This tunnel on the cusp of Guoliang village offers a closer perspective on the plunging cliffs, with dramatic views carved through the rock. The tunnel was built between 1972 and 1978 by a local man called Shen Mingxin (with help from other villagers). It's an incredible feat of engineering: much of the corridor was excavated by hand, using eight-pound hammers and steel bars forged by the village blacksmith.
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A beautiful 40m waterfall with a pool beneath that is at least 28m deep (the shape of the pool has thus far made it impossible to measure any deeper).
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Four stone compounds that date back to the Ming dynasty. Just opposite, a platform atop a pillar of rock offers astonishing views into a canyon.
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Previously the only way into the village was via these steep Ming dynasty steps hewn from the local stone. The stairs have no guard rails and have fallen…
0.45 MILES
Four stone compounds that date back to the Ming dynasty. Just opposite, a platform atop a pillar of rock offers astonishing views into a canyon.
1.16 MILES
A beautiful 40m waterfall with a pool beneath that is at least 28m deep (the shape of the pool has thus far made it impossible to measure any deeper).
1.45 MILES
This small fissure in the Wanxian Mountains is the source of a flow of cool, clear spring water.
1.55 MILES
According to local lore, the flow of this spring responds to the loudness of your whoops. (It doesn’t, but that doesn't stop people from trying). Expect a…
1.58 MILES
There's not much to see inside this narrow, muddy cave. Unless you're really into clambering over slimy rocks, you can safely skip this one.