Guanyin Gorge
4A Tourism Area

Guanyin Gorge

丽江观音峡景区

Yunnan, Lijiang·26.9485°N, 100.2043°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
Half day

About Guanyin Gorge

Guanyin Gorge is a narrow limestone canyon near Lijiang, where a mountain stream races past cliffside temples and prayer flags. A glass walkway and cable car make the dramatic scenery easy to reach.

Highlights

• Limestone gorge near Lijiang with a mountain stream and cliff temples. • Glass walkway and cable car combining nature and temples. • Tibetan-style prayer flags and a waterfall.

Suggested Route

Enter, ride the sightseeing train or cable car up, walk the gorge trail, then visit the temple; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Snack stalls and nearby Naxi restaurants. Lodging is in Lijiang city.

Facilities

Parking, a cable car, restrooms, a shuttle train and partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-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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Opening Hours

08:30-16:00 (last entry 15:30)

Getting There

SE of Lijiang (Qihe); Lijiang Railway Station ~25 km; Lijiang Sanyi Airport ~35 km; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
丽江观音峡景区

26.9485, 100.2043

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