Guniujiang After the Heavy Rain: I Stepped into a Real-Life Avatar Rainforest Most Recommended: 1. Longmentan Glass Water Diving Emerald-colored pool (Anhui

Guniujiang After the Heavy Rain: I Stepped into a Real-Life Avatar Rainforest 👍Most Recommended: 1. Longmentan Glass Water Diving ✅ Emerald-colored pool (Anhui's "Jiuzhaigou") Water depth 3-5 meters, suitable for swimming/diving (life vest required) Best time: 11:00-14:00 when direct sunlight makes the water clearest 📝Tips: 15-minute walk from the scenic area entrance, prepare a waterproof phone bag 2. Four-Tiered Waterfall Hike ✅ Rare tiered waterfall cluster in East China 3km wooden boardwalk (passing through Biyu Pool, Zhenzhu Pool) Hidden photo spot: rocks beside the second tier of the waterfall (for wide-angle shots) 📝Tips: Expert advice: Water volume is highest within 3 days after rain, but paths are slippery, so anti-slip shoes are needed 3. Explore Yan Family Ancient Village ✅ 600-year-old Huizhou-style ancient village Experience: Traditional oil pressing workshop (10 RMB to participate in pressing rapeseed oil) Must-try: Wood-fired local chicken soup ("Ancient Village Farmhouse" is the most authentic) 4. Guniu Peak Cloud Sea Viewing ✅ Ascend the main peak at an altitude of 1727 meters Two routes Easy version: Cable car + 1h hike (suitable for seniors) Challenging version: 4h full hike (passing through primeval forest) 📝Tips: For sunrise cloud sea, depart at 4 AM, bring a windbreaker 5. Canyon Stargazing Camping ✅ Officially designated camping area (near the visitor center) Tent rental available: 198 RMB/tent (includes sleeping bag and moisture-proof mat) Stargazing bonus: Milky Way visible to the naked eye in summer, bring a tripod for star trail photography 🚨 Avoidance Guide "Influencer suspension bridge" (actually very short, 1-hour queue for 5 minutes of photos) Unauthorized "wild guides" outside the scenic area (may lead people to dangerous wild paths) Leech-infested areas after rain (wear high socks from June to August) 💡 Itinerary Planning One-day highlight tour 08:00 Longmentan water activities → 11:00 Yan Family Ancient Village lunch → 14:00 Four-Tiered Waterfall Two-day in-depth tour Day 2 additional activities: Guniu Peak sunrise + Canyon Rafting (summer exclusive) 🕙Opening Hours: 🌞 Regular Opening Hours*l Peak Season (March 1 - November 30) 08:00-17:00 (Last entry at 16:00) Off-Peak Season (December 1 - February 28 of next year) 08:30-16:30 (Last entry at 15:30) 🚡 Cable Car Operating Hours ✅ Guniu Peak Cable Car Upward: 08:30-15:30 Downward: 09:00-16:30 📝Tips: Suspended during strong winds/thunderstorms Special Activity Hours Activity Time 1 Canyon Rafting May-Oct 10:00-15:00 3 sessions daily (requires 1-day advance booking) 2 Stargazing Camping 18:00-08:00 next day Only in designated areas (latest entry 22:00 in summer) 3 Yan Family Ancient Village. Open all day Oil Pressing Workshop Experience 09:00-16:00 Important Notes 📝Tips: 1. Best Entry Times 08:00-10:00 AM (avoid peak tour group hours) Entry to the main peak area is prohibited after 14:00 PM 2. Weather Impact Longmentan may be temporarily closed after heavy rain Some trails may have restricted access due to ice in winter 📍Detailed Address: Guniujiang Scenic Area, Dayuan Township, Shitai County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province (Note: The main entrance to the scenic area is usually on the Shitai County side. There is also an entrance in Qimen County, but the visitor center and service facilities are mainly concentrated in Shitai County.) 🚉Transportation Guide: 1. Self-driving Navigate to "Shitai Guniujiang Scenic Area" or "Guniujiang Guanyintang Scenic Area" (Shitai County entrance). From Hefei, Nanjing direction: Via Jingtai Expressway (G3) → Lingyang Exit → Turn onto National Highway 237 → Shitai County → Dayuan Township. From Huangshan, Hangzhou direction: Via Hangrui Expressway (G56) → Qimen County → Turn onto National Highway 237 → Shitai County. 2. Public Transportation From Chizhou/Anqing direction: Take a long-distance bus to Shitai County Bus Station, then transfer to a direct shuttle bus to the scenic area (approx. 1 hour). From Huangshan/Qimen direction: First go to Qimen County, then transfer to local transport to reach the destination. Precautions 📝Tips: 1. Tickets and Opening Hours Ticket approximately 100 RMB (includes scenic area transportation), opening hours generally 8:00-17:00 (subject to the latest announcement from the scenic area). 2. Recommended Attractions Longmentan, Four-Tiered Waterfall, Yan Family Ancient Village, Main Peak Guniujiang (1727 meters above sea level, requires physical stamina). 3. Accommodation There are farmhouses and guesthouses around the scenic area (more on the Shitai County side), such as "Guniujiang Julong Hotel".