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A thousand-year-old village hidden within a 2

5h drive from Guangzhou, comparable to a paradise on earth!!! Unexpectedly, there is a thousand-year-old Yao village hidden within a 2.5h drive from Guangzhou. The Karst landscape, surrounded by mountains on all sides, is very much like Guilin. Watching a sea of clouds at sunrise in the morning, the feeling of mist swirling around, is too fantastic! The local architecture is very well preserved! Away from the noise of the city, coming to the ancient village is really quiet and comfortable, very suitable for a few days of vacation without work. In the deep mountains of Qingyuan, Guangdong, there is a hidden ancient village, which has a history of 1400 years and is known as the "first Yao village in the world". There are crisscrossing stone paths and houses built against the mountain. During the day, put on ethnic costumes, stroll in the thousand-year-old Yao village, at night taste the long table banquet, sing and dance around the bonfire, time seems to go back to the old times, too comfortable. Why not come and play for two days during the holiday, to feel the worldly fireworks of paradise. Travel guide: 1 Stroll through the ancient village The houses in the Yao village are built against the mountain, layered on top of each other, with a unique style of green brick walls and black tile roofs. Walking up the mountain along the stone path, you can overlook the entire Yao village, with continuous green mountains in the distance and old houses in front of you, like a ink painting, beautiful. 2 Terraced field sightseeing The terraced fields in autumn are golden, surrounded by mountains, and dotted with wild flowers, very beautiful. 3 Bonfire party In the evening, sing and dance around the bonfire with the Yao brothers and sisters, lively and lively, say goodbye to all the troubles. 4 Long table banquet Yao ethnic special banquet, also witnessed the "long-standing" toast ceremony, too interesting. 5 Yao ethnic special performance When we came, we also encountered the Thousand-Year Yao Village Terraced Music Festival, with Yao intangible cultural heritage parade, folk song and dance performances, ethnic singers singing, full of festive atmosphere. Travel tips: 1 It is recommended to stay in the scenic area, there are many homestays in the scenic area, the view from the high place is better, remember to choose a room that can watch the sunrise, the morning mist is really beautiful! 2 Those who like to take pictures are advised to arrive early, there are not many people before 8 o'clock, you can also go to the village road on both sides, you can also avoid the crowd, easier to take pictures. 3 There are many ethnic costumes for rent in the scenic area, 30r/set, it is recommended to rent a set of costumes, immersive tour is more experiential, and the photos are more outstanding. 4 You can also ride horses, ride camels, and there are many ways to play. Attraction: Thousand-Year Yao Village in Qingyuan, Guangdong Address: Nangang Pai, Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, you can drive directly up the mountain, there is a free parking lot in the scenic area

You don't need to go to Guizhou, there are ancient villages in the Wanfenglin in Guangdong~

