Scenic spot introduction:

Taining Zhaixia Grand Canyon Scenic Area is a scenic area characterized by Danxia landforms. The valley has dense plants, climbing vines and trees, and gurgling water. It feels like a paradise. It is one of the most outstanding scenic spots in the tourism resources of Taining Global Geopark. , is also the first geoscience popularization sightseeing tour in Fujian Province, and is called "a model scenic spot of the World Geopark" by United Nations experts.

Attractions distribution:

The Zhaixia Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in Zhaixia Village, fifteen kilometers northwest of Taining County. It was formed in a rift basin about 65 million years ago. It consists of three canyons, namely the Xuantian Gorge, Tongtian Gorge, and Yitian Gorge, connected end to end, like a canyon. The golden dragon lies in the mountains, so it is also called Golden Dragon Valley. The cliffs along the canyon are very steep and beautiful, including Wentian Rock, Sanxian Rock, Qitian Gorge, Yitian Sword, Buddha's Foot Rock, Golden Turtle Climbing Wall, Tianqiong Rock, Cuizhu Lake, Yunya Ridge, Golden Dragon Line Valley Group, and Golden Turtle Temple Stacks. Waterfalls, line waterfalls, China's first vine, thousand-year-old cedar king, thousand-vine wall and other scenic spots.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A level scenic spot, world natural heritage

Scenic spot features:

Geological sightseeing, canyon exploration, Danxia landforms, mountains, canyons
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Fujian Province>Sanming City>Taining County

How to get there:

There is a direct bus to Taining from Fuzhou North Bus Station. The departure times are 8:00 and 10:00 in the morning and 14:00 and 18:00 in the afternoon. The fee is about 120 yuan per person.

There are buses to various scenic spots in Taining County, priced at 3-10 yuan per person.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Grand Canyon Ticket Prices:

55 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

08:00-17:00

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