Houhe Tianmenxia Gorge
后河天门峡
A 4A-rated gorge within Houhe National Nature Reserve, featuring primeval forest, deep valleys, streams, and dove tree groves. Known as the 'home of the dove flower.'
Houhe National Nature Reserve lies in the southwest of Wufeng County and preserves extensive subtropical primeval forest, along with many rare plants such as the dove tree and Chinese yew. From late April to May, the dove trees bloom with white bracts that look like doves perched on branches. Tianmen Gorge is the open 4A-rated visitor area within the reserve, known for its steep cliffs, secluded valleys, waterfalls, and forest trails. A walk along the gorge takes about 3 to 4 hours, and it's a cool escape in summer. Ticket prices follow the scenic area's posted information, and the reserve's core zone is closed to the public. The drive from Wufeng County town takes about 1.5 hours on narrow mountain roads, so watch for falling rocks during the rainy season.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Duling & Wufeng International Ski Resort
- Changsheng Cave
- Wufeng Town & Tianchi River
- Caihua Tea Gardens
- Baixi River National Wetland Park
- Baiyizhai
- Chaibuxi Grand Canyon
- Yuyangguan Ancient Town