Don't squeeze into the popular Danxia spots! Escape the crowds and see the red rocks, 3 days for only 800 per person, super comfortable

I've always heard people say to go to Shaoguan to see Danxia, but this time my Guangdong colleague insisted I check out Luochuan Huoshan, calling it the "Little Danxia" with no crowds. I drove there with a try-it-out attitude, and after 3 days of exploring, I immediately wanted to list this place as a "secret treasure spot"! It's only about 3 hours from Guangzhou, and the last stretch winds around the mountains. The closer you get, the more surprising it is—the stones by the roadside gradually turn dark red, as if baked by the sun. We stayed at the "Huoshan Renjia" guesthouse at the foot of the mountain. The owner was very genuine; for 180 yuan a night, the room had a mountain view and they even gave us local Huoshan green tea, which brewed with a sweet and fresh taste, much more comfortable than a hotel. We entered the mountain in the afternoon on the first day. The ticket was only 40 yuan, and students get half price—such great value! Walking on the Danxia plank road, I kept exclaiming "Wow!"—the plank road is attached to the red rock wall, narrow enough for only two people to pass. Looking down was a lush green valley, and when the wind blew, the leaves rustled. I held onto the railing but couldn’t help looking up: the Danxia stones shone bright red in the sunlight, some looked like ship bows, others like giant beasts. The guide said these were formed by billions of years of crustal movement, no wonder they look so strange. When we reached the "Ship Bow Stone" viewing platform, we caught the sunset just right. The red rocks were dyed golden red, even the shadows glowed warmly. Photos taken on the phone needed no editing at all. That night we ate at the guesthouse. The owner's wife made the stuffed three treasures dish, which was amazing! The stuffed tofu was so tender it broke with one pinch, the stuffed bitter melon wasn’t bitter at all, and the stuffed eggplant soaked up all the sauce. Paired with local brown rice, I ate two bowls, and it was only 50 yuan per person—much more affordable than the restaurants in the scenic area. After dinner, sitting in the courtyard, I looked up to see a sky full of stars. The mountain was so quiet except for the sound of insects—this is what relaxation really feels like! The next day, we got up early to watch the sunrise. Following the owner’s shortcut, we climbed to "Yusun Peak" just as dawn was breaking. After waiting about ten minutes, the sun peeked over the mountain tip, first orange, then slowly turning golden, lighting up the entire Danxia mountain. Mist floated in the valleys like a fairyland. Later, we visited Baiyun Ancient Temple, hidden in a mountain hollow. The red walls and black tiles matched the red rocks perfectly, making it very photogenic. The old banyan tree in the temple is over a hundred years old. Sitting under it listening to the bell, I felt completely calm. In the afternoon, we went to "One Line Sky," so narrow you have to turn sideways to pass through. Looking up, the sky was just a slit, with sunlight streaming down and sparkling on the ground. Afterward, we walked along the mountain stream. The water was so clear you could see little fish. Stepping on the stones and playing in the water was cool and comfortable. Before leaving, I bought Huoshan rice cakes at the guesthouse. They were savory and fragrant, 10 yuan for a big bag, much tastier than those in supermarkets. This Huoshan trip only cost 800 yuan per person. We saw very few tourists but enjoyed plenty of Danxia wonders and local flavors. If you don’t want to be squeezed into the popular Danxia scenic spots, trust me, come to Luochuan Huoshan. The red rocks and slow pace here will make you forget all your worries!