Longchuan Huoshan | An Underrated Danxia Shock Site! A Complete Guide to This Hidden Gem

—— Guangdong’s version of "Little Danxia," with fewer people and wild scenery, breathtakingly beautiful! 🌟 Why is Huoshan called a hidden gem of the vast sea? ✅ The pinnacle of Danxia wonders: red cliff Danxia + honeycomb caves, a "natural sculpture group" formed by hundreds of millions of years of weathering, every shot looks like a geological masterpiece. ✅ Fewer crowds, wild scenery: Compared to the popular Danxia Mountain, here the tourists are sparse, almost private on weekdays, and you don’t even have to compete for drone spots. ✅ Wild charm and shock coexist: primitive plank roads, cliff swings, ancient temple chants, a blend of nature and culture that’s addictive! 🚗 Transportation Guide - Self-drive: About 3.5 hours from Guangzhou, navigate to "Huoshan Scenic Area Parking Lot" (parking fee 10 RMB). - High-speed rail: 30 minutes by taxi from Heyuan East Station, or transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (one per hour, ticket 15 RMB). - Bus: Take the "Huoshan Line" from Longchuan Bus Station, last bus at 16:30, don’t miss it! 📸 Top 5 Must-Check Photo Spots 1️⃣ Glass Plank Road (200 meters suspended) - Heart-pounding experience on the cliff! Below is the Danxia canyon, not for the faint-hearted, but thrill-seekers must get the "floating photo." - Tips: Arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds; afternoon light on the red rocks is more photogenic. 2️⃣ Bow Rock (Altitude 550 meters) - The highest point of Huoshan, shaped like a giant ship breaking waves, overlooking 360° Danxia peaks, stunning sunrise and sea of clouds. - Hidden trick: shoot silhouettes at dusk, the sunset glow dyes the entire cliff red! 3️⃣ One Line Sky - A hundred-meter rock crevice only wide enough for one person sideways, looking up the sky is like a silver line, perfect for direct phone shots. - Bonus: slippery stone steps on rainy days, remember to turn on your phone flashlight for the adventure! 4️⃣ Wine Jar Rock - The legendary "inverted wine jar" where immortals brewed wine, with sweet spring water in the rock crevice, bring your own cup to catch a sip of "immortal water." 5️⃣ Lingshan Temple - A Tang Dynasty ancient temple hidden in Danxia caves, with lingering Buddhist chants, hanging prayer ribbons are said to be very effective. 🍜 Foodie Guide - Must-try Hakka dishes: stuffed tofu (stone-milled bean fragrance), mountain pit fish (freshly caught and fried), bamboo tube rice (full of bamboo aroma). - Snack recommendations: Tuocheng tofu balls, Ai glutinous rice cake, Longchuan beef tendon cake, local farmhouses outside the scenic area serve hearty meals for about 40 RMB per person. - Avoid pitfalls: drinks inside the scenic area are expensive, bring a thermos to fill with mountain spring water, sweet and refreshing! 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Danxia Cottage: standalone wooden house with a viewing balcony, open the window to see the Danxia sunset, 300 RMB/night including breakfast. - Huoshan Hotel: near the scenic area, cost-effective, suitable for continuing exploration the next day. 💡 Insider Tips ⚠️ Safety first: wear non-slip shoes! Some sections are primitive, be cautious on rainy days. 📸 Must bring a drone: the aerial view of the Danxia peaks is stunning beyond words! 🌅 Best time: 3-5 PM, soft light with full red rock texture. 🎫 Ticket info: Adults 70 RMB (cheaper online), free for 65+, half price for students. 🌈 Travel Philosophy The beauty of Huoshan lies in the ultimate clash of "danger" and "tranquility"— The thrill on the cliff plank road, the Zen in the ancient temple bell, the sunset among Danxia peaks, every frame is a tribute to nature. "After seeing Huoshan, all other Danxia sites feel just so-so." 🌄 📌 Save this guide and start planning your next holiday escape from the city!