Summer is meant to be spent in the water—Tonglu's ultimate water play spots

First stop: Luci Bay - A beginner-friendly water play paradise ✨What to do: Paddleboarding, catching small fish🐟, swimming, wading! The water is shallow, mostly calf to knee-deep, perfect for kids👶🏻 and those afraid of deep water! 📷How to shoot: Under the shade of trees by the shore, on the shallow rocks, aerial shots while paddleboarding! With green mountains and clear water as the backdrop, every shot is a masterpiece!🖼️ ❤️Tips: Many farmhouses along the road, convenient for dining and parking, paddleboard rentals are cheap (remember to bargain!) Second stop: Baiyun Source Scenic Area - Glass-clear water under the waterfall💎 ✨What to do: Stream trekking! Head upstream, the water gets clearer, and small pools for soaking feet and playing are everywhere. The final stop, Dalongtan Waterfall, is a five-star shocker, the water is so clear you’d want to drink it directly!💦 📷How to shoot: Sit on a big rock by the stream with your feet in the water; stand in front of the waterfall to feel the mist (bring waterproof gear!); find the Tyndall light filtering through the forest! ❤️Tips: Entrance fee required, but water quality is well protected! Wear anti-slip stream trekking shoes, some stones are slippery. Third stop: Shishe Village - Slow time by the ancient village creek ✨What to do: Sit by the Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village, dip your feet in the cool creek and daydream! Watch small fish swim around, time slows down. You can also have a cup of coffee☕️ in the village, very relaxing. 📷How to shoot: The combination of old village houses and clear creek water is full of artistic vibes! Sit on the stone steps by the water or take a photo of your back while playing in the water. ❤️Tips: The water is shallow, perfect for relaxation. The village is small, great for strolling and eating after water play (don’t miss the rice sieve cake!) 💓Wild water play spots (advanced level!): Near Maoping Village and along Yidu Village: Drive slowly along the tributaries of the Fuchun River to find many uninhabited small pools with excellent water quality! But always pay attention to safety and watch the weather!☀️➡️🌧️ ❤️Tips: Bring your own food and drinks, practice leave-no-trace camping by taking your trash with you! Safety first, don’t enter unfamiliar waters rashly! 🔥 Must-have water play checklist (learned the hard way!): 1. Stream trekking shoes/anti-slip sandals: Stones are slippery! No flip-flops!🚫 2. Waterproof phone pouch: For safe photos and water fun!📱 3. Sunscreen/hat/arm sleeves: Physical sun protection is the best! Tonglu’s sun is no joke!☀️ 4. Change of clothes + towel: Change promptly if wet to avoid catching a cold. 5. Water guns/nets/swim rings: For fun and good vibes!🔫 6. Mosquito repellent: Mosquitoes by the water are unbelievable!🦟 7. Trash bags: Leave no trace, green mountains and clear water depend on us!♻️ 💡 Tonglu water play tips: * Weekends in summer vacation are really crowded! If you can go on weekdays, do it for double the experience! * Self-driving is most convenient, water spots are quite spread out.🚗 * Check the weather forecast! Don’t go during heavy rain or right after, beware of flash floods! Safety first! * Some wild spots may be restricted, go with the flow, safe places are just as fun!