Sanqu Stone Forest
三衢石林
A karst stone forest scenic area in Changshan County, with towering rock formations and deep caves. It is a rare stone forest landscape in Zhejiang and holds a national 4A-level scenic rating.
Sanqu Stone Forest lies in the northeastern part of Changshan County. It is one of the few karst landscapes in Zhejiang and consists of a stone forest, caves, and a sinkhole. Highlights include the stone forest maze, the Tiankeng (sinkhole), and caves such as Yinfeng Cave. The name “Sanqu” is one of the origins of Quzhou’s name. A loop trail takes about 2–3 hours, and some steps are steep and narrow. Ticket prices vary, so check on site. It is about 45 km from Quzhou city center, and a taxi from Changshan Station takes about 30 minutes. You can also visit Changshan county town to sample Changshan Huyou (a local pomelo variety) and Gongmian (tribute noodles).
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yudong Peasant Painting Village
- Luming Park
- Xin'an Lake
- Shuitingmen Historic Block
- Tianwang Pagoda
- Quzhou City Wall
- Tianning Temple
- Quzhou Bell Tower