Autumn in Tongling Grand Canyon is a beautiful scar on the Earth

When the city is shrouded in summer heat, I ventured into Tongling Grand Canyon in Jingxi. Hi, I am Xiao Gu, a traveler who loves geological wonders. This place is known as "a beautiful scar on the Earth," and autumn is undoubtedly the best season to unveil the mysterious veil of this scar. The climate is cool and dry, yet the vegetation remains lush, the underground river is abundant, and the waterfalls are even more spectacular. Every step feels like exploring a lost world.

【“X days Y nights” detailed itinerary (combined with Gulong Mountain Canyon)】
Day 1: Depart from Nanning or Baise, arrive near Hurun Town by noon, check in and have lunch. Spend the afternoon fully exploring Tongling Grand Canyon, walking down along the plank road, passing through the primeval forest, feeling the depth of the canyon and the shock of the waterfalls. Stay overnight at a guesthouse near the scenic area, enjoying the tranquility of the mountains and wilderness.
Day 2: In the morning, visit the nearby Gulong Mountain Canyon to experience thrilling canyon rafting (seasonal), feeling another style of canyon charm. If time permits in the afternoon, visit the Aibu Waterfall Group, then return home satisfied.

【Autumn exploration highlights】
✅ Abundant water flow of Tongling Grand Waterfall: Autumn still has relatively abundant rainfall. The 188-meter-high Tongling Grand Waterfall has a plentiful water volume, falling from the cliff top with majestic momentum, roaring water sounds, and is extraordinarily spectacular.
✅ Underground dark river and cave exploration: You can walk along the plank road all the way to behind the waterfall, pass through the water curtain cave, feel the coolness and mystery of the underground dark river, and see the stalactites in various shapes inside the cave.
✅ Autumn colors of the primeval forest: The canyon is covered with dense primeval forest. In autumn, some tree species begin to change color, interwoven with evergreen plants, creating colorful scenery. The air is filled with an abundance of negative oxygen ions.

【In-depth experience: entering the water curtain cave behind the waterfall】
Step down the slippery stairs into the valley bottom, the air becomes increasingly moist and cool. The loud sound of rushing water comes from afar, growing louder. Turning a corner, the full view of Tongling Grand Waterfall suddenly appears before your eyes, white water falling from the sky, crashing into the pool below, creating a misty spray. The most amazing experience is that you can walk behind the waterfall along the plank road on the side! Passing through the water curtain formed by the pouring water, behind it is a huge karst cave where the sound of the waterfall is amplified, deafening. The cave is dimly lit, stalactites show strange shapes under the light, and the underground river flows gently beneath your feet. At that moment, it feels like stepping into the Water Curtain Cave of Huaguo Mountain from Journey to the West, full of adventure fun.

【Practical information TIPS】
✍🏻 The trails in the canyon are slippery, especially near the waterfall, so you must wear hiking shoes with good anti-slip performance.
✍🏻 There is a lot of moisture; be sure to waterproof your camera, phone, and other electronic devices, preferably with waterproof bags.
✍🏻 The tour is a single line and requires returning the same way, which demands some physical strength. Please assess your ability accordingly.
✍🏻 Signal in the scenic area may be unstable; download offline maps in advance.
✍🏻 Respect nature, do not touch stalactites casually, and do not leave any trash.

This autumn, if you crave a journey combining earth core exploration, forest bathing, and waterfall shock, Tongling Grand Canyon will definitely give you a lifelong unforgettable experience.