Sidonggou Waterfalls
四洞沟
A gorge of about 4 km with four tiers of waterfalls, including Water Curtain Cave, Moon Pool, Flying Frog Cliff and White Dragon Pool. It is Chishui's best hiking route for waterfalls.
Sidonggou lies about 17 km south of Chishui city center, near Datong Town. It is a Danxia gorge covered in bamboo and tree ferns. Along the stream are four main waterfalls, Water Curtain Cave, Moon Pool, Flying Frog Cliff and White Dragon Pool, plus dozens of smaller cascades. The name 'Four Caves' comes from this. A walking trail of about 4 km follows the stream. The start is gentle, and the falls grow taller as you go upstream. The White Dragon Pool falls have the greatest drop, and you can walk beneath them to feel the mist. It is recommended to enter from the lower end, walk upstream to White Dragon Pool, then return the same way or use scenic area transport. The full route takes about 3 hours. Tickets cost tens of yuan and can be bought through official channels. Getting there: buses and taxis run from Chishui city center and take about 30 minutes. It can be combined with Hongshi Yegu and Yanzi Yan on the same day. Note: after rain in summer, water levels are high and the trail gets splashy, so wear non-slip shoes and bring a waterproof bag. The scenic area suspends access during rainstorm or flash flood warnings.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30