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2h from Chongqing! Anyue South Line One-Day Hiking Guide|Eroded Buddha Statues + Hidden Buddhist Pagoda

🌪️ 2h from Chongqing! Anyue South Line One-Day Hiking Guide|Eroded Buddha Statues + Hidden Buddhist Pagoda Fully Revealed 🌪️ ✨ Route Highlights ✅ Direct 2h from Chongqing to Anyue, easily cover 4 caves on the south line ✅ Eroded Buddha statues × hidden stone steps × cinnabar-colored murals, off the beaten path but legendary ✅ Exclusive experience with few visitors, a time-secret place missed by 99% of tourists 🚗 Itinerary Overview 09:00 Depart Chongqing → 11:00 Peacock Cave → 12:30 Mingshan Temple → 14:00 Huayan Cave → 15:30 Pilu Cave → 17:00 Return 🦚 Peacock Cave · A Corner Forgotten by Time - Hidden feature: 5-minute climb up the stone steps on the right side of the main cave, Song Dynasty Buddhist pagoda + Mahavira Hall! ​ - Must-shoot spot: Peek through the door crack of the Sanqing Hall to see three Buddha statues, dappled light creates a deeply storied atmosphere! ​ - Cultural heritage elder says: Behind Peacock King Cave is also a Tang Dynasty scripture tower, advance reservation required to unlock! 🌪 Mingshan Temple · An Epic Sculpted by Wind - Front yard vs backyard: Painted Thousand-Armed Guanyin vs eroded Buddha statues, recommend heading straight to the backyard! ​ - Photo tips: At noon, sunlight slants across, rock textures like tree rings, every shot looks like abstract art! ​ - Stunning moment: Touching the weathered stone statues, powder falls off, millennia slip through your fingers… 💸 Huayan Cave · The Aesthetics of Remaining Cinnabar - Best value: 10 yuan ticket covers two Song Dynasty caves! ​ - Visual impact: The main statue’s robe retains cinnabar color, glowing mysteriously in the dim light. 🙏 Pilu Cave · The Moment is Eternity - Water Moon Guanyin: The Eastern Venus seated on a cliff, stunning beauty from every angle 360°! ​ - Detail lovers rejoice: The skirt’s bead strings are intricately carved, Song Dynasty artisans truly embroidered on stone! ⚠️ Safety Guide ▫️ Mountain roads so narrow you’ll doubt life, SUV + experienced driver recommended ▫️ 15-minute drive between spots, but GPS often fails, follow the cultural heritage staff’s directions closely ▫️ Bring snacks! Only small shops around the scenic area ▫️ Wear non-slip shoes on rainy days, moss + stone steps = giant slippery slide scene
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