[Zibo Jiuding Mountain] The ultimate tour guide | The secret place of celebrities transformed from the waste mine pit 🏞️

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· China's answer to "Antelope Canyon": Colorful rock faces formed by abandoned mines
· Free wildlife attractions: Undeveloped pristine landscapes
· Photography paradise: Rock patterns resemble alien surfaces
· Geology textbook: Cambrian shale layers clearly visible

🕒 Best Time to Visit

🌅 Early morning/dusk: The setting sun enhances the three-dimensionality of the rocks ☁️ Cloudy days: Soft light is perfect for portraits 🚫 Avoid rainy days (mountain roads can be muddy and dangerous)

🎫 Ticket Information

· Completely free (not yet developed as a scenic spot)
· Local guide fee: 100 NT dollars (first-time visitors are recommended to have a guide)
· Parking fee: 10 NT dollars (collected by villagers)

🚶♂️ Must-see route

Safe route:

1️⃣ Main mine (largest and most spectacular) →

2️⃣ Colorful Rock Walls (Red, Yellow, and Green Layers) →
3️⃣ Tianchi (Azure Lake Formed by Water from the Mine)

Adventure Route (Specialized Gear Required):
➕ Underground Mine (Headlamp Required as the entrance is hidden)
➕ Eagle's Beak Rock (Suspended Observation Deck)

📸 Top 5 Photo Spots

✅ Panoramic View of the Main Mine (Use a Wide-Angle Lens)
✅ Crevices in the Rock Walls (Great for Silhouette Photography)
✅ Reflections in Tianchi (Mirror-like in Calm)
✅ Close-ups of Shale (Macro Photography of Million-Year-Old Gravels)
✅ Aerial View (Advance Booking Required)

💡 Experienced Hiker Tips

· Wear non-slip hiking boots (slips are common on gravel roads)
· Bring your own dry food and water (no shops nearby)
· Wear gloves (sharp rock faces can easily cut hands)
· Download an offline map (weak signal in mountainous areas)

🚗 Transportation Guide

📍 Location: Zibo Jiuding Mountain (southeast of Zhangdian District)
🚖 Round-trip taxi from the city center is about 150 yuan
🚌 Transfer to a motorcycle taxi from the Mining Bureau Bus Station (30 yuan)
🅿️ The parking lot is covered in yellow soil (caution on rainy days)

Fun Facts:
• Formerly a limestone mine (abandoned in 2010)
• The rock's color comes from iron and copper minerals
• Tianchi Lake is over 100 meters deep (do not swim)

Note:
⚠️ Some mines are at risk of collapse
⚠️ Do not travel alone to remote areas
⚠️ Take all trash with you

Remember, safety first, beautiful scenery second ~ 🪨⚠️