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~