Just back from Tonglu, here's the honest truth! A comprehensive travel guide

📍Tonglu Travel Recommendations for May 🔵 9 Must-Visit Attractions 🔵Yaolin Fairyland 💸Ticket: 116 yuan (May have discounts during May Day holiday) 🔥Travel Tips: In May, the scenic area launches the "Cave Snow" activity. Recommend visiting the first four dry halls first (Milky Way Waterfall, Yaolin Jade Peak), and experience the light show and cave rafting. The cave maintains a temperature of 12-18°C, so a light jacket is recommended. 🕰️Visit Duration: 3-4 hours 🔵OMG Thrill Park 💸Ticket: All-inclusive pass 399 yuan (includes sky swing, zip line, and other attractions) 🔥Travel Tips: Priority experience route: zip line → magic carpet up the mountain → sky road car → cave boat tour, to save queuing time. The park's attractions are thrilling, suitable for families with children or young people. 🕰️Visit Duration: 4-5 hours 🔵Daqi Mountain National Forest Park 💸Ticket: 46 yuan (Free for Hangzhou residents) 🔥Travel Tips: Recommended hiking route: Bamboo Path → Golden Bull Pool Spring → Green Prairie. For the descent, try the "Forest Flying Squirrel" slide (60 yuan/person). The "Jelly Lake" in the park is great for photos. Wear non-slip shoes. 🕰️Visit Duration: 3-4 hours 🔵Chuiyun Heavenly River 💸Ticket: 100 yuan (includes cave boat tour) 🔥Travel Tips: The cave is cool in summer and warm in winter. Recommend visiting in the evening to avoid crowds. Try the Cloud Bridge and aerial drifting. Cherry and mulberry picking available in May (seasonal). 🕰️Visit Duration: 2.5-3 hours 🔵Tianmu Stream Rafting 💸Ticket: Bamboo rafting about 120 yuan/person 🔥Travel Tips: The 4km course takes about 40 minutes with gentle currents suitable for elderly and children. Morning sessions recommended to avoid midday sun. 🕰️Visit Duration: 1.5-2 hours 🔵Shen'ao Ancient Village 💸Ticket: Free 🔥Travel Tips: Explore this thousand-year-old water village, visit the Shentu Clan Ancestral Hall, and experience intangible cultural heritage projects (like blue dyeing). The village's cafes and homestays are perfect for leisure photography. 🕰️Visit Duration: 2-3 hours 🔵Tongjun Mountain 💸Ticket: Free 🔥Travel Tips: Climb to the top for panoramic views of both banks of the Fuchun River, visit Tongjun Temple and Jiangtian Jimu Pavilion. The mountain path is gentle, suitable for light hiking, with medicinal aromas along the way. 🕰️Visit Duration: 1.5-2 hours 🔵Maling Ancient Trail 💸Ticket: Free 🔥Travel Tips: Recommended hiking route: Shishe Village → Maoping Village → Luci Village, about 7km total. See Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, bamboo forests and streams along the way. Great for photography enthusiasts. 🕰️Visit Duration: 4-5 hours 🔵Zhuxi Adventure Park 💸Ticket: Free (some attractions charge fees) 🔥Travel Tips: During May Day holiday, there's a "Circus Carnival" with daily circus performances, bubble shows, and bonfire parties. Perfect for family trips. 🕰️Visit Duration: 3-4 hours 🍧 5 Recommended Local Food Spots 🍧Red Lantern Grandpa's Restaurant · River View Restaurant 🔥Recommended Dishes: Steamed white fish, Grandma's braised pork, Tonglu rice cake 💰Average Cost: 90 yuan (10% discount with scenic spot tickets) 📍Address: 100 meters in front of the Red Lantern Rural Home large parking lot, Baileng Line, Tonglu County 🍧Baijiang Stream Fishing (Spring River Fish Feast) 🔥Recommended Dishes: Tube bone stewed mandarin fish soup, highland potato pancakes, braised pork with wine-soaked steamed buns 💰Average Cost: 80-100 yuan 📍Address: Tonglu County (navigate to specific location) 🍧Qixi Li · River View Restaurant 🔥Recommended Dishes: Vegetable pork with wine-soaked steamed buns, wild small shrimp, salted meat bamboo shoot pot 💰Average Cost: 70-90 yuan 📍Address: Near Red Lantern Scenic Area 🍧Aunt's River View Restaurant 🔥Recommended Dishes: Wild mixed fish pot, stone-ground tofu, spicy stone frog 💰Average Cost: 60-80 yuan 📍Address: Baileng Line store, Tonglu County 🍧Tingjian Yunshu Homestay Private Kitchen 🔥Recommended Dishes: Fairy chicken, salt and pepper prawns, Fuchun River fresh seafood 💰Average Cost: 100-120 yuan 📍Address: Homestay in Tonglu County (reservation required) 🗺️ 3 Days 2 Nights May Travel Itinerary Day 1: Cave Wonders + River View Dining Morning: Yaolin Fairyland (🕰️3 hours) → Cave Snow + Light Show Noon: Red Lantern Grandpa's Restaurant · River View Restaurant (🍧) Afternoon: OMG Thrill Park (🕰️4 hours) → All-inclusive pass experiences Evening: Night tour of Tongyun Old Street (free) → Taste local snacks Accommodation: Lusheng · Yiyun Tongcheng Villa Homestay (complete with swimming pool, KTV, BBQ) Day 2: Mountain Water Adventure + Ancient Village Stroll Morning: Chuiyun Heavenly River (🕰️2.5 hours) → Cave boat tour + aerial drifting Noon: Qixi Li · River View Restaurant (🍧) Afternoon: Shen'ao Ancient Village (🕰️2 hours) → Shentu Clan Ancestral Hall + blue dyeing experience Evening: Tianmu Stream Rafting (🕰️1.5 hours) → Night bamboo rafting Accommodation: Tingjian Yunshu Homestay (private kitchen + river view room) Day 3: Forest Hiking + Return Journey Morning: Daqi Mountain National Forest Park (🕰️3 hours) → Jelly Lake + Forest Flying Squirrel Noon: Aunt's River View Restaurant (🍧) Afternoon: Maling Ancient Trail hiking (🕰️4 hours) → Shishe Village → Maoping Village Return Journey 💡 Practical Tips Transportation: Driving from Hangzhou to Tonglu takes about 1.5 hours. Self-driving or chartered cars recommended between attractions. Tickets: Advance online ticket purchase recommended for Yaolin Fairyland, OMG Thrill Park, Chuiyun Heavenly River, etc. Pitfalls to Avoid: Caves have low temperatures, bring light jackets; OMG Thrill Park attractions are intense, not recommended for those afraid of heights. What to Wear: May temperatures range from 18-28°C. Recommend comfortable sports shoes + sun protection clothing. Bring mosquito repellent for hiking.