Fobaoshan Grand Canyon
佛宝山
A national 4A scenic area and national forest park at an average altitude of 1,450 m, famous for canyon rafting, glass skywalks and aerial cable cars.
The Fobaoshan Scenic Area lies in the Fobaoshan Ecological Development Zone, southwest of Lichuan City and about 32 km from the urban area. It is a national 4A-rated scenic area and national forest park, averaging about 1,450 m in altitude, with forest cover of about 90%. Its main attraction is canyon rafting. From the source of Qinggang River to Yongxing Village in Zhonglu Town, the river course runs about 5.8 km with big drops and fast currents, and it is open in summer. Other attractions include glass plank walkways, aerial cable cars and harvesting of water shield (chuncai) in the fields. Tickets cost about CNY 90, rafting about CNY 180, and the cable car CNY 35 one way, all subject to the scenic area's announced prices. Opening hours are roughly 08:30 to 17:00. Getting there: it is about 7 km from the Fobaoshan exit of the G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, so self-driving or a chartered car is needed. It can be combined with Qiyue Mountain in one day. Bring a change of clothes for rafting.
Opening hours
approx. 08:30–17:00 (rafting approx. Jul–Sep)