Waterfalls and Bamboo Forests, the Ultimate Summer Escape! 2-Day Adventure in Chongdu Valley!

🎫 Tickets
💰 Standard: ¥120/person (Grab early-bird online deals at ¥99, valid until June 30)
🎉 Free entry: Kids under 1.4m / Seniors 60+ / Military & police / Firefighters / Disabled (show ID). Teachers & students: 50% off!
📝 Note: Overnight stays allowed with ticket. Parking: ¥10/24h (+¥5 for overnight).

🏠 Where to stay
📍 Central Chongdu Valley (Near Farmhouse No. 102!)
👍 Why? Left=10m to food street; Right=10min walk to ancient Bodhi tree. Night shows & Swan Lake light displays steps away!
👍 100+ lodgings available, but central area is best for nighttime fun.

🚶‍♂️ Day 1: South Valley (Golden Rooster River) · Waterfall Hike + Cold Spring Spa
📍 Route: Shuttle to ancient Bodhi tree (make a wish!) → Hike to Welcome Falls → "Fantasy Forest" photo spot → Xiefen Cliff (3-tier cooling waterfall!) → Return via Shuangling Cableway (5min ride/saves energy).
⚠️ Pro tips:
1️⃣ Skip uphill cableway! All viral spots are at lower/mid levels.
2️⃣ Swan Lake bamboo rafting opens at 13:00 (6km route, 3hrs of cool thrills!).

🌳 Day 2: West Valley (Drip Green River) · Bamboo Sea & Cave Explorations
📍 Navigate to: "Parking Lot #8" (drive straight to top! Avoid 2km uphill hike).
🚶‍♂️ Route:
① Lot #8 → Colorful Lotus Pools → Water Curtain Fairy Cave (rainbow waterfall + epic stalactites!) → Return to Lot #8 (⚠️ Don’t climb further—no shade!).
🚗 5min drive → Lot #9 → Farming Village (free weaving/archery/brewing demos!) → Thunderous Falls → Depart.
🎢 Secret thrill: Cave exit alpine coaster!

🌙 Night Adventures
🍜 Eat: Bamboo Aroma Street BBQ / Fermented tofu pudding.
🎉 Play: 19:30 cultural shows (drumming/shadow puppets/acrobatics!).
📸 Shoot: Swan Lake light show (bamboo projections! Ends at 22:00).

💡 Must-knows
🚗 Drive: Exit at "Chongdu Valley" on Luoyang-Luanchuan Expressway → 20min to scenic area (11 parking lots).
🚌 Shuttles: Golden Rooster line ¥7-13; Drip Green line ¥12-30 (section-based fares).
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids: Pottery & fabric-weaving workshops at Farming Village.
👟 Footwear: Non-slip sandals! Water steps/falls guarantee soaked feet (¥5 mandatory insurance).