Where can you not play in the water in summer? Go canyoning and diving!

Transportation
By car: About 2 hours from Guangzhou. Navigate to "Shimentai Nature Reserve" or "Tianmeng Gou Scenic Area".

Public transportation: Take a bus from Qingyuan city to Yingde, then transfer to a local vehicle.

🌲Attractions: This is a natural, long, strip-shaped large pool (see Figures 9-11). Both sides are mountains and woods, so it's especially cool. The distance between the two sides is about 10 meters. There are stones for standing, which is relatively safe. Those who can't swim can bathe in the shallow water area 🛀🏻. The deep water area is about 3-5 meters deep, and many people dive. I even spent an afternoon exploring the deep water (I'm a breaststroker and not very proficient yet). I dived twice. It was so exciting!

🏕️Shimentai Canyoning Tour:
Trek along the stream through canyons, waterfalls, and deep pools, and experience the primitive natural scenery. Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts.

🏕️Recommended route: Starting from the entrance of the reserve, hike along the stream to the waterfall group. The whole journey takes about 3-4 hours.

🏕️Grand Canyon and Xueshanzhang:
Grand Canyon: The longest and deepest canyon group in Guangdong Province, with cascading waterfalls and towering peaks. It's a cool summer retreat.

🏕️Xueshanzhang: With an altitude of 1379 meters, the top of the mountain offers a wide view, suitable for mountain climbing and sightseeing.

🏕️One-day tour route:

Morning: Shimentai Nature Reserve (canyoning/hiking) → Grand Canyon waterfall viewing
Afternoon: Tianmeng Gou Scenic Area (hot spring experience/canyon hiking) → Return trip
Features: Compact natural exploration, suitable for tourists with good physical strength.

Accommodation
Around the experimental area: Recommended guesthouses in Shigutang Town (such as Jiuzhou Post Station Tree House Village), with a tranquil environment.

City options: Hotels in Yingde city (such as Baojinggong Swan Lake Hot Spring Hotel) have complete facilities.

🍜Food recommendations

🍜Yingde tofu: Tender and smooth with a bean aroma. Recommended for pan-frying or soup.

🍜River fresh and wild mountain vegetables: Beijiang River fresh, bamboo shoots, yellow flower chicken, and other farmhouse dishes.

Environmental protection and safety:
It is forbidden to enter the core area. You need to apply for permission from the forestry department in advance; bring enough drinking water and anti-slip equipment when hiking.

Weather: It rains a lot in the mountains, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and sunscreen.