Hidden gem straight to the heart! Waterfall rafting, cave night tours | The ultimate summer retreat!



👉🏻👉🏻Day 1: Oxygen at the waterfall + canyon rafting
🐒>Monkey King Village
🌲A secret spot inside Mangshan National Forest Park! Wander through the pristine forest with anion levels off the charts (100,000+/cm³🌿), hike 30 minutes to the top to see ten waterfalls and six pools cascading in sequence, wild monkeys playing in the water—remember to bring some snacks to interact with them.
🎫Tickets: Included in the Mangshan Forest Park pass, open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🚣>Mangshan Grand Canyon Rafting
📏A super long 9.8 km river route with a 298-meter vertical drop, ride the "mineral water roller coaster," and have a blast with water fights on a 6-person raft!

🎟️Latest ticket info:
✅Full rafting trip from 138 RMB (book 1 day in advance)
✅Parent-child rafting (1 adult + 1 child) B section 268 RMB (4.5 km, suitable for children 6+)

⚠️Note: Sports shoes are a must! You will get soaked, bring a change of clothes and toiletries! Rafting is prohibited for those over 60 years old and children under 1 meter tall.
⏰Open from June 15 to August 31, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

🌌>Lost Planet Night Tour (Swallow Rock)
🌡️Cave temperature constant at 20℃! At night, it transforms into an alien secret realm: thunderous underground waterfalls, floating moon lamps, a glass coffee house glowing blue, swarms of swallows circling overhead, full sci-fi vibes📸

👉🏻Day 2: Sea of clouds sunrise + cave Yao feast
🌄>Tiantai Mountain Sea of Clouds
🚗A lazy traveler’s dream! Shuttle bus + elevator direct access, often see sea of clouds over the peaks on summer mornings, bring a light jacket (high altitude with big temperature difference)

🦇>Swallow Rock Wanfudong Cave Exploration
🧗Karst maze ceiling! Explore the "ancient bat cave" to see a forest of stalactites, must-try cave restaurant: Yao girls offering wine, bamboo tray feast + native chicken hotpot, dripping water on the rock walls adds wild charm to the meal~

🚗Travel tips
• High-speed train to Chenzhou West Station, then 2-hour taxi to Yizhang; self-driving from Guangzhou takes 3.5 hours direct

🏨Recommended accommodation
Mangshan Forest Hot Spring Hotel (soak in Yao herbal hot springs) / Inside Swallow Rock Scenic Area "Yanlai Mountain Residence" (10 min to Mangshan, Hakka walled village + mountain view terrace)

Post by AyurvedaAlchemy111 | Jul 28, 2025

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