You really don't need to run to Guizhou and Guilin~ Guangdong also has a thousand-year-old fortress surrounded by "Wanfenglin"! It's located in ✔️ Lianan, Qingyuan, a thousand-year-old Yao village This is also one of the top ten most beautiful villages in Guangdong It's also a famous historical and cultural village in China! The entire ancient fortress is located halfway up the mountain surrounded by mountains Walking up the stone road of the ancient fortress Overlooking the scenery of the ancient fortress in the forest of peaks like an ink painting~ Slowly feel the human fireworks and slow time in the fortress - 🗺2 days and 1 night strategy: Day1: Arrive at the thousand-year-old Yao village ➠ Panwang Ancient Temple (watch the sunset) ➠ Yao Dance Square (bonfire party and long table banquet dinner) ➠ Getangping (night tour of the ancient fortress) Day2: Next to Getangping (watch the sunrise) ➠ Folk performance in the ancient fortress (varies according to various festivals) ➠ Lunch ➠ Stone road from Getangping to Panwang Ancient Temple (daytime tour of the ancient fortress and photo taking) ➠ Leave the ancient fortress - 🌿Check-in content in the ancient fortress: 🔸Ancient fortress scenery The ancient houses in the fortress are built on the mountain, layered on top of each other. Walking on the high place of the ancient stone road, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire ancient fortress and "Wanfenglin" in the same frame. Whether it's the smoke in the early morning or the sunrise and sunset, it's very shocking! 🔹Panwang Festival·Playing Getang The annual Panwang Festival is a festival for the Yao people to commemorate Panwang. It has a history of more than 1700 years. You can watch the entire row of Yao men and women wearing their own national festival costumes, singing and dancing on the ancient stone road and the terraces of the fortress, offering wine... to worship the ancestor Panwang 🔸Bonfire party You can watch various folk performances of Yao style, and also sing and dance around the bonfire with the Yao people to feel the strong folk customs! 🔹Yao special long table banquet The long table banquet is a traditional banquet of the Yao people, and it is also a traditional form and etiquette for the Yao people to celebrate festivals and welcome guests. It is a representative of Yao cuisine. While tasting Yao food, you can also experience the Yao's "long-standing" toast ceremony - 📷Travel tips: 1️⃣It is recommended to stay on the mountain for one night, go to see the sunrise and sunset in the ancient fortress, and also stroll around the night view of the fortress🌃 and there are very few people in the morning and evening, which is very suitable for taking pictures! 2️⃣This place is very suitable for wearing ethnic costumes and Hanfu ancient costumes to check in and take pictures! One step at a time, you can take pictures at will~ - 🍜Ancient fortress food You can taste the rich long table banquet food in the ancient fortress, and there are also bacon, smoked duck, hundred flower tea, Lianan beef offal, bamboo shoots, free-range chicken, mountain water tofu, firewood rice, tofu skin... and other delicious food in the fortress! - 📍Qingyuan Thousand-Year Yao Village 🚗It is recommended to drive by yourself, about 3h from Guangzhou, Foshan, and Shenzhen

A hidden millennium Yao village, really beyond my expectation

Around Guangzhou, I found a hidden millennium Yao village, which really surprised me. This Yao village is hidden in the mountains, where time seems to have frozen for a thousand years. The whole village is built on a mountain at an altitude of 808 meters, surrounded by mountains, with a panoramic view of the karst landscape, just like a landscape painting of Guilin. In the early morning, standing at the high point of the village, watching the sunrise over the sea of clouds, all you can see is a beautiful view of misty scenery. Looking around, the rolling hills and orderly tiled houses are all in sight, making you feel the history and culture of the Yao people. Here, you can experience the real original culture and life of the Yao people and breathe the fresh air of nature. One of the must-visit attractions is the millennium ebony (stone step platform), the most essence of the scenic area. The ancient village gate is also a very characteristic attraction, it's very photogenic from the stone steps down. Both sides of the main road of the ancient village are ancient houses, and there are many alleys where you can go in and take pictures. At the top is the Panwang Temple. In addition, there are many other attractions in the scenic area, such as bonfire parties, Yao intangible cultural heritage song and dance performances, etc., which can make people feel the enthusiasm and culture of the Yao people. When taking pictures, around eight in the morning is the time when there are the fewest tourists, which is the best time to take pictures. You can avoid the crowd, and almost every photo can be a masterpiece. In addition, there are many stalls in the scenic area that rent clothes, with a rental fee of only 30 yuan per set. The styles are diverse, and wearing Yao costumes for photos can add more atmosphere. When playing, in addition to the must-visit bonfire party, you can also try the Yao special long table banquet, and the Yao sand waist girl will also present the 'long-standing' toast. In addition, the scenic area also provides entertainment projects such as horse riding and camel riding. In terms of transportation, it is recommended to drive by yourself. There is a parking lot at the top, and parking is free. During the play, the ticket price for the bonfire party is 45 yuan/person (online booking needs to be one day in advance). This millennium Yao village is a rare hidden place, whether it is photography, play or experience Yao culture, it is a good choice.

