Malin River Canyon, the most beautiful scar on Earth, have you been there?

🌿 Basic Information 🏞️ Scenic Area Name: Malin River Canyon Scenic Area Address: National Highway 324, Xingyi City, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province 🚗 Transportation: • Self-driving: Navigate to "Malin River Canyon Scenic Area," free parking lot outside the scenic area • Public Bus: • Xingyi Route 301 (Wanfenglin Scenic Area → Malin River Canyon), operating hours 7:00-19:30 (March-October) / 7:00-19:00 (November-February) • Xingyi Route 3 (Pingdong Square → Malin River Canyon Wetland Park), operating hours 6:30-20:30 🎫 Tickets: • Peak Season (March 1 - November 30): 70 RMB • Off-Season (December 1 - February 28): 60 RMB • Free Admission Policy: Seniors over 65 years old (with ID card/senior certificate), active military personnel, disabled persons, national public security police/auxiliary police (including retirees), children of public security martyrs, cultural and tourism ambassadors of Qianxinan Prefecture and up to 3 accompanying persons, advanced individuals in national defense mobilization of Guizhou Province, A-level taxpayers (employed staff). ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:30) 🌟 Must-Visit Highlights 🌊 Tianxing Gallery (Core Essence Area) • Features: 56 waterfalls hidden in the 9.7 km canyon section, with 13 waterfalls exclusively in the Tianxing Gallery! Roaring Horse Waterfall, Pearl Waterfall, Intermittent Five-tier Waterfall... Waterfalls range from 120-200 meters high and 20-110 meters wide, misty like a fairyland! • Experience: Hike along the plank road to feel the thrilling clash of water and rocks up close, perfect for summer cooling~ • Hidden Fun: At 3 PM, the rafting endpoint Rainbow Beach has a high chance of double rainbows! 🚣 Canyon Rafting (Summer Only) • Features: 5-meter drop, natural karst cave passage, you will definitely get splashed at the third bend! • Cost: 198 RMB/person (includes life jacket and helmet) • Tips: Use a waterproof phone case, bring a change of clothes, you will 100% get wet! 🌉 Canyon Crack Hiking • Features: Wear anti-slip creek shoes, some sections involve wading, at the end there is a natural waterfall swimming pool! • Photo Spot: Canyon crack with a strip of sky, striking stretch poses for dynamic shots~ 🌄 Wanfenglin Viewing Platform (Hidden Perspective) • Features: Shoot against the light at 4 PM, mountain peaks gilded in layers, arrive before 7 AM to enjoy the full panorama alone! 📸 Recommended Photo Spots 1️⃣ Tianxing Gallery plank road: Use waterfalls as the background, wear bright clothes for better photos! 2️⃣ Rafting over drops: Capture the moment of splashing water, full of dynamic feeling~ 3️⃣ Canyon crack strip of sky: Use the narrow gap for composition to create depth! 💡 Practical Tips ✔️ Best Season: June-October (waterfalls have the most water, rafting open) ✔️ Gear: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, waterproof phone pouch, anti-slip creek shoes, change of clothes ✔️ Safety: Do not hike the canyon crack alone, follow the coach’s instructions during rafting!