Foguang Rock
佛光岩
A giant arc-shaped Danxia cliff in Yuanhou Town, over 300 m high and more than 1,000 m wide, with a waterfall drifting down from its top. Known as the “No. 1 Danxia cliff.”
Foguang Rock lies in Yuanhou Town, Chishui City, about 40 km from the urban area. It is one of the most representative landforms in Chishui’s Danxia. A ring of crimson cliffs more than 300 meters high and over 1,000 meters wide wraps around like a giant folding screen. A waterfall drifts down from the rim, and when sunlight hits, the cliff glows red, which gives the rock its name (“Buddha’s Light”). A trail winds up the river valley past Wuzhu Peak, groves of tree ferns and several streamside falls, ending at a viewing platform at the foot of the cliff. The round trip takes about 3–4 hours and includes some steep sections. Entry tickets and shuttle fares follow the scenic area’s announcements. You can reach it from Chishui city or from the direction of Bing’an Ancient Town, and morning departure is recommended. Mosquitoes are abundant in summer, and trails are slippery after rain, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30