7 things you must know before going to the Great Rift Valley of Western Anhui in Lu'an, a place you want to visit again after going

Lu'an is a place I want to go again after going. Although I have been there more than 10 times, I always find something new. The most impressive and most visited place is the Great Rift Valley of Western Anhui. 1⃣️Located in Zhangdian Town, Jin'an District, Lu'an City, 40 kilometers away from Lu'an City and about 100 kilometers away from Hefei. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Hefei city, and about an hour to drive from Lu'an city center. 2⃣️The Great Rift Valley of Western Anhui is in the shape of a "V", about 1500 meters long, more than 10 meters high, and 10 meters wide. It is a rift valley in the mountain front basin formed by long-term erosion along the fault structure after billions of years, known as the Chinese version of the "East African Rift Valley". 3⃣️The ticket price for the scenic area is 60 yuan. It is recommended to buy it online one day in advance to enjoy discounts. 4⃣️Because it is a canyon, the road is narrow and difficult to navigate, and there are moss and small waterfalls in the Great Rift Valley. If you are not careful, you will slip, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes. 5⃣️The valley slope of the Great Rift Valley is steep, the valley is tens of meters deep, and climbing the Great Rift Valley requires enough physical strength. Therefore, it is recommended that children under 1.2 meters and people over 70 years old do not climb from steep sections. It is still recommended to visit from the safe plank road, which is safe and can overlook the whole view of the Great Rift Valley. 6⃣️The must-visit spots in its territory include: Yixiantian Point Jiangtai, Shiku Palace, Qingshui Pool, Mushroom Stone, Three Gates, Echo Wall, etc. 7⃣️After leaving Lu'an Station, you can take bus 228 directly at the bus transfer center and get off at the entrance of the scenic area, which takes about 50 minutes.