Family Travel Guide. Check in to the off-the-beaten-path, secluded small city in southern Anhui - Guangde

📍Xuancheng · Guangde｜Summer rain brings endless vitality

Transportation: Easily accessible "Gateway to the Bamboo Sea" 🚗🚄

Guangde is located at the junction of three provinces, with very convenient transportation. It takes just over an hour by high-speed train from Nanjing; driving is also very convenient, about a 2-hour drive from Nanjing, with highways directly reaching the urban area, making traveling with kids stress-free.

Natural Scenery 📸🌳

Guangde boasts thousands of acres of bamboo forest, especially fresh after summer rain, with swaying bamboo shadows creating a dreamy atmosphere. The road beside Lucun Reservoir looks even greener after rain, like entering a fairy-tale bamboo sea wonderland. The ancient villages preserve traditional bamboo crafts, with tranquil mountains and waters, perfect for families to enjoy the beauty of nature together. If you want to take your kids away from the city for a healing trip, Guangde is definitely worth adding to your list! 🌿✨

Recommended Family Route 🚗

Route plan: Bamboo Village Gallery — Jishan Bamboo Sea — Lucun Reservoir — Suoshan Bridge

1. Jishan Bamboo Sea

Free admission, the park is rich in moso bamboo resources, with high forest coverage and excellent air quality, making it a great place for kids to hike and breathe in nature. Recommended to spend 2-3 hours here, with opportunities to explain bamboo knowledge along the way.

2. Lucun Reservoir

There is a viewing platform around the reservoir with a wide view to enjoy the beautiful mountain and water scenery. In June, the wild plums in nearby villages ripen, crisp and sweet, perfect for kids to experience picking fun. It’s recommended to drive through the entire Bamboo Village Gallery, stopping along the way for about 3 hours.

3. Lucun Suoshan Bridge

This ancient bridge hidden in the mountains was a filming location for the TV drama "Year of the Dragon," full of charm and perfect for taking travel souvenir photos with your kids.

Warm Tips 🎋✨: Some roads in Bamboo Village Gallery are narrow, so drive carefully when meeting oncoming vehicles.

Accommodation Suggestions 🔔: The county town is small with concentrated lodging options, allowing families to choose flexibly based on their itinerary.

Guangde combines the artistic atmosphere of ancient Huizhou with the secret bamboo sea realm of Liyang, while having fewer tourists and a relaxed pace, making it an ideal short weekend getaway for families to relax and recharge.