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Tour route: Guangzhou - Chenzhou - Wanhua Rock - Yongxing - Bianjiang Ecological Scenic Area - Longhua Temple - Daming Temple - Feitian Mountain Scenic Area - Guangzhou

Attractions along the route: Wan Huayan Bianjiang Ecological Scenic Area Thousand-Year-old Camphor and Elephant Trunk Mountain Shilang Tan The World's No. 1 Danxia and Unique Honeycomb Rock Ancient Temple Longhua Temple Huangtan Ming'an Daming Temple Feitian Mountain Grand Canyon Guanxian Pavilion Beauty Stone

Journey style:

The opening of the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway section in northern Guangdong has greatly shortened the distance from Guangzhou to Hunan. Chenzhou is also the first city that the Beijing-Guangzhou train arrives after leaving Guangdong Province. The city's Wanhua Rock, Bianjiang and Feitian Mountain Scenic Areas combine beautiful scenery. Driving here, you will definitely be able to indulge in the mountains and rivers and have fun in Danxia. Among them, the two banks of the upper reaches of the Bianjiang River are home to the largest group of Danxia rocks in the country. The unique and rare Danxia caves and Danxia cliffs must be natural classrooms for children to understand nature.

Itinerary description:

D1: Guangzhou-Chenzhou-Wanhuayan

Start from Guangzhou and go to Chenzhou via the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (about 6 hours). It takes about half an hour (12 kilometers) to drive to the southwest suburbs of Chenzhou to reach Wanhuayan Scenic Area (40 yuan). Wanhuayan's large underground river cave is the main attraction of the scenic spot. The stone scenery in the cave is unique, and the lava landscape is uncanny. It is recommended to visit the Bianjiang Ecological Scenic Area, the thousand-year-old camphor that requires ten people to hug and the tangled roots, as well as the Elephant Trunk Mountain, Shilangtan, the best seam in the world, and Danxia's unique honeycomb. Rock, the ancient temple Longhua Temple, Huangtan Ming'an Daming Temple, etc., have lunch on the riverside, and after the cruise, check into the riverside resort.

D3: Feitian Mountain Scenic Area - Guangzhou

Drive 15 kilometers to Qiaokou Town, take a boat at Feitian Mountain Tourist Reception Pier, and arrive at Feitian Mountain Scenic Area in 20 minutes (30 yuan/person). There are many stone mountains in the area, stretching for dozens of kilometers. There are hanging coffins in the mountains for thousands of years; there are Buddhist sculptures and flying murals on the mountains near the river. It is recommended to visit Feitian Mountain, Grand Canyon, Guanxian Pavilion, Beauty Stone, etc., and return to Guangzhou after lunch (about 7 hours)

Travel Tips:

Accommodation: Accommodation in Chenzhou City is convenient. There are 15 high, medium and low-end hotels and 168 guesthouses, and you can bargain.

The accommodation conditions in Yangtian Lake Scenic Area are still very simple, with no water or electricity, and simple beds, but the price is relatively cheap, 90 yuan for a room with 2-3 people, and 10 yuan for an economy bed per person. In summer, you can bring your own camping equipment to go camping on the grass. There are also tents for rent here, priced at 60 yuan for a large tent and 40 yuan for a small tent.