The Chahan River in the steep mountains.
The Chahan River National Forest Park is located in the northwest of Datong County, in the Baoku Gorge Scenic Area at the southern foot of the Daban Mountain. It is an ecological scenic spot dominated by mountain and water landscapes. Here is a travel guide to the Chahan River:
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 08:00-17:00
- Ticket price: CNY 50 per person
- Transportation guide:
- Self-driving: Xining City-Nanguan Street-Changjiang Road-Kunlun Bridge-Kunlun West Road-Ninggui Expressway-Beijing-Tibet Expressway-Ningda Expressway-Jiefang North Road-Xizhang Line-Chahan River Forest Park
- Public transportation: Take the Xining-Menyuan bus and get off near the scenic spot
- Play time: 1-3 hours
- Scenic spot introduction:
- Waterfall Stone Gate: The cliffs on both sides are steep, and the river surges out of the canyon, which is very imposing
- Misty Stone Forest: The cypress trees growing on the cliffs are looming in the clouds and mist, like a fairyland
- Yunling Rhododendron: From May to June each year, rhododendrons are in full bloom, all over the mountains and plains, purple and red
- Precautions:
- The mountains in the scenic area are steep, please pay attention to safety when playing
- The climate in the scenic area is changeable, it is recommended to bring warm clothes and rain gear
- Smoking and open flames are prohibited in the scenic area to protect the ecological environment
I hope this guide will help you and wish you a good time in the Chahan River!