Things to do in Guangde

During the National Day holiday, it rained continuously, so we chose to visit Taiji Cave. The cave is divided into a sweat cave and a water cave. You can take a boat in the water cave, which was my first time experiencing a boat ride inside a cave, but the time was too short, only 3 minutes. After exiting the water cave, you have to walk up many steps to reach the Hongyun Elevator, and finally take the cable car down the mountain, which was very fun and exciting.

The water is very beautiful, and there are not many steps, which is suitable for the elderly and children. It takes about an hour to finish. The Grand Canyon has its own B&B, which requires climbing some steps. The new B&B looks better and has not been repaired yet.

The zoo + amusement park experience wasn't as good as Cloud Grassland. The park is quite large, and a day there was pretty fulfilling, so it was a good choice. The highlight was the close-up animal viewing, and at the end, you could feed the black swans on the lawn, which the kids enjoyed.

Jishan Bamboo Sea has beautiful scenery and a hiking trail. If you are physically fit, you can go straight up in more than half an hour. There are many farmhouses nearby. At present, except for driving, the bus route is not convenient. You can take a taxi in, but you can't get a taxi out. The transportation facilities need to be further improved.

Traveling alone wasn't tiring at all. I was familiar with the environment, and the buildings were very well preserved. The biggest surprise was encountering pandas—not in glass enclosures, but outdoors! We got very close, and they were sleeping quite soundly. 😊😂

My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.

It's a comprehensive water park, with its rafting being the biggest attraction. It's arguably the best glass walkway rafting I've ever experienced; the thrill of rafting is combined with stunning views of the surrounding scenery – totally worth it! Other attractions include a wave pool and water activities suitable for children, making it perfect for families with kids! When you're tired, you can relax on a beach chair, enjoy the breeze, and watch performances. It's a truly unique water park in Anji!

Shanghai After Dark — The Bund Never Sleeps ✨“Where the river reflects a thousand city lights and the future rises above a timeless waterfront. The Bund is more than a view — it’s Shanghai at its most magical, where elegance, ambition, and endless dreams meet.” 🌃❤

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