2025 Autumn Family Must-Visit! The Magical Journey of Luoping Jiulong Waterfall Group, a Fairy Tale in the Sound of Waterfalls

Hidden in the karst secret realm of Qujing, Yunnan, lies a family paradise rated as "China's Most Beautiful Waterfall" by China National Geography—the Luoping Jiulong Waterfall Group. This autumn, take your kids through the roaring and mist of the ten-tiered cascading waterfalls, unlocking triple surprises of "waterfalls + adorable animals + intangible cultural heritage," creating unforgettable memories where natural wildness meets cultural experience! 🌟 Highlights: Autumn Carnival of Waterfalls and Adorable Animals 1. The Stunning Theater of Ten-Tiered Cascades During the autumn high-water season, the Jiulong Waterfall Group features the Shenlong Waterfall (56 meters high) hanging like a silver chain, with rainbows faintly appearing in the mist. Take your kids on a man-made bamboo raft to feel the grandeur of the waterfall up close; capture the moment of splashing waves and your family’s joyful smiles. Even better, take the 360° flying carpet from the mountaintop viewing platform to slowly ascend and see all ten tiers of waterfalls at a glance, like a flowing landscape painting. On the way down, the high-altitude slide transforms into a "super long slide" where kids over 8 can experience thrilling speed—time-saving and fun. 2. Healing Time in the Adorable Animal Park The adorable animal interaction area in the scenic spot is a favorite for kids! Gentle animals like alpacas, sika deer, and peacocks stroll through the forest. Children can feed them by hand, take photos, and even play "little zookeepers." When tired, rest on the swings by the lakeside mountain lodge. The homestay thoughtfully provides a pet house, making it easy to stay with your furry friends. 3. Cool Adventure in the Water Castle The 600㎡ inflatable water castle is an autumn-exclusive surprise! Kids can freely play on inflatable slides and trampolines while parents enjoy Luoping small-grain coffee by the shore, watching their children make new friends and develop social skills. 🗺️ Recommended 3 Days 2 Nights Family Itinerary Day 1: Waterfall First Experience + Buyei Culture Enlightenment • Morning: Drive to the east gate of the scenic area, take the flying carpet directly to the viewing platform, and use binoculars to find the "dragon-shaped" veins of the ten-tiered waterfall. • Noon: Taste the rich crispy pork soup noodles at the lakeside kitchen in Shenlong Waterfall Square—so delicious you’ll lick the bowl. • Afternoon: Explore Shenlong Waterfall by bamboo raft and feel the refreshing mist; swing and play in the children’s playground sandpit. • Evening: Stay in a Buyei-style homestay inside the scenic area, participate in making flower rice, dyeing rice with natural plant dyes, letting kids learn while playing. Day 2: Adorable Animal Encounter + Intangible Cultural Heritage Handcraft • Morning: Feed alpacas in the animal park, watch peacocks display; take kids to Jiulong River ecological trail to observe dragonflies and butterflies, completing a "nature observation notebook." • Afternoon: Drive 15 minutes to Banqiao Town Buyei Ancient Village, learn bamboo dragonfly weaving from intangible cultural heritage inheritors (only 5 yuan material fee), and keep the finished product as a souvenir. • Night: Night tour of Zhenxing Road Night Market, try colorful flower rice and sour bamboo shoot fish, and encounter bamboo weaving artists teaching on-site. Day 3: Autumn Limited Surprise + Return • Morning: Participate in the scenic area’s family photography contest, shoot an "autumn family portrait" at the junction of rice fields and waterfalls; winning families receive a gift box of Luoping rapeseed oil. • Noon: Pack Luoping specialties—freeze-dried matsutake mushrooms and multifloral honey—and order online to ship directly home. 📌 Practical Tips: Autumn Family Travel Secrets 1. Ticket Discounts: Before September 20, high school and college entrance exam candidates get free admission with their exam admission ticket; accompanying parents enjoy half price; free admission every Monday (advance reservation required). 2. Gear List: Non-slip shoes (paths are slippery), waterproof phone pouch (essential for bamboo raft), portable drawing board (to record natural inspiration). 3. Off-Peak Tips: Enter before 9 a.m. on weekdays to avoid tour groups; on weekends, enter from the west gate for fewer crowds and better scenery by touring in reverse. 4. Hidden Spots: The rock area on the right side of the waterfall is less crowded and scenic, perfect for family silhouette photos; after 5 p.m., the waterfall glows golden in the sunset, like a fairy tale scene. ✨ Insider Tip: "Worried your kids will get tired on trips? The 'lazy-friendly' design of the Jiulong Waterfall Group is a model example! The flying carpet + slide saves energy, adorable animals + water castle keep the childlike spirit alive, and even the trails are thoughtfully designed with gentle slopes. This autumn, let’s rediscover the pure and beautiful moments of family time amid the roar of ten-tiered waterfalls."