Mountains, jungles, caves, ancient tombs, underground worlds, snow-capped mountains, ruins, hidden realms, the ocean floor...

There are so many places we’ve never reached or been to.

Let me start with those in China—places abroad feel too far away for now.

Currently, the editors at Tanlulv have compiled a list of 37 great outdoor adventure spots in China. How many have you been to?

1. Shennongjia (Legend has it that there are wild men, and its primeval forests may lead you to discover another world)...

2. Lop Nur (A moving lake, very mysterious, located in the Gobi Desert—maybe you’ll witness something magical)

3. Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon (The last hidden realm on Earth)

4. Mount Everest (The guardian of the world’s summit—you’re standing at the highest point on Earth, overlooking the planet)Everything, legend says there are also yetis, but who’s actually seen one?)

5. Hoh Xil (The last virgin land, a terrifying no-man’s-land, isolated from the rest of the world as if)You were the only person left on Earth)

6. Shangri-La (A paradise watched over by the gods, a heavenly realm on Earth)

7. Taklamakan Desert (A place that questions life, with terrifying quicksand—if you get stuck,)You might just see an ancient civilization’s ruins underground...)

8. Kanas Lake (The miraculous work of glaciers, rumored to have a water monster—is it a dinosaur?)

9. Loulan Ancient Kingdom (A beautiful and ancient civilization that makes time lose control and takes you back to that era)Of history)

10. Heaven Lake on Changbai Mountain (A beautiful volcanic lake—who knows, maybe there are mermaids in it at night?)11. Ancient Tea Horse Road: The “Silk Road” of the Yunnan-Tibet region

The complex terrain and winding history of Yunnan and Tibet make exploring the Ancient Tea Horse Road quite challenging, but gems along the route like Lijiang will be your greatest motivation during the adventure.12. Nujiang Grand Canyon (The Grand Canyon of the East, leaving you in awe and setting your spirit free)

13. Baise Dashiwei Tiankeng Group (Listen to the heartbeat of the Earth—want to take a look underground?)

14. Karamay Devil City (A miracle in the desert, ruins of an ancient civilization... Maybe you)

Will discover something...)15. The Silk Road—The Lifeline of East-West Exchange (A spectacular caravan of camels in the desert,)

Still unfolding legendary history today)16. Xisha Islands (A heavenly realm on the sea—what is it? You’ll only know once you go)

16. Xisha Islands (A fairyland on the sea—what could it be? You’ll have to go to find out)

17, Motuo (the isolated plateau island, no roads, everything remains ancient)

18, Rongbuk Glacier (the largest glacier on the roof of the world, a miracle right before your eyes)

19, Tibetan Ngari (the roof above the roof, castles built from earth)

20, Fengjie Tiankeng (a super sinkhole, a massive and deep hole, so big and deep, is there anyone at the bottom?)?

21, Niya Ancient City (a lost ancient kingdom)

22, Gaoligong Mountain: Nujiang Adventure – stepping into a human cultural park.In the southwestern corner of China, with complex terrain, numerous ethnic groups, and a unique natural environment, many places suitable for adventure tourism have been created. Long-term isolation from the outside world adds to its mysterious allure.

23, Crossing the Dahuangdao (Dunhuang, Turpan)

Here you’ll find ancient castles, beacon towers, post stations, prehistoric human dwellings, fossil mountains, mirages, wild camel herds in the desert, as well as many rare geographical landforms.

24, Jiutian Cave (one cave after another, and the last cave is said to be home to a thousand-year-old fox).....

25, Labyrinth Village (legend has it that someone once set up a trap here, and once you enter, you can’t get out, not even a compass works...)one, even the compass isn't accurate..)

26. Heizhugou (a terrifying place where even hunters dare not enter; those who go in never come out—so where do they disappear to...?)where did that person go...?)

27, Zhijindong Cave (known for being “grand, strange, and comprehensive,” it’s a massive and uniquely shaped cave resource treasure trove discovered in China, featuring over 40 types of karst sediment formations, extremely rich. The highlight of the cave is the Hundred-Meter Gallery. Outside the cave are villages of ethnic minorities such as Buyi, Miao, and Yi. It’s truly an adventure destination not to be missed.)

28, Snake Island (thousands of pit vipers, dancing with snakes, full of danger, testing your reptile knowledge and wilderness survival skills)knowledge and wilderness survival)

29, Altun Mountain Range (a paradise for wild spirits; due to the harsh natural conditions and high mountains and deep valleys that block access, this area is rarely visited by humans, making it one of the few blank zones on Earth. Its precious resources have long remained unseen by the public. Traveling south from the Milan River Bridge at an altitude of 880 meters in Ruoqiang, it doesn’t take long to reach an elevation of nearly two thousand meters. Looking back north, the vastness of the Lop Nur Desert stretches out before you, and nature reveals its overwhelming might that can swallow everything, chilling the soul.)

30, Shipwrecks in the South China Sea (undersea exploration, maybe you’ll even find treasure)

31, Xiaohe Cemetery (in 1934, Swedish archaeologist Bergman discovered a mysterious burial site 60 kilometers south of the lower reaches of the Kongque River in the Lop Desert, Xinjiang, and casually named it the “Xiaohe Cemetery.” However, for the next sixty-plus years, no one could find it again. Not until the end of 2000 did it reappear thanks to the efforts of Chinese archaeologists.)

The Xiaohe Cemetery is grand in scale, unique in burial customs, and rich in information about the early civilization of the Lop Nur region. This cemetery is unique in China and has no similar counterparts anywhere in the world. Its rich cultural significance is rare in archaeological history both domestically and internationally.For serious explorers, visiting the Lop Desert isn’t about taking a camel ride—it’s about visiting a group of people who have long passed away. No one knows where they came from, nor where their descendants went. They are representatives of a civilization and creators of a historical period, but just how unique were their history and civilization? True explorers will seek to find out.

32, The Cave of Heavenly Scriptures (mysterious characters and symbols)

33, Qianling Tomb: (it has never been opened; legend says it's filled with gold, silver, treasures, pearls, and jade, and that the authentic “Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion” by the famous calligrapher Wang Xizhi may also be buried within.)

34, Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum: (it has never been opened. Legend says the tomb contains the sun, moon, stars, rivers, lakes, and seas all represented by mercury and other substances, depicting an underground mysterious world)

35, Jingma Cao (a mysterious place where humans feel nothing when approaching, but livestock shy away, even refusing to go in despite being dragged by their owners, trembling and sweating profusely.)

36, Haunted House (are you brave enough to explore it? There’s... movement... inside every night...)

37, Poyang Lake (known as China’s Bermuda Triangle, it’s a mystical body of water. Now it looks very serene, but every boat captain knows it hides lethal dangers at all times. In the blink of an eye, a sudden gale can arise, and if you can’t reach the shore in time, you’re doomed. Huge waves crash against the boat, water floods in from all sides, and even the most experienced are helpless. In just over ten minutes, it could be sunk and vanished without a trace, then the waters immediately calm again. Local fishermen call it the Devil’s Triangle, and some refer to it as China’s Bermuda Triangle.)

That’s all for now

Let’s explore the unknown world, seek out lost realms, and step into a dreamlike land...

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