Sanbai Mountain
三百山
The source mountains of the Dongjiang River in Anyuan County. Its forest cover is very high, and its waterfalls, valleys and glass bridge are highlights. It is also the source of the water Hong Kong drinks.
Sanbai Mountain lies in southern Anyuan County, in Ganzhou. It is named after the roughly three hundred peaks that make up the mountain range. It is the source of the Dongjiang River, a tributary of the Pearl River, and the Dongjiang water that Hong Kong residents drink originates here. A "Source of the Dongjiang" memorial stands in the scenic area. Sanbai Mountain is a national-level scenic and historic area with forest cover above 95%. Its main sights include Dongfeng Lake, Fu'ao Tang (a series of waterfalls and a valley trail), the Jiuqu Stream, and a glass viewing platform/glass bridge cantilevered over the gorge. You can also climb the main peak of Sanbai Mountain to see the sea of clouds. Touring: the main area combines walking trails with sightseeing buses, and a visit takes half a day to a full day. Ticket and bus prices are subject to the on-site announcements. Getting there: from Ganzhou city, it's about a 2.5-hour drive. From Anyuan county town, it's about 1 hour. There is no direct public transport, so driving or hiring a car is recommended. Note: the mountains are humid and have many mosquitoes. Valley trails are slippery, and you should not wade across streams after rain when water levels rise. Glass bridges have height and weight restrictions and are subject to weather conditions.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Dongsheng Wei
- Xichang Wei & Penggao Wei
- Guanxi Walled House
- Yuzaitan Wei
- Liyuan Wei
- World Hakka Folk Culture City
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