Day 1 Guangzhou → Ziyun Valley → Guangzhou
08:00
Meet and sign in at Exit B of Kecun Subway Station. Please look for the yellow China-TravelNote flag.
08:30
We set off on time. After the tour leader introduced the itinerary and precautions, he led everyone to play fun ice-breaking games and drove all the way to Zhaoqing.
10:00
Arriving at the entrance of Ziyun Valley Scenic Area, we lined up for a boat ride to the canyon opposite the West River, where the surging waters create picturesque scenery. Entering the scenic area, we began our beautiful journey. After a brief warm-up in the square, we collected our tickets and entered the park. Before lunch, we explored the lake island, the old pit cave, and the mountain and water spring world. The pool, visible at the foot of the mountain, was a breathtaking emerald green.
12:00
After lunch and a short rest, we'll begin our hike deeper into the canyon around 12:40 PM. We'll walk across a suspension bridge, climb stone steps, and cross a wind and rain bridge, a characteristic Dong ethnic group structure (a mirror-like blue lake rises upstream, and a cascading waterfall descends downstream). We'll then reach a cluster of ancient stone mills and enter a secluded bamboo forest, where clusters of bamboo and a gurgling stream appear. Restrooms are located a little further up. From there, you can choose to hike upstream or stroll along the paths through the bamboo forest. Find a suitable pool to soak in and cool off, kicking off summer time the right way. Then, we'll return to the square.
4:00 PM
Gather at the starting point square and take the ferry back to the parking lot after about half an hour
5:00 PM
We boarded the bus back to Guangzhou, looked out over Ziyun Valley, and said goodbye. We arrived at Guangzhou Kecun around 19:30, ending a refreshing summer day. We each went home. Don't forget to record your day's impressions in the comment section of the platform. See you next time, tourists!
