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Ancient Town 2~Sequel 1

🏞️🏞️ **Trip Overview** **Theme**: Mine Exploration + Nostalgic Moments + Cliff Views **Highlights**: Summer retreat with average 25°C temperatures, blending industrial heritage and natural wonders **Recommended Accommodations**: - **Cliff Hotel** (4-star): Perched on a 1,149-meter cliff with a pool overlooking the canyon (approx. ¥400/night) - **Dongfanghong Hotel** (budget): Soviet-style "Mandarin Duck Building" architecture, 5-minute walk to core attractions (approx. ¥200/night) 📅 **Daily Itinerary** **Day 1: Arrival & Mining Town Discovery** - **Morning**: - High-speed train to **Zhusha Ancient Town Station** (direct via Shanghai-Kunming line), 10-minute taxi to scenic area - Check in at Cliff Hotel, then explore **"That Era" Block**: Step into 1960s-80s mining life, visit state-run photo studio and worker night school - **Lunch**: People's Commune Canteen (¥30/person, try cinnabar noodles and sour fish soup) - **Afternoon**: - **Wanshan Mercury Mine Heritage Museum**: Learn about millennia of mining history and "Patriotic Mercury" contributions - **Time Tunnel**: 89-meter mine shaft light show, immersive miner labor experience - **Evening**: Cliff Pool Party (opens after 20:00, ¥58 ticket includes music and beer) **Day 2: Underground Adventure & Cliff Thrills** - **Morning**: - **Underground Great Wall**: Explore 970km of mine tunnels, discover Rock Eagle Nest and Ink Danxia wonders (included in ticket) - **Glass Walkway**: Guizhou's first cliffside glass path (65m long), overlooking deep valleys and terraced fields - **Lunch**: Packed meals or simple scenic area fare - **Afternoon**: - **Zipline** (¥52): 357-meter canyon flight with panoramic views of Zhusha Ancient Town - **Cinnabar Valley Trail Hike**: Walk 1,213m cliffside path to Weiling Temple (Taoist alchemy site) - **Dinner**: Chengshan Town Fisherman's Feast (pepper-salt mantis shrimp + wild herb cakes, ¥50/person) **Day 3: Cultural Immersion & Departure** - **Morning**: - **Cinnabar Grand Garden**: Appreciate cinnabar crafts and imperial alchemy culture - **Tongren Zhongnanmen Ancient City** (1-hour drive): Ming-Qing architecture + free folk performances - **Lunch**: Local snacks (crispy rice noodles, rice tofu, ¥15/person) - **Afternoon**: Souvenir shopping (cinnabar bracelets, wild mushroom preserves), return trip 💰 **Budget Reference** (per person) | Category | Details | Cost | |------------|---------------------------|---------| | **Tickets** | Ancient Town combo ticket (incl. shuttle) | ¥120 | | **Accommodation** | 1 night Cliff Hotel + 1 night Dongfanghong Hotel | ¥600 | | **Dining** | 6 meals (incl. specialty dinners) | ¥180 | | **Experiences** | Cliff pool + zipline | ¥110 | | **Transport** | Scenic shuttle + short taxi rides | ¥50 | | **Total** | | **¥1,060** | > 💡 **Tips**: > 1. **Beat the Heat**: Enter mines before 9am (16°C), opt for indoor activities in afternoon sun > 2. **Packing List**: Non-slip shoes (wet mine floors), light jacket (temperature shifts), waterproof phone case (pool essential) > 3. **Savings**: Book online 2 days early (save ¥20 on combo tickets), bring snacks > 4. **Extended Trips**: Add **Fanjing Mountain** (1.5-hour drive) or **Wujiang Village Night Tour** if time allows 🌟 **Must-Do Experiences** - **Mine Concert**: Weekend audiovisual shows in Time Tunnel - **Cliffside Breakfast**: Reserve hotel view seats for cloud-sea dining (book 1 day ahead) - **Cinnabar Blessing**: Get lucky charms at Immortal Cave (locals swear by its power) This route combines industrial grandeur with Guizhou's cool summers, perfect for family trips and history buffs~
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Posted: Jul 22, 2025
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