The Nine-Bend Bamboo Rafting and the Flower-Scented Walk at Tianyou Peak and Rock Valley are must-sees, offering breathtaking scenery. The bamboo rafts sail along the Nine-Bend, embodying the poetic sentiment of "a boat sailing on the azure waves, a person swimming in a painting." Ascending Tianyou Peak (3-hour round trip), the scenery changes with each step. The majestic peaks, carved like ghosts, offer breathtaking views overlooking the Nine-Bend. Descending the back mountain, the towering cliffs are truly breathtaking. The Flower-Scented Walkway (2.5 hours round trip) starting at Water Curtain Cave and ending at Dahongpao feels like stepping into the Wizard of Oz. The towering Tianjia Terrace, the impenetrable Liuxiang Gorge, and the Yingzui Rocks, further inside, feel like entering a secluded forest.
The scenic shuttle bus is very standardized, with dispatchers and guides at every stop, making it very reliable.
The bus from the city's North Station to the core scenic area entrance is free throughout the entire scenic area, allowing passengers to board and hop on at any stop. The free bus service to the core area entrance is very convenient, and once inside the scenic area, the scenic shuttle bus connects seamlessly. Traveled with my parents and bought a two-day ticket. The trip was perfect!