Shenzhen actually hides such a beautiful stream!

When it comes to Shenzhen, the first thing that may come to your mind is skyscrapers and busy urban life, but do you know? In fact, there is a beautiful stream hidden here, which is known as the "Valley of Death" - the Maliao River. It is the most primitive and beautiful stream in Shenzhen, no doubt about it! **Ma Liao River Small Loop Route Guide: 🕖**Starting point**: Tung Chung Beach 🔚**End point**: Tung Chung Beach The entire loop is about 13 kilometers, with a cumulative climb of about 500 meters. The routes are very diverse, including mountain roads, concrete roads, coastlines, and stream tracing sections. It's like walking a small "Southern Tibet Road". The entire journey is expected to take approximately 6 hours. **Self-driving tips (taking public transportation is not very convenient, hitchhiking is a good option): 🚗**Starting point/end point location**: Tung Chung Shagang Village. There is a parking lot nearby. Although the fee is a bit expensive, it is better than having no place to park. **Important Note:** 1. **The beauty of Ma Liao River is not to be missed**! The whole journey is 6 kilometers, but to be honest, it might be a bit tiring to finish. It is recommended to only walk the 1.5 kilometers of the essential section, and you can still feel its beauty. 2. **Prepare sufficient supplies**! There are restrooms and shops at the starting and ending points, but there are no supplies on the hike. The items in the canteen are a bit expensive, so it’s best to bring water and snacks from home. 3. **Be careful when rafting**! This section of the road requires the use of both hands and feet, so it is recommended that novices wear a pair of gloves. But don't worry, there are no particularly dangerous sections along the way. 4. **Don’t worry about shoes**! There are many exposed rocks on the riverbed of Maliao River, so it is fine to walk on it in sneakers regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter. Just be careful and don't worry about getting your shoes wet. 5. **There are surprises on the coastline**! You will pass two sections of coastline on the way, and speedboats often pass by. If you can’t walk anymore, you can take a speedboat down (but you should still consider this carefully on days with strong winds and waves). 6. **Safety first**! Outdoor activities always involve risks. Try not to go alone; it is safer to go with others. Also, don’t go to the Maliaohe Ancient Village as the forest there is very dense and it’s easy to get lost. Maliao River is truly a hidden gem in Shenzhen, waiting for you to explore and discover!