GGuest UserMost nature reserves strictly restrict visitors to enter, but Maolan Reserve is very rare to not only allow in-depth visits, but also live in local homestays and experience the most authentic natural ecology with local guides.
Father Awang took us deep into the funnel forest. The old guide, who was in his 60s, once led him through Maolan Senli, and occasionally talked about past events, such as Bell's fun, which made us laugh.
Another guide took us to explore the undeveloped caves. We followed the guide, headlights deep into the cave, the top of the cave with bats, crystal clear stalactites, these rare sights are near.
Most special is the night ecological observation. For seven consecutive nights, we were able to follow Awang to find nocturnal animals. Under his guidance, we observed various creatures such as tigers, tree frogs, tree fins, stone dragonflies, and even encountered snakes. The insect species is even more abundant, such as scorpion, cockroach, scorpion, stove horse, bamboo knot insect. Everyone turned off the flashlight by the river and saw the flashing fireflies on the opposite mountain, which was extremely romantic. Awang's lamp-trap installation at his own mountain top attracted so many moths that people could hardly get close.
The last night before leaving, the weather was clear, we turned off the flashlight to find fireflies, harvested the sky full of stars, the number that has never been seen in the city!
The food at the homestay is also unforgettable. Awang makes authentic southern Anhui dishes, which are large and delicious and affordable. My child usually eats very picky meals, but he can eat several bowls of rice every night with the dishes he cooks. The simple local ingredients have become delicious for appetizers in his hands.
Our family had a great time and will stay here again next time.
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