Zijiang Rift: Venture into a 20°C Prehistoric Glacier!

🌊 【Hidden Gem in Guizhou】Zijiang Rift: Venture into a 20°C Prehistoric Glacier! 🔥 Mystery of Earth's Scar: Formed 300 million years ago by crustal rifting, the rock walls bear Triassic fossil traces Water Fun at Its Best: Level 9 cliff jump challenge + emerald-colored deep pools, shaded by trees throughout Miao Village Secret Code: At the end of the canyon lies an uncommercialized blacksmith Miao village ⛰️ Part 1 | A Geological Textbook Through Time 🌍 Birth of Earth's Rift Confirmed by scientific research in 2008, this 7-kilometer-long fissure is a remnant of the collision between the Yangtze Plate and the Huaxia Plate. Hikers can see basalt columnar joints (resembling giant pipe organs) 👣 Xu Xiake’s Unfinished Journey The "Qian You Diary" records that here "water and rocks clash, sounding like thunder," but he couldn’t explore deeply due to equipment limits. Modern plank roads now reach the most dangerous "Leigong Beach" section 📌 Culture TIP Every Saturday at 10:00, a geology expert leads a free guided tour (limited to 20 people, book via Trip.com) 🧗 Part 2 | Full Wet Adventure Guide ❶ Warrior Mode: Stream Trekking Challenge Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐ (guide required) Must-try spots: ▸ Level 3 cliff jump (up to 5 meters) ▸ Bat Cave diving (headlamps provided) 🧊 Gear List: Quick-dry clothes + anti-slip stream trekking shoes (rentals available on site) ❷ Lazy Mode: Essential Hiking Route Recommended route: Scenic entrance → Natural Bridge → Ten Thousand Scrolls Cliff (round trip 2h) 📸 Photo Spot: The "One Line Sky" light beam at 2 PM ❸ Hidden Bonus: Miao Village Blacksmith Experience Traditional Miao knife forging demonstration daily at 15:00, with fishhook making participation (fee 38 RMB) 🚌 Part 3 | Ready-to-Go Guide ⏰ Best Time to Visit July-August has abundant water flow; recommended to enter before 8 AM to avoid crowds 🎫 Ticket Tech Peak season combo ticket (includes insurance): 128 RMB for adults Trip.com Flash Deal: Book for 2 people and get a waterproof phone pouch (search "Zijiang Rift Special Line") 🏡 Accommodation Highlights Secret Choice: "Rift Cliff Tent" (book 1 month in advance) Best Value: "Hefeng Homestay" includes Miao-style sour fish soup dinner 💬 End Note 👉 Tap 【Trip.com APP】 to grab early bird stream trekking tickets>> #GuizhouTravelRecommendation #PurePlayGuizhou #GuizhouAttractionsRecommendation