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Xiangxi Geological Park. Red Stone Forest

️【400 Million Years Secret Realm · Red Stone Forest】 Accidentally stumbled into this time capsule🔴 Xiangxi National Geological Park · Red Stone Forest Scenic Area is located in 📍Hualan Village, Guzhang County, Xiangxi Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 (last entry at 18:00) 🎫Ticket: 80 RMB/person This is the only red carbonate stone forest karst landform in China!💫 It was once the Ordovician seabed, after 450 million years of baptism Seawater + rainwater have sculpted the rocks into their current magical shapes The red color formed by iron elements is simply extraordinary! 👉Bright red on sunny days☀️, turns dark black on rainy days🌧️ Every snap feels like a cinematic shot📸 🚩Must-visit spots: 【Stone Soldiers in Formation】Super spectacular!! Dense stone pillars like rows of soldiers⛰️ Perfect for taking photos in red Hanfu✨ You can also find fossils of ancient marine creatures🐚 ⚠️Travel tips: 1️⃣Best viewing time is sunny afternoons 2️⃣There are many stone steps in the park, wearing non-slip shoes is recommended 3️⃣Bring a camera! The color changes here are so magical The wonders of nature never cease to amaze me‼️ Standing before these giant stones that have witnessed the vicissitudes of time Suddenly I feel so small💫
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