Huguan Taihang Grand Canyon

The Huguan Taihang Grand Canyon lies in the south-east of Huguan County, Changzhi, Shanxi, in the southern Taihang Mountains: a network of gorges between layered walls of red sandstone and limestone, with streams and pools on their floors and walkways along them. The Huguan County Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area is a national AAAA attraction, and its main area, Baquan Gorge, is a national AAAAA attraction.

• Baquan Gorge (main area, national AAAAA attraction): Eight springs emerge together; part of the gorge is dammed into a lake crossed by boat, and a cable car climbs to rim trails over the gorge and rock pinnacles.
• Qinglong Gorge (south-east of Baquan Gorge): Narrow and deep, between layered red sandstone walls, with a stream, pools and a walkway.
• Hongdou Gorge (south-west of Baquan Gorge): A deep, winding gorge between sheer rock peaks.
• Heilong Pool (west of the canyon): A chain of pools and stream-scoured pale boulders, with walkways and small bridges.
• Zituan Mountain (west of the canyon; shares a car park with Heilong Pool): The scenic area lies south of the entrance.
• Wangmang Gorge (north-west of the canyon): A canyon between towering limestone cliffs.

Places on the map: Baquan Gorge 八泉峡 F2, Qinglong Gorge 青龙峡 H3, Hongdou Gorge 红豆峡 E4, Heilong Pool 黑龙潭 D4, Zituan Mountain 紫团山 D4, Wangmang Gorge 王莽峡 D3.

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Travel tips

Visiting: Baquan Gorge is the main area and takes a day; with more time add Qinglong and Hongdou gorges, which are a drive apart.

Getting there: about 1.5 hours by car from Changzhi; or take the high-speed train to Changzhi East and a tourist shuttle bus.

Note: Wangmang Gorge, Zituan Mountain and Heilong Pool may no longer be open; check before you go.

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