Weekend Exploration of the Mysterious Caves Hidden in the Danxia Landform

❤ Recommended Reasons:
Guangfu Temple inside Tongtian Rock has a long history, where you can pray🙏 and experience the solemnity and sanctity of Buddhist culture, while also appreciating the unique architectural art of the temple~
Travel Tips This millennium-old cave hidden in the Danxia landform is amazing, with tickets only 30 yuan to see Tang and Song dynasty cliff carvings and stunning natural scenery🏞️

📍Detailed Address: Huangsha Village, Shuixi Town, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou City (Super convenient to navigate by car with "Tongtian Rock Scenic Area")

🚉 Transportation Tips:
1️⃣ Self-driving: The scenic area has a large parking lot, charging 10 yuan/day
2️⃣ Bus: Take bus No. 18 to "Tongtian Rock Scenic Area Station" and walk 5 minutes
3️⃣ Taxi: About 30 yuan from downtown, remember to ask the driver to use the meter

📸 Must-visit Spots:
✅ Wanggui Rock: Stunning Danxia red cliffs, every shot is a masterpiece
✅ Longhu Rock: Well-preserved Buddhist sculptures from the Northern Song Dynasty
✅ Tongtian Rock: The main scenic area! Known as "The Number One Cave in Jiangnan"
✅ Cuiwei Rock: The site of authentic inscriptions by Wang Yangming from the Ming Dynasty
✅ Guanxin Rock: The best viewpoint for climbing and overlooking the panoramic view

🗓 Itinerary and Tour Routes:
The scenic area offers two routes: a 2-hour cultural route and a 6-hour hiking route. If the weather is hot or time is limited, the 2-hour cultural route is recommended, focusing on cave viewing, easy and highlights the essence. This route is almost entirely shaded and very cool!
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✅ Cultural Route Checkpoints: Visitor Center ➡️ Wang Yangming Statue ➡️ Fenfengyuan Pavilion ➡️ Guanxin Rock ➡️ Wanggui Rock (unique Danxia perforated landform with Wang Yangming’s poem) ➡️ Longhu Rock ➡️ Guangfu Temple ➡️ Tongtian Rock ➡️ Cuiwei Rock ➡️ Moon Spring ➡️ Return to Scenic Area Entrance

⏰ Performance Times:
Every day at 10:30/14:30, there is a Gannan Tea-picking Opera performance at Tongtian Rock Square (free to watch!)

🍽 Dining Recommendations:
Be sure to try the farmhouse restaurants at the scenic area entrance!
▫️ Huangsha Fish Restaurant: Must-order signature braised fish, about 40 yuan per person
▫️ Yansha Renjia: Famous for Hakka stuffed tofu
▫️ If you bring your own food, the Guanxin Rock platform is recommended for a picnic

📝 Tips:
1️⃣ Be sure to wear non-slip shoes! The Danxia landform stones are quite slippery
2️⃣ In summer, it’s best to go in the morning; afternoons are too sunny
3️⃣ Bring enough water! Vending machines on the mountain often run out
4️⃣ Recommended playtime is 3-4 hours; wearing Hanfu for photos makes for better shots

🎫 Ticket Discounts:
Half price for students! Free admission for seniors over 60!
Remember to buy tickets in advance on Trip.com to save queuing time~

This hidden gem in Ganzhou is really worth it, offering both millennium-old Buddhist art and unique Danxia landforms. Best of all, it’s less crowded, beautiful, and cheap! Go check it out this weekend~

Post by EleanorDonovan732 | Oct 21, 2025

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