A hidden billion-year geological wonder in Chaoshan! Complete hiking guide to Qinglan Guajiu Valley

— Enter the 200-million-year-old glacial site, where the Supreme Lord Laozi supposedly practiced alchemy? . 📍Location: Qinglan Guajiu Valley National Geopark, Raoping County, Chaozhou City 🎫Tickets: Approx. 60 RMB/person (Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 🚗Transportation: Recommended to drive! About 1 hour from Chaozhou city center, exit at Qian Dong on the highway. High-speed rail available to Raoping Station, about 6 km from the park. . 👇【One-day tour highlights】 Fanhua Lake → Geological Museum → Qinglan Pass → Guajiu Valley → Dihe Cave → Waterfall Cluster 💡Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Fanhua Lake · Golden dawn redwood forest🌲 is a must-shoot in autumn and winter, with windmill lawns and dinosaur models, instantly transporting you to the Cretaceous period! 2️⃣ Geological Museum · The first comprehensive geological museum in eastern Guangdong, with a 2800㎡ exhibition hall showcasing dinosaur fossils and mineral specimens, perfect for kids! 3️⃣ Guajiu Valley (core attraction) · Over 3,000 stone mortars densely scattered in the valley, with bizarre shapes: the “Nine-layer Guajiu” spirals like a conch shell🐚, the “Heart-shaped Mortar” perfect for couples’ photos, and the warm and cute “Mother and Child Mortar” · 📸Photo tip: Turn on your phone’s “silky water” mode to capture soft waterfall shots · 💫Hidden feature: According to folklore, these stone mortars are “immortal mortars” left by the Supreme Lord Laozi while grinding medicine and refining elixirs. Try to find which one looks like an alchemy furnace? 4️⃣ Dihe Cave (underground wonder) · A river runs through the cave, with mortars in the river; colorful lights create a magical maze-like atmosphere · 🌊The spring water inside never dries up, and legend says the Supreme Lord Laozi once lived here. Remnants like the Medicine Immortal’s Bed and Laozi’s Seat can still be faintly seen 5️⃣ Diequan Waterfall · The red corridor bridge and cascading waterfall complement each other beautifully. Standing on the 44 steps, you can overlook the misty spray—super refreshing! . 🍗Food recommendations: · The local earthen kiln chicken and black pig hot pot in the park taste great, perfect for replenishing energy after hiking. . 📌Helpful tips: · Wear non-slip shoes! The valley is slippery; hiking poles are recommended · The temperature inside Dihe Cave is low; bring a light jacket · For empty shots, enter before 9 AM to avoid tour groups . ✨As a filming location for "Never Say Die," this place is even more stunning than in the movie! The babbling streams and jagged rocks feel like walking into a geology textbook. My favorite is the dreamy light and shadow in Dihe Cave—every shot looks like a sci-fi blockbuster🤩