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Guan'e Valley (Guanegou) Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2022

Guan'e Valley (Guanegou) Tourism Area

陇南市官鹅沟景区

Gansu, Longnan4.2Designated 2022·35.8337°N, 104.1246°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 130/Off-peak CNY 80
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.2 / 5.0
Designated
2022

About Guan'e Valley (Guanegou) Tourism Area

Guan'e Valley in Longnan, Gansu, is nicknamed 'Little Jiuzhaigou' for its alpine gorges, turquoise lakes, waterfalls and forests in the mountains of western Gansu. It offers hiking among dramatic limestone cliffs.

Highlights

'Little Jiuzhaigou' alpine gorges with waterfalls (Tiger Roar Fall, Nine-fold Fall) and lakes; virgin forest and Tibetan villages (Guanzhu and E'man gullies).

Suggested Route

Enter at Guanzhu Gully to see the waterfalls and lakes, then transfer to E'man Gully for the Tibetan village and glass bridge; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Longnan mountain mushrooms and local ham; stay in Tanchang county.

Facilities

Sightseeing bus
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

In Dangchang County, Longnan; ~340 km south of Lanzhou by road; nearest HSR Longnan Station (~80 km); nearest airport Longnan Chengxian (~60 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; real-name entry.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 130 (≈ $18)/Off-peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Gansu Province Longnan City Dangchang County Guanegou

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
陇南市官鹅沟景区

甘肃省陇南市宕昌县官鹅沟

Gansu Province Longnan City Dangchang County Guanegou

35.8337, 104.1246

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