Jiudao Valley 3-Day 2-Night Forest Adventure Trip (Budget 3800 RMB)

Jiudao Valley 3-Day 2-Night Forest Adventure Trip (Budget 3800 RMB) — Enjoy "Little Jiuzhaigou of Guangdong" for 1900 RMB per person, stay in forest cabins + canyon rafting + creek trekking fun — 📍 Core Areas: Jiudao Valley Rafting + Primeval Forest + Butterfly Valley 🌿 Best Season: May to October (Rafting open / Waterfalls abundant) 💰 Budget: 3800 RMB / 2 people (including self-driving + accommodation + full experience) 🚗 Itinerary Day 1: Depart from Guangzhou → Forest Exploration Morning: Self-drive from Guangzhou to Jiudao Valley (2 hours, fuel cost about 200 RMB) Afternoon: Forest hiking to explore wild waterfalls (Entrance fee 60 RMB) Evening: Mountain spring pool swimming (Free at guesthouse) Overnight: Forest treehouse (600 RMB/night, starry sky skylight) Day 2: Rafting Carnival Day Morning: Jiudao Valley white-water rafting (168 RMB/person, 1.5 hours) Afternoon: Butterfly Valley creek trekking and fish catching (Free, bring your own net) Night: Guesthouse BBQ party (80 RMB per person) Overnight: Bamboo Residence Boutique Guesthouse (700 RMB/night, built by the creek) Day 3: Countryside Healing → Return Morning: Tea picking experience (50 RMB/person) Afternoon: Buy Sanshui black-skinned winter melon for return trip 💰 Budget Details (2 people) Item Cost Smart Tips Transportation 500 RMB Self-driving fuel + parking Accommodation 1300 RMB 2 nights forest-style guesthouse Tickets & Experiences 600 RMB Rafting + creek trekking gear Food & Drink 800 RMB Mountain snail porridge + BBQ Shopping 300 RMB Local specialties + swim gear Total 3500 RMB 300 RMB reserved for emergencies 📸 Photo Spots Rafting river: Capture splashing moments during drops Wild waterfalls: Long exposure for silky water flow Treehouse balcony: Shoot forest secrets in morning mist Butterfly Valley: Macro shots of blue-tailed green birdwing butterflies ⚠️ Adventure Tips ✅ Must-have gear: Waterproof phone pouch (essential for rafting) ✅ Hidden perk: Guesthouse offers afternoon tea on non-weekends ✅ Pitfall alert: Rafting may be suspended on rainy days "When the rubber raft plunges down a 5-meter waterfall, when you barefoot step on the cool creek stones to catch fish and shrimp, you realize that Guangdong’s summer is not just about air-conditioned rooms, but also this wild joy." Wish you a pleasant journey!