Linlushan International Paragliding Base
林虑山国际滑翔基地
A paragliding takeoff site on a thousand-meter cliff on the eastern side of the Taihang Grand Canyon. Visitors can fly tandem with a trained instructor.
The Linlushan International Paragliding Base lies in Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City. The takeoff site is on the eastern cliff of the Taihang Grand Canyon, at the Nanjiaochang plateau about 1,280 meters above sea level. The landing field is at the foot of the mountain in Yaocun Town, creating a drop of nearly a thousand meters. The base has hosted several international paragliding competitions and is known as the “No. 1 Paragliding Base in Asia.” Ordinary visitors can book a tandem flight with a licensed instructor and look down over the Linzhou Basin and the sheer cliffs of the Taihang Mountains from the air. Visitors can also just go to the takeoff site to take in the view. Flights depend heavily on the weather, so book in advance, and the final decision rests on the on-site safety assessment. The base is about 15 kilometers from Linzhou city and can be combined with the Taihang Grand Canyon on the same day.
Opening hours
8:00–16:00 (flights depend on weather)