[2025 Fuchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Hezhou Chuanyan (Updated May)

🚗 Trip Overview Suitable for: Outdoor enthusiasts, photography enthusiasts, niche travel explorers Budget: CNY 800–1,200 per person (including transportation, accommodation, and food; camping is cheaper) Best season: April–October (green to golden rice terraces, clear lakes) --- 🌄 Day 1: Exploring Yao Village, Rice Terraces, and Blue Lake Morning: 1. Chuanyan Cave and Keda Rice Terraces (free) - How to get there: Navigate to "Hezhou Chuanyan Cave" and check out the karst cave wonders along the way; hike to Keda Rice Terraces to photograph the layered green waves and Yao village scenery. - Tips: SUVs can drive directly on the dirt road. Cars are recommended to park and walk 1 km to the lake. Afternoon: 2. Keda Blue Lake Fun (free) - Photography: The lake is as blue as a mirror, matched with the surrounding rice terraces and Gupo Mountain background. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the panoramic view. It is recommended to capture the "Blue Lake Sunset" at dusk. - Experience: Camp and picnic by the lake, or visit a small restaurant to taste freshly caught freshwater fish. Evening: 3. Stargazing Camping - Must-do: Bring your own tent or rent equipment, and quietly watch the Milky Way reflected on the lake. Pay attention to mosquito prevention and keeping warm. --- 🌾 Day 2: Hiking and Exploring, Nature and Culture Early morning: 1. Rice Terraces Sunrise (free) - Location: High up in Keda Rice Terraces, shoot the landscape of light and shadow in the morning mist. Morning: 2. Gupo Mountain Hiking (ticket approx. CNY 50) - Route: Follow the stream to explore the original forest and waterfall group; encounter Yao villages and experience intangible cultural heritage such as hand-woven fabrics. Afternoon: 3. Yao Village Slow Life - Featured activities: Participate in the Yao ethnic group's long table banquet, taste bamboo rice and cured meat; learn Yao embroidery or bamboo weaving techniques (cost approx. CNY 30–50/item). Evening: 4. Bonfire Party - Folk experience: Dance and sing around the fire with Yao compatriots, listen to folk songs, and feel the original ethnic customs. --- 🚣 Day 3: Secret Island Hopping, Surrounding Exploration All day: 1. Gupo Mountain Stream Tracing and Rafting (rafting approx. CNY 150/person) - Exciting experience: You can choose canyon rafting in summer, and enjoy the red leaves in autumn and winter. - Tips: Wear non-slip shoes and bring a change of clothes. Return in the evening: 2. Souvenirs: Yao embroidery crafts, wild honey, or Hezhou Three Treasures (Huangyao fermented soybeans, Gupo Mountain tea, Zhongshan tribute mandarin oranges). --- 🍲 Food Map 1. Must-eat local food: - Clear Water Fish: Freshly caught and cooked in a small restaurant by Blue Lake, steamed or sour soup is recommended. - Yao Bamboo Rice: Glutinous rice mixed with sausage and mushrooms, with a refreshing bamboo fragrance. - Hezhou Beef Intestine Sour: Spicy street snacks, appetizing and refreshing. --- 🏕️ Accommodation Recommendations 1. Wild Camping: - Blue Lake: Bring your own tent or rent equipment (approx. CNY 100/set) and enjoy the lake and mountains. 2. Yao Village Homestay: - Keda Rice Terraces Family: Experience the Yao wooden building, CNY 80 per person per night, including breakfast. --- ⚠️ Avoid the Pitfalls 1. Transportation: - The dirt road is rugged, so give priority to driving an SUV. Cars need to drive slowly and carefully. - Navigation cannot directly reach Blue Lake. You need to locate "Chuanyan Cave" first, and then follow the road signs. 2. Environmental protection: - Be sure to take away the garbage after camping to protect the pure ecology of Yao Village.

✅Hidden amidst the landscapes of Guangxi, lies a captivating blue secret. Today, we'll take you to a mysterious lake that even many Guangxi locals are unaware of—Keda Blue Lake. ✅Recommended itinerary: Chuanyan Cave - Keda Rice Terraces - Keda Lake - Gupo Mountain 🚗【Navigation Tips】 First, navigate to "Hezhou Chuanyan Cave." From there, road signs will guide you to the Keda Rice Terraces and Keda Blue Lake. Chuanyan Cave itself is also a great spot to visit! Its natural beauty is equally refreshing and will heighten your anticipation for the Blue Lake. ✅Road Conditions From the Keda Rice Terraces to the Blue Lake, there's about 1 km of dirt road. While it's not the easiest to navigate, if you have an SUV, you can drive directly to the lakeside and enjoy the unique scenery. If you're driving a sedan, you'll need to be extra careful to avoid scraping the undercarriage. ❤️Friendly Reminder: Please be mindful of safety during your outdoor adventures, protect the environment, and take your trash with you.

During the National Day holiday, I didn't want to see crowds, so I chose a less popular scenic spot near my home. It's really beautiful with few people, so beautiful that it takes your breath away. The key point is that there is no admission fee!!! 1⃣️Wanggaochuan Rock The wonders of nature are quite shocking, and the photos are very impressive. There is a particularly large cave inside, and it's very comfortable standing at the entrance of the cave. The wind is strong in the summer, and it's very pleasant to sit at the entrance of the cave to enjoy the cool. There is also a small stream nearby where you can play with your children. 2⃣️Hezhou version of 'Coco Tor Sea' The windmills and blue mine lake in the movie, if I never arrive in person, this will always be the place in my dreams. Navigate to 'Cha Panyuan', there will be signs at the fork in the road leading to Keda Terraces and Gupo Mountain Top, just go in the direction of Keda Terraces. It is recommended to go by off-road vehicle, there is a section of muddy road that has not been repaired yet, low chassis is easy to be scratched, you can also park your car on the side of the road when you are close to the unit and walk there, half an hour's walk will get you there. It is recommended to choose a good weather time to go, when the sky is blue, it's super photogenic.