Guiqing Mountain & Zheyang Mountain National Tourism Area

贵清山/遮阳山国家旅游景区

Gansu, Dingxi·37.4516°N, 101.5540°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

Half day

About Guiqing Mountain & Zheyang Mountain National Tourism Area

Two linked mountain areas in Zhangxian County. Guiqing Mountain offers karst peaks, cliff temples and a hanging rope bridge, while Zheyang Mountain is famed for deep gorges and canyon walks through forested valleys.

Highlights

• Karst peaks, deep gorges and primeval forest in Zhangxian ('fairyland of Longzhong'). • Hanging rope bridges and cliff temples at Guiqing Mountain. • Canyon scenery at Zheyang Mountain.

Suggested Route

Choose Guiqing Mountain (rope bridge and peaks) or Zheyang Mountain (canyons); allow half a day. The two areas are separate.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Zhangxian town; local food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable bridge and stairs (some steep sections).

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

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Zhangxian County, Dingxi; nearest HSR: Zhangxian Railway Station (Lan-Yu railway), ~30 km; nearest airport: Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), ~200 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

贵清山/遮阳山国家旅游景区

37.4516, 101.5540

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