[2025 Xinhua Attraction] Travel Guide for Guanyin Cave Ice Springs Scenic Area (Updated May)

Sanliantong Scenic Area is not just a place of scenic natural beauty, but also a comprehensive scenic spot integrating scientific research, breeding, dining, accommodation, rural experiences, and leisure sightseeing. It boasts the nation's first "sea, land, and air" research base, primarily featuring rare animals such as giant salamanders, peacocks, and pangolins, showcasing rich biodiversity and the beauty of natural ecology. 🕐Opening Hours: Winter 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) Summer 8:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00) 🚗1. By Car: Approximately 1 hour from Xinhua city center (direct access to the scenic area entrance; the uphill slope is quite steep with sharp turns, so please drive slowly). 🚄2. By Train: Direct buses are available from the train station, or take a bus to Siduzhen (CNY 10). From the town, motorcycle taxis are available to Sanliantong. Address: Inside Mount Shenxiang, Sidu, Weishan, Xinhua County, Loudi City, Hunan Province Scenic Spots: Bingquan Gorge, Guanyin Valley, Longji Peak, Lanyue Path, Wenfang Valley, Bingquan Lake, Natural Hundred-meter Guanyin, Ancient Battlefield Ruins, Huashan Path, Huangshan Peak, Tianyan, Tianshu, Mount Shenxiang, Mount Yueguang, Baxian Peak, Jinji Cave, Penglai Pool, and a hundred-meter waterfall, among other unique landscapes.

Loudi, a city full of charm, welcomes the most beautiful season in March🌸. The warm sunshine and gentle breeze make it the perfect time to travel. Pack your bags and join me on this spring trip! 🚗Transportation Guide - External Transportation: Loudi is easily accessible. You can choose to take the high-speed train🚄 to Loudi South Railway Station. Many cities across the country have direct trains, making it convenient and fast. You can also fly to Changsha Huanghua International Airport and then transfer to an airport bus or high-speed train to Loudi. - Internal Transportation: The city bus🚌 network is extensive and affordable. If you want to explore the city more freely, taking a taxi🚖 or riding a shared bicycle🚲 are also good options, allowing you to start your journey anytime, anywhere. 🌟Attractions 1. Ziquejie Rice Terraces📍Shuiche Town, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 78/person - Opening Hours🕙: Open all day - Although March is not yet the golden season for rice harvest in Ziquejie, the cascading terraces, under the warm spring sun, outline a unique linear beauty. The mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist, resembling a beautiful ink painting. 2. Meishan Longgong Scenic Area📍Gaoqiao Village, Youxi Township, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 150/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:30am - 5:30pm - Stepping into Meishan Longgong is like entering a magical underground world. The cave is filled with various peculiar stalactites, which are illuminated by lights, creating a colorful, fairyland-like scene🧚‍♀️. 3. Daxiushan National Forest Park📍Daxiushan State-owned Forest Farm, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 55/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:00am - 5:00pm - The park boasts dense forests🌳 and fresh air, making it a natural oxygen bar. In March, wildflowers bloom one after another on the mountain. Strolling among them, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, refreshing and relaxing. 4. Zeng Guofan's Former Residence (Fuhoutang)📍F Tuo Village, Heye Town, Shuangfeng County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 50/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:00am - 5:30pm - With its ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage, you can experience the family traditions of Zeng Guofan, a famous official of the Qing Dynasty. The deep courtyards, green bricks, and gray tiles all tell stories of history📖. 5. Boyue Cave📍Underneath Dacheng Mountain, Lengshuijiang City, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 60/person - Opening Hours🕙: 8:30am - 5:00pm - Boyue Cave is famous for its unique karst landscape and is a filming location for *Journey to the West*. Entering the cave is like traveling to a mythical world, where you can see classic scenes such as Sun Wukong's "Water Curtain Cave". 6. Sanliantong Bingquan Scenic Area📍Inside Six Capitals Shenxiang Mountain, Weishan Township, Xinhua County, Loudi City - Tickets🎫: CNY 198/person (including some amusement activities within the scenic area) - Opening Hours🕙: 8:00am - 5:00pm - The scenic area is characterized by beautiful mountains and clear waters, with numerous waterfalls. In spring, everything comes back to life in the mountains. Walking on the plank road, you can admire the natural scenery and experience the thrilling glass walkway and zip line🎢. 🍱Must-try Foods - Sanhe Soup: This is a Loudi specialty. Beef, tripe, and beef blood are paired with fresh ginger slices and drizzled with rich soup. The taste is mellow, spicy, and satisfying🌶️. One bowl will warm you up. - Cup Cakes: Small and cute in appearance, with a soft and glutinous texture, they come in sweet and savory flavors. The sweet ones are delicious, and the savory ones have a unique flavor. They are a favorite traditional snack among locals🥧. - Xinhua Xiangdong Street Beef Noodles: Delicious beef soup, chewy rice noodles, and spicy chili oil. Every bite is full of rich aroma, leaving you wanting more🍜. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations - Loudi Huatian Hotel: Located in the city center, it offers convenient transportation and complete surrounding facilities. The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable, with attentive service, allowing you to enjoy a home-away-from-home experience during your trip🛏️. - Homestays in Ziquejie Rice Terraces Scenic Area: If you want to admire the sunrise and sunset over the Ziquejie Rice Terraces, staying in a homestay within the scenic area is a good choice. You can see the beautiful terraced scenery right outside your window and experience the tranquility and beauty of the countryside🌄. 🎈Travel Tips - The weather in Loudi in March is changeable, so remember to bring rain gear and appropriate clothing. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so pay attention to keeping warm🧥. - The distance between scenic spots is relatively far, so it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably⏰. - When tasting the local cuisine, pay attention to the level of spiciness. Most Loudi dishes are spicy. If you can't handle spicy food, remember to tell the restaurant staff in advance🌶️. - When visiting historical and cultural sites such as Zeng Guofan's Former Residence, you can hire a tour guide to better understand the historical and cultural background📚. Loudi in March offers beautiful scenery, delicious food, and everything is just right. Come and embark on this romantic spring trip. Loudi is waiting for you to explore💕!

Green Island’s Guanyin Cave is situated on the wave-cut platform of Gongguan village, known as “Caoshan” (“Grassy Hill”) by the island residents. It is a natural stalactite cave, and in front of the cave steps stands a rhyming couplet: “Crystal water, green hills, Guanyin scenic spot known well; Upon this island, a look at this place, where Daoist immortals dwell” Within the cave there is one stalagmite standing tall and upright, its shape resembling Guanyin the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and the number of pilgrims to it are gradually increasing, the front of the temple flourishing with burning incense. #couplestrip #naturalwonders #thingstodo #cave #china