Luoding in Yunfu can't be kept a secret anymore—the landscapes are so healing, let's go!

Found a gem for a reverse-travel Mid-Autumn Festival trip! This small city of Luoding is truly underrated. You can experience three completely different vibes in just one day—just copy this itinerary! 📍Itinerary Pingtang Town Peak Forest Rice Fields > Julong Cave > Luoding Wenta > Former residence of Cai Tingkai > Jinyin Lake. The whole trip is by car, with about 30 minutes of driving between attractions—perfect for one day. We recommend leaving at 8:00 AM and heading to Pingtang first; the morning light on the rice fields is stunning. 📷Must-visit photo spots 1. Peak forest rice fields: Walk onto the ridge, use the rice fields as the foreground, and capture the karst peaks and golden fields in one frame. Wait for the farmers to harvest and snap a shot of the sickle cutting the rice—the rustling sound is so healing, and every shot is wallpaper-worthy. 2. Julong Cave: Use a wide-angle lens inside the cave to shoot the stalactites, get close-ups of water dripping down the stalagmites, and use the vines on the rock walls as a natural filter for that raw, wild feel. Remember to turn on your flash—the stalactites will glow. 3. Luoding Wenta: Walk around the pagoda to find the right angle. In the morning or evening, the light hits the pagoda body, and you can capture the layers of the eaves. I happened to meet an elderly man sketching; his lines were very precise. After shooting the pagoda, you can stroll along the ancient city wall and touch the Ming Dynasty bricks. 4. Ancient city wall: The wall bricks have "Hongwu" inscriptions. Touch them to feel the coldness from 600 years ago and capture the details. Six hundred years of history are within reach. 5. Former residence of Cai Tingkai: The flowers in the courtyard and the wood carvings under the corridor contrast with the sturdy watchtower, creating photos with a sense of story. Feel the general's toughness and tenderness. 6. Jinyin Lake: At sunset, the lake is wide and calm, perfect for stunning silhouettes. The sunset glow reflecting on the lake is amazing.