Yuanyang Stream Scenic Area is a protected zone in China, dedicated to the conservation of the Mandarin Duck. This serene and pristine environment, nestled within deep mountains and dense forests, spans 14 kilometers and provides an idyllic habitat for these birds. Every autumn, Mandarin Ducks migrate from the north in their hundreds to thousands to spend the winter here.
The scenic area is segmented into five distinct tourist regions: Baishuiyang, Yuanyang Stream, Chaxi, Shuizhuyang, Kao Xi, and Yuanyang Lake. At the heart of the Yuanyang Stream lies the Yuanyang Stream Tourist Area, which boasts a diverse range of wildlife including Mandarin Ducks and macaques, along with rare flora. The area is characterized by a harmonious blend of streams, waterfalls, peaks, rocks, and caves, making it a unique and comprehensive tourist destination. Notably, the ‘Baizhang Water Curtain Cave’ is a standout feature, earning its place as one of the top five water curtain caves in the country.
Further downstream, the Chaxi Tourist Area captivates visitors with its ‘Baizhang Water Curtain Cave – Shuizhuyang’, which rivals the splendor of the ‘Baizhang Water Curtain Cave’. Adjacent to this, the Kao Xi Tourist Area to the west is marked by its precipitous peaks, secluded valleys, and the distinctive Huangshan pines.
The Yuanyang Stream Scenic Area is open to visitors from January 1st to December 31st, with operating hours from 07:00 to 17:00.
For children, there are specific优惠政策: those aged 6 and under or with a height of 1.2 meters and under enter free of charge. However, they are required to pay a scenic area sightseeing bus fee of 20 yuan per person, and this does not include any self-funded projects within the scenic area.Free for children with a height between 1.2 meters (inclusive) and 1.5 meters (exclusive) at half price.
Half price for those aged between 60 (inclusive) and 65 (exclusive) with relevant documents.
Free for the elderly: Those aged 65 and over are free of charge, but they must purchase a scenic area sightseeing bus fee of 20 yuan per person, and self-funded projects within the scenic area are not included.
Military personnel: The scenic area offers free admission to active duty military personnel, retired military personnel with retirement certificates, and disabled military personnel (with revolutionary military disability certificates), but they must purchase a scenic area sightseeing bus fee of 20 yuan per person, and self-funded projects within the scenic area are not included.
Journalists: Journalists with press cards issued by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television and the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television enjoy free admission and transportation fees.
Photographers: Members with membership cards issued by photography associations at or above the provincial level enjoy free admission and transportation fees.
Model workers/Heroes/Moral models: Those with model worker certificates, hero certificates, and moral model certificates issued by the people’s governments at or above the provincial level enjoy free admission and transportation fees.
Tour guides: Those with national tour guide certificates, manager qualification certificates, or full-accompanying certificates issued by the National Tourism Administration are free of charge for admission and transportation fees.Teachers and staff:
On Teacher’s Day (September 10th), individuals with teacher certificates issued by the education department are free of charge for admission and transportation fees.
Free for the disabled:
With a disability certificate, free.
Students:
Full-time primary, middle, and high school students with their ID cards and student certificates are at half price.
Service facilities:
In-park transportation: Reference price: 40 yuan per person; Address: Next to Baizhang Waterfall.
Children under 2 meters are exempted from all charges.
