Home/China Attractions/Shanxi/Taihang Grand Canyon (Baqioxia)
Taihang Grand Canyon (Baqioxia)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2019

Taihang Grand Canyon (Baqioxia)

长治市太行山大峡谷八泉峡景区

Shanxi, Changzhi★ 4.6Designated 2019·37.7977°N, 112.5801°E
Ticket Price
CNY 100 (scenic shuttle + cruise + cable car Combo about CNY 180)
Duration
5 to 8 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2019

About Taihang Grand Canyon (Baqioxia)

The Taihang Grand Canyon (Baqiongxia) features dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, and cascading waterfalls carved by the Baquan River. Highlights include the 800-meter glass skywalk, soaring stone pillars, and ancient plank roads built along sheer cliff faces in the Taihang Mountains.

Highlights

A deep gorge in the Taihang range with dramatic cliffs and waterfalls; highlights include the Baqioxia cableway, a high waterfall, a canyon boat ride, and a sky elevator.

Suggested Route

Take the boat then cable car up, ride the sky elevator, walk the cliff plank road; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Huguan wild vegetables and farm dishes; stay in the canyon resort or Changzhi.

Facilities

Cable cars, elevator, boats, restrooms; mountainous, limited accessibility. Signage Chinese (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

View on interactive map →
View Trip →
Book Tickets & Tours

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.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to platforms travelers actually use.

Opening Hours

Peak season: 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00.

Getting There

Located in Huguan County, ~100 km SE of Changzhi; HSR to Changzhi East then transfer to H uguan then bus (~2h); ~120 km from Changzhi Wangcun Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official platform recommended (cable car/boat combo); on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (≈ $14) (scenic shuttle + cruise + cable car Combo about CNY 180 (≈ $25))

Address

Changzhi, Shanxi, China

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
长治市太行山大峡谷八泉峡景区

山西长治市

Changzhi, Shanxi, China

37.7977, 112.5801

Amap ↗Apple Maps ↗Google Maps ↗

Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.

Nearby Attractions