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Chishui Danxia Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2020

Chishui Danxia Tourism Area

遵义市赤水市赤水丹霞旅游区

Guizhou, ZunyiDesignated 2020·26.7204°N, 106.3464°E
Ticket Price
CNY 100
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Designated
2020

About Chishui Danxia Tourism Area

A red-sandstone Danxia landscape in Guizhou's Chishui, part of the UNESCO-listed China Danxia series, with the tall Danxia Waterfall, sheer cliffs at Foguang and Yanzi rocks, and bamboo-clad hills.

Highlights

The huge Danxia Waterfall (76m); red-sandstone landforms; the Yanzi Rock and Foguang Rock cliffs; primeval fern forests.

Suggested Route

Visit the Great Waterfall, then Yanzi Rock/Foguang Rock by shuttle; allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Chishui bamboo shoots and river fish; stay in Chishui city.

Facilities

Shuttles, elevators, restrooms and parking; many steps at the waterfall (unverified).
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮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

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

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

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No HSR in Chishui yet; road from Chongqing/Guiyang; nearest airport Luzhou Yunlong (~? km); no metro.

Reservation

Online reservation via OTA/WeChat advised; combo ticket for Dadong Waterfall/Foguang Rock/Swallow Rock.

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (≈ $14)

Address

Guizhou Province Zunyi City Chishui City

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
遵义市赤水市赤水丹霞旅游区

贵州省遵义市赤水市

Guizhou Province Zunyi City Chishui City

26.7204, 106.3464

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