Shaoguan Ruyuan Xianmen Qixia: Ride a bamboo raft and wear Hanfu in a hidden fairyland

Few people and beautiful scenery, perfect for summer escape/Hanfu photos/family trips! Hurry before it gets too popular~[Yeah]

📍Luoyang Town, Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province
🚗 Drive and navigate to "Xianmen Qixia," about 3.5 hours from Guangzhou

🌟Xianmen Wonder
A 138-meter-high natural giant heavenly gate, known as the "Number One Gate Under Heaven"
Praised for its grandeur by Tang Dynasty official Zhang Jiuling, you can overlook the entire canyon from the top, with mist swirling like a fairyland

🌟Bamboo Raft Drift🌊 A must-try!!
Travel through Lover’s Gorge, with emerald water and red cliffs like an ink painting, about 30 minutes in total
☀️Soft light in the early morning and evening, with stunning reflections on the water, also avoiding the harsh midday sun
Buying a combo ticket is more cost-effective

🌟Immortal Bridge: A natural stone arch bridge, legend says crossing it brings promotion and wealth
🌟Xianmen Waterfall: A 137-meter-high waterfall, featuring a water curtain cave and rainbow spectacle
🌟Divine Tree in the Rock: 🌲A wonder where tree and stone coexist, take a walk around—“Stone Brings Good Luck”

🌟Thrilling Experiences
Xianmen Slide: A 666-meter glass slide, speeding down from the mountain top, offering an exhilarating view of the canyon
Via Ferrata Flying: Become a martial arts hero flying across the canyon (water-splashing season only)
Heavenly Ladder: A super tall ladder leading straight to the cloud top, with a waterfall below

🌟Recommended Route: Bamboo Raft Drift → Xianmen Wonder → Immortal Bridge → Xijing Ancient Trail → Lingxiao Treasure Hall → Slide Down the Mountain → Xianmen Waterfall

🍲Don’t miss the “Eight Immortals Feast” at the farmhouses at the scenic area entrance: Ancient mother water chicken, large tofu skin, steamed reservoir fish, all fresh ingredients

[Smart] Water-splashing season (August-October): Dai Di dance + Wa ethnic bamboo pole dance, cool and exciting
🏨 Stay overnight at the cliffside guesthouse, a mid-mountain inn with canyon views from your window, and beautiful starry skies at night

📸Photo spots: Xianmen summit, on the bamboo raft, water curtain cave waterfall, Lovers’ Magpie Bridge (a must for couples)