Dayugou (Great Valley) Tourism Area

卓尼县大峪沟景区

Gansu, Gannan·36.2811°N, 103.7123°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

3-4 hours

About Dayugou (Great Valley) Tourism Area

A forested canyon in Zhuoni County, Gansu, often called a 'mini Jiuzhaigou' for its clear streams and waterfalls. Qibu Monastery and primeval forests add Tibetan culture and excellent hiking to the valley experience.

Highlights

• Forested canyon with clear streams and Qibu Monastery in Zhuoni, called a 'mini Jiuzhaigou'. • Primeval forest and Tibetan culture. • Great hiking.

Suggested Route

Valley - Qibu Monastery - waterfalls - forest; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Zhuoni town B&Bs; Tibetan food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boardwalks and lodging .

Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 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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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Zhuoni County, Gannan; nearest HSR: Lanzhou West Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~250 km; nearest airport: Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH), ~80 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

卓尼县大峪沟景区

36.2811, 103.7123

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