A Stunning Hidden Gem in Guangdong: Discover a Treasured Grand Canyon in Shaoguan

⛰️I've discovered a stunning hidden gem in Guangdong: a treasured grand canyon in Shaoguan!⛰️💦

OMG! I can't believe Guangdong has such a magical canyon!!
Emerald pools embraced by hundred-meter cliffs🌊
Clouds and mist after the rain create a dreamy, ink-painting-like wonderland☁️
Every breath you take during the hike is filled with the healing power of the forest🌿
As a Guangdong native, I highly recommend this hidden gem!!

📍Navigation: Shaoguan, Guangdong Grand Canyon
🎫Tickets: CNY 53.8 (Buy online in advance for a better price!)
🕒Suggested visit duration: 4–5 hrs
🚗Transportation: Driving is recommended! Parking is CNY 10/day.
📸Best photo spots: Tongtian Ladder/Fairy Pool/Tenglong Pool (Drone shots are even more amazing!)

💡Three tested routes:
🔵【Extreme Hiking Route】3–4 hrs
Valley Entrance Square → Tongtian Ladder (1,368 steps!) → Fairy Pool → Shuijuan Village → Peach Blossom Pool → High-altitude Tightrope Performance (A must-see!)
⚠️Prepare to sweat! But the cliffside plank road and waterfalls are breathtaking.

🟢【Easy Sightseeing Route】1.5 hrs
Valley Entrance Square → Feihong Bridge → Thousand-Meter Corridor → Tongtian Ladder Viewing Platform
✔️Best choice for seniors and children! Mostly flat roads with panoramic views.

🔴【Hidden Wonderland Route】2 hrs (Only after rain!)
Juxiantai → Tenglong Pool → Panlong Pool
🌫️After the rain, you might encounter the spectacular sight of a sea of clouds spilling over the cliffs!!

✨Must-see performance:
Five high-altitude tightrope walking shows daily‼️
(10:00/13:00/14:30/16:00/17:30)
My legs went weak when the performer did backflips 200m in the air😱

📌Tips:
1️⃣Wear non-slip shoes! Some steps are steep and wet.
2️⃣Bring your own snacks! There are only small stalls selling tofu pudding and sausages at the bottom of the valley.
3️⃣Cloudy days are better for photos than sunny days! The misty atmosphere is amazing.
4️⃣Drones can be flown after registration (The view from above is breathtaking!)

The canyon after the rain truly looks like a scene from a fantasy novel!
The sound of waterfalls mixes with the chirping of birds in the forest🎵
I felt completely rejuvenated by nature's energy~✨

Post by JuliusKoskinen | Mar 27, 2025

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