The scenery in the cactus canyon is so beautiful. Stop and enjoy it.

🌵【Guide to the Cactus Secret Realm in Huajiang Grand Canyon, Guanling, Guizhou】🌄, a green miracle on the cliff.

📌Recommended reasons (350 words):
This is a cactus kingdom on an Earth fissure! Huajiang Grand Canyon is known as the "scar of the Earth," and the wild cacti tenaciously growing on the cliffs are nature's most stunning gift. Hiking the canyon boardwalk is like walking through a primeval cactus forest, where giant cactus pads clash with the Danxia landform, creating a magical landscape. The cactus secret realm in the morning mist is like a fairyland, and in the evening, the setting sun dyes the canyon a gilded gold. Every photo you take is postcard-perfect. In addition to the visual feast, the scenic area also hides gems such as ancient Buyi villages and suspended rope bridges. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or an art lover, this place will satisfy all your imaginations of wilderness aesthetics!

📍Detailed address:
No. 1 Xiagu Road, Huajiang Town, Guanling Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province

🚗Transportation:
▫️Self-driving: Approx. 2.5 hrs from Guiyang (navigate to "Huajiang Grand Canyon Scenic Area")
▫️High-speed rail: Anshun West Railway Station → transfer to a special tourist bus (approx. 1 hr)
▫️Bus: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station/Anshun South Bus Station → Huajiang Town bus

📸Photo spots:
✨Cactus Secret Realm Viewing Platform
A suspended glass viewing platform in the middle of the canyon offers a 360° view of the cactus colony and the sharp red cliffs. It is recommended to take photos in the morning, as the backlit cactus silhouettes create a great atmosphere!

🏡Accommodation guide:
🏨Buyi Guesthouse with a View
💰Reference price: CNY 380–680/night
✨Features: Stilt-style Buyi dwellings with a view of the sea of clouds in the canyon from the window. Rooms are decorated with logs and batik. The rooftop viewing platform is equipped with an astronomical telescope. Free rental of Buyi costumes is available, making it super convenient to take cultural photos!

🎫Ticket price:
CNY 60/adult, half price for students/seniors
(including canyon boardwalk + glass viewing platform)

⏰Opening hours:
8:30–18:00 (open all year round, last entry at 16:30)

🍜Nearby food:
1️⃣Huajiang dog meat🔥Recommendation index: ★★★★★
💬Taste: Spicy and rich dog meat hot pot, paired with mint and Sichuan pepper, is both warming and satisfying!
2️⃣Buyi five-color glutinous rice🌈. 💬Taste: Glutinous rice colored with plants, soft, glutinous, and fragrant, with both beauty and deliciousness!

📸Camera lens:
70–200 mm telephoto lens recommended.
✨Shooting tips: Compress the background to highlight the texture of the cactus pads and the layering of the canyon.

🛍️Shopping in the scenic area:
🌵Dried cactus fruit
💰Price: CNY 30/bag
💡Recommended reason: A local specialty of the canyon, sweet and sour, rich in anthocyanins, a healthy snack.

💗Practical tips:
1️⃣Best time to visit: April–May (cactus flowering season)/September–October (crisp autumn weather).
2️⃣Safety tips: Some sections of the canyon boardwalk are steep. It is recommended to wear non-slip sneakers and bring a sun hat and water bottle. 🌄This is where the earth folds and life writes its poetry.💃