Weihe River Source Tourism Area

渭源县渭河源景区

Gansu, Dingxi·37.4176°N, 101.6400°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

3-4 hours

About Weihe River Source Tourism Area

The headwaters of the Wei River rise in the forested Niaoshu Mountains of Weiyuan County. A shrine honouring Yu the Great, clear springs and forest waterfalls make this a cool, green escape for hikers.

Highlights

• Headwaters of the Wei River in the Niaoshu Mountain of Weiyuan. • Yu the Great shrine and forest waterfalls. • Cool, green summer escape.

Suggested Route

Start at the source spring and Yu-the-Great shrine, then follow the forest trail to the waterfall; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Weiyuan County; try local potatoes and jiang shui (fermented vegetable broth) dishes.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and boardwalks.

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Weiyuan County, Dingxi; nearest HSR: Weiyuan Railway Station (Lan-Yu railway), ~15 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~160 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

渭源县渭河源景区

37.4176, 101.6400

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