[2025 Ningqiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Didong River Tiankeng (Updated Apr)

📍Hanzhong Tiankeng 🌳This place is a combination of sinkholes, underground rivers, caves, canyons, and more. Known as the "sixth largest sinkhole in the world" and the "most beautiful sinkhole in the world," its beauty and ruggedness attract countless visitors. 🌈Scenery Introduction ✨Diverse geological wonders, including underground river caves, crevices, canyons, and waterfalls. The Tyndall effect creates beams of light that pour down from the "Eye of God" like a holy sword piercing the cave entrance. The changing light and shadow transform the colors of the cave walls, creating a unique spectacle! ✨Ningqiang Cliffside Highway: The "Z"-shaped Western Valley Cliffside Highway winds around the cliffs of Western Valley for over 1,000 meters, offering breathtaking views of continuous peaks, perilous mountains, and beautiful streams and canyons. 3️⃣Itinerary Day 1: Gather in Xi'an—Leijiazhai—Miao Cultural Exhibition Hall—Qingshui Miao Village Day 2: Miao Village—Tianxuan Tiankeng—Lingbing Cave—Bamboo Sea—Quanziya Tiankeng Day 3: Quanziya Tiankeng—Bashan Yurong Cave—Return to Xi'an 🔔Tips: 1. Since the Tiankeng area is not fully developed, there is no cell phone service. 2. The caves are dimly lit, damp, and have steep, slippery slopes. Be sure to wear non-slip shoes.

Didonghe Tiankeng is a breathtaking natural wonder. Its unique scenery features a massive sinkhole that resembles a giant eye of the earth, deep and mysterious. The surrounding landscape is pristine and magnificent, with lush vegetation and unusual rock formations. A visit here offers a truly special experience. Walk along the trail into the tiankeng and feel its awe-inspiring charm. Admire nature's handiwork, breathe in the fresh air, and listen to the gentle murmur of the underground river. Didonghe Tiankeng is a place where you can experience the magical power of nature.

📍Hanzhong Tiankeng 🌳It integrates tiankeng, underground river, caves, canyons, etc. It is known as the "world's sixth largest tiankeng" and "the world's most beautiful tiankeng". It is beautiful and steep, making countless people yearn for it · 📍Tiankeng location: Chanjiayan Town, Ningqiang County 👣Difficulty index: ★★☆☆☆ 🍃Scenic index: ★★★★★ · 🍃The bottom of the pit is covered with moss and green plants. Being in it is like walking into a primitive monument. It is quiet and mysterious. The primitive atmosphere is super suitable for shooting forest blockbusters! 1️⃣Introduction to attractions 📍Hanzhong Tiankeng: Didonghe Super Tiankeng, known as the "most beautiful tiankeng in the world". Dense forests 🌳, beautiful mountains ⛰️, spectacular caves, and clear waterfalls are waiting for you! 📍Ningqiang Cliff-hanging Road: Villagers living deep in the mountains spent 6 years carving out a road on the cliffs. From a distance, the road seems to be hanging on the cliffs, which is daunting. 📍Qianshan Tea Garden: "One of the 30 most beautiful tea gardens", the aroma of tea is overflowing! Fresh air that you can't experience in the city, breathe with the tender leaves - 2️⃣Scenic highlights ✔️Here, under the nanny-level "guarantee" of the tour leader 🕵️‍♂️, get close to the underground miracles 🤩The mysterious veil of the cenote, underground river, and canyon will be unveiled manually by you ✔️ The cliffs next to the hanging road are extremely steep! Look into the distance and experience the real experience of "seeing all the mountains at a glance" ✔️Take the tea field train in Qianshan Tea Garden, immerse yourself in the fresh tea garden, and feel the fragrance of tea🥰 - 3️⃣Special food 🍜Hanzhong hot rice noodles 🫔Walnut buns 🍮Vegetable tofu - 4️⃣Activity time 📅Every weekend and during the May Day holiday - 5️⃣Activity schedule Day 1: Xi'an👉Hanzhong👉Qianshan Tea Garden👉Ningqiang night tour Day 2: Ningqiang Hanging Wall Road👉The most beautiful tiankeng👉Taste farmhouse food👉Return trip - 6️⃣Travel tips 🧥Hiking shoes, quick-drying clothes, sweatpants, jackets, etc. 🎒Hiking sticks, gloves, hats, raincoats☔️, cameras, power banks ✅ Outdoor mountain roads are dangerous, please stay away from cliffs and follow the leader's advice

