Chibi Youngu (Red Cliff Valley)
赤壁幽谷
A danxia gorge west of Yeliguan town, with red sandstone cliffs stretching on and boardwalks through it; on the way you can visit Qinni Gorge, where the Yin-Yang Stones are.
Chibi Youngu (Red Cliff Valley) lies about 5 km west of Yeliguan town. It is a gorge dominated by danxia landforms, where bare red sandstone cliffs stretch more than 10 km. The rock formations resemble screens, lions, tigers and monks, and the forest in the valley contrasts with the red rock. The main boardwalk round trip takes about 1–2 hours and includes climbs for panoramic views of the gorge. The neighboring Qinni Gorge is famous for its Yin-Yang Stones and Love Bridge; its trail is steep, so hiking boots are needed. The two share a combined ticket (about 60 yuan) with Yehai Heavenly Lake. The rock walls look reddest from 4 to 6 p.m., when the light falls on them. Take care on the boardwalks after rain, as they become slippery.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00