Tongren Grand Canyon: Waterfalls wash stones through the emerald gorge, perilous peaks lock the jade stream between cliffs, a secret realm to seek tranquility and captivate the heart

Songtao Exploration｜Tongren Grand Canyon Hiking Guide⛰️Pristine mountains and waters are absolutely mesmerizing!

📍Reasons to Visit
Earth’s fissure! Hundreds of miles of sheer cliffs + turquoise water with hanging coffins!

🚗 Transportation Tips
Address: Wuluo Town, Songtao County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province
Drive and navigate to "Tongren Grand Canyon Scenic Area," about 3.5 hours from Guiyang
Take the high-speed train to Tongren South Station, then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (2 trips daily)

🛣️ Route Planning
1️⃣ Canyon Entrance ➡️ Suspension Bridge
A 20-story-high iron suspension bridge! Below is the rushing Qingshui River
Recommended to arrive before 9 AM, morning mist creates a magical atmosphere (wear non-slip shoes!)

2️⃣ Cliffside Walkway ➡️ One Line Sky
Walk between vertical cliffs, looking up reveals only a "sliver of sky"
📸 Photo spot: natural stone arch at the corner

3️⃣ Hanging Coffin Viewing Platform
Ancient hanging burial culture! Use a telephoto lens to capture coffin details
(Secretly better preserved than Jiangxi’s Longhushan)

🍲 Food Recommendations
Sour Soup Fish: freshly caught river fish at "Canyon Fish Restaurant" near the entrance
Stir-fried cured meat with fern cake: Miao grandma’s hand-pounded glutinous rice cake + smoked meat
Clay Pot Oil Tea: 5 RMB/bowl, a warming delicacy

⚡ Pitfall Prevention Guide
⚠️ Don’t trust villagers offering to guide you to skip tickets! Tickets are checked at the suspension bridge
⚠️ Check weather in advance during rainy season, some walkways may close
⚠️ Drones require prior approval, canyon signal is unstable

🏨 Accommodation Suggestions
Miao King Hotel: 200+ RMB/night, experience Miao stilted houses
Or stay in Tongren city (1.5-hour drive) for more options