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Longhui summer escape | Who understands a 21℃ summer! — Tiger Mountain Huayao secret spot tested
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Accustomed to undertaking tasks independently, while continuously honing individual execution skills, we are prone to developing a rigid, individualistic mindset, resulting in somewhat stiff team communication and a lack of natural, smooth collaboration. This team building trip took us to Chongmutang Huayao Village, nestled amidst ancient fir trees, where we explored and wandered among the minority communities, cultivating team spirit through mutual support and companionship. Chongmutang Ancient Village, founded in the Yuan Dynasty, is the ancestral home of the Huayao people. Thousands of ancient fir trees stand tall and verdant, and wooden houses are arranged in tiers along the mountainside, preserving the original Huayao customs such as embroidery and folk songs. Hidden atop Tiger-shaped Mountain, the village is surrounded by winding mountain paths and terraced fields, far removed from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Morning mist often shrouds the mountains, exuding a pristine rural atmosphere. We explored the village in small groups, dividing tasks autonomously and cooperating flexibly. Some identified the intricate mountain routes, others recorded details of ancient architecture and folk customs, capturing joyful moments, while still others kept track of the group's pace. The mountain paths branched off frequently, and occasionally we lost our way. But instead of getting anxious or complaining, we huddled together to exchange clues, make joint judgments, and quickly adjust our route. When we encountered steep slopes or slippery muddy paths, we reached out to each other for support and gave way to one another. We chatted along the way, shedding the formalities of office communication, and our interactions became increasingly natural and smooth. This journey made us realize that there are limits to working alone; understanding the importance of mutual support, complementarity, and timely communication allows a team to unleash its full potential. Through this experience, our teamwork has improved significantly. In the future, facing various challenges, we are confident that we can support each other, work together to overcome obstacles, and journey hand in hand to distant mountains and seas.
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🚄 Take the high-speed train from Changsha directly to Xupu South Station. Upon exiting the station, seamlessly transfer to the Xuefeng Mountain Cable Car 🚠—this 7,600m cable car is the world's longest alpine cable car, climbing a 1,158m vertical drop in 40 minutes! Watching the terraced fields and sea of clouds flowing beneath you from the cable car, with mountain ranges and canyons in full view, it really feels like riding a "train in the clouds." The upper cable car station leads directly to the Huxingshan Great Huayao Scenic Area. The whole process is unbelievably smooth!
🏡 For accommodation, I chose **Yunduan Hexi**. The food here is super good; I ate Huangjing stewed chicken every day, starting a healthy culinary journey. At night, the mountain air is truly cool as water—air conditioning is completely unnecessary! Outside the window are mountain views and terraced fields. Waking up to birdsong and morning mist is so healing~
There are so many things to do during the day:
🌿 **Chongmudang Ancient Tree Forest** is a must-visit! The 3.8-hectare ancient tree cluster has 28 trees over 300 years old, with the oldest being **over 1,000 years old**. The Huayao people regard the ancient trees as gods. It's so cool under the shade that you won't want to leave. Renting a set of **Huayao clothing in the village only costs 30–40 yuan**! The Yao Spring, the square, and the paths through the rice paddies are all perfect for photos.
💧 **Wangxi Waterfall Group** is a five-tiered waterfall, cascading down from a cliff dozens of meters high. The mist hitting your face is super refreshing. Standing in front of the waterfall, you'll be truly stunned into silence!
🧵 Huayao cross-stitch is a **national-level intangible cultural heritage**. The owner invited Huayao ladies to the homestay to teach us cross-stitch. While we stitched, we learned the Yao language and sang Yao folk songs with them. It was a very immersive intangible cultural heritage experience!
🍵 The Huayao tea-producing area is located on high-altitude terraces at 600–1,200m, surrounded by clouds and mist, with selenium-rich soil. Go to the tea plantation to pick and make tea yourself, then drink a cup of "Hujiu Wuyu Tea" you made yourself. The mountain breeze paired with the tea aroma is amazing~
🛁 After walking all day, soak in a **Yao bath**; the alpine Yao medicinal herbs soak away all your fatigue. At night, the temperature drops to **around 21°C**. Lying in the homestay courtyard, you can look up and see a sky full of stars ✨
🌙 The highlight is the **"Village Evening" stage in the clouds**! The evening party takes place right in the scenic area at an altitude of 1,350m, featuring performances of the municipal-level intangible cultural heritage Meishan martial arts and original Huayao singing. The best surprise is that **tourists can go on stage** to perform together: "Huayao village is so cool, let's have fun at the happy village evening"~ The atmosphere of villagers and tourists partying on the same stage is amazing!
📌 Tips:
· The average altitude of the scenic area is 1,350m, and the maximum summer temperature **does not exceed 27°C**.
· There is a large temperature difference between day and night, so remember to bring a jacket.
· For self-driving, navigate to "Great Huayao Huxingshan Scenic Area".
· There is a **discount on the cable car for Huaihua and Shaoyang residents**, at 80 yuan/person for a round trip.
It's not enough time to see everything; I've already started planning my second visit!!
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Accidentally stepping into the secret world of the Yao people, you enter this colorful mountain wilderness
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5-day Shaoyang family trip guide—save this
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A hidden gem for summer vacation with kids: cool and budget-friendly
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Shaoyang 3-day 2-night pure nature luxury vacation itinerary Core route: Langshan Danxia → Nanshan alpine grassland → Longhui Huayao waterfall flower sea, paired throughout with Hunan