Shangnan County Tourist Recommendations

【Core attractions】 Jinsi Grand Canyon (5A) highlights: - Bailong Gorge: Waterfalls + Skyline (enter the park before 8 am to avoid crowds) -Heilong Gorge: Canyon hiking (4 hours, you can take a scenic bus during the journey) -Danjiang River Rafting: 1.5 hours of exciting rafting (water temperature in May is 18°C, waterproof clothing is required) Tickets: 100 yuan/person (including scenic shuttle bus), student ticket 63 yuan 2 Chuangwangzhai Yangchengyi (4A) Historical Travel: - Real-life drama of King Chuang's horse battle (two shows at 11:00 and 17:00, the galloping of war horses is super shocking) - Tea Sea Park: Tea picking experience (Spring tea season in May, bamboo baskets are provided free of charge) - Zhiqing Tea Garden: Taking photos of old tea trees Tickets: 50 yuan/person (including free tickets for performances) 3 Wenbifeng Scenic Area (3A) Secret Exploration: -Chaoyang Cave: Karst Cave (bring a flashlight) - Yunhai Tea Bar: 1,200-meter-high viewing platform (overlooking the Qinling Mountains on a clear day) - Red Army Camp: Experience mortar shooting (20 yuan/round) Address: Qingshan Town, 28km from the county seat 4 Houwan Slow Village (free) Pastoral healing: - Moonlight over the lotus pond: Lotus flowers are in full bloom in summer, and you can paddle bamboo rafts to take photos - Handicraft experience: intangible cultural heritage paper cutting, bamboo weaving (advance reservation required) - Starry sky camping: Watch the Milky Way at the mountaintop campsite (best in May) 【Food Map】Must-eat list: √ Fairy Leaf Jelly: Made from leaves of shrubs in the mountains, it is crimson and transparent, sour and spicy, and appetizing √ Scissor noodles: shuttle-shaped handmade noodles, sauerkraut and sauerkraut are the most classic √ Jiangbajiaozi: corn pulp wrapped in tung leaves, fragrant and soft Guoliuzi: batter fried in a pan, served with dried shrimp and green vegetables, a great hangover remedy Device [Avoidance Guide] Traffic Minefields 1 -Jinsixia Scenic Area Parking Lot: No parking spaces after 9 am (park in the free parking lot of Taiji Ancient Town) - Shangnan West Toll Station: Congestion due to heavy truck traffic (pass during off-peak hours 8-10 am/16-18 pm) 2 consumer traps - Silver jewelry shops in scenic spots: mostly alloy products (old silversmiths in the county are more reliable) - Tea sales: Packaged tea is 3 times more expensive (recommended to buy loose tea after tasting) Tea) 3Weather warning - May has many showers: bring an umbrella + waterproof phone case - Temperature difference in mountainous areas: wear a sweater in the morning and a gauze in the afternoon, and prepare a coat [Secrets to film production] Jinsi Gorge: - Telephoto shot of the "Crescent Gorge" (middle section of Heilong Gorge) - Drone shot of the winding river of Danjiang River (outside the no-fly zone) 【Budget reference】 Tickets: 220 yuan/person (including rafting) Accommodation: 200-400 yuan/night (recommended to stay in the county seat, the scenic area is 50% more expensive) Meals: 80 yuan/day Tips: Make an appointment for rafting 3 days in advance (1 hour queue on holidays) and bring cash (most farmhouses do not support code scanning) [Cultural Easter Egg] Shangnan is the "Hometown of Chinese Tea" (tea gardens are free to visit) and the legend of Li Zicheng's treasure is hidden in Chuangwangzhai (there are treasure hunt activities in the scenic area) In May, you can experience the "Qinling Tea Picking Festival" (participate in tea making and receive tea bags)