2-Day Budget-Friendly Chenzhou Itinerary with Great Food and Fun!

Just got back from Chenzhou, Hunan! This 2-day short trip was totally worth it! The scenery was absolutely stunning, not crowded, and every stop exceeded expectations! Sisters who want to easily explore scenic spots and take amazing photos, make sure to save this post!📌 ✅Suggested Itinerary Day 1⃣️｜Yangtian Lake Prairie⛰️→ Dinner near Wuling Square🍲→ Yuhou Street Night View🌃 • Yangtian Lake is "Chenzhou's Little Hulunbuir"! Prairie + lake + sheep herds, perfectly healing! • Return to downtown for authentic Hunan cuisine! So many hidden gem restaurants around Wuling area, finally chose a time-honored Hunan restaurant • Yuhou Street's night atmosphere is amazing, perfect for strolling and taking photos! - Day 2⃣️｜Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area🚤→ Gaoyi Ridge⛰️→ Return Trip🚗 • Morning check-in at Dongjiang Lake! The ink painting-like lake view with misty fog is dreamy! • Afternoon visit to Mahuangqiu Grand Canyon! A lesser-known Danxia landform, easy hiking, great for photos! • Perfect timing for return trip, not rushed or tiring, very comfortable pace! · ✅About Food Wei Shi Wei Private Courtyard, recommended by local Chenzhou friends! Ordered Green Mountain Ribs, Signature Tofu, Sichuan Pepper Tripe, and more... Every dish is authentic Hunan flavor! Spicy and delicious! Follow up with a glass of lemon tea🍋 refreshing and helps with the spice! 📍100 meters up from Ruiji Hotel and Changsha Bank Limin Road Convenient Star Supermarket · — ✨Scenic Spots 🔹Dongjiang Lake: Mirror-like lake surface with misty fog, like being in a Chinese landscape painting! 🔹Yangtian Lake Prairie: Grass bending in the wind revealing cattle and sheep, perfect for artistic photos! 🔹Mahuangqiu: Layered Danxia landform, roadside version of Danxia landscape, breathtakingly beautiful! —— tips✍️ • Check weather forecast before departure! Especially for Dongjiang Lake's misty mornings!☁️ • Outfit suggestions: Recommend non-slip shoes + light-colored clothes for better photos✨ • Overall route is compact but not tiring, perfect for weekend/short holiday "relaxing travel"!