Dongla Mountain Grand Canyon
东拉山大峡谷
A forest canyon within Baoxing County's giant panda habitat, with many waterfalls and streams. Wooden trails let you hike through primeval forest and autumn red leaves.
Dongla Mountain Grand Canyon lies in Longdong Town, Baoxing County, within the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries World Natural Heritage Site. The canyon is about 20 km long, with dense primeval forest on both sides and waterfalls large and small, emerald pools and mountain streams along its length. It is cool in summer and is one of Ya'an's key destinations for summer escapes and hiking. The park has walking trails and viewing platforms, suitable for a half-day to full-day forest walk. In autumn, red leaves layer the canyon sides, and in winter there are ice-waterfall scenes. Admission and sightseeing buses follow the park's announcements. It is about 40 minutes by car from Baoxing County town and about 2 hours from Ya'an city. The canyon is slippery, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
8:30 am–5:00 pm (check scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Dengchigou (Giant Panda Discovery Site)
- Qiaoqi Tibetan Village and Qiaoqi Lake
- Shangli Ancient Town
- Shenmulei Scenic Area
- Labahe Nature Reserve
- Dawagengzha
- Bifengxia Panda Base & Gorge
- Mount Mengding