Danlu Mountain Fantasy Adventure: Unlock the Guide to a Hidden Gem
Preparation📦
1. Documents: Be sure to bring your ID card, as it is required for ticket purchase and entry.
2. Clothing: Wear lightweight, comfortable, and non-slip hiking shoes. The mountain paths are rugged, and good shoes will make walking safer. If visiting in spring or autumn, it's best to bring a light jacket, as the temperature difference between morning and evening can be significant.
3. Items: Prepare sun protection sleeves, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The sunlight on the mountain is strong, so sun protection is very important; don’t forget a power bank either—running out of battery while taking photos would be disappointing.
4. Medicine: Bring some cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills, and insect repellent just in case.
Transportation Guide🚗
1. Public Transport: First arrive at Nanning Langdong Bus Station, then take a bus to Nandan. After arriving in Nandan, transfer to the direct shuttle bus to the Danlu Mountain foot. Although the transfers are a bit inconvenient, you can enjoy different scenery along the way.
2. Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Danlu Mountain Scenic Area." Some sections have 45° slopes, so if you have an SUV, it will be more stable and easier to handle the complex road conditions.
Attractions to Check In📸
1. Glass Walkway: A 2-kilometer-long glass skywalk. Just standing at the starting point gives you a thrilling feeling. The walkway also features the "Sky Mirror" viewing platform. Wearing flowing clothes, any photo you take looks like a scene from a fantasy drama.
2. Camel Peak and Tianmen Cave: For a challenge, climb the 75-degree steep Camel Peak using both hands and feet. From the top, overlook the 80-meter vertical drop of Tianmen Cave and the spectacular karst peak forest, giving you a huge sense of accomplishment.
3. Taoist Sacred Site: At the mountainside is the "Ge Hong Alchemy Site." Looking at the ancient alchemy furnace and the ruins of the old Taoist temple, imagine the ancient people practicing alchemy here and feel the weight of history. Every year on the third day of the third lunar month, there is a lively Taoist blessing ceremony where you can experience unique Taoist culture.
4. Colorful Glass Slide: When tired, try the colorful glass slide. Sitting on the slide, you speed down while enjoying the surrounding mountain forest scenery—super fun.
5. Karst Caves: Enter the caves where colorful lights shine on bizarre stalactites, as if stepping into a dreamlike underground fairyland. Every scene makes you marvel at nature’s craftsmanship.
Accommodation Recommendations🏠
1. Danlu Mountain Villa: Excellent location right on the mountain top. Highly recommend the stargazing room, where you can lie in bed and see a sky full of stars through the skylight; in the morning, open the window to find clouds swirling around you, as if you are in the clouds.
2. Nandan Hot Spring Hotel: Located at the foot of the mountain. After a day of fun, soak in the hot springs to relieve all fatigue, then enjoy a bowl of Yao ethnic oil tea to fully relax.
Food Guide🍱
1. Smoked Bacon: A specialty of the Baiku Yao ethnic group. The smoked bacon is golden, fatty but not greasy, lean but not dry. One bite releases a satisfying aroma.
2. Five-color Glutinous Rice: Both visually appealing and delicious, dyed with natural plants in red, yellow, purple, white, and black. It has a soft, sweet, and fragrant taste and is nutritious.
3. Dog Tongue Glutinous Rice Cake: Shaped like a dog’s tongue with a unique texture—soft and chewy. Dip it in sugar or crushed peanuts for a sweet and tasty treat you can’t stop eating.
4. Danquan Liquor: A local sauce-flavored white liquor with clear and transparent liquid, rich aroma, and a mellow, refreshing taste. You can visit the underground wine cellar to learn about the brewing process and taste the fine liquor.
Itinerary Planning🗺️
1. One-day Tour: Take the sightseeing bus to the scenic area entrance, first challenge the glass walkway for a heart-pounding experience; then cross the glass suspension bridge to the Cloud Top viewing platform for a panoramic view; next visit the ancient alchemy site to learn about history and culture; finally, enjoy the colorful glass slide and laugh all the way down.
2. Two-day Tour: On the first day, try something thrilling like canyoning to feel the rush of moving through mountain streams, or try the Sancha River off-road vehicle project for speed and excitement, followed by a lively bonfire party at night; on the second day, take the one-day tour route at a leisurely pace to fully appreciate the scenery and deeply experience the charm of the scenic area.
Tips for Visiting💡
1. The scenic area is open from 09:00 to 17:00. It’s recommended to enter early to avoid peak crowds and have plenty of time to explore.
2. When experiencing the glass walkway, suspension bridge, and other attractions, be sure to follow the rules—no running or jumping on them. Safety first.
3. Before participating in canyoning or off-road vehicle activities, remember to warm up in advance and strictly follow the coach’s instructions. Have fun while protecting yourself.