As soon as you look up, you will see the magnificent tiankeng and karst caves. This is the Hanzhong Tiankeng group that was once unveiled in 60 pages of "China National Geography". Coming here is like being in a real-life version of "Journey to the Center of the Earth"! 📍Detailed address: Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City. You can drive or take the high-speed rail to Ningqiang South Station. It takes about 2 hours by car from Ningqiang South Station to the parking lot (usually 300 yuan). The road is well-maintained and the travel time will be shortened by about half. It is relatively cold in the morning and evening, so it is recommended to wear more clothes. The entrance to the tiankeng is a bit cold, but it is warm inside. It is recommended to wear quick-drying clothes and windbreakers. Be sure to bring a headlamp! The total distance from the entrance to the Gate of Hell and back is 8 km, with an elevation gain of less than 500 meters. As the scenic area is under construction, the steps have been paved. It is recommended to bring knee pads. We went back and forth, but there is also a traversing route that takes 6 hours. The price varies depending on the guide, ranging from 400 to 800 yuan. You don't need a guide from the parking lot to the tiankeng entrance, but from the entrance to the inside, it is pitch black and complex. You must have someone to take you, so you must hire a guide, otherwise it will be difficult to get out. When you come out of the high-speed rail, there will be drivers asking if you are going to the tiankeng. Then you can ask for the price, which is usually 200 yuan. The guide will bargain for 150 yuan. You can come with a full stomach or bring snacks. There are also farmhouses in the scenic area, but eating will delay the viewing of the most beautiful scenery. Be sure to take the high-speed rail from Xi'an North to Ningqiang at 6:00 a.m. or come to stay a day in advance. The prices in the county are very cheap. This can catch the rainbow between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The best time for light is around 1:00 p.m. If you want to take photos at the entrance of the cave, pay attention to the time! Please be sure to take your own garbage with you when you leave! Friends who get carsick should be cautious, because the second half of the road is winding and bumpy. 👍Must-visit attractions 1) Ningqiang Hanging Road Ningqiang Hanging Road is a road of hope that local villagers have hand-hammered and chiseled to connect to the outside world. Walking on this hanging road on the cliff is thrilling and awe-inspiring. 2) Zenjia Rock Tiankeng Hanzhong Tiankeng is one of the rare super-large tiankeng group sites discovered so far. There are currently more than 100 tiankengs of various sizes, and the geology is rich and diverse! Rivers, caves, and canyons abound. In the process of exploration, you will experience the composition of the original giant cave, a real immersion! 3) Thousand Mountain Tea Garden The atmosphere is serene and quiet, the entire tea garden is enveloped in the aroma of fresh tea, and the fragrance is overflowing. It is as quiet as a girl, speechless, but exudes endless charm. 🍽Cuisine Walnut film, root noodles, Ningqiang spicy chicken, Zhenba bacon

🎈 Known as "the sixth largest tiankeng in the world" and "the most beautiful tiankeng in the world", it integrates tiankeng, underground rivers, caves and canyons into one, beautiful and dangerous. There are dense trees growing on the cliffs of the tiankeng, covered with weeds, and a thick layer of moss grows on the tree trunks, giving it a primitive sense of tranquility. 🕳️Standing at the edge of the tiankeng and looking from afar, the continuous green mountains surround the huge tiankeng, surrounded by thousands of walls, like knives and axes, it is lonely, steep and unfathomable. The swallows are flying over the bottom of the pit, and hundreds of birds are singing in the forest. Streams form waterfalls on the cliffs and flow deep into the caves at the bottom of the valley. 📍Detailed address: Chanjiayan Town, Ningqiang County 🚗Transportation guide: [One] High-speed rail [Ningqiang South Station], take a taxi after leaving the station 🌟Highlights: [One]For hiking enthusiasts, this is a paradise. The "Hanzhong Tiankeng Group" has beautiful scenery, and the mountain road is winding along the way, but there are surprises everywhere. [Two] This is a super movie-making place! The tiankeng and the Tyndall effect are perfectly combined. The blessing of light and shadow makes the color of the stone walls in the cave change unpredictable. Not only can you experience the wonderful change of seasons, but you can also shoot blockbusters of various styles. There are karst landform wonders, sinkholes, caves, stone forests, river canyons, meadows, forests, peak caves and many other landscapes, which make people dizzy and appreciate the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. 📌Warm reminder: [One] Since the sinkhole has not been fully developed, there is no signal inside [Two] The light in the cave is dim, the ground is wet, and the slope is steep and slippery, so be sure to prevent slipping! [Three] You need a guide to enter the cave, don’t go there by yourself! Be sure to travel in a group or follow a professional organization!

