Bashan Grand Canyon Scenic Area
巴山大峡谷景区
A karst canyon on the southern slope of the Daba Mountains that combines mountains, water, forest and caves, with an elevation difference of about 2,000 metres.
The scenic area is located in Changluba, Dukou Township, Xuanhan County, and was formerly known as Xuanhan Baili Gorge. It holds a national 4A rating and is applying for 5A. It comprises two sections, Taoxi Valley and Luopanding, with elevation rising from about 450 metres to about 2,480 metres at the Luopanding summit. The usual plan is one day in Taoxi Valley, one day at Luopanding, and an evening performance of Dream Back to Ba Kingdom. Opening hours are about 08:00 to 18:00 (08:30 to 17:30 in winter). Each section sells tickets separately, and prices, including sightseeing shuttle and cable car, change often, so check official channels. From Xuanhan county town, it is about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, exiting at the G65 Xinhua interchange.
Opening hours
May 1–Oct 7 08:00–18:00; otherwise 08:30–17:30