhang County, Hunan, with an average annual temperature of 17.2°C.Yizhang · 47km from downtown
Su xian ling Scenic Area
Suxian Ridge, formerly known as Niupi Mountain, is located in the northeast of Chenzhou City. It is a scenic spot that integrates myths and legends, beautiful scenery and historical sites. There are scenic spots all the way from the foothills to hilltop of the mountain, such as Taohuaju (Peach Blossom House), Bailudong (White Deer Cave), Sanjue Monument and Suxian Taoist Temple. Taohuaju (Peach Blossom House) is the starting point for tourists to climb the mountain. It faces peach blossoms and water streams, and the environment is elegant and chic. Bailudong (White Deer Cave) is above the Taohuaju (Peach Blossom House), and according to legend it is the place where the white deer nursed the young immortal Sudan.Chenzhou · 6.2km from downtown
Mangshan Forest Hot Spring
Mangshan Forest Hot Spring is located 1 km away from the entrance of Mangshan National Forest Park. Relying on the good ecological environment of Mangshan, it has built five major areas including Mangshan Hot Spring Ecological Area, Indoor Area, Noah's Ark Area and Ecological Agricultural Manor. It has a profound cultural heritage and unique architectural style, with a quiet and natural environment and fresh air. The water of Mangshan Forest Hot Spring comes from the underground of Mangshan Mountain, which is kept above 60℃ all year round. The spring water is clear and abundant. The outdoor hot spring is built on the mountain, with a novel style and natural beauty. The unique "Noah's Ark" cliff hot spring is thrilling. In addition, the newly built Mangshan Sky Boundless Hot Spring is adjacent to the sea of clouds and surrounded by mountains. It is like a secret place in the air in the primeval forest, which can connect with the sky and embrace the forest, and is very popular with tourists. When you soak in the hot springs here, you can enjoy the gift of nature, breathe the pure air from the forest, and taste the joy of returning to nature. After soaking in the hot springs, you can also take a rest on the observation deck, close your eyes and listen to the pure music from nature, and accept the baptism of natural air.Yizhang · 47.1km from downtown
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Gaoyiling Tourist Area
Chenzhou · 25.4km from downtownBook now for today, Cancel anytimeYangtianhu Grassland
Chenzhou · 34.2km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeDongjiang Lake Scenic Area
Zixing · 22.9km from downtownCancel anytimeMangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area
Yizhang · 44.7km from downtownXiaodongjiang Scenic Spot
Zixing · 8.6km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeFeitian Mountain Cuijiang Tourist Area
Chenzhou · 20.4km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeFeitian Mountain National Geological Park
Chenzhou · 20.4km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeMangshan National Forest Park
Yizhang · 47km from downtownSu xian ling Scenic Area
Chenzhou · 6.2km from downtownMangshan Forest Hot Spring
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What travellers say about Chenzhou
M55***5813 October 2026
5.0
Gaoyiling in Chenzhou is definitely worth a special trip! The unique Danxia landform is breathtaking, with red cliffs paired with emerald lakes—a masterpiece of nature. The Longjibei (Dragon's Backbone) is a must-visit; hiking along the ridge offers expansive views, and the Giant Lizard Lake is stunning—every snapshot is a masterpiece, no filters needed. The scenic trails are well-maintained, clearly marked, and have rest areas along the way. You can enjoy the thrill of hiking in the mountains while admiring the magnificent scenery—a thrilling yet therapeutic experience. The staff is attentive, and the facilities are comprehensive. It's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and photography lovers; a must-do when visiting Chenzhou—highly recommended!
Gaoyiling Tourist Area
FIEforever8 October 2026
5.0
First day I wanted to go, but it was foggy, so I waited all night.
Second day I went, and it was sunny. I spent the whole day there.
Worth it; the comparison makes the experience more appealing!
Highly recommended, it's unique, and the prices aren't too expensive. Parking is also free!
Yangtianhu Grassland
Anonymous user11 October 2026
5.0
The scenery is absolutely stunning; the misty reflections on the river create a picturesque scene reminiscent of an ink painting. The dam seen from the sightseeing bus was magnificent. However, be mindful of your physical condition when exploring the canyon, as the waterfall was a bit too difficult to climb.
Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area
Anonymous user13 October 2026
4.0
We had a fabulous and memorable trip! Appreciated our tour guide Huang Jiali who took care of us and helped us to get the tickets, gave us tips, and ordered lunch. We finished the 9km walk easily with the help of sight seeing cars, cable cars, elevators, and escalators. It is great to see that people with disabilities can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of this magical place.
Mangshan Wuzhifeng Scenic Area
蒙福特达尔巴张郃4 October 2026
4.0
We entered the Xiaodongjiang Scenic Area in Zixing City, Chenzhou at 7:00 AM, took the shuttle bus, and got off at Viewing Platform No. 2. The fog in Xiaodongjiang was beautiful, and the sun had just come out. The scenery along the way was beautiful.
Xiaodongjiang Scenic Spot
solomon19855 October 2026
4.0
The attraction is a bit small, but very unique. The bamboo rafts weave through the Danxia mountains, giving you a feeling of effortlessly navigating through countless peaks!
On October 5th, we arrived at 8:30 am and didn't have to queue.
Feitian Mountain Cuijiang Tourist Area
Anonymous user7 October 2026
5.0
The pass is great, including the shuttle bus and bamboo raft ride. The scenery from the bamboo raft is especially beautiful and definitely worth the trip. I visited on the 5th day of the National Day holiday, and the crowds were much smaller. The process of taking the bamboo raft first and then the shuttle bus was smooth, making immigration a very pleasant experience – traveling off-peak!
Feitian Mountain National Geological Park
娜妮🇨🇳16 August 2026
4.0
It's perfect for hiking and mountain climbing. The air quality in the mountains is excellent, and you can see many small animals, including Monkey King Village, where there are lots of little monkeys. Just be careful with your food, as the monkeys will try to snatch it. You can also see the Mangshan's unique pit viper, a type of venomous snake with beautiful patterns.
Mangshan National Forest Park
SY梧桐13 June 2023
5.0
Meet Hunan (II) Suxianling
[Scenery] Suxianling - Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the reputation of "the 18th blessed land in the world" and "Hunan scenic spot", with beautiful mountains and lush trees.
[Fun] Suxianling - It has a history of more than 2,000 years. Along the way, there are many historical sites such as "Suxian Temple", "Jujing Temple", "Three Wonders Monument", "Qujiang Room", etc.
[Value for money] Suxianling - Located in the center of Chenzhou, it has convenient transportation and can be climbed and visited all day long. It is a must-visit place when visiting Chenzhou.
Su xian ling Scenic Area
M25***701 November 2025
5.0
I heard from a friend that Mangshan Hot Springs was good, so I decided to try it out. It was indeed great! Both the environment and the service were excellent. The receptionist was warm and patient, and they even provided water delivery to the hot spring area, which was very thoughtful. I'll definitely bring my family here next time. Happy! ❤️❤️❤️
Mangshan Forest Hot Spring
