Chishui boasts over 1000 square kilometers of Danxia landform. Known for its vibrant red cliffs, tow[...]
Chishui boasts over 1000 square kilometers of Danxia landform. Known for its vibrant red cliffs, towering solitary peaks, narrow ridges, and a myriad of peculiar rocks and mountains, the area is further enhanced by its vast rock corridors, caves, and beautiful Danxia canyons, all set against the backdrop of lush green forests and cascading waterfalls. These features make Chishui Danxia a highly valued tourist attraction.
Danxia landform refers to the isolated peaks and steep, peculiar rocks formed from red sandstone after long-term weathering and erosion. It is a collective term for various Danxia peaks that develop along vertical joints in thick layers of red sand and conglomerate rocks. This type of landform is primarily found in horizontal or gently inclined red rock strata from the Jurassic to the Tertiary periods, with Danxia Mountain in northern Guangdong being a typical example, hence the name.
Opening times are year-round, with full-day access to the Chishui Danxia tourist area. The opening times for smaller attractions within the tourism area vary and can be inquired about via telephone.
Preferential policies include: Children under 14 years old or under 1.4 meters in height enter for free; full-time university students and below enjoy half-price entry with valid identification; people with disabilities enter for free with valid identification; active-duty soldiers, disabled soldiers, and retired military personnel enter for free with valid military IDs; journalists enter for free with press cards issued by the State Administration of Press and Publication or the National Radio and Television Administration; people aged 60 and above enter for free with valid identification; tour guides and travel managers with valid certificates issued by the National Tourism Administration enter for free; local Chishui interpreters enter for free with interpreter certificates issued by the Chishui City Tourism Bureau; and drivers with a driver’s license and vehicle license enter for free.
Chishui residents with local ID cards and veterans also enjoy discounts.
Additional notes: Tourists participating in travel agency groups who have already enjoyed group discounts are not eligible for half-price tickets, but those who meet the free ticket criteria will be granted free entry. The information provided above is for reference only; please refer to the Chishui Danxia Tourism Area · Great Waterfall Scenic Area for the most current information on the day of your visit.
