[2025 Yizhang Hotels] Travel Guide for Yanlai Mountain Residence Light Luxury Guesthouse (Yanziyan Branch) (Updated Jun)

#2024 Travel Review 👪 Weekend with your beloved daughter, a two-day and one-night wonderful journey! 1.5 hours drive from Guangzhou to Mangshan Scenic Area, see the fog ➕ soak in the hot spring ♨️ ➕ experience the characteristic cave restaurant ✍️ Share my travel tips with you: Don't miss it on the first day to take pictures of the cave view of Swallow Rock! Explore this natural fantasy world with your baby, the cafe in the cave☕ - the abandoned planet, is even more a great place to take pictures! When you're tired of taking pictures, you can have a cup of coffee and eat a delicate dessert 🍽️Lunch we enjoyed at the cave restaurant, Yao specialty dustpan banquet🍲, every dish is an authentic delicacy, that Mangshan fern root dumplings, on the tip of the tongue of China" oh! 😋 And there are special rituals, there will be Yao girls to toast, eat in the restaurant also free scenic spot tickets! Very worth it In the evening, stay at a 'Yanlai Mountain Residence Light Luxury Beauty Lodge' hidden in the Swallow Rock Scenic Area - The B&B is Hakka enclosure style, located in the Scenic Area of ​​Swallow Rock, surrounded by lush bamboo forests, like living in the oxygen bar of nature! 🍃The room is modern Chinese design, spacious and bright, directly opposite the bamboo forest mountain view, wake up in the morning full of greenery, the mood has changed accordingly! 🛌 🎮The public area of ​​the B&B is also a paradise for children! There are billiards🎱, book bar📖, King of Fighters game console🎮, KTV🎤, table football⚽, and a barbecue area🍖. 🎢Outdoor fun: mountain off-road vehicles, cloud walks, aerial zip lines, rainbow slides, VR shooting and more, exciting and fun! 🚜⛷🌈 🚗 The next morning, go to Mangshan to see the mist: Mangshan Five Fingers Peak and Mangshan National Forest Park, both scenic spots have their own characteristics, after watching the snow, you still have time to experience the local hot springs in Mangshan♨️ 🚄 Transportation: Guangzhou high-speed rail to Yanzhou West, rent a car / ride / bus about 2 hours to the destination, convenient transportation. 🚅🚗

Guangdong residents don't have to go to the northeast to see snow and rime❄️ A hidden gem in Chenzhou, Hunan: 📍Mangshan You can see snow and rime here😍 It's only 3 hours from Guangzhou, let's go! You can go there on a weekend! - There are two routes in Mangshan⛰️: 1️⃣Mangshan Wuzhifeng: At the east gate of the park, there is a cable car🚡 and a space elevator like the one in The Wandering Earth. This is a lazy route for those who don't like climbing mountains. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery without getting tired👍 2️⃣🌳Mangshan National Forest Park: At the west gate of the park, there are many attractions and activities, and there are hot springs♨️! It's so nice to soak in a hot spring♨️ in the cold weather~ - If you only have two days, just take route 2️⃣ Stay at Yanlai Shanju Light Luxury Hotel, which is a 15-minute drive from the scenic area You can get free tickets to the karst cave scenic area when you check in It's also close to Swallow Rock Karst Cave~ The main building of the hotel is in the style of a Hakka walled village, surrounded by bamboo forests The environment is beautiful and full of negative oxygen ions I stayed in a light luxury twin room with a tatami tea room And a large bathtub facing the bamboo forest!! 🛁Full of holiday vibes In the evening, you can play billiards or read in the hotel You won't get bored🙄 - We had a barbecue on the hotel rooftop🍗 Chatting and relaxing with new friends The atmosphere of the trip was great! Swallow Rock Karst Cave is beautiful, remember to check it out! Enjoy a Yao-style meal🐔 in the cave restaurant Yao girls will toast you, which is a special experience~ In the afternoon, if you don't want to go out in the cold, you can stay here Sit around the bonfire and drink tea🔥 There are also off-road vehicles, zip lines, and other fun activities If you want to take photos, we recommend Lost Planet Cafe The collision of the karst cave and modern cafe styles There are many planet and rose decorations here, perfect for photos💯 There are so many fun things to do, I want to come back again! - 🏨Yanlai Shanju Light Luxury Hotel ❄️Rime is not available every day, so check the weather if you want to see it ⚠️Keep warm and avoid frostbite and slipping! -

