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National Geographic Wasn't Lying! This Underrated Gem of a Small Town is Confirmed

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Virgin forests, canyon streams, Danxia waterfalls...
A hidden treasure of a small town just 2.5 hours from Chongqing
Both nature and culture are available
A weekend trip in 2 days is truly worth it
Great for family and friends to go hiking and relax outdoors, and perfect for family outings with children!

This place is located in the transitional zone from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the Sichuan Basin
With large mountains, steep slopes, abundant rainfall, and significant elevation differences
Thousands of waterfalls of various shapes and sizes
This is the true 'City of Thousands of Waterfalls' - Chishui, Guizhou

A weekend, 2 days, escape the heat of the city
To see waterfalls of various shapes and sizes
Especially spectacular against the backdrop of Danxia landforms
Hiking in the virgin jungle
You can see plants of the same era as dinosaurs, such as Alsophila spinulosa
As well as plants like banana, ginkgo, and yew, as if you are in the Jurassic period

📕 Our route
Chongqing - Guizhou Chishui - Chishui Waterfall - Yanziyan - Chishui Bamboo Sea - Alsophila Nature Reserve - Dayuan Cave - Chongqing

📕 Points of interest along the way
Alsophila Nature Reserve: Feel the experience of hiking in the virgin jungle
Chishui Waterfall: The first Danxia waterfall, very shocking and impactful on site
Bamboo Sea Park: In spring and summer, it's lush and green, which is really refreshing for the eyes, and it's suitable for taking photos in Hanfu
Yanziyan: You can take a cable car to watch the waterfall and enjoy the danger of the cliff along the way
Sidonggou: 4 very distinctive waterfalls, watching the integration of Danxia landforms and waterfalls
Dayuan Cave National Forest: If you have enough time, you can stay an extra day and go there on the way, it's a great outdoor hiking route in the virgin forest

📕 Some tips
1. Remember to bring raincoats or waterproof clothes, as there is a lot of rain and fog in front of the waterfalls
2. Pay attention to waterproofing your camera before taking photos in front of the waterfalls due to the large amount of water vapor
3. It is recommended to drive, as most highways are in good condition
4. The mountain roads are wet and slippery, remember to wear anti-slip shoes
Commenter
beautylover 2 hours ago

This is amazing! I can't wait to try it out myself. Thanks for sharing!