They appreciated the charm of intangible cultural heritage, visited ancient streets and towns, took a boat on the Cuijiang and Dongjiang rivers, enjoyed the ever-bright business district, and hiked the Mangshan Mountain.

 

“Before visiting Chenzhou, what made the deepest impression on me was the mist-enveloped Dongjiang Lake and Yangtian Lake with the same little Hobbit Park as in the UK. It wasn’t until I arrived that I realized there is also Gaoyi Ridge on par with the scenery of Pingtan Island in Fujian province. Chenzhou cuisine is also tasty. Four days are not enough to experience the beauty of Chenzhou,” said Huang Jing, manager of the Cambridge branch of Wuhan Ctrip International Travel Agency. 

 

 

 

“It’s better to see once than to hear a hundred times. Elderly people, children, and even physically disabled people can climb Wuzhi Peak of Mangshan Mountain like walking on the flat ground. It truly deserves the reputation,” praised Dong Huihong, general manager of Shanghai Laixiang Tourism Consulting Service Co., Ltd. The scenic area has been awarded the first barrier-free mountain type scenic area in the country. 

 

“Our tour group will have a 6-day trip to Chenzhou on April 23. My live streaming of this trip to Chenzhou has got a lot of likes from netizens, and tourists are looking forward to the coming trip,” said Su Xiaoling, head of the Nanjing Gulou Branch of Jiangsu Tuwan Travel Agency Co., Ltd., adding that what left a deep impression on her during the 4-day trip to Chenzhou was not only the picturesque scenery, but also the hospitality of the local people.

 

“The organizer has provided thoughtful services. For example, when experiencing bamboo pole dance and dragon dance, I felt like I were a Yao person after putting on Yao clothing. In my future work, I will definitely recommend Chenzhou more to my customers,” said Guan Runkui, sales manager of Shanghai Longting International Travel Service Co., Ltd. 

 

 

 

Wu Genliang, general manager of Xiamen Blog International Travel Agency Co., Ltd., enjoyed the beautiful scenery and learned about dining, accommodation, and other conditions in Yuhou Historical and Cultural Block, Beihu Ever-bright Business District, Dongjiang Lake Scenic Area, Wayaoping Historical and Cultural Block, and other places. On April 22, on the returning bus, he exchanged experiences with more than 30 peers and analyzed the characteristics of food, accommodation, transportation, tourism, entertainment, and shopping in Chenzhou, with the aim of providing a better experience for tourists in Chenzhou.

 

“With civilized and orderly tourism environment and standardized operation, the trip was beyond our expectations. We hope that Chenzhou will step up its promotion efforts on online platforms to attract more tourists,” suggested Wu Genliang.

 

“Chenzhou is a city with a long history, distinctive cuisine, and unique folk customs. It boasts unique natural scenery, such as the Gaoyi Ridge, Dongjiang Lake, and Mangshan Mountain, all of which have left a deep impression on us,” said Li Lin, sales manager of Zhongnan International Tourism Company, adding that Chenzhou is worthy of vigorous promotion by travel agencies. In the next step, they will launch more routes centered around Chenzhou and radiating to other tourist attractions in Hunan, making Chenzhou a popular tourist destination in the hearts of Hubei people.