Sanla Waterfall
三腊瀑布
A three-tier waterfall east of Babao Town, once known as Xiangquan Waterfall. Its ledges are named Yuping, Muyu and Gonghua, and it is especially impressive in the rainy season.
Sanla Waterfall lies about 20 km east of Babao Town, near Sanla Village. It is formed by water falling in the Babao River area and was formerly called the “Ringing Spring Waterfall.” It has three tiers, known from top to bottom as Yuping Terrace, Muyu Terrace and Gonghua Terrace, with a green deep pool below. It is a seasonal waterfall: in summer, when rain is plentiful, the flow is strong; in the dry season, upstream diversion for power generation often leaves only the rock face, and when there is no water, admission is generally free. You can hire a minivan from Babao Town for a round trip, and it can be combined with the Babao scenic area on the same day. Ask locals about current water conditions before you go. The coordinates are estimated near Sanla Village.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Babao Scenic Area
- Muyi Site (Juding Kingdom)
- Fengyandong Cave Village
- Liulangcheng Dendrobium Village
- Guangnan Old Town
- Guangnan Confucius Temple
- Haotian Pavilion
- Nong Chieftain's Yamen