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Danxia Secret Realm Ancient Site Exploration

Pilgrimage to the Thousand-Year Buddhist Kingdom, One-Day Guide to Tianshui Maijishan Grottoes✨ This art treasure hidden deep in the mountains of Longnan has a history of over 1,600 years, instantly transporting you back to the Northern Wei period! The Danxia landform mountains combined with the cliff-hanging plank roads make every photo look like a blockbuster shot📸 🏞️ Must-Visit Highlights: 1️⃣ East Cliff Giant Buddha: A 15-meter tall seated Maitreya Buddha, especially stunning against the blue sky 2️⃣ Narrowest Plank Road: A sky-high plank road only wide enough for one person, not for the faint-hearted but super thrilling 3️⃣ Cave 133 "Smiling Little Novice": A mud sculpture masterpiece known as the "Eastern Mona Lisa" 4️⃣ Danxia Viewing Platform: The best spot for panoramic photos, absolutely beautiful at sunset (recommended arrival around 4:00 PM) 📌 Practical Tips: - Entrance ticket is 80 RMB per person, including round-trip shuttle bus - Be sure to hire a guide! Otherwise, it’s really hard to understand the stories behind these thousand-year-old Buddha statues (official guide service available at the entrance) - There are lockers at the foot of the mountain; it’s recommended to store large luggage before climbing - Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes! Some plank roads have slopes close to 70 degrees 🍜 Nearby Food: After descending, it’s recommended to try local specialties in Maiji Town: ▸ Guagua Noodles (sour and spicy, 10 RMB/bowl) ▸ Jiangshui Noodles (refreshing and cooling) ▸ Braised Lamb (the most authentic at Lao Ma’s, 300 meters right turn from the scenic area exit) 🚗 Transportation Guide: About 1 hour by taxi from downtown (Didi approx. 80 RMB) Bus option: Route 34 direct (1.5 hours) Recommended to depart before 8 AM to avoid tourist group peak times
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