Been to Chenzhou three times, this is how you should enjoy Mangshan snow!!

If you're planning a trip to Chenzhou, no need to stress over finding guides anymore. I've been to Chenzhou three times, 🥳 and now I fully understand how to enjoy Chenzhou. Watch carefully 👀, packed with useful tips! Hope everyone has a great time!! 🌨️When does it snow in Mangshan? 👉🏻The snow viewing season in Mangshan is from late December to February! ⚠️The temperature at the mountain top is 5-8℃ lower than at the foot, and it's perfect for photos when it clears up after snow! 📸Wuzhifeng’s rime and sea of clouds together look as beautiful as a layered cake! 🍰 🔍Check the weather forecast in advance! The Mangshan Forest Park official website also posts snow condition alerts! - ⛰️Must-see on snowy days at Wuzhifeng, Mangshan! 📍Wear anti-slip crampons! You can rent them in the park but it’s better to bring your own for a better fit 📍Warm three-piece set: hat + scarf + gloves (the wind on the summit is strong and can freeze your ears!) 📍Thermos with hot water! The small shops on the summit are few and expensive 📍Take the cable car before 8 AM! Avoid crowds and enjoy the snowy secret land alone 📱Stick a warm patch on your phone! Low temperatures can shut it down instantly, learned the hard way! - 🍡Chenzhou winter attractions ❶ Gaoyiling ⚠️Tips: ❌No entry after 4 PM! Don’t waste your trip! ❌Wear shoes with strong grip! Some sections are steep and without guardrails ⭕Drone shots are amazing! Longji Gorge looks like a giant rib mountain 💰Ticket 80 RMB, choose a sunny day for a more stunning experience . ❷ Wuman Xiaodongjiang (Foggy Little East River) ⚠️Tips: ❌Don’t sleep in! Best time to see morning fog is 8:30-9:30 AM ❌Viewing platform 2 is crowded! Go to platform 3 for more peace ⭕Net casting show every 15 minutes, bring a telephoto lens! 🍲 For lunch, try "Dongjiang Salmon" outside the scenic area, five ways to enjoy one fish . ❸ Bailang Scenic Area ⚠️Tips: ❌Not recommended to cycle around the lake in winter! The fierce wind will make you question life ⭕Take a boat tour! Visit Feng to see cute alpacas 📸Photos at Bailang dock look like "Little Erhai Lake," perfect for social media, expect lots of questions - 🍢Winter no-go list! Proceed with caution ❶ Yangtianhu Grassland ❌Bare withered grass slopes! The wind is so strong it could blow away a 90-kg girl ❌Icy mountain roads make driving dangerous! Car rental prices skyrocket 😅Real experience: spent 100 RMB to see a ground full of sheep droppings... . ❷ Yuhou Street ❌Ancient-style commercial street full of Yiwu small commodities ❌Tacky lighting at night, food stalls are overpriced 💣Avoid: better to go to Taiping Street in Changsha . ❸ Suxianling ❌One hour of hiking just to see an ordinary Taoist temple ❌The popular glass viewing platform is so small you can’t turn around 💡Alternative: save the ticket money and enjoy a bowl of Qifengdu fish noodles instead, much tastier - 💎Summary of tips ✅Choose a clear day right after snow for snow viewing in Mangshan ✅Gaoyiling / Xiaodongjiang / Bailang are the must-have winter three-piece set ❌Decisively skip grasslands / ancient streets / mountain hiking spots in winter