Yunzhong Daji Scenic Area
云中大漈
A high-altitude ancient village scenic area rated 4A at about 1,000 metres above sea level, with Xuehua Waterfall, a thousand-year-old Cryptomeria King tree, covered bridges and the Song-dynasty Shisi Temple; known as 'Daji above the Clouds.'
Yunzhong Daji is located in Daji Township in the south-central part of Jingning, about 37 kilometres from the county seat. It sits at an average elevation of about 1,000 metres and is a national 4A scenic area. The site combines highland farmland, ancient villages and historic architecture.
Main highlights include the dramatic Xuehua Waterfall, Yinkeng Cave, azaleas across a thousand mu, the thousand-year-old Cryptomeria King tree, the Mei Clan Ancestral Hall, Maxian Palace, covered bridges and Xiaozuo Village. Shisi Temple in the township is a national key cultural heritage site.
Folk events include the Daji Pig-Grabbing Festival and flower-drum opera. It is noticeably cooler in summer than the county seat, and homestays are available. Admission follows the scenic area's announcements. Self-driving is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shisi Temple
- Wangdongyang Alpine Wetland
- Caoyutang National Forest Park
- Dongkeng Covered Bridges
- Huimingsi Village & Chimu Mountain
- Dajun Village (Window of She Ethnic Region)
- China She Ethnic Museum
- Jingning Confucian Temple