Ancient Nangang Pai Yao's Bonfire Party

#newyearadventure A story to tell. We watched the beautiful sunset in Linnan Wanshan Chaowang Scenic Spot or most popularly known as Wanshanchaowang Valley / Wanshang King. Then dropped by in Ginkgo forest to take some photos. Had dinner in a long table banquet in Yao Nangang Village. After dinner, watched Yao Liannan bonfire dance presentation. Locals and guests sing and dance together around the bonfire. A wonderful experience. This is the second time we visited this place. We stayed in a 3 Star hotel nearby. Best time to visit: All year. 1-2 days visit Scenic site ✓ Mountain Pilgrimage National Rock Desert Park Observation Deck / Wanshanchaowang Valley / Wanshang King ✓ Millennium Yaozhai ✓ Liannan ✓ Qingyuan Liannan Yao Nangang Village, Sanpai Town, Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City Guangdong

Great places to drive around Guangzhou | The super niche ancient Yao village in Guangdong

The National Day holiday is coming, Lianzhou and Liannan, 5 hours drive from Guangzhou, here is a real-time broadcast of Guangdong's autumn! Although the weather in Guangdong is still very hot, the terraces have already turned yellow! In addition to watching the terraces, I also recommend visiting Youling Yao Village, which does not require a ticket and is not crowded. Youling Qianhu Yao Village, also known as Youling Laopai, Youling Village, is located in Sanpai Town, Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. As of December 28, 2022, it covers an area of 150,000 square meters, with a horizontal length of more than 1,300 meters and a vertical length of more than 900 meters. It is a town of folk art in China and a town of ethnic folk art in Guangdong Province. It is the most characteristic and best preserved ancient Yao village in Liannan Bapai Yao with the highest reputation. The history of Youling Yao Village is long, with nearly 900 houses at its peak, more than 1,000 households, and more than 5,000 people. It is known as the "Qianhu Yao Village". The houses are layered and well-arranged, all of which are made of green bricks or wooden structures. 🗺️Three-day two-night self-driving route: Guangzhou——Lianshan——Heishan Terrace——Ou Family Terrace——Liannan Yao Autonomous Prefecture——Youling Yao Village——Guangzhou

I'm really angry at myself for not discovering this treasure land earlier

I'm really angry at myself for not discovering this treasure land earlier! Compared to others, I prefer this more primitive Yao village The village has almost no tourists and a low degree of commercialization. Less hustle and bustle, but more tranquility isolated from the world👍🏻 The murals on both sides of the road in Youling Village at the foot of the mountain are like a national art exhibition📸 Climb up to the Youling rooftop, and you can see the overlapping mountains🥰 Rise at sunrise and rest at sunset, The village retains the most primitive living habits✨ Spring is the season for sowing, and the terraces under the Yao village are all bent figures🌲 The school bell rings, and the students in the village set off on their way home. 🏠-Yao Village Fun- 1. In Youling Village, I met an optimistic uncle. The uncle is deaf and mute. He holds a radio at the door of his house and broadcasts loudly, welcoming every passing villager and foreign friend with a smile. 😁 I got lost in the village and didn't know how to go up the mountain, so I asked the uncle. The uncle didn't answer my question, just smiled and pointed forward. I didn't know the uncle's situation at the time, and repeatedly confirmed to him whether the direction ahead was the way up the mountain. ⚠️ When I roughly understood the basic situation, I admired the uncle from the bottom of my heart. The uncle should also know that I understood him, smiled and nodded at me, and waved goodbye to me. It seemed to say to me, go ahead, kid, the road is ahead. 🉑 2. On the way up the mountain, I met an old grandma who was drying books. Yes, she was drying books. The books are her grandson's textbooks, which were wet for some reason (mainly because I didn't understand), so the grandma was drying them one by one. Grandma said it's a good thing today is a hot day, otherwise the book would have to be stuffy at home for a night. I haven't seen textbooks for a long time, and I also feel the deep love of this grandma for her grandson🍁 💒-Farewell to Yao Village- The sky is already late, and it's time to say goodbye to Yao Village. The hardworking villagers have already gone home for dinner, and the cheerful and laughing students may now be completing their homework. 📖 The uncle should still be holding his radio and laughing happily, and the grandma's book may be dry, I think.

