Things to do in Lu'an

It's alright. The scenic area mainly consists of two parts: the Baima Grand Canyon and the mountaintop with waterfalls. To get to the Baima Grand Canyon, you take a bus to the upper entrance and walk down the stream until you're almost back at the ticket gate (it takes about a few minutes). The waterfalls are mainly located at the foot of the mountain, about one-third of the way up. Climbing up takes less than an hour, and coming down takes about 30-40 minutes, mainly to see the five large waterfalls. The mountaintop isn't very big; the entire climb takes almost three hours, and you can see everything in about half an hour from the top.

Wanfo Lake is absolutely stunning! The lake and mountains complement each other beautifully, offering expansive views. Climbing to a higher vantage point to gaze at the lake is truly invigorating. The air is fresh, making a stroll along the lake incredibly pleasant, and it's also perfect for a family outing with children. The scenic area boasts excellent facilities, clear routes, and breathtaking landscapes, making it a wonderful place to relax and unwind—definitely worth a visit!

There weren't many people when I went, because it had just rained. I chose the flatter paths; taking the more challenging paths would have been more fun. The scenic area isn't very big; you can see it all in a little over an hour.

A natural landscape accumulated over a billion years. This is my sixth visit to Tiantangzhai. This time, I climbed the mountain from Luotian, Hubei, which was much more interesting than climbing from Jinzhai! The latter focuses on waterfalls and swimming, while this side boasts magnificent mountain scenery, making it the authentic Tiantangzhai landscape. Tiantangzhai is artificially divided into two halves, and tickets are not interchangeable.

It's worth a visit. It's a relaxing and enjoyable trip. The canyon scenery is beautiful and picturesque, with many rare plants. The waterfalls cascade down like flowing hair, making it a place you'll want to return to again and again.

Overall it's good. Canyon rafting is exciting and water fights are fun. I thought the ticket price was a bit expensive at first, but I will come again. The children also had a lot of fun. It's worth playing.

Environment: No worse than Lushan Waterfall. Perhaps Lushan Waterfall is less impressive because the poet Li Bai visited it. The waterfalls of the Dabie Mountains cascade down, creating a magnificent and refreshing sight, nourishing the soul. We arrived at the waterfall at 9:30 AM and didn't see a rainbow. The entire scenic area was very cool. Since it wasn't a holiday, it wasn't crowded. The boat ride cost 50 yuan; remember to bargain if you're an adult and a child. My personal suggestion: definitely buy tickets online in advance. You can buy a basic package first (rainbow + scenic shuttle + rafting), then buy whatever else you like inside, and you can bargain. There are three types of rafting; the one we tried was the least fun. The river rafting requires you to paddle manually, so make sure you understand the details beforehand. The overall environment of the scenic area is quite nice, but the facilities and services are a bit lacking. Our two-day trip to western Anhui was spent entirely in the mountains, so we didn't get a real sense of nature.

This was originally the Meishan Reservoir Hydropower Station, nestled among mountains. The dam is magnificent and imposing, construction of which began in 1954. Building such a grand project in those days was remarkable, and many leaders have inspected it, including Chairman Mao, Deng Xiaoping, Qiao Shi, and Wen Jiabao. Tickets can be purchased online. After purchasing tickets, you can drive to the paid parking lot below the ticket gate (10 yuan per entry) or park outside the ticket office for free. It's about a ten-minute walk. Here's a tip: the platform on the steps on the hillside to the left of the ticket office is an excellent spot for taking photos of the reservoir. If you only want to take photos, you don't need to pay extra to enter. Overall, the scenery here is beautiful and magnificent, well worth a visit.

The Dabie Mountains, stretching for thousands of miles along the border of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui provinces, are a picturesque landscape. Countless natural and cultural attractions dot the landscape, offering different views in each season and from all directions, beckoning you to explore.