20℃ chilled summer! A secret waterfall just 1.5 hours from Chongqing, Asia's largest cave wonder

No need to go to Guizhou, here hides a "river in the cave" even more stunning than Huangguoshu Escaping the 40℃ furnace of Chongqing, I discovered this natural air-conditioned room just 1.5 hours away! The moment you step into Huaying Mountain Tianyi Valley, the temperature drops by 15℃, and the mist filled with negative oxygen ions feels refreshingly sweet. 💥 Thrilling experience: "Canyoning" flying among the waterfalls This is the most exciting way to enjoy summer! The hugely popular "canyoning" project this year lets you truly "fly" between waterfalls and canyons. · Leap down a 10-meter waterfall and feel 3 seconds of weightlessness thrill · Float in crystal-clear pools, as if you were in Jiuzhaigou · Natural canyon slides that send your adrenaline soaring After 2 PM, the canyoning lines get very long, so it’s best to head straight to this activity early in the morning! Showers and lockers are fully available, and you can experience the popular activity for just 168 yuan. 🌈 Must-see wonder: Asia’s largest cave waterfall Enter a hundred-meter-deep cave where a giant waterfall pours down from above, roaring like an army. At this moment, all words fall short — only "breathtaking" can describe it! Every photo you take looks like a masterpiece, with mist swirling and light playing through it. My social feed exploded: "Where is this? So beautiful!" 🚗 A spontaneous summer escape Sleep in, leave Chongqing at 9 AM, and be splashing in the water by 10:30! Self-drive navigation to "Huaying Mountain Tianyi Valley," with convenient parking. Tickets bought online one day in advance are only 75 yuan, cheaper than on-site! Be sure to buy the ticket + canyoning combo, 318 yuan for two people is a great deal. 📍 Thoughtful tips Three must-bring items: · ❗Non-slip water shoes (stone steps are very slippery, and the ones sold at the site are expensive and poor quality) · ❗Waterproof phone pouch (to capture every wonderful moment) · ❗Change of clothes (stay dry and comfortable after playing in the water) Outfit tips: Shorts + quick-dry shirt are most practical, providing sun protection and ease for water activities. No umbrellas — the valley is narrow and requires using hands and feet! No worries about snacks: Along the way, you can replenish energy with cold noodles, cured meat, and popsicles. Try the local specialty liangfen (cold jelly noodles), 10 yuan a bowl, refreshingly cooling. 💎 My honest feelings This is the best summer escape I’ve been to this year! The whole route is an easy 3-hour walk, no pressure for elderly or kids. The river in the cave left me speechless, and I couldn’t stop enjoying canyoning. Nearby are Hobbit hiking trails and a giant panda park, perfect for a weekend two-day trip if you have time. Accommodation recommendation: the popular guesthouse "Shangshan Shang," lying in your room watching stars is incredibly romantic! This seriously underrated water playground, come grab your spot before it gets crowded! Miss it and you’ll have to wait another year~