Jianmen Pass, situated in Daxiagou Town, Lin’an City, Zhejiang Province, stands as the primary attraction within the Western Zhejiang Grand Canyon. Visitors can explore a variety of stunning scenic spots, such as:
1. The Five Elements Peaks, famously referred to as ‘Five Generations under One Roof’,
2. The Military Cave,
3. The Sword Gate Iron Chain Bridge,
4. The Rock Pine,
5. The Bamboo Forest Path,
6. The Mandarin Duck Stone,
7. The Immovable Stone,
8. The Ta Shui Bridge,
9. The Ting Tao Pavilion.
These towering peaks line up side by side, obstructing the northward flow of the Changbei Stream, thus creating the ‘Gate’. The name ‘Sword Gate’ is derived from the pair of sword-like stones that flank the mountain sides. Adjacent to the Sword Gate Ridge, one can find a slope known as the Gold Panning Flat, while on the opposite side, a series of cliffs descend from high to low. These cliffs boast viewing platforms and gold panning pavilions. The Gold Panning Pavilion, in particular, soars gracefully into the sky. Beneath the cliffs lies the Sword Gate Pool, where the water remains clear and cold.
The operational hours for Jianmen Pass are as follows:
– From March 2nd to November 30th, the site is open from 07:00 to 17:30.
– From December 1st to March 1st, the site operates from 08:00 to 16:00.
