Sanbaishan (Three Hundred Mountains)

Overview

About

Sanbaishan lies in Anyuan County, southern Jiangxi, at the southern end of the Beijing–Kowloon railway in the province, 200 km² of old volcanoes, deep ravines, waterfalls and dense forest, the source of the Dongjiang River.

There are nearly a hundred waterfalls in dense groups; the Fu’aotang fall drops nearly 100 m and the Wangtian fall 200 m. It also has crater lakes and well-preserved evergreen broadleaf forest.

The Hakka walled houses (weiwu) of Sanbaishan are a famous traditional dwelling of China.

It is in the fourth batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2002.

Travel tips

Getting there: Sanbaishan is in Anyuan County in southern Jiangxi. Go first to Ganzhou (high-speed trains and Huangjin Airport), then take a long-distance bus to Anyuan, a little over two hours, and a further transfer to the park.

Waterfalls: the park has nearly a hundred waterfalls. Fu'aotang Falls (the first fall of the Dong River) drops nearly 100 m, seen by walking mountain paths and steps.

Crater lake and forest: there is a volcanic crater lake and well-preserved evergreen broadleaf forest; routes are mostly on foot, with some park buses.

Dongjiang source: the park is the headwater of the Dong River, with streams and pools along the way.

Round houses: Anyuan County has Hakka round houses, which can be visited on the way.

Time: one day covers a few main waterfalls; a full visit takes two days.

Season: waterfalls are fullest after rain and in summer; autumn has better weather; flow is low in winter.

Where to stay: Anyuan town, or near the park.

Caution: the mountains are damp and rainy, steps are slippery, so wear shoes with grip and bring rain gear.

Photo credits: Waterfall at Mount Sanbai, Anyuan, Jiangxi: Underbar dk (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)

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