Danxia Mountain Parent-Child Nature Class! Explore Jinjiang River and Rubbings of Fossils in Autumn Study Tour

Danxia Mountain is not only a photographer’s paradise but also a natural geology classroom! This route is specially designed for families, using boat rides and educational games to help children unlock the secrets of Earth's evolution amid the red leaves covering the mountains. ​🎯 Family-Friendly Highlights​ ​Geological Exploration Fun​: 4D museum theater demonstrates landform formation; Yangyuan Stone viewing platform features AR explanations, with phone scanning showing prehistoric scenes. ​Low-Intensity Experience​: Jinjiang River boat tour lasts 1 hour with air-conditioned cabins; Xianglong Lake loop trail is gentle and stroller-friendly. ​Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Interaction​: Experience tofu grinding and bamboo weaving at the Hakka workshop under Elder Peak; farmhouse teaches making glutinous rice cakes and dyeing autumn leaf bookmarks with plant juices. ​👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Easy Two-Day Itinerary​ ​Day 1: Cultural and Nature Line​ Morning: Take the cable car up Elder Peak to avoid tiring climbs; treasure hunt for "dinosaur footprint" fossil spots at the summit. Noon: Eat bamboo tube rice at a farmhouse, children can feed free-range chickens; afternoon boat ride on Jinjiang River, captain points out pictograph stones like "Reclining Buddha Watching the Sky." Overnight at a hot spring hotel to relax in the bath. ​Day 2: Handicraft Experience Line​ Morning: Participate in tea making at Chakeng Village, where the autumn new tea roasting fills the village with fragrance; afternoon plant rubbing class, making eco-friendly bags with maple and ginkgo leaves. ​⚠️ Safety Tips​ Children must be over 1.2 meters tall to climb the Jiujiu Ladder; watch children carefully on the Yangyuan Stone viewing platform due to large gaps in the railings. There are still many mosquitoes in autumn, wear long pants and use insect repellent; the emergency station is located at the Yangyuan Stone service center. ​Hidden Activity​: Contact the park guide to arrange night star watching; Danxia red rocks appear dark red under moonlight, resembling the surface of Mars.