Explore the Secrets of the Greater Liang Mountains | 3-Day/2-Night Cultural and Natural Tour

| A 3-day/2-night cultural and natural tour. Explore the Secrets of the Greater Liang Mountains | 3-Day/2-Night Cultural and Natural Tour Day 1: The Wonders of the Gorge and the Legend of the Railway 📍Jinkouhe Grand Canyon ◆ Take a boat trip through the Grand Canyon, which takes about 50 minutes (CNY 88/person) for a round trip. The magnificent scenery of the steep cliffs is breathtaking. ◆ Must-see Tongxin Bridge: Challenge the suspended walkway, taste the Yi black pork barbecue for CNY 4/skewer, and overlook the entire canyon from the CNY 2 viewing platform on the top of the cliff. ◆ Railway Soldiers Museum: Learn about the epic history of the construction of the Chengdu-Kunming Railway and touch the steel dragon built by the railway soldiers with their lives. ◆ Intangible cultural heritage experience: CNY 15 rattan weaving/seasonal blueberry picking (CNY 25–35/0.5 kg) 🏡Recommended overnight stay: Jinkouhe Grand Canyon Hotel, with excellent views from the canyon view rooms Day 2: Cloud Secret Realm and Cultural Exploration ☁️Explore Gulu Village ◆ Hike for 3 hours to reach the top of the ancient Yi village and overlook the Dadu River winding like a belt. ◆ Experience the thrilling cable car (closes at 17:30), which flies over a kilometer-long canyon in 5 minutes. ◆ Featured experience: Taste Laoying Tea on the hillside (CNY 60/0.5 kg)/Taste authentic "Liangshan Burger" 🚗Self-driving tour of the Secret Realm Jiuhuan Land ◆ Ganluo County Alpine Pasture (3–4 hours drive), encounter the healing picture of cattle and sheep all over the mountains ◆ Yuexi Wenchang's Hometown: Take a night tour of the Water Guanyin Scenic Area and feel the cultural heritage of the millennium-old Wenchang culture. 🌙Recommended overnight stay: Yuexi Homestay (garden view room), a 5-minute walk from Wenchang's Hometown Day 3: Yuexi In-depth Tour 🌾Cultural Experience Route: 08:00 Go to the market in Zhongsuo Town (every 369 days) → Century-old Fatty Intestine Noodles (CNY 10/bowl, 6 pieces of fatty intestine are great value) → Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Hall Handmade Course → Taojiaying Blockhouse Complex (free visit) 🌿Natural Scenery Loop: Shugu Wetland (recommended to enjoy the sea of flowers in July) → Jiagu Yi Village New Countryside → Puxiong Poverty Alleviation Train Experience Station → Return trip via Jingyue Cherry Base (picking season in May) 🍢Must-eat delicacies: • Bense Fried Potato on the Edge of the Pot (must-order in your palm) • Gangjing Sanbu Barbecue (authentic Yi barbecue, CNY 40 per person) • Tianlala Fruit Tea (strongly recommended drink by locals) 💡Travel Tips: 1️⃣There are many sharp turns on the canyon roads, so it is recommended that experienced drivers drive. 2️⃣There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in May, so prepare a windproof jacket + sunscreen equipment. 3️⃣Rooms need to be booked 1 month in advance during the Torch Festival (July). 4️⃣Respect local customs in Yi villages and seek consent before taking photos. This itinerary, which condenses the essence of the Greater Liang Mountains, includes both world-class geological wonders and an in-depth experience of the Yi culture. The daily drive is controlled within 3 hours, making it suitable for self-driving travelers who want to avoid crowds and explore secret places. Save this guide and start your exploration of the hinterland of Southwest China!