Hidden Hiking Trail in Guilin! The Thousand Rocks Compete in Beauty, Stunning to the Point of Breathlessness

It truly lives up to its name, Thousand Rocks Compete in Beauty is a term exclusive to Guilin🌈 "Guilin's landscape is the best under heaven" is no exaggeration! Even just this one ancient path is this beautiful. It turns out that centuries ago, the ancients already chose such beautiful places for hiking🥾 If Xu Xiake had a drone, then "Xu Xiake's Travel Diaries" would have thousands more pages~ ⚠️【Beginner Pitfall Avoidance Guide】🧭 ✨ Best Time: Start at 7 AM or 4 PM Perfect to avoid the scorching sun and capture stunning light and shadows🌅 ✨ Essential Gear: Mosquito repellent (mosquitoes are everywhere!) 1L water (no supply along the way) Sun protection sleeves (lots of shade but key sections are exposed) 💡 Hidden Photo Spots: Look back during the first climb Rice fields + distant mountains + villages = Guilin’s version of "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains"🏞️ 100% chance of great shots! 🌞【Summer Exclusive Activities】🎉 🍎 Firethorn Wild Fruit Covering the Hills: Clusters of red berries in the mountain hollows look like mini apples Villagers call it "emergency military rations" View fruits in autumn and winter, flowers in spring and summer Super healing for photos!📸 🐐 Adorable Mountain Goats Encounter: Kids hopping among rocks Adults leisurely grazing Feels like entering a natural pasture~ (Approach quietly! They are very friendly) 🍁 Ancient Bridge and Maple Trees with a Timeless Feel: Though not maple leaf season, the remaining ancient maples paired with the stone bridge create a strong sense of history! Movie-level scenes🎬 🛒 Local Village Market: A must-buy when descending! Grandma’s native chicken and dried sweet potatoes💥 Pure natural and additive-free (10 yuan/bag is a bit pricey but totally worth it) 📍 Detailed Guide: ✨ Address: Xiangshan District, Ertang Township, Xiayueshan Village, Guilin ✨ Navigation Point: "Xiayueshan Village Basketball Court" ✨ Transportation: 30 minutes by car from downtown🚗 Ample free parking at the village entrance ✨ Fee: Only 2 yuan/person for trash cleaning ✨ Route: Entrance sign → Bluestone ancient path → Viewing platform → Ancient well site → Wild fruit forest → Stone bridge and goat area ✨ Duration: About 2.5 hours total ✨ Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️ (Beginner friendly) 💚 The meaning of hiking is "to let nature heal you, not for you to conquer nature" Remember to take your trash down the mountain Leave no trace in the wild—that’s the true outdoor spirit～♻️