Tianmen Mountain, Zhangjiajie

Tianmen Mountain rises to more than 1,500 meters above sea level. The summit temperature is 6-8℃ lower than nearby urban areas. The best time for the scenery is from mid-to-late November to early March.

Getting there: high-speed, or regular, train to Zhangjiajie.

Local food: stir-fried duck with duck blood; preserved meat; and, sour fish.

Langshan Mountain, Shaoyang

Langshan Mountain is a Danxia landform gem and a national treasure. This World Nature Heritage site attracts many tourists every year. It is extremely beautiful in winter.

Getting there: take a high-speed train or an ordinary train to Shaoyang, then take a coach.

Local food: bean curd with pig blood; fern powder; and, stir-fried duck with duck blood.

Huping Mountain, Changde

Huping Mountain Peak is shaped like a bottleneck. It is known as the "Roof of Hunan". With this unique geographical advantage, Huping Mountain in the winter becomes an excellent ski resort and worth a visit.

Getting there: take a high-speed, or regular, train to Changde, then take a coach.

Local food: Changde rice noodles; Malarou, spicy, fried bean curd skins; and, spicy salted duck.

Hengshan Mountain, Hengyang

After an early winter, Hengshan Mountain tree branches are covered with rime frost and the winding mountain roads look like white belts. The snow-covered scenery turns the mountain into a dream world.

Getting there: take a high-speed, or ordinary, train to Hengshan.

Local food: vegetarian; sushi-shaped streamed rolls; and, sweet potatoes.

Note: During the epidemic period, visitors are required to show valid identity documents and health codes, and wear a mask when visiting. 

Chinese source: WeChat official account of Hunan Wenlvyun