Guangzhou Surrounding Tour|Youling Yao Village Guide

📍Navigation location: Youling Folk Yao Village Parking Point (Free parking 🅿️ and no ticket 🎫 required here) 🎫Ticket: Free 🅿️Parking: Free (There is a dedicated parking lot) 🌈Tour Guide 1. During the rice field's mature season, the Yao village on the hillside can be used as the background of the rice field. This is a very good viewing spot. 2. The ancient village is all stone roads, so wear comfortable shoes 3. Youling Yao Village feature, stone steps lead directly to the mountain village, overlooking the scenery at the foot of the mountain. Another set of steps, built on the side of the mountain, leads directly to the foot of the mountain 4. To understand Yao culture, go to the and then go to Youling to experience the local culture and scenery (about 30 minutes drive between the two places) 5. There are no commercial restaurants and accommodations in the village, and there are farmhouses for meals at the foot of the mountain

Qingyuan Oil Ridge Qianhu Yaozhai is built on the mountain. The entire stockade is built on a hillside of several hundred meters high. It faces the 10,000-acre farmland and the karst mountains. The houses here are densely packed, but they are scattered and arranged. Therefore, the place where the Yao people lived was called the row. The oil ridge Qianhu Yaozhai is the most intact preserved Yaozhai in the Liannan Yao nationality. Standing on a high place overlooking the entire village, rows of houses, hanging houses, small earth houses, brick houses, and buildings mixed with them, blue-gray bricks, yellow-white walls, wooden structures and houses The stars are a little bit green, and the age is quiet. To say that the scenery on the mountainside is the layered houses, the scenery at the foot of the mountain is definitely the endless field. The fields of different shapes are like pieces of bricks that are spliced together, which is very geometric. The green crops in the fields are like pigments, or the whole field is dyed green in depth or shallow. It looks like a green ocean at a glance. If time is enough, you may want to walk into the surrounding farmland. Enjoy the vibrancy of this piece.

Guangdong Qingyuan 'Little Guilin' | Millennium Yao Village Balcony View Inn

Located 3 hours away from Guangzhou, in the deep mountains of Lian Nan in Qingyuan hides a 1400-year-old ancient village — 'Qingyuan Millennium Yao Village' It is known as the No. 1 village of the Yao people and has also been awarded the titles of 'China's Historic and Cultural Famous Village' and 'China's Top Ten Most Beautiful Villages and Towns' - Strolling through the ancient village's stone steps and alleys you can feel the strong Yao ethnic folk atmosphere the tranquil beauty of the mountain village scenery and the human touch of the village... It is a place suitable for a slow-paced trip🍃 - Homestay🏠: Lian Nan Millennium Yao Village Balcony View Homestay Address📍: No. 12, Row 7, Lian Nan Millennium Yao Village Scenic Area ⭐The homestay is located within the Millennium Yao Village scenic area~ Situated halfway up the hill, it has the best view~ The scenery is beautiful~ - The homestay has a total of 6 rooms, all of which are scenic rooms~ The rooms are quite large, clean and bright, and you can tell that a lot of care has gone into the decoration. The facilities are also very new and complete~ There are smart toilets, projectors, and bathtubs~ Waking up in the morning to watch the sunrise is beautiful! Looking out at the undulating mountains, the golden and gentle morning light pours in, brewing hot tea, reading a few pages of a book, and enjoying oneself! - The homestay also has its own restaurant, serving vegetables and chicken raised by the homestay itself, with generous portions and affordable prices, tofu, cured meat bamboo shoots~ Chicken hotpot and bamboo tube chicken are so delicious~ There's also homemade black glutinous rice wine, which is sweet and tasty! - 【Travel Tips】 🔹Village sightseeing: The houses in the village are built along the mountain slopes, with clear layers. Walking to the top of the village, you can see the full view of the ancient village and the surrounding mountains, which is very impressive! Every morning, the misty air is enchanting, as if you've stepped into a fairyland, super beautiful!! 🔹Terraced fields sightseeing: The large terraced fields surrounded by mountains are very beautiful and also great for taking photos 🔹Yao clothing experience: Rent a set of ethnic clothing and take photos in the village 🔹Bonfire party: Dance joyfully around the bonfire with the Yao brothers and sisters at night 🔹Long table feast: Yao ethnic special feast 🔹Other: Catching rice paddy fish in the terraced fields, catching ducks, chickens, horse riding, barbecuing - The owners are very considerate~ They even help with luggage! It's the first time I've met such enthusiastic and patient owners, very satisfied!!

