Must-Visit for May Day Holiday! Complete Guide to Longhushan

Looking for a spontaneous spring trip? Longhushan is the perfect choice!
Danxia landforms, Taoist culture, the mystery of suspended coffinsโ€”each one perfectly captures my curiosity! This May Day holiday, I'm definitely going! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ“ Longhushan Scenic Area

โญ•๏ธ How to get thereโ“

Longhushan is not far from major cities and transportation is very convenient. ๐Ÿš• If driving, simply navigate to the scenic area parking lot ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ


โญ•๏ธ What to doโ“

๐Ÿ“ธ Must-visit attractions
โœ”๏ธ Suspended Coffins
Over 200 suspended coffins hang high in the Danxia cliff caves. Drift past them on a bamboo raft, look up at those coffins suspended in mid-airโ€”the sense of mystery is off the charts!
โœ”๏ธ Bamboo Rafting
Hop on a bamboo raft and enjoy the strange peaks and rocks of the Danxia landform appearing and disappearing in the mist on both sides. Floating on the emerald waters feels like traveling through a paintingโ€”the atmosphere is perfect!
โœ”๏ธ Shangqing Ancient Town
Preserving Ming and Qing dynasty architecture with a traditional charm. Wander through the ancient streets and alleys while sampling local delicacies ๐Ÿ˜‹
There are also mini-performances here, including a fire-themed intangible cultural heritage showโ€”the Fire Dance ๐Ÿ”ฅ, where performers showcase their incredible skills with seamlessly executed difficult moves ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
โœ”๏ธ Celestial Master Mansion
The residence of generations of Zhang Celestial Masters, with red walls and green tiles, full of Taoist charm
โœ”๏ธ Elephant Trunk Hill โ›ฐ๏ธ
Standing 102 meters tall, when facing Elephant Trunk Hill, you can't help but marvel at nature's incredible craftsmanship!
There's also a mini-performance here called "Fox Immortal's Taoist Practice," which makes you feel like you've been transported to ancient times.


โ€ผ๏ธ Must-see performance: Dream of Longhushan
A large-scale natural landscape performance divided into five chapters: "Prologue: Entering the Dream," "Freedom of Life," "Freedom of Landscape," "Freedom of Heart," and "Epilogue: Exiting the Dream."
โค๏ธ Special features
๐Ÿ”ธ Progressive viewing experience ๐Ÿ”ธ Natural projection on cliff walls ๐Ÿ”ธ Theme song by Faye Wong

Don't miss these mini-performances at other locations ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ“ Visitor Center: Immortals Welcome
๐Ÿ“ Immortal Bath Pool: Fox Immortal's Taoist Practice
๐Ÿ“ Elephant Trunk Hill East Gate: Intoxicated at Elephant Trunk Hill
๐Ÿ“ Elephant Trunk Hill South Gate: Sword Dance of the Yue Maiden
๐Ÿ“ Bamboo Raft Dock: Serene Mountains and Waters
๐Ÿ“ Shangqing Ancient Town: Immortals Touring the World, Tao Follows Nature

This May Day holiday, head to Longhushan to explore the suspended coffins, drift along the Lu River, stroll through the ancient town... and watch "Dream of Longhushan"โ€”it couldn't be more perfect! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Post by Christopher Radcliffe | Apr 23, 2025

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