I thought Chenzhou would be really fun...

And it absolutely was! 😆😆 I did my homework before the trip, and it was totally worth it! Turns out, you don’t have to go to the deserts of the Northwest to see Danxia wonders. Chenzhou (Chēnzhōu) in Hunan, the "City in the Forest," is this magical place nestled in the south. No bustling urban crowds here— just raw, untouched nature in its purest form. Beside you are mountains sculpted by time, their peaks sparsely dotted with vegetation. The dark rock faces lay bare, with scattered upturned boulders glistening like scattered stars. Strolling through the towering stone formations of Gao Yi Ridge, you’ll witness what’s been called "a place forgotten by God." The water below mirrors the sky, blending so seamlessly with the rocks that for a moment, you can’t tell where the sky ends and the ground begins. In that moment, it radiates an irresistible charm. Words can’t capture how it felt to see it— I stood there, jaw dropped, speechless for the longest time. 🚘【Transport Guide】 Self-drive: Navigate to "Gao Yi Ridge South Gate," a 40-minute drive from Chenzhou West Station. Parking: South Gate parking lot, ¥20/day. 【3-Hour Loop Route】 South Gate → Linked Chair Bridge → Stonehenge → Cloud Ladder → Beautiful Plain → Heart-Shaped Viewing Deck → Cliffside Walkway → Dragon’s Back Mini Loop → Twin Dragon Lake → Floating Bridge → South Gate 🛶【Activities】 Via Ferrata, Cliff Swing, Cloud Mirror Viewing Deck, Highline Bike, Thrilling Steps, Zip Line, Hot Air Balloon, Helicopter Rides, etc. 📷【Must-Capture Spots】 1. Danxia Secret Hotel: Unobstructed views of the Danxia landscape. 2. Stonehenge: Telephoto shots with people walking the path—super photogenic. 3. Cloud Ladder: Shoot upward for a steep, towering effect, or lean on the railing for a side shot. 4. Beautiful Plain: 360° panoramic views overlooking the Danxia scenery. 5. Heart-Shaped Viewing Deck: Drone shots are jaw-droppingly epic. 6. Cliffside Walkway: Lean over the railing for a vertigo-inducing shot—stunning. 7. Dragon’s Back: Drone orbit shots of the ridgeline, arms outstretched—looks ultra-cool. Pro tip: Beyond these spots, even the narrow staircases make great backdrops with the mountains or water. 🕹【Tips】 ✔ Wear anti-slip shoes! Especially after rain. ✔ Travel light: Backpack + waterproof cover; some steep slopes require scrambling. ✔ Arrive after 3 PM on sunny days—ideal light, less sunburn. Rainy days? Go anytime!