Ganquan Grand Canyon (Yucha)
甘泉大峡谷
A narrow canyon of red sandstone on the Loess Plateau, whose flowing light and shadow resemble America's Antelope Canyon. Known as “China's Antelope Canyon,” it is a popular spot for photography.
Ganquan Grand Canyon lies around Yucha in Xiasiwan Town, Ganquan County. Flowing water has cut the red sandstone into several crevice canyons less than a meter wide and tens of meters deep. Their rock layers rise like waves, and the colors shift as sunlight enters, making it Shaanbei's most popular photography spot. The area has shuttle buses and boardwalks, and a visit takes about 2 to 3 hours. The canyon may close during rain or flood season because of the risk of flash floods. Check the scenic area's announcements for ticket details. It is about a 1.5-hour drive from Yan'an city.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00 (rainy season depends on weather)
Nearby sights
- Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site
- Yangjialing Revolutionary Site
- Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall
- Wangjiaping Revolutionary Site
- Fenghuangshan Revolutionary Site
- Shaan-Gan-Ning Border Region Government Site
- Baota Mountain
- Qingliang Mountain