Tianhetan 天河潭风景区
November 5, 2024
After traveling for three weeks through Southeast Asia and China, we had promised ourselves a rest day today. However, after finishing our laundry in the morning, we decided we couldn’t just stay in the hotel and headed out. Our destination was Tianhetan Scenic Zone, a vast park that features mountains, rivers, caves, and ethnic culture. The area was enormous, but surprisingly, there were very few visitors. In fact, we saw almost as many workers as tourists throughout the park.
We boarded the park shuttle, which took us to a dock on the river. From there, we hopped on a boat that carried us into the caves, traveling through canals adorned with colorful lights. The experience was unique, and we couldn’t recall ever doing something like this before. Once the boat ride ended, we explored the caves on foot, marveling at the intricate formations. Exiting the caves, we were greeted by a stunning view of the majestic Tianhe Waterfalls.
Christine decided to take the zipline to the waterfalls for a bit of adventure, while Chenggang chose to walk and meet her there. The view of the waterfalls up close was breathtaking, and we lingered for a while, soaking in the scenery.
After visiting the waterfalls, we headed to the commercial plaza inside the park, which featured shops and art installations. By the time we arrived, the plaza was eerily quiet, with no visitors around. It felt like a ghost town, completely empty and lifeless.
Later, we took a Didi back to the city and visited Jiaxiu Pavilion, a centuries-old structure perched on a small islet in the Nanming River. Known for its cultural significance and picturesque setting, the pavilion was even more enchanting at night, with the lights reflecting beautifully on the water.
We ended the day with a leisurely stroll along the Nanming River, enjoying the pleasant night atmosphere in Guiyang. Continuing our walk, we stopped at the night market and sampled a variety of local snacks. Guiyang’s bustling nightlife and vibrant street food scene left a lasting impression on us.
2024年11月5日
在东南亚和中国旅行了三周后，我们原本承诺今天要好好休息一天。然而，早上洗完衣服后，我们发现自己还是无法待在酒店里，于是决定外出。我们的目的地是天河潭风景区，一个融合了山水、溶洞和民族文化的大型景区。景区范围很大，但令人意外的是，游客非常少，整个公园里我们看到的工作人员几乎和游客一样多。
我们乘坐景区的摆渡车到达河边的码头。从那里，我们搭乘小船进入溶洞，沿着装饰有五彩灯光的水道穿梭。这个体验非常独特，我们回想起来觉得从未有过类似的经历。船行结束后，我们步行探索了溶洞，欣赏到洞内错综复杂的岩石结构和形态。走出溶洞后，一幅壮丽的天河瀑布景色映入眼帘。
Christine选择乘坐滑索到达瀑布，而成刚则选择步行过去与她会合。近距离欣赏瀑布的雄伟景象令人震撼，我们在瀑布旁停留了许久，静静地享受着这一刻的美好。
参观完瀑布后，我们前往景区内的商业广场。广场上设有商店和艺术装置，但当我们到达时，整个广场空无一人，像一座“鬼城”一样，寂静而冷清。
傍晚时分，我们乘滴滴回到市区，前往位于南明河小岛上的甲秀楼。这座有着数百年历史的建筑是贵阳的地标之一，以其深厚的文化意义和优美的环境而闻名。夜晚的甲秀楼在灯光映衬下更显迷人，倒映在河面上，美不胜收。
我们结束了一天的行程，在南明河畔悠闲散步，享受贵阳的美好夜晚。随后，我们前往夜市，品尝了各种当地小吃。贵阳的夜生活热闹非凡，丰富的街头美食让我们印象深刻，为一天画上了完美的句号。
