Guizhou Anshun Luoyang River, a natural secret place that makes people linger
📍Luoyang River is located at the junction of Gangwu Town and Xinpu Town in Guanling Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province.
The mountains here have poor soil, with vegetation mainly consisting of low grasses and shrubs. The rocks are exposed due to rain erosion, presenting a stony desertification state. However, it is precisely because of this that a unique canyon landscape is formed😍.
The Luoyang River Canyon is also known as the "Hand-Pulled Rock Gorge", with the ground mostly covered with white river sand and smooth stones of various sizes. The canyon is crisscrossed with gullies, steep cliffs, and stacked boulders. It is rarely visited by people, with beautiful scenery but almost no paths to follow. One can only explore and traverse within🚶. When encountering sheer cliffs, one needs to detour around them. For rushing rapids, one must crawl through the gaps between rocks. For unfathomable pools, one must use safety ropes to cross. Sometimes, one even needs to climb over smooth rock walls several meters high and then jump into waist-deep pools, making it thrilling and exciting💥!
💧The Luoyang River has very distinctive features:
- Pure water quality: Its water source comes from the Wumeng Mountains. The river water is clear and transparent. Most of the stream water comes from rainwater, and there is also a lot of naturally filtered water. The taste is sweet, making people feel the breath of nature😃.
- Unique rocks: The surrounding rocks are rugged and varied in shape. Some look like butterflies🦋, some like lions🦁, and some like Buddha statues, making people marvel at the craftsmanship of nature.
- Rich ecology: Various plants grow on both sides, with different scenery in each season. In spring, the mountains are full of rhododendrons🌸. In summer, one can escape the heat and pick mushrooms. In autumn, one can see red and yellow leaves🍁. In winter, one can play in the snow and build snowmen⛄. In addition, there are abundant wild animal and plant resources here, such as the national first-class protected animal, the Chinese crocodile lizard, the national second-class protected animal and plant, the golden pheasant, and the national key protected plant, the Chinese yew, which are precious gifts from nature🎁.
🌟Recommended itinerary:
18 km loop itinerary👇
- Front section: Paved village roads and unpaved dirt roads, with mountain views.
- Middle section: Stream tracing section, passing through three-level waterfalls. The waterfalls can be descended by rope or bypassed by climbing. The second and third waterfalls can be used for diving, playing, and swimming🏊.
- Rear section: Paved road section (about 5 km), ascending from the Luoyang River to the starting point of the hike at the Beipan River mouth. The entire route is paved, with a total ascent of about 600 meters, offering a panoramic view of the magnificent Beipan River🌊.
🚗Transportation:
1. Self-driving: Navigate to Yaoshantian Village, Guanling Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province. Departing from Guiyang, take the Guizhou Ring Expressway westward, then turn onto rural roads and a short section of mountain road. Note that the road conditions are relatively complex, so it is recommended that experienced drivers drive🚗. The journey takes about 3 hours.
2. Chartered car: This can save the trouble of finding the way and also allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way🖼.
3. Bus: Take a bus from Guiyang Bus Station to Guanling County, then transfer to a local minibus. The entire journey takes about 4 hours to reach the Luoyang River Scenic Area🚌.
🎽Stream tracing preparation:
When coming to Luoyang River for stream tracing, don't forget to bring sunscreen, swimsuits, swim goggles, life arm rings, and other equipment. If conditions permit, kayaks or paddle boards are also good choices🛶. Friends who are not good at swimming must prepare life jackets🦺. At the same time, bring enough food and water. Lightweight camping equipment and portable toilets can also be carried as needed.
📝Precautions:
- Follow the arrangements of the staff and take protective measures to ensure your safety.
- Protect the local ecological environment and take away your garbage🚮.
- If you are not good at swimming, be sure to bring life-saving equipment and play in shallow water areas.
- Pay attention to personal physical strength. When visiting in summer, bring enough drinking water💦.
Come to Luoyang River to start an adventure full of challenges and surprises🎉! Here, you will appreciate the grandeur and beauty of nature and feel the relaxation and joy of body and mind😄!