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Reverse tourism for National Day, recommending the less crowded and beautiful Aizhai Wonder!

📍 Secret realm of Xiangxi! Aizhai Wonder one-day tour guide 🕒 Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM 🎫 Tickets: Package 280 RMB (includes Aizhai Bridge + Dehang Canyon + Jidou Miao Village) or separate tickets for each attraction (package recommended for better value!) ✨ Keywords: Aizhai Bridge, mountain road wonder, flowing sand waterfall, Miao village customs 🌟 Must-visit TOP 5 | A visual feast from heaven to earth 1️⃣ Aizhai Bridge · Walking in the clouds 🌌 - A 300-meter-high suspension bridge, with the abyssal Dehang Grand Canyon below! You can try bungee jumping and paragliding, or for the faint-hearted, safely walk the plank road to overlook the panorama. - 📸 Best photo spot: beside the “Pioneer” statue under the bridge, looking up at the magnificent bridge is truly stunning! 2️⃣ Aizhai Mountain Road · A historical miracle 🚗 - The “Death Bend” built during the 1936 War of Resistance! 13 sharp turns + 26 parallel road sections, the most dangerous road in the country. - 📝 Fun fact: The “Pioneer” bronze statue and martyrs’ cemetery on the mountaintop honor over 200 road-building heroes from that era. 3️⃣ Wentian Platform · The place where Qu Yuan questioned the heavens 🌌 - A natural viewing platform open on three sides, legend says Qu Yuan wrote “Heavenly Questions” here. In the early morning mist, it looks like a fairyland! 4️⃣ Flowing Sand Waterfall · The highest drop in the country 🌊 - A 216-meter-high waterfall that falls like a veil; after rain when water volume is full, you can even see rainbows in the mist! 5️⃣ Jidou Miao Village · Miao life on the cliffside 🏡 - Step into a century-old Miao village, see stilted buildings built along the mountain, experience Miao silver jewelry and batik intangible cultural heritage crafts. Don’t forget to try a bowl of sour soup fish, tangy and appetizing! 🍜 Food & Accommodation | Miao village flavors + canyon camping 🍲 Must-try list - Miao sour soup fish: fish cooked in sour soup fermented with natural mountain spring water and rice wine, tangy and appetizing! - Blood tofu: smoked cured meat mixed with pig’s blood and fried, savory and flavorful. - Artemisia rice cake: a special snack around Qingming Festival, made by steaming mugwort mixed with glutinous rice, fragrant and soft. ⛺ Accommodation recommendations - Dehang Yashe: A guesthouse by the canyon, open the window to see mountains and water, stay overnight to capture starry sky camping shots! - Jiulongxi Inn: Close to Flowing Sand Waterfall, cost-effective, experience Miao family hearthside night talks. 💡 Tips to avoid trouble | Local hidden tips 1️⃣ Wear non-slip shoes: canyon trails are slippery, especially after rain! 2️⃣ Visit off-peak: arrive before 11 AM to avoid large tour groups, fewer people means more freedom for photos! 3️⃣ Transportation options: There is a direct bus from Jishou Train Station (10 RMB/person, 1 hour direct), self-driving is recommended via the national highway for stunning scenery along the way! 4️⃣ Photography bonus: Shoot the glass plank road on the bridge at 4 PM against the light for dreamy silhouettes!
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Posted: Oct 2, 2025
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