Panyang River
盘阳河（命河）
Known as the 'Life River', Bama's mother river repeatedly sinks underground before resurfacing. Its water is clear, and its banks are lined with longevity villages, bamboo groves and fields.
The Panyang River rises in Fengshan County and flows from north to south through all of Bama, for a total length of about 150 km. Among the karst peaks, it repeatedly sinks underground and reemerges, linking to Baimo Cave and Bainiao Rock. Locals call it the 'Life River' and believe its water is connected to longevity. Along its banks are longevity villages such as Bapan Tun. Visitors can cycle or stroll along the riverside road from Jiazhuan to the county town. In summer, you can try bamboo rafting or kayaking, and at dusk you can watch cooking smoke rise and reflections on the water. Wild swimming carries undercurrent risks, so swim only in designated areas, and choose a licensed operator for rafting. The coordinates refer to the stretch of river around Jiazhuan.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bapan Longevity Village
- Renshouyuan Longevity Park
- Bama Longevity Culture Square
- Bainiao Rock
- Cifu Lake & Longevity Island
- Poyue Village
- Baimo Cave
- Bama Crystal Palace Cave