Qingyuan's "Little Guilin" Thousand-Year Yao Village Balcony View Guesthouse

Lian Nan Thousand-Year Yao Village Balcony View Homestay 🌈 Hidden in the deep mountains of Qingyuan Lian Nan, 3 hours away from Guangzhou, is an ancient village with a history of 1400 years, the "Qingyuan Thousand-Year Yao Village." It is known as the number one Yao village 🌈 It has also been named "China's Historic and Cultural Famous Village" and one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Villages and Towns in China" 🌈 Strolling through the ancient village's stone steps and alleys, you can feel the strong Yao folk atmosphere, the tranquil beauty of the mountain village, the human touch of the village... 🌈 It's a place suitable for slow-paced travel 🏡 Homestay: Lian Nan Thousand-Year Yao Village Balcony View Homestay 📍 Address: No. 12, Row 7, Lian Nan Thousand-Year Yao Village Scenic Area 🌈 The homestay is located within the Thousand-Year Yao Village scenic area~ situated halfway up the mountain, it boasts the best location and view~ the scenery is beautiful~ 🏡 The homestay has a total of 6 rooms, all of which are view rooms~ The rooms are quite large, clean and bright✨, you can tell that a lot of care went into the decoration. The facilities are also very new and complete~ including a smart toilet🚽, projector and bathtub🛁~ 🌈 Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in the morning! Watching the undulating mountains outside the window, the golden and gentle morning light pours in, brew some hot tea, read a few pages of a book, and enjoy the leisurely time!✨ 🏡 The homestay also has its own restaurant, serving vegetables and chicken raised by the homestay itself, with generous portions and affordable prices, tofu, smoked meat with bamboo shoots~ chicken hot pot and bamboo tube chicken are so delicious~ 👉 There's also homemade black glutinous rice wine, sweet and tasty! 💁‍♀️ 🔸 Village sightseeing: The houses in the village are built along the mountain slopes, with clear layers. Walking to the top of the village, you can see the full view of the ancient village and the surrounding mountains, which is very impressive! Every morning, the mist lingers like a fairyland, super beautiful!! 🔸 Terraced fields sightseeing: The large terraced fields surrounded by mountains are very beautiful and also great for taking photos 🔸 Yao costume experience: Rent a set of ethnic costumes and take photos in the village 🔸 Bonfire party: Dance around the bonfire with the Yao brothers and sisters in the evening 🌈 Long table feast: Yao ethnic specialty banquet 🌈 Others: Catching rice paddy fish in the terraced fields, catching ducks, chickens, horse riding, barbecue 🌈 The owners are very thoughtful~ they even help with luggage! It's my first time seeing such enthusiastic and patient owners, very satisfied!!

