Xikou Mountain Grand Canyon is a less-known scenic spot in southern Anhui

Wondering where to go for the weekend, I thought about finding a place within a two-hour drive, so I zoomed in on the map and started choosing. I came across a city that neither of us had visited or knew much about - Xuancheng. After picking the city, I began to look up scenic areas and routes recommended by netizens and locals, and then decided to go to the Zhan Mountain Grand Canyon in Jixi County. Since it's a four-hour drive one way, we decided to stay overnight in Jixi County at the Huizhou Guli Hotel. On Sunday, we woke up naturally, had breakfast, and set off. We bought the park tickets online for 98 yuan for two people. The park has shuttle buses, 10 yuan per person for a single trip. We chose to hike up the mountain and take the bus down. The leisurely hike and photo-taking took about 2 hours in total. The steps on the mountain are not steep, but the water flows rapidly, so safety is important. On the way back, the road down the mountain passes through a narrow country lane, but it's smooth all the way. Since it was the off-season, there was no congestion. We rested twice at service areas, and the total return trip took about 4 hours. The scenic area is definitely worth visiting. Oh, and remember! Do not litter! The place is super beautiful, and there are enough trash bins. Just hold onto your trash for a moment, and you'll find a bin after walking a bit. Such beautiful scenery must be protected!!