Reverse tourism for National Day, recommending the less crowded and beautiful Aizhai Wonder!

📍 Secret realm of Xiangxi! Aizhai Wonder one-day tour guide
🕒 Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
🎫 Tickets: Package 280 RMB (includes Aizhai Bridge + Dehang Canyon + Jidou Miao Village) or separate tickets for each attraction (package recommended for better value!)
✨ Keywords: Aizhai Bridge, mountain road wonder, flowing sand waterfall, Miao village customs

🌟 Must-visit TOP 5 | A visual feast from heaven to earth
1️⃣ Aizhai Bridge · Walking in the clouds 🌌
- A 300-meter-high suspension bridge, with the abyssal Dehang Grand Canyon below! You can try bungee jumping and paragliding, or for the faint-hearted, safely walk the plank road to overlook the panorama.
- 📸 Best photo spot: beside the “Pioneer” statue under the bridge, looking up at the magnificent bridge is truly stunning!

2️⃣ Aizhai Mountain Road · A historical miracle 🚗
- The “Death Bend” built during the 1936 War of Resistance! 13 sharp turns + 26 parallel road sections, the most dangerous road in the country.
- 📝 Fun fact: The “Pioneer” bronze statue and martyrs’ cemetery on the mountaintop honor over 200 road-building heroes from that era.

3️⃣ Wentian Platform · The place where Qu Yuan questioned the heavens 🌌
- A natural viewing platform open on three sides, legend says Qu Yuan wrote “Heavenly Questions” here. In the early morning mist, it looks like a fairyland!

4️⃣ Flowing Sand Waterfall · The highest drop in the country 🌊
- A 216-meter-high waterfall that falls like a veil; after rain when water volume is full, you can even see rainbows in the mist!

5️⃣ Jidou Miao Village · Miao life on the cliffside 🏡
- Step into a century-old Miao village, see stilted buildings built along the mountain, experience Miao silver jewelry and batik intangible cultural heritage crafts. Don’t forget to try a bowl of sour soup fish, tangy and appetizing!

🍜 Food & Accommodation | Miao village flavors + canyon camping
🍲 Must-try list
- Miao sour soup fish: fish cooked in sour soup fermented with natural mountain spring water and rice wine, tangy and appetizing!
- Blood tofu: smoked cured meat mixed with pig’s blood and fried, savory and flavorful.
- Artemisia rice cake: a special snack around Qingming Festival, made by steaming mugwort mixed with glutinous rice, fragrant and soft.

⛺ Accommodation recommendations
- Dehang Yashe: A guesthouse by the canyon, open the window to see mountains and water, stay overnight to capture starry sky camping shots!
- Jiulongxi Inn: Close to Flowing Sand Waterfall, cost-effective, experience Miao family hearthside night talks.

💡 Tips to avoid trouble | Local hidden tips
1️⃣ Wear non-slip shoes: canyon trails are slippery, especially after rain!
2️⃣ Visit off-peak: arrive before 11 AM to avoid large tour groups, fewer people means more freedom for photos!
3️⃣ Transportation options: There is a direct bus from Jishou Train Station (10 RMB/person, 1 hour direct), self-driving is recommended via the national highway for stunning scenery along the way!
4️⃣ Photography bonus: Shoot the glass plank road on the bridge at 4 PM against the light for dreamy silhouettes!