https://kw.trip.com/moments/detail/chengbu-2814-132684245
FIONA HARRISONUnited States

Nanshan Pasture Hiking: Snowline Encircles the Cloud Pastoral Song

Halo, I am "Qingkong" The executor of the post-90s office worker escape plan! They say hiking is the best cure for the concrete jungle disease—this time at the 1700-meter-high Nanshan Pasture, I found the answer. ------ ⛰️ Core Route Information (Adult-friendly version) 1. Starting point navigation: Shaoyang City, Chengbu County "Nanshan Pasture Ziyang Peak Scenic Area" ◦ ✅ Free admission (main pasture area) ◦ 🅿️ Parking: Large parking lot at the scenic area entrance (20 RMB/day) 2. Hiking loop: Ziyang Peak → Gaoshan Hongshao → Maoping Lake (closed loop route) 📏 Distance: about 5 km (mainly gentle grassland, slope <15°) ⏱️ Duration: 2-2.5 hours (including photo stops and daydreaming) 3. Transportation tips: ◦ Take high-speed rail to "Shaoyang Station" then rent a car for self-driving (2.5 hours on mountain roads) ◦ Mountain roads are winding! ⚠️ Non-expert drivers are advised to take the scenic area shuttle bus (departing from Chengbu County Bus Station) ------ ✨ Highlights of the Popular Experience ✅ Walking in the clouds: continuous meadows connect to the skyline, the wind blowing the grass waves like a green ocean ✅ Hidden photo spots: • Giant rock at Ziyang Peak summit (sunrise sea of clouds + wind farm scenery) • Abandoned wooden house by Maoping Lake (Lonely Planet vibe, see reference photo 3) ✅ Taste surprise: "Nanshan Yogurt Station" on the way (freshly brewed yogurt 5 RMB/bowl, cool, sweet, and refreshing!) ------ ⚠️ Hardcore reminders for adults ▫️ Gear list: windproof jacket (temperature drops sharply at the summit!) + sunglasses + non-slip hiking shoes (grass dew makes it slippery) ▫️ Altitude sickness prevention: some sections exceed 1800 meters, move slowly, carry chocolate for emergencies ▫️ Safety no-go zones: stay away from grazing areas (may encounter cows blocking the way!), do not climb undeveloped hills ▫️ Food and accommodation: only simple meals available on the pasture, better to stay in Chengbu County town after descending (recommend "Rulin Hotel") ------ 📸 Photography guide ① Best light at 4 PM! Maoping Lake reflects the wind turbine group ② Don’t be discouraged on cloudy days! Mist = natural forest filter (For specific composition, refer to the marked photo spots at the end) Final rant: This place is like a Windows desktop come to life—workdays? They don’t exist!
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Jun 4, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Nanshan Ranch

4.2/5172 reviews
Chengbu
No.2 of r fun & cool retreats in Shaoyang
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Nanshan Ranch

Step into the Southern Hulunbuir at Nanshan Ranch

Mitchell Katherine Kath
Nanshan Ranch

Shaoyang Awaits: Must-Visit Destinations for Your Checklist.

Carter Thornton
Nanshan Ranch

Shaoyang Chengbu Nanshan Ranch, a summer resort.

James Taylor
Nanshan Ranch

Shaoyang Nanshan Ranch is back, and we can persuade one person at a time.

diplomatical_leona
Nanshan Ranch

Nanshan Ranch, Shaoyang, Hunan | Hunanese people’s own Hulunbuir.

Nova_Skyfall_42
Nanshan Ranch

Nanshan Pasture: A Secret Journey to the 'Altay' for Hunan People

LilyRavenwood84
Nanshan Ranch

Hunan: The Land of Unknown Surprises, how many have you explored?

The Wandering Gourmet
Nanshan Ranch

Hunan's 'Hulunbuir', surpassing the grassland beauty of Altay!

Raven~Clark
Nanshan Ranch

Punch in Hunan's Hulunbuir ———— Nanshan Pasture.

guilinlaoqing
Nanshan Ranch

Punch in Hulunbuir in South China —— Nanshan Ranch.

guilinlaoqing
Nanshan Ranch

You don't need to go to the north to see high mountain meadows in Hunan!

Chloe Clark
Nanshan Ranch

Hunan's prairie is so amazing

LINA HUGHES