Summer vacation is the perfect time for rafting and hiking. The mountains are filled with negative oxygen ions and stay refreshingly cool. We make it a yearly tradition to visit Mangshan for rafting, and this year we planned an early two-day summer escape 🚗!!! - 🏡 Stay in a bamboo forest cabin The homestay room: Surrounded by 360° bamboo sea and mountain views 🌿, it’s incredibly cozy—you’ll want to snap photos 📷 the moment you step in. Plus, there’s a giant projector + tea table: Sip tea 🍵 and bask in the sunlight ☀️ in the afternoon, then cozy up for a movie 🎞️ at night—pure bliss 🫧! Street fighter arcade + book nook: Perfect for kids to game or read 📖. Outdoor activities include a rainbow slide 🌈, zip-lining, and off-road buggies 🚗… - Just a 5-minute walk to Swallow Rock Cave ⛰️ 👍🏻 Free 🆓 cave entry for guests/diners! That’s another meal’s worth of savings 💰 for two! We tried the Yao ethnic platter feast at the cave restaurant, with Yao girls singing 🎤 while toasting—an unforgettable experience 💯. The local chicken hotpot was soul-warming 🐔—we downed three bowls! - 🕳 Cave fantasy adventure, with swarms of swallows darting around 🕊️… • Lost Planet Café: Sip iced lattes ❄ under stalactites—feels like teleporting to another world! • Cave bonfire cinema: Lounge on bean bags watching movies 🔥—pure comfort… 💡 Tips: • Cave temp is a constant 18°C! Bring a light jacket ❄. • Floors are slippery—wear grippy shoes! - 🚣‍♂ Mangshan Rafting Water Battle A 15-minute drive 🚗 to Mangshan Forest Park ⛰️ for water fun! 9.8km canyon rafting—nonstop screams! Monkey King Waterfall’s 3000m cool trail 🌊, with misty sprays—so soothing 😌. Tiantai Mountain’s sea of clouds ☁: Take the shuttle + escalator straight up—no hiking needed for epic views! - #SummerTravel #SummerGetaway #GuangdongWeekendTrip #MangshanGrandCanyonRafting #HunanRafting #ChenzhouTravelGuide #MangshanSummerRetreat #MangshanCuisine #MangshanNationalForestPark #ChenzhouFood #SwallowRock #YanlaiMountainRetreat #ChenzhouAccommodation

For summer heat escape with kids, my child's must-do summer activity is Chenzhou Mangshan! It's a must-visit summer resort every year 🏞. This time, I'm sharing my private 3-day, 2-night itinerary with you all~ Remember to 🐴 it! - 🏡 First Stop: Stay in a Bamboo Forest Fairytale House Drive 1.5 hours directly to "Yanlai Mountain Residence" light luxury guesthouse 🏠 (Book fast!), a hidden gem guesthouse inside Yanziyan Scenic Area 👉 saves on ticket fees + only a 15-minute drive to Mangshan West Gate, super close! This year, we finally managed to book the super popular 🔥 family suite – with a slide + bubble pool + bamboo forest view window, the kids had so much fun they didn't want to leave 🤣! Don't worry, adults, there's billiards 🎱 + King of Fighters arcade machine 👾 + book bar 📚 + BBQ 🍢. You wouldn't believe how much we didn't want to check out! - 💦 Second Stop: Screaming Rafting Adventure Mangshan Grand Canyon Rafting is open! Let's raft! 💥 9.8 kilometers of thrilling rapids 🌊, 2.5 hours of high-energy fun (kids can try the family-friendly version of rafting)! Ice-cold mountain spring water is refreshingly cool ❄. Raft and have a water fight with your besties and husband 🔫, it's more exciting than a roller coaster 🎢~ - 🌲 Third Stop: Enter the General's Fantasy Forest Hike to Jiangjunzhai and encounter the "Stone General" 🗿! Ancient pine trees 🌲 + Milky Way Waterfall 🌊. Use a telephoto lens for close-up shots 📸. The kid pointed at the waterfall and shouted: "Mom, is this Monkey King's Water Curtain Cave?" - 🍲 Food Bonus: Yao Ethnic Feast in a Cave At the Yanziyan Cave Restaurant 🕳, featured in "China Has Flavor"! Indulge in a table of Yao ethnic bamboo basket feast. ✅ Medicated Chicken 🍗: A divine blend of beggar's chicken and healthy medicinal cuisine. ✅ Cured Meat Bamboo Rice 🎋: A blessing for carb addicts. ✅ Mangshan Fern Root Ciba 🧈: Certified by "A Bite of China"! While eating, Yao ethnic girls came to offer toasts 🍶, and my child learned to dance, making everyone at the table burst into laughter 😂. - 💡 Hard-Earned Tips 1⃣ If you want the family room at the guesthouse, be sure to book in advance‼ 2⃣ For rafting, remember to bring a waterproof phone pouch + a change of clothes 👕. 3⃣ The cave restaurant is 18℃❄, bring a light jacket for the kids~ - This summer 🌴, don't let air-conditioned rooms trap your child's happiness! The splashes of Mangshan rafting 🌊 + the cicada chirps in the bamboo forest 🐞 + the aroma of cured meat in the cave 🥓, that's what childhood should taste like~✨ -

