Longtan Waterfall Group
Waterfall cluster north of Ciping: five pools and eighteen waterfalls cascade down the gorge in tiers — Biyu (Jade) Pool, Jinsuo (Golden Lock) Pool, Zhuyu (Pearl) Pool, Feifeng (Flying Phoenix) Pool and Xiannü (Fairy) Pool; the falls at Xiannü Pool, shaped like a dancing fairy, are the most photogenic
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:00
- Ticket
- Included in through ticket (cable car approx. CNY 60 extra)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Waterfall cluster north of Ciping: five pools and eighteen waterfalls cascade down the gorge in tiers — Biyu (Jade) Pool, Jinsuo (Golden Lock) Pool, Zhuyu (Pearl) Pool, Feifeng (Flying Phoenix) Pool and Xiannü (Fairy) Pool; the falls at Xiannü Pool, shaped like a dancing fairy, are the most photogenic; the Red Army Cave hides behind the falls, and a sightseeing cable car saves most of the walking; negative oxygen ion levels are high, making it the first choice for escaping summer heat.
Getting there: 7 km north of Ciping
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