🌿Exploring Lushi County, Sanmenxia City: A First-Timer's Guide🌿
Hey travel lovers! 👋 Are you ready for an adventure in Lushi County, Sanmenxia City? I've got a fantastic 3-day itinerary for you that's packed with excitement, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery! 🏞️ Let's dive in!
Day 1: Thrilling Drifts & Cozy RV Camping 🏕️
Morning:
- Destination: Yuxi Grand Canyon Drifting
- 📍Location: Xinping Village, Guandaokou Town, Lushi County
- 🕒Opening Hours: Weekends 10:30-17:00, Non-weekends 12:00-16:30
- 🎟️Tickets: Purchase online to avoid queues
- 🏞️Activities: Experience the 6km drift with a 210m drop, featuring five unique drifts—cave drift, underground river drift, waterfall drift, canyon drift, and swirl drift. Don't forget to bring your swimwear, changing clothes, water shoes, a waterproof phone bag, and sunscreen! 🌞
Afternoon:
- RV Camping: After the drift, head to the nearby RV camping site.
- 🚗Distance: Short drive from the canyon
- 🏕️Facilities: Fully equipped RVs, cozy and perfect for families
- 🍲Dining: Enjoy a DIY hotpot with fresh ingredients bought from the campsite
- 🎢Activities: Slide, Halloween costume party (seasonal), and more!
Evening:
- Relax in the private courtyard of your RV, enjoying a quiet breakfast under the stars. 🌌
Day 2: Herbal Garden Exploration & Hot Spring Relaxation 🌿🛁
Morning:
- Destination: Yuxi Herbal Garden
- 📍Location: Xinping Village, Guandaokou Town, Lushi County
- 🎟️Tickets: Affordable, especially for families (around ¥10 per person)
- 🌳Activities: Explore the botanical garden, visit the animal zone (feed the animals with carrots for ¥10 a bag), walk on the glass skywalk and rope bridge, and enjoy the lake views.
- 🍴Dining: Lunch at the food court inside the herbal garden with a variety of local snacks.
Afternoon:
- Destination: Tanghe Hot Spring Resort
- 📍Location: A 40-minute drive from the herbal garden
- 🛁Facilities: Natural hot springs with a maximum temperature of 49.5°C, rich in minerals, known as "heaven-sent holy water." Choose from public or private hot spring pools.
- 🏡Accommodation: Stay at Shanshui Yinlu • Muxin, a beautiful countryside villa with private hot spring pools in each courtyard.
Day 3: More Soaking & Scenic Hikes 🌄🛁
Morning:
- Destination: Tangquan Mountain next to Tanghe Hot Spring Resort
- 🏞️Activities: Enjoy a free hike, visit the scenic spots like the suspension bridge, waterfall, cherry orchard, terraced fields, and viewing platform. Perfect for photo ops!
Afternoon:
- Back to Tanghe Hot Spring Resort: Continue soaking in the hot springs, relax in the rest hall, and enjoy the complimentary buffet lunch (available from 12:30-14:00).
- 🌙Evening: Spend a romantic evening on the terrace, watching the moonlight reflect on the hot spring water.
Tips: 💡
- Drifting Essentials: Bring swimwear, changing clothes, water shoes, a waterproof phone bag, and sunscreen.
- Booking Ahead: It's recommended to book your stay at Tanghe Hot Spring Resort in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Respect the Culture: At the hot spring resort, remember to follow the nudist bathing schedule (men on odd days, women on even days) and no cameras allowed in the nudist areas.
- Wellness: Avoid soaking in the hot springs on an empty stomach or after a heavy meal. If you have wounds or have recently undergone surgery, it's best to skip the hot springs.
That's it for your first-time adventure in Lushi County! 🎉 With its thrilling drifts, serene herbal gardens, and relaxing hot springs, you're sure to have an unforgettable experience. Don't forget to share your photos and stories with us! 📸✨
Happy travels! 🚀