The ancient and mysterious world's first Yao village, a pristine village surrounded by mountains

Upon arriving at the thousand-year-old Yao village hidden between the towering mountains in Qingyuan, Guangdong, a spiritual journey into the texture of history and ethnic culture begins. Our temporary residence is a guesthouse located at the top of the Yao village. The old green bricks and black tiles quietly tell the story of the years above 500 stone steps. Although the climbing process is quite difficult, what sweat brings is the unique tranquility and magnificence after reaching the top - in the afterglow of the setting sun, the view from the guesthouse balcony is wide open, the sunset scroll of the Yao village is in sight, the melodious ukulele sound drifts with the wind, resonating with the twilight of the mountain village. At night, the lights of the Yao village are dim, like a brilliant pearl chain embedded in the embrace of the mountains, decorating the night like a poem and painting. The neighbors are a couple who love to travel and photograph. They bravely climbed the peak in the middle of the night and captured the panoramic view of the Yao village under the starry sky with their lenses. The next morning, the photos they shared of the twinkling stars and the Milky Way crossing made us amazed. The drone rises and records the tranquility and solemnity of the mountain village in the morning. As the Spring Festival approaches, the highest place in the village - the temple carrying faith and wishes is crowded with people, and the red firecracker paper lays out a festive ocean. We couldn't help but join in this traditional celebration, setting off firecrackers by hand, ringing the big copper gong symbolizing auspiciousness, and feeling the strong folk atmosphere. The next day, a group of people crossed the mountain village along the steep stairs and went to another mountain to watch the essence of Yao culture - a grand and passionate performance was waiting for us. The waist drum dancers are in good shape, and the mountain songs echo in the valley, conveying the simple and passionate emotions of the Yao people. Walking in the mountain village, you can see the smoked bacon hanging under the eaves of each family along the way. This is a miniature of the life of the Yao people and a witness to their harmonious coexistence with nature. Here, it is not only the place where Yao compatriots have lived and worked for generations, but also because it retains the original lifestyle and simple architectural style, it has become an ideal place for many film and television dramas to shoot, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore this distant and pure ethnic style. The thousand-year-old Yao village, with its unique history, profound cultural heritage and natural landscape perfectly integrated, presents us with a vivid and profound travel experience, which is unforgettable and memorable. Thousand-year Yao village Lianan thousand-year Yao village balcony view guesthouse

Guangdong Surrounding Tour/This thousand-year-old ancient village will never get tired of going 20 times

"You always have to be a Yao girl once" Look at the world's fireworks and feel the simplicity and enthusiasm of the ancient village! 😱Unexpectedly, there is such an ancient village without leaving Guangdong Province Hidden in the deep mountains is a minority - 🌟【Thousand-Year Yao Village】 Located in Nangang Village, Sanpai Town, Lianan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, 2h direct from Guangzhou. The Thousand-Year Yao Village was built in the Song Dynasty, with an altitude of 808 meters, built on the mountain, and the houses are stacked; looking down from the village, there is a feeling of overlooking the small mountains! Hundreds of houses are scattered among the mountains and forests, like a gray "Potala Palace", very spectacular - 🍲【Local Cuisine】 The Yao Village has many local delicacies, such as free-range chicken, mountain water tofu, firewood rice, tofu skin, bamboo shoots, etc., with sufficient quantity and cheap price - 🛖【Accommodation Recommendation】 This time we stayed in the Thousand-Year Yao Village scenic area, experiencing local cultural characteristics. The homestay is built on the mountain, the houses here are staggered, and it is also a beautiful scenery. The location of the homestay we stayed in is very good, the overall is very clean, and each room is very distinctive. 🗿Cave-style room: The room is designed in the style of a cave, allowing you to immersive experience the beautiful world of exploring luxury cave hotels through time and space 🌅Large floor-to-ceiling window room: The large floor-to-ceiling windows in the room frame the beautiful fairyland of the Thousand-Year Yao Village mountains and clouds. Lying on the bed, you can see the sunrise. The sun is like a shy girl, slowly unveiling the veil from the horizon. This is really worth letting you experience it! ... - 🐎【Play Project】 Catch rice flower fish in terraced fields, catch ducks, catch chickens, or you can go horse riding. In the evening, you can have a barbecue together, which makes you feel back to your childhood in an instant 🏠Homestay: Thousand-Year Yao Village Balcony Viewing Homestay (Tianyuan Plank Road Branch) 📍Address: Tianyuan Plank Road Sanpai Town X397 Thousand-Year Yao Village Scenic Area Guangdong Surrounding Tour/Guangdong Self-driving Tour/Qingyuan Travel/Lianan Thousand-Year Yao Village/Guangzhou Surrounding Tour/Shenzhen Surrounding Tour/Thousand-Year Yao Village Strategy

Perfect for family fun!!

