Jiu Long Jiang Gao Feng Gu [九龙江高峰谷] is located at Pinghe County [平和縣], a prefecture-level city of Zhangzhou in southern Fujian bordering Guangdong province in the west.
Pinghe County is famous for its honey pomelos. As one travels by car to Pinghe, you will see pomelo trees all over the hills, lots of pomelos strewn along the roads and big trucks loading them for sale to other areas.
Back to Gao Feng Gu [高峰谷] this is a new tourist sightseeing attraction of Zhangzhou. The tea gardens here is known as China's most beautiful tea gardens.
There is an entrance fee for visiting this place. It is around RMB90 but I am unsure exactly how much as my China's relative paid for it. I believe they have different rates for senior citizens, locals and foreigners. You can collect a trekking brochure at the counter [is only available in Chinese].
You may need at least half to one day to explore the area depending on the season. I believe spring, late autumn time would be best.
At The Valley Ants Kingdom
Walking Trek to Other Spots of Interest
The Entrance to Hanging Glass Bridge
Before you walk the glass bridge you need to wrap your feet with a cover made of thick flannel cloth. I believe it is to prevent scratching of the glass floor.
Ant Sculptures Seen From Afar from various locations as you trek along the path
Twin Breasts Hill
You cannot sight this view unless you are at a correct spot.
5D Glass Sliding Track - Taking this sliding track saves one about 40 minutes trekking downhill. It's about RMB90 for taking the track. You will be provided a thick flannel cloth knee length shorts and hand gloves for protection against the heat to wear before sliding down. It is a great experience worth giving it a try. The track is not a straight one but with several bends.
How I wish we could spent a whole day to stroll the place slowly and enjoying the cool fresh air but we were actually not prepared for this trip. We were on our way to Nanjing Tulou and have to reach there before nightfall for dinner at the homestay. Daytime is shorter during our visit in November 2019.
Overall, it is great experience here and many thanks to our China relatives for bringing us here - Pinghe Gao Feng Gu, Bye-bye.
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