Dahebei Scenic Area
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A river valley of red-sandstone cliffs in Zhongxing Town, with boardwalks running along the water. Wild wisteria and shihaitang bloom in spring.
Dahebei, in Zhongxing Town, Pingyuan County, is a scenic area known for its Danxia landforms and river valley scenery. Boardwalks built over the water let visitors get close to the red-sandstone cliffs and streams. Spring is the best time for photos, when seasonal flowers such as wild wisteria (hequehua) and shihaitang are in bloom. The area is small, and a walking tour takes about two hours, making it a good half-day add-on to a self-drive route in Pingyuan. It is about 20 km from Pingyuan county town. Visitor numbers are low, and facilities are basic.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Nantai Mountain (Reclining Buddha)
- Red Fourth Army Memorial & Renju Village
- Xiangsi Valley
- Wuzhishi Scenic Area
- Changtan Lake Scenic Area
- Former Residence of Xie Jinyuan
- Former Residence of Qiu Fengjia
- Huangyoubi Mountain