[Recrossing the Groove] Ultimate Tour Guide | The Secret Land of the Bamboo Forest in the Little Jiuzhaigou Grotto in the Northern Kingdom🎋

#Register for August Hotel Test Sleeper 2025 - **Rare Bamboo Sea in the North**: Hundreds of Acres of Green Bamboo + Hundreds of Waterfalls - **Triple Waterfall Spectacular**: Xiefeng Waterfall, Feihong Waterfall, and Shuangcascade Waterfall - **Farmhouse Ceiling**: Choose from 400+ B&Bs - **Summer 23°C**: A Naturally Air-conditioned Summer Resort 🕒 Best Seasons 🌿 **May-October**: Waterfalls in Full Bloom + Lush Green Bamboo Sea 🍁 **End of October**: Red Leaves and Yellow Bamboo Complement 🚫 Some Scenic Areas Closed from December to March 🎫 Ticket Guide - **Peak Season: 120 Yuan** (April-October) - **Off-Season: 80 Yuan** (November-March) - **Many B&Bs Include Pickup and Drop-off** (Ask Before Booking) 🚶♂️ Two-Day Highlights Itinerary **Day 1 Xigou**: 1️⃣ Xiefeng Waterfall (55 meters, stunning) → 2️⃣ Sawtooth Ridge (exciting plank path) → 3️⃣ Water Curtain Fairy Palace (natural cave) **Day 2 Nangou**: 1️⃣ Feihong Waterfall (a rainbow in the sun) → 2️⃣ Zhentianlei (a thunderous sound) → 3️⃣ Bamboo Forest Corridor (a photogenic spot) 📸 Must-see photo spots ✅ Panoramic view of Xiefeng Waterfall (take photos of the water with a slow shutter speed) ✅ Bamboo Forest Tunnel (feel amazing in Hanfu) ✅ Farmers drying corn and chili peppers (corn and peppers from September to October) ✅ Night light show (summer vacation only) 💡 Local Tips - Stay near "Small Food Lane" (busiest nightlife) - Must-try mountain spring tofu (served in bamboo tubes) - Bring a waterproof bag (strong steam around the waterfall) - Enter the gorge on Friday night (avoid Saturday crowds) 🛏️ Accommodation Recommendations 1. **Internet-famous B&B "Zhuyin Shanfang"** (Infinity pool in the bamboo forest) 2. **Budget-friendly "Farmhouse"** (3 meals included, NT$100 per person) 3. **High-end "Huazhu"** (Private hot spring pool) 🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 Location: "Chongdu Valley Scenic Area" (2 hours from Luoyang) 🚌 Direct bus available from Luoyang Bus Station (NT$35 per person) 🚖 Round-trip chartered bus approximately NT$400 🅿️ Most B&Bs offer free parking **Fun Facts**: • Named after Liu Xiu's second crossing of the Yishui River • The bamboo sea was artificially planted in the 1960s • The mountain spring is drinkable **Notes**: ⚠️ Non-slip shoes are essential (mossy stone steps) ⚠️ Beware of wild monkeys snatching food ⚠️ Bring plenty of cash (signal signal is poor in the mountains). After your trip, head to Longyu Bay or Jiguan Cave to experience all of Luanchuan's natural beauty! Remember, Chongdu Valley is all about slow living, so stay overnight to experience its spiritual energy first. 🌊🎍