Road trip to Xuefeng Mountain

2.Shanbei Huayao Terrace

Shanbei Huayao Terrace [Photo/rednet.cn]

Shanbei Huayao Terrace is on the north side of the Xuefeng Mountain and boasts the highest fields above sea level with a history of more than one thousand years. It has nearly 800 steps, making the altitude increase from 300 meters to 1,500 meters. This is the best place to enjoy the beautiful terrace view as well as the China's Yao culture.

3.Simeng Town

Simeng Town [Photo/rednet.cn]

Simeng town, located at the riverside of the Xushui River, has a 30 square kilometer Danxia landscape of indescribable wonder and magnificence. Qu Yuan (340–278 BC), a poet who lived during the Warring States period of ancient China, wrote masterpieces after he traveled here.

Day 3:

1.Youshui River Gallery

Youshui River Gallery [Photo/rednet.cn]

The Youshui River Gallery is located in Yuanling county, Huaihua. It intertwines the fantastic Karst landscapes, the crude life of the boatmen, and the mysterious Tujia customs. Tourists can even live in water boat houses.

2.Jiemuxi National Reserve

Jiemuxi National Reserve [Photo/rednet.cn]

Located in the west of Hunan, Jiemuxi is a natural sports ground with unique scenery, combining hiking, cave exploration, rock climbing, fast landing, drifting and other outdoor activities. The plants in this area are diverse and Karst landscapes can be found everywhere. There are also a large number of rare animals living in the valley, giving tourists the opportunity to see rare exotic animals such as Pacific baza, Reeves's pheasant, eagles and pangolins.