[2025 Hezhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiangu Waterfall (Updated Apr)

#discoverchina Xiangu Waterfall captivates with its sheer power and grandeur, cascading endlessly into a tranquil pool below. Surrounded by lush greenery, the waterfall is the centerpiece of an immersive natural escape. The journey doesn’t end with the falls—winding forest trails lead you deeper into the heart of nature. Along the way, the soothing sound of rushing water and the cool, shaded paths create an experience that’s both invigorating and serene. Whether you’re chasing the perfect photo or simply taking in the scenery, Xiangu Waterfall offers an unforgettable blend of spectacle and tranquility. 🌿✨🌊🏞️

Hezhou Sisters, listen up! The rhododendron flower sea of Guposhan in Hezhou is absolutely stunning! The 2025 rhododendron blooming season has been announced! It starts in late March, with the peak bloom in April. It's so beautiful it takes your breath away! While the spring sunshine is perfect, quickly arrange a trip! 🌺 Highlights of the Guposhan Rhododendrons 1. Rhododendrons all over the mountains: From the foot of the mountain to the top, the rhododendrons are layered upon layers. Red, pink, and white, it's like an overturned palette. Every shot you take is a masterpiece! 2. High mountain clouds + sea of flowers: Standing on the top of Guposhan, surrounded by clouds and mist, the rhododendrons are faintly visible in the clouds, as if you are in a fairyland! 3. Bursting with negative oxygen ions: Guposhan is the largest natural oxygen bar in South China. The air is so fresh that you can't help but take a deep breath. It's simply a lung-cleansing paradise! 🚶‍♀️ Recommended routes - Easy version: Take the sightseeing bus to Xiangu Waterfall, then walk to Lover's Forest and Fangjia Tea Garden. Enjoy the flowers and take photos along the way. This is suitable for sisters with kids or those who don't want to be too tired. - Challenge version: Start from Xiangu Waterfall and hike to the top of Guposhan. The whole journey takes about 3.3 hours. The rhododendron flower sea at the top is definitely worth it! Remember to bring enough water and snacks. 📸 Photo Spots Xiangu Waterfall: The combination of waterfall + rhododendrons is full of fairy spirit! Lover's Forest: The rhododendrons and ancient trees complement each other, making it a romantic place! Guposhan Peak: Overlook the entire sea of flowers, surrounded by clouds and mist, creating a full atmosphere! 🍜 Food Recommendations Guposhan Rice Wine: The rice wine from Jiupuxiang Winery is sweet and refreshing. You must try it! Sanjie Story Xinyang Food Museum: Hezhou's senior chef team offers first-class dishes. Hezhou Special Snacks: Beef intestine noodles, stuffed dishes, Dadu Ci, etc., will satisfy your taste buds. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendation: Guposhan Sanjie Story Hot Spring Resort Hotel offers quality accommodation and first-class 24-hour butler service. It's worth checking out! 💡 Tips The blooming period is limited, so it is recommended to book in advance to avoid crowds! Wear comfortable shoes and bring a coat, as it is windy at the top of the mountain! It is recommended to wear light-colored clothes for taking photos, which will match the rhododendrons better! Sisters, take advantage of the good spring weather and go! If you miss this time, you really have to wait another year! 💃 I wish you a pleasant trip 😀

When we arrived at Guposhan, we saw the sign saying that the negative oxygen ion content reached more than 110,000 per cubic centimeter. At first we thought we had read it wrong, but later we checked the information and found out that the negative oxygen ion content here is as high as 160,000 per cubic centimeter. Therefore, the Guposhan Scenic Area is known as the largest natural forest oxygen bar in South China. There are 25 peaks with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters in the scenic area. The highest peak is 1,844 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Guidong. There are gullies everywhere and streams flowing all year round. Due to the special terrain structure, there are many cliffs in the area, forming a unique scene where every gully is filled with waterfalls and every waterfall is amazing. Among them, the colorful Wayao Chong Benma Waterfall, Xiangu Waterfall, Luohan Waterfall and Yinhe Luojiutian Waterfall are particularly famous. As for the origin of the name of Guposhan, it is also related to local myths and legends. The local Hakka people call older unmarried women "Gupo", so there is also a rather clichéd love myth and legend here. The wild mushrooms on Guposhan are very delicious. I bought two kilograms and carried them in a red plastic bag. I came to a scenic spot with wild monkeys. The monkeys were waiting in groups on the roadside and in the trees. They were not afraid of people at all and would directly come up to snatch the tourists' bags. The red bag in my hand made me an even more likely target of attack. I was so scared that I ran away when I saw the monkeys from afar. Later, the trip to Shibashui left me with a psychological trauma and I no longer dared to go up the mountain alone.