| Exploring the real-life "Cave Wonderland". I was really amazed by Chenzhou this time! Can you believe that you can have hotpot in a natural magical cave? It's like coming to a paradise, with everything you need for eating, drinking and having fun 🥘You must order the local chicken hotpot in the cave restaurant. It is a magical experience to eat hotpot in the cave. The chicken is delicious and even the soup is sweet. You can also try the Yao ethnic minority's special dustpan banquet and taste the special Yao ethnic food. The ingredients are very real and the food is delicious. There are also Yao ethnic girls to toast. ☕The Lost Planet Cafe, with its moon lights and planet decorations, makes you feel like you are in outer space. When you are tired of shopping, you can have a cup of coffee and try a dessert to relax. 🛏Yanlaishanju is a light luxury homestay. The design style of the homestay is very special, with Hakka-style buildings. If you bring your cute baby with you, of course you will choose a parent-child room card. The room is spacious and clean, full of childlike fun, and there are slides and a ball pool. It's too dreamy, right? In addition, the public area of ​​the homestay has mountain off-road vehicles, cloud walks, aerial zip lines, rainbow slides, and VR shooting. There are so many things to do with your children, which really frees up the hands of mothers. ♨️If you want to go out, the Mangshan Scenic Area is just around the corner. The natural hot springs will wash away your fatigue. 15 minutes away from Ximen, the sea of ​​clouds and rime are as beautiful as a painting.

I have been longing for Yanziyan for a long time, and I finally have time to come this week! !
I thought it was a man-made simulated cave,
but I didn't expect it to be a natural formation‼ ️It's so beautiful inside
The atmosphere of eating hot pot in the cave restaurant is just great
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✅Swallow Rock: The same style as Sisters Riding the Wind and Waves📷Filming location, the pure natural karst cave is first-class for punching in
✅Lost Planet Cafe: Located in Swallow Rock, it is like an isolated Lost Planet Cafe, with moon lights and planet decorations. If you are tired of punching in, you can have a cup of coffee and taste desserts and take a break
✅Cave Restaurant: Recommend the local native chicken hot pot, which tastes great, the chicken soup is milky white and sweet, the chicken is chewy and firm, you can also experience the Yao ethnic group's special winnowing basket banquet, and during the meal, there will be Yao girls to toast🍻, the key point is that you can dine without admission to the scenic area! Very cost-effective
✅Yanlaishanju light luxury accommodation: I fell in love with its bathtub at first sight. It is super enjoyable to take a bath at night. The room is spacious and clean. There is a bamboo forest outside the window. You can also have a barbecue party with friends at night
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📌If you don’t want to stay in the B&B, you can go to Mangshan Scenic Area, where there are natural hot springs to wash away the fatigue of the day. Now Mangshan has also begun to have rime, which is so beautiful in silver. Mangshan National Forest Park is about 15 minutes away from the B&B;
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