Malin River Canyon, the most beautiful scar on Earth, have you been there?

🌿 Basic Information
🏞️ Scenic Area Name: Malin River Canyon Scenic Area
Address: National Highway 324, Xingyi City, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
🚗 Transportation:
• Self-driving: Navigate to "Malin River Canyon Scenic Area," free parking lot outside the scenic area
• Public Bus:
• Xingyi Route 301 (Wanfenglin Scenic Area → Malin River Canyon), operating hours 7:00-19:30 (March-October) / 7:00-19:00 (November-February)
• Xingyi Route 3 (Pingdong Square → Malin River Canyon Wetland Park), operating hours 6:30-20:30
🎫 Tickets:
• Peak Season (March 1 - November 30): 70 RMB
• Off-Season (December 1 - February 28): 60 RMB
• Free Admission Policy: Seniors over 65 years old (with ID card/senior certificate), active military personnel, disabled persons, national public security police/auxiliary police (including retirees), children of public security martyrs, cultural and tourism ambassadors of Qianxinan Prefecture and up to 3 accompanying persons, advanced individuals in national defense mobilization of Guizhou Province, A-level taxpayers (employed staff).
⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:30)
🌟 Must-Visit Highlights
🌊 Tianxing Gallery (Core Essence Area)
• Features: 56 waterfalls hidden in the 9.7 km canyon section, with 13 waterfalls exclusively in the Tianxing Gallery! Roaring Horse Waterfall, Pearl Waterfall, Intermittent Five-tier Waterfall... Waterfalls range from 120-200 meters high and 20-110 meters wide, misty like a fairyland!
• Experience: Hike along the plank road to feel the thrilling clash of water and rocks up close, perfect for summer cooling~
• Hidden Fun: At 3 PM, the rafting endpoint Rainbow Beach has a high chance of double rainbows!
🚣 Canyon Rafting (Summer Only)
• Features: 5-meter drop, natural karst cave passage, you will definitely get splashed at the third bend!
• Cost: 198 RMB/person (includes life jacket and helmet)
• Tips: Use a waterproof phone case, bring a change of clothes, you will 100% get wet!
🌉 Canyon Crack Hiking
• Features: Wear anti-slip creek shoes, some sections involve wading, at the end there is a natural waterfall swimming pool!
• Photo Spot: Canyon crack with a strip of sky, striking stretch poses for dynamic shots~
🌄 Wanfenglin Viewing Platform (Hidden Perspective)
• Features: Shoot against the light at 4 PM, mountain peaks gilded in layers, arrive before 7 AM to enjoy the full panorama alone!
📸 Recommended Photo Spots
1️⃣ Tianxing Gallery plank road: Use waterfalls as the background, wear bright clothes for better photos!
2️⃣ Rafting over drops: Capture the moment of splashing water, full of dynamic feeling~
3️⃣ Canyon crack strip of sky: Use the narrow gap for composition to create depth!
💡 Practical Tips
✔️ Best Season: June-October (waterfalls have the most water, rafting open)
✔️ Gear: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, waterproof phone pouch, anti-slip creek shoes, change of clothes
✔️ Safety: Do not hike the canyon crack alone, follow the coach’s instructions during rafting!