Zhaixia Grand Canyon
寨下大峡谷
A natural museum of Danxia landforms and ancient geological structures, with collapsed boulders, Xuantian Gorge and a barrier lake revealed one by one along the trail.
Zhaixia Grand Canyon is one of the core scenic areas of the Taining World Geopark, known for its Danxia canyon clusters, tectonic fissures and collapsed boulders. The trail links Xuantian Gorge, General Rock, Jingui Temple, a barrier lake and other sights, with geology interpretation along the way, earning it the nickname “natural museum of Danxia landforms.” The loop hike takes about 3 hours and includes many steps, so sturdy non-slip shoes are a must. It is about 15 km from the county town. You can take the scenic area shuttle or drive yourself. Combination tickets are available, and prices follow the scenic area’s published rates.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ganlu Rock Temple
- Dajin Lake
- Taining Old Town
- Shangshudi Ming Residence
- Maoer Mountain
- Ming-Qing Garden
- Zhuangyuan Rock
- Jiulong Pool