Zhaoqing Hike | Trek Through an Ancient Path and Discover the "Mini Three Gorges" at Lingyang Gorge

✨A stunning hidden gem recommended by *National Geographic* The most precipitous section of the Xijiang Three Gorges A 10 km riverside boardwalk resembles an emerald necklace One side boasts colorful layered forests The other, boundless blue waves Even the wind carries whispers of Tang and Song Dynasty poets 🚶♀️Recommended Hiking Routes 📍Classic Trek: Ling Shan Yong Entrance → Wangjiang Pavilion → Qianhen Ancient Path → Qingfeng Pavilion → Wenshu Village (approx. 9 km/3 hrs) 🌟Highlight: From the Nineteen Bridges of Pei Gong to the Cliff Carvings (narrowest section of the river, with waves crashing against rocks—super impressive) 📸Five Must-See Photo Spots ❶ Nineteen Bridges of Pei Gong: Capture the Qing Dynasty ancient bridge and the rainbow highway in one frame ❷ Qianhen Ancient Path: Touch the deep towpath marks on the cliff face (imbued with a sense of history) ❸ Jianglan Pavilion: Overlook cargo ships slowly cutting through the emerald river ❹ Cliff Carvings: Find the four large vermillion characters "Jiang Shang Qing Feng" (River Breeze) ❺ Wenshu Village Ferry: Wait for a sunset with the flavor of orange soda 🍲Hiking Supply Stations ▫️Ling Shan Yong, the starting point, has farmhouse restaurants (recommended: Xijiang River shrimp + stir-fried snails with purple perilla) ▫️There's a small shop near Qingfeng Pavilion midway ▫️At the end, in Wenshu Village, try freshly ground mountain spring tofu pudding (perfect with ginger sugar syrup!) ⚠️Practical Tips ✅Wear non-slip shoes! Some parts of the ancient path are slippery with moss ✅Bring 2 bottles of water + energy bars, as there are few supply points along the way ✅Counter-clockwise route recommended (better lighting for river views in the morning) ✅From Wenshu Village, take the ferry to Yanzhou Island (CNY 5) ✅Pet-friendly! 🚗Transportation Guide ▫️By car: Navigate to "Lingyang Gorge Ancient Path Parking Lot" (free) ▫️By bus: Take No. 5 bus from the city center to Ling Shan Station, then walk 1 km 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! 🌿Hiking Bonus Encounter the only "riverside red leaves" in Lingnan Every December, the tallow trees on both banks turn the ten-mile riverbank crimson Bring a telephoto lens to capture the essence of "A light boat has passed ten thousand mountains" Every stone slab here echoes with a thousand-year-old story Waiting for you to write a new chapter📜