Yangtian Lake
Yangtian Lake, a freshwater lake formed by a glacial extinct volcano in the Quaternary Period, is 30 km away from Chenzhou City. Known as "Inner Mongolia in the south of Yantgze River", it is abundant with splendid natural grazing grounds azalea spreading for more than 5 km with horses and sheep embellished. On a stone mountain of 1277 m above sea level there is a completely natural 300 m high hill shaped like a men's head resting against the mountain. The mysterious scenery has attracted numerous tourists.
Address: Southwest of Chenzhou City
Traffic Route: Walk or take a motorbike at Yongchun Village, hire a vehicle or contact with Chenzhou Reception Office.
Tickets for reference only:
Yangtian Lake Grassland: 30 yuan/person
Pingtou Stockade: 30 yuan/person
Giant Buddha of Yangtian Lake: 30 yuan/person.
Tour service fees: Yangtian Lake Grassland: free;
Pingtou Stockade: 150 yuan/group;
Giant Buddha of Yangtian Lake: 150 yuan/group;
campfire party: 200 yuan/group;
horse riding: 40 yuan/hour;
roasting whole lamb: 52 yuan/kilogram
(Adding 10 yuan of heating fee in winter each person.)
Opening time:
Peak season: 8:30—17:00 (15- 14)
Summer holiday: 8:30—17:30 (July-15—August-31)
Off season 9:00—16:30 (November-15—March-14)