Get close to nature - A 3-day 2-night self-driving trip to Qingyuan||With not much vacation time, but wanting to take the kids out for a summer trip, I discussed with my husband and decided to drive within the province to appreciate the beautiful mountains and waters of northern Guangdong. My overall feeling about this short trip is: I'm amazed by the natural wonders created by Mother Earth, the landscapes of northern Guangdong are worth taking the time to appreciate, it's interesting for the kids to experience the countryside and farm life, and indeed, Qingyuan chicken lives up to its reputation. With my husband along, the journey was still comfortable and leisurely. Now, let me share our self-driving trip itinerary from Shenzhen to Qingyuan. 1. Itinerary Day 1 attractions: Dongtian Xianjing (4A scenic area with an entrance fee) + Experience the farmland along the way + Fruit picking We left our home in Shenzhen at 10 am, navigated to Dongtian Xianjing in Qingyuan, and arrived at a restaurant near the attraction at 2 pm after getting off the highway. We took a 15-minute rest at a service area on the highway. The first four pictures are the beautiful scenery inside Dongtian Xianjing. We first walked into the cave, then took a boat out. This cave is semi-enclosed, with an open sky at the top of the cave, cool inside, and lush ferns mixed with variously shaped stones, which made us feel both scared and curious. It took us 1 hour to tour the cave, walking and stopping to take photos. We left the scenic area after 5 pm and navigated to the hotel. Along the way, there were farmlands and fruit-picking orchards, where we took the kids to pick fresh green grapes, very sweet, 30 yuan per half kilogram. Day 2 attractions: Lianzhou Underground River (5A scenic area with an entrance fee) + Youling Yao Village (free) We had breakfast at the hotel, checked out at 11 am, and went to the attractions. I highly recommend this underground river; it's a gem of karst landforms! The cave is deep and wide, beyond what the eye can see! Deserving of its 5A rating. It took us 2 hours to tour the cave, and we left the scenic area around 2 pm. We had snacks in the car for lunch and followed the navigation to Youling Yao Village. The small village still retains the local Yao people's early houses, primitive and simple, with free-range chickens everywhere. The village is under renovation, and locals say it will start charging soon. Standing at the top of the village, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains, worthy of the nickname 'Little Guilin'. Day 3 attractions: Huangchuan Three Gorges (4A scenic area with a fee) + Fenglin Small Town (free) + Return to Shenzhen We still had breakfast at the hotel and arrived at Huangchuan Three Gorges around noon. We took a boat to tour the winding river and the mountains on both sides, reminiscent of the landscapes of Guilin. The ticket was worth it. Fenglin Small Town is like a village surrounded by mountains and forests, where you can walk around. The farmers in the village were transplanting rice seedlings, creating a leisurely atmosphere full of rural charm. There's a bridge in the town, known as the 'Little Zhaozhou Bridge', which is very photogenic. The entire journey was navigated, with many winding mountain roads from the attractions to the surrounding towns, which was quite an experience. 2. Accommodation The first night we stayed at the Vienna Hotel in Shunying District of Qingyuan, a hotel that had just opened a few months ago, with very new facilities. 217 yuan per night, the value for money was extremely high. The second night we stayed in a town near the attractions, probably the largest hotel in the town, called 'Guangdong Yao Nationality Culture Hotel', with very old facilities, priced at 298 yuan per night. It was passable and included breakfast.