Shenlong Valley is one of the places in Suichang to explore the beautiful scenery of forests and waterfalls. People mainly come here to see the Shenlong Waterfall with a huge drop. The green plants in the mountains are lush, the air is fresh, and it is even cool in summer. A plank road is built along the water flow and mountain topography. Walking on it gives a feeling of integrating into nature and is suitable for leisure and play. Due to the large span of the scenic area, the exit and entrance are not in the same place. Tourists descend all the way along the stream-side trail from the upper entrance. Along the way, they pass through eight themed areas: Reminiscing Suichang, Surprised by a Dream in the Garden, Forest Bath, Tang Xianzu’s Dream Quest, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, General Breaks the Wall, Shenlong Emerges from the Mountains, and Admiring the High Mountains. In about two to three hours, they reach the exit at the bottom. You can leave from here or take the shuttle bus of the scenic area back to the entrance (5 yuan/person). The entire tour is not too tiring. After entering the scenic area, the first waterfall encountered is the ‘Qingyuan Waterfall’ named after Tang Xianzu’s courtesy name, and the ‘Liniang Waterfall’ named after the characters in Peony Pavilion. This area is mainly about the history and culture of Suichang. If you pay attention to the couplets on the buildings, there are many things to ponder. In the later Surprised by a Dream in the Garden and Forest Bath areas, there are small pavilions named after ‘Peony Pavilion’ and ‘Palace of Eternal Youth’ where you can rest and take photos. There are also tea rooms where you can take a break. When you reach ‘Tang Xianzu’s Dream Quest’, it is the essence of Shenlong Valley, the ‘Shenlong Waterfall’ landscape. This waterfall is divided into three levels, with an entire drop of more than 300 meters. The mountains in the valley are steep. From a distance, you can hear the roar of the waterfall. Tang Xianzu Waterfall has a drop of 60 meters, and the drops of the latter two levels increase in turn. The viewing platforms around the waterfall are also named after Tang Xianzu’s works. The Nanke Platform is a good place for viewing and can get close to the waterfall to feel the water vapor blowing towards you. It is very cool in summer. Continuing forward, the Huanyu Platform is for viewing the second-level waterfall – General Waterfall. General Waterfall is a wider one among the three-level waterfalls. There is a path leading to the bottom of the second-level waterfall where you can go down to take photos. The third-level waterfall at the back has a large drop and flows down from a cliff hundreds of meters high, which is very spectacular. However, this can only be viewed from a distance on the opposite side. People stand on the waterfall viewing platform and look across the valley, as if falling into the clouds. The latter part of the tour is themed on the Red Army. Looking down while walking on the plank road, you can see the forests and terraced fields in the mountains, and the scenery is pleasant. More than ten kilometers downstream of the stream, Dashan Village has Shenlong Valley rafting. For about 168 yuan, it takes three hours to cover 2 kilometers. In addition, in terms of location, Shenlong Valley is very close to Nanjianyan, but there is no direct bus. Generally, people will drive or charter a car and arrange to visit both in one day.
The opening hours are from January 1st to December 31st, 08:00-16:30.
Preferential policies: Children under 1.2 meters (excluding) are free.
Children aged 2 meters (inclusive) to 1.5 meters (exclusive), senior citizens aged 60 years old (inclusive) and above with an elderly card, students with a valid student ID, disabled individuals with a disability certificate, and active-duty military personnel and on-duty police officers with valid identification, all enjoy a 50% discount.
Additional free information: The above information is for reference only. For specific details, please refer to the disclosures made by the Suichang Qianfoshan Scenic Area on the day of your visit.
Service Facilities Parking Lot: [Shenlong Valley Driftway Parking Lot] Reference price: Free; Address: Shenlong Valley Driftway Scenic Area; Spaces: 300
Essential Tips: If you are traveling from the county town by bus to the scenic area, the bus will stop at the exit of the scenic area. Remember to inform the driver of your destination, Shenlong Valley, and they will contact the scenic area for a shuttle to pick you up. The fare is 5 yuan.
Shenlong Valley
Shenlong Valley is one of the places in Suichang to explore the beautiful scenery of forests and waterfalls. People mainly […]
