Take a few steps up, and when you turn around—the golden lights of Hongya Cave cascade down from the cliff, reflecting off the river, it really feels like falling into a cartoon.
The car lights on Qiansi Gate Bridge stretch into a flowing band of light, blending with the warm yellow of the stilted buildings below.
At moments like this, standing and watching for a while is far more enjoyable than rushing to take photos.
The next day, head towards Mountain City Lane.
The bluestone road winds around, with yellow cypress roots poking out from old wall crevices, and there's shade from trees all along the way. Midway, turn into White Elephant Residence, a pretty amazing place; you step into the building at the 15th floor, and when you exit, you're on flat ground, it's the kind of place often featured on short video platforms.
