Guanegou Valley


Guanegou2.jpgGuanegou Valley Scenic Area is located in the outskirts of Tanchang County, 340 kilometers from the provincial capital city Lanzhou, Gansu province. It take up the converging area of the east of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the branches of two mountain ranges, Mount Qinling and Mingshan. The scenic area adjoins the famous historical and cultural township Hadapu.

The overall length of Guanegou Valley is 32 kilometers, covering an area of 17,637 hectares with the forest coverage rate 75.1%. There are thirty colorful lakes in the front part of the valley covering a length of 14km and primeval forest with thick pines and cypresses in the back part covering a length of 18km. There are nine steep canyons. If you look up in them, the cliffs soar up above the clouds. Eleven waterfalls drop from the peaks or halfway of the cliffs. Meanwhile, there are more than sixty amazing scenic spots. The deepest place is the alpine meadows and perennial snow-capped mountains.

The whole park includes six main scenic spots: Daheba Gorge, Maquan Gorge, Gang Gorge, Baxia Gorge and Damiao Beach. The park combines natural views with a rich culture into an organic whole, such as forest, prairie, waters, geomorphologic and astronomical landscape. The landscape is outstanding. The rich flora and fauna variety creates an elegant ecological environment.


Travel Tips
Add: 8 km away from downtown Tanchang County,Longnan City of Gansu Province
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Entrance Fee: CNY 80
Tel:0939-6229138,0939-6115188

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