Qimen Gu Niujiang is located at the junction of Qimen County, Huangshan City, and Shitai County, Chizhou City, approximately 80 kilometers away from Qimen County. It is named after the main peak, Gu Niu Dage, which resembles a bull descending from the sky. This area is not crowded with tourists, and its pools, waterfalls, canyons, and hiking trails attract visitors who prefer tranquility and outdoor enthusiasts.
Gu Niujiang, historically known as West Huangshan, is the main body of the Huangshan Mountain Range extending to the west, with the main peak at an elevation of about 1727.6 meters. Many areas within the scenic area are undeveloped, retaining a sense of wilderness. The main attractions for visitors are Gu Niu Lake at the entrance of the scenic area and the two canyons—Da and Xiao Xi Valleys.
Gu Niu Lake boasts a serene environment with clear, green waters reflecting the surrounding green mountains and trees. A wooden boardwalk is built along the lake, and there is a resort for visitors to stay. In Da and Xiao Xi Valleys, several waterfalls rush through the canyons, splashing into pools and creating a refreshing atmosphere. Additionally, there are ancient post roads and sites of the New Fourth Army.
This scenic area is an excellent destination for short self-driving tours in Anhui. Backpackers can hike to the approximately 1528-meter Dali Mountain, where the trail is steep and mostly covered with leaves and soil. Upon reaching the summit, one can set up camp and enjoy sunrises and sunsets.
Opening Hours: The scenic area is open from 08:00 to 18:00 all year round.
Preferential Policies: Children under 1.2 meters (not including) enter for free; seniors aged 65 and above enter for free with valid ID; children/seniors/students aged between 1.2 meters (including) and 1.4 meters (not including), students with valid student IDs, and seniors aged between 60 (including) and 65 (not including) with valid ID can purchase discounted tickets; disabled individuals with a disability certificate of levels 1-4 enter for free; active-duty military personnel with officer IDs enter for free.
Additional Notes: The information provided is for reference only, and the actual policies may vary depending on the day’s disclosure by the scenic area.
Service Facilities: Parking Lot – [Scenic Area Parking Lot], reference price: ¥5 per vehicle per entry; Address: near Gu Niujiang Scenic Area, Guanyintang, Likou Town, Qimen County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province; Spaces available: 500.
Park Transportation: reference price: round trip 18 yuan, one-way 10 yuan.
Important Tips: Hiking should be done with caution, and inexperienced individuals should not venture out without proper guidance.
Qimen Gu Niujiang Scenic Area
Qimen Gu Niujiang is located at the junction of Qimen County, Huangshan City, and Shitai County, Chi[...]
