Jialing River Source Scenic Area
嘉陵江源头
The source of the Jialing River beneath Daiwang Mountain in the Qinling. Primeval forest, streams, waterfalls and red foliage make it a cool summer retreat in the mountain interior.
The Jialing River Source Scenic Area lies around Daiwang Mountain in the Qinling, on the border between Fengxian County and Weibin District of Baoji. It is the source of the Jialing River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze, and is a national 4A-rated scenic area. The area sits at about 1,400–2,700 meters above sea level. Trails follow the valleys to the spring head, a cluster of waterfalls, and primeval forest. Summers are cool. From late October, the Qinling foliage covers the mountains. In winter there are ice waterfalls and snowy scenery. A visit takes about 3–4 hours. Admission and shuttle buses follow official announcements. The site is about 50 km from Baoji city and can be reached by self-driving via the Chuan-Shaan Road or the Baoji–Hanzhong Expressway.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Dasan Pass
- Yandi Mausoleum (Baoji)
- Tiantai Mountain (Baoji)
- Xifu Old Street
- Jintai Temple
- Zhonghua Shigu Park
- Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
- Tongtianhe National Forest Park