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Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are here! Escape to a cloud-kissed grassland fairytale.

🌾 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day are here! Escape to a cloud-kissed grassland fairytale and discover the magical experiences of Yantian Lake in Chenzhou|Includes exclusive insights into Yunshili Homestay ✨【Opening Highlights】Imagine a 1314-meter-high alpine meadow under the full moon, cozy Hobbit houses glowing with warm yellow lights, and windmills spinning under a starry sky—this trip to Yantian Lake in Chenzhou is bound to be the most talked-about getaway of 2025! Quick Overview of Key Activities ✅ Daytime: Horseback riding across vast grasslands|Feeding adorable deer and alpacas|Checking out Miyazaki-style windmills ✅ Nighttime: Live music festival|Bonfire party|Stargazing from the homestay terrace ✅ Hidden Gems: Mid-Autumn exclusive fireworks show + Hanfu-themed photoshoot (Special perks at the end!) 🏡【Accommodation Recommendation】Yunshili Homestay: A healing utopia on the grasslands ✨ Location: Just a 10-minute drive from the scenic area entrance, with free parking and shuttle services for self-driving guests ✨ Room Highlights: 🌿 "Mountain View Panoramic Room" features 270° floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the grasslands. Wake up to birdsong as mist gently rolls past your window. 🌿 "Family Stargazing Room" includes a tent bed and telescope, perfect for kids to explore the galaxy while adults sip tea and watch the sunset on the terrace. 🌿 "Instagram-worthy Bathtub Room" lets you soak while watching windmills spin. The bathroom is stocked with bath salts and aromatherapy for a 100% photo-worthy experience! ✨ Thoughtful Services: 🍳 Farm-fresh breakfast: Enjoy dishes like free-range eggs, sweet potato noodles, and Yao-style cured meat, so delicious you'll want seconds! The host even checks dietary preferences in advance. 🗺️ Exclusive Guide: Guests receive a hand-drawn map highlighting scenic photo spots and tips to avoid tourist traps—better than any tour guide! 🎁 Holiday Perks: Mid-Autumn guests receive a custom mooncake gift box, while National Day visitors get a "Grassland Mystery Box" with a roast lamb experience voucher! 📸【Photography Tips for Stunning Shots】 📌 Best Times: 🌄 30 minutes before sunrise: Head to the Cloud Sea Viewing Platform (15-minute walk behind the homestay) for a 70% chance of catching sunbeams piercing through the mist. 🌇 1 hour before sunset: Visit Tianyu Mountain Viewing Platform for windmill silhouettes against fiery clouds—wallpaper-worthy straight out of the camera. 📌 Must-Shoot Locations: 1️⃣ Hobbit House: Wear a light-colored long dress and crouch by the wooden fence for a fairytale heroine vibe. 2️⃣ Yantian Lake Reflection: Use a wide-angle lens to capture the lake and windmills together, best shot on calm mornings. 3️⃣ Grassland Pasture: Buy a pack of carrot sticks (10 RMB per pack) and let alpacas chase you for dynamic, heartwarming photos. 📌 Outfit Suggestions: Daytime: Knit cardigan + jeans (windproof and photogenic) Nighttime: Ethnic-style shawl + combat boots (perfect for bonfire vibes) Photo Props: Transparent umbrella (great for rainy days), fairy wand (magical under the stars) 🍽️【Grassland Cuisine Highlights】 🔥 Must-Try at the Scenic Area: 1️⃣ Bamboo Rice (10 RMB each): A mix of cured meat aroma and bamboo leaf freshness, perfect for picnics. 2️⃣ Roast Lamb (100 RMB per person): Reserve 2 hours in advance for crispy skin and juicy meat, paired with cumin for an unbeatable flavor. 🔥 Homestay Private Feast: 🍲 Yao-style Nine Bowls: Featuring mountain flower fish, herbal pork trotters, and Yongchun dried beef—authentic heritage dishes that will leave you stuffed. 🍵 Grassland Afternoon Tea: Enjoy osmanthus wine and handmade osmanthus cakes on the homestay terrace, soaking in the scenery and serenity. 🚗【Transportation Tips】 ✈️ Major Routes: ✅ High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Chenzhou West (1.5 hours), Shenzhen North → Chenzhou West (2 hours) ✅ Self-driving: Navigate to "Yantian Lake Yunshili Homestay," exit at Linwu on the Xu-Guang Expressway. The last 10 km features winding mountain roads with stunning views. 🚌 Scenic Area Shuttle: ✅ Public Transport: Take the 832 Tourist Line from Chenzhou West Station (10 RMB per person), last bus at 3:30 PM, return bus departs by 5:00 PM. ✅ Private Car: The homestay can arrange a 7-seater van for 300 RMB round trip, ideal for family outings. 💡【Essential Tips Before You Go】 1. Buy tickets online a day in advance to save 10 RMB. Chenzhou residents enjoy 20% off with ID. 2. Grasslands have large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a light down jacket—even during Mid-Autumn, it’s cozy for watching fireworks. 3. Music festivals can get crowded; arrive 30 minutes early and bring a folding chair for comfort. 4. Limited power banks are available in the scenic area, so bring a 20,000mAh charger to keep snapping photos! 🎁 Exclusive Fan Perks: Follow + comment "See you at Yantian Lake" for a chance to win a 299 RMB Grassland Photoshoot Experience Voucher (includes ethnic costumes + professional photography)! This Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, let’s escape the city’s hustle and bustle and find romance at 1314 meters above the clouds on the grasslands~
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