Wanzhou Grand Waterfall
Qinglong (Green Dragon) Waterfall in Ganning Town, Wanzhou District: 151 m wide and 64.5 m high — wider than Huangguoshu Waterfall, known as “Asia's No. 1 Waterfall” for its width
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 98
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Qinglong (Green Dragon) Waterfall in Ganning Town, Wanzhou District: 151 m wide and 64.5 m high — wider than Huangguoshu Waterfall and known as “Asia's No. 1 Waterfall” for its width; the Shuilian Cave (Water Curtain Cave) behind the falls can be walked through, and looking up at the wall of water from inside the falls is a one-of-a-kind experience; beside the falls, Lu'an Bridge is a Qing-dynasty stone arch bridge, and framing it together with the waterfall is a classic photo shot. The scenic area also has a karst cave and Qinglong River rafting, with water flow at its fullest in summer.
Getting there: self-drive to Ganning Town (approx. 50 km)
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