Jiuzhang Cliff
九丈崖
A sea-eroded cliff about 70 metres high on the northwest tip of North Changshan Island, with stone-stair walkways descending the cliff. It is the top choice for watching the sunset on Changdao.
Jiuzhang Cliff lies at the northwest corner of North Changshan Island. It is a sea-eroded cliff about 70 metres high and roughly 1 km long, with rock layers of red-brown and yellow-white stacked in bands. Reefs and sea caves line the foot of the cliff. The scenic area has built observation decks and stone-stair walkways leading down to the sea, where you can watch waves strike the rocks up close. The grassy clifftop is one of the best places on Changdao to watch the sunset. It is usually visited together with Yueya Bay, about 2 km away, and is covered by the North and South Changshan combined ticket (subject to on-site confirmation). A visit takes about 1.5 hours. Getting there: from the South Changshan Island ferry terminal, a taxi or e-bike takes about 20 minutes. Note: the walkways are slippery, some areas close in strong winds, and temperatures drop quickly after sunset, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–18:00 (sunset hours per scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Yueya Bay (Changdao)
- Miaodao Xianying Temple
- Wangfu Reef
- Beizhuang Neolithic Site
- Fengshan Linhai Park
- Daheishan Island
- Changdao Islands
- Xianjingyuan Scenic Area