Due to the upcoming flood season, the Dihong River Sinkhole Natural Scenic Area in Chanjiayan, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City is temporarily closed for renovation. Friends who plan to visit soon should arrange their trips accordingly to avoid disappointment. At present, the sinkhole has not been fully developed. Although the basic tourist path to the cave entrance has been developed, entering the cave still requires a local guide. 🙋 When entering the cave, it is essential to wear a headlamp as it is very dark inside, and remember to wear a cold-resistant jacket. During the days we visited, there was no rain before or after, ☔ so the river inside did not rise much, and there was no need to wade through water. There are sandbags to step on to cross the river, and it seems that the guides are mostly local villagers, predominantly women, who patiently led us to various photo spots. It took us about 4 hours to finish the tour, taking pictures and playing along the way. It is indeed worthy of the recommendation by National Geographic magazine, and worth a visit.

||. 🕳The Didonghe Tiankeng and Chanjiayan Tiankeng Group in Hanzhong are like treasures left behind by nature🎁. They are hidden in places where few people go, maintaining the most primitive and purest world-class geological wonders💎. Here are a variety of natural landscapes such as tiankeng, underground rivers, caves, canyons, etc., which are seamlessly integrated and ingenious. Looking down at the entire tiankeng, its shape is like half a gourd, and it is praised as the "sixth largest tiankeng in the world" and "the most beautiful tiankeng in the world". 💡Highlights of Tiankeng Tour🎉 ✨Enjoy the picturesque natural beauty of Tiankeng, caves, canyons, karst caves, waterfalls, peaks, depressions, etc.🌈. The stalactites are in various shapes and colors, which are dazzling and have great ornamental value. The waterfall on the wall of the cenote flows down like a silver thread, the underground river flows endlessly, the caves are interconnected, the primeval forest is lush and green, and it is full of mystery everywhere😮. ✨Go forward bravely in the darkness👣, with a professional leader by your side, turning the fear of the unknown into the passion of exploration🔥. Hiking, wading, climbing, and perfect integration with the caves are the most unique way to experience it🤩. ✨While exploring the caves, you can also feel the thrill of the hanging wall road🚗, check in Caochuanzi's paradise: stone forest, canyon, meadow scenery, immerse yourself in the original scenic area that integrates mountains, water, stones, forests, dams, houses, peaks, caves, and roads, and feel relaxed and happy💓. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 📌You must be led by a guide to enter the cave, never go alone🚫! It is recommended to travel with friends or follow a professional team 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦! 📌Please dispose of garbage properly and travel in an environmentally friendly way, starting with each of us🙌! 📭Tips for hiking📭: Safety first and foremost❗❗Most hiking routes are wild mountains, with varying degrees of difficulty (inexperienced friends must follow a professional team and do not blindly enter the mountains🚫) Be sure to be respectful, love our nature🌏, and protect the environment💚! 🥰🥰>

The Dihong River Tiankeng is located in Huoshizi Village, Chanjiayan, Ningqiang, Hanzhong. It is a major discovery in Chinese geography and also the cover image of the Hanzhong Tiankeng in 'China National Geographic'. Inside the Tiankeng, there are natural wonders such as underground rivers, waterfalls, rapids, caves, canyons, and stalactites. Streams babble everywhere in the Tiankeng, and the walls around the entrance are steep and towering, as if cut by knives and axes. The place is quiet, perilous, and unfathomable. Waterfalls flow down majestically, creating a spectacular view, reminiscent of scenes from 'The Grave Robbers' Chronicles'. Any casual snapshot here is a beautiful scene... The Ningqiang Cliffside Highway: The cliffside highway in Xifang Gully, Ningqiang, is about a thousand meters long, winding around the cliffs of Xifang Gully in a 'Z' shape, accompanied by continuous strange peaks, dangerous mountains, and beautiful streams and river canyons. Itinerary Overview: Distance from Ningqiang South City: 51 kilometers (round trip 102 kilometers) Walking distance inside the Tiankeng: A total of 5 kilometers (about 3 hours) One-day tour itinerary: Xi'an North Station - Ningqiang South - Cliffside Highway - Dihong River - Ningqiang South Station - Xi'an North 06:20 Gather at Xi'an High-speed Rail Station 06:50 Take D6851 high-speed train to Ningqiang 08:50 Take a car to the Cliffside Highway 10:30 Arrive at the Cliffside Highway, check in and take photos 11:30 Take a car to Chanjiayan Dihong River Tiankeng 12:20 Arrive at Chanjiayan Farmhouse for lunch and rest 13:00 Trek to explore the Dihong River Tiankeng 17:00 Take a car back to Ningqiang South Station 19:30 Arrive at Ningqiang South Station, happy journey ends Suggested train numbers: Outbound: D6851 Xi'an North Station - Ningqiang South Station (06:50-08:38) Return: D1950 Ningqiang South Station - Xi'an North Station (20:28-22:22) Warm tips: 1. Essential for exploring the Tiankeng: hiking shoes (anti-slip sports shoes) / trekking poles / headlamp or flashlight 2. The underground river inside the Tiankeng is quite cold, so bring an extra warm clothing 3. Some sections inside the Tiankeng require wading, please bring an extra pair of pants, shoes, and socks to change after exiting the Tiankeng 4. If possible, it is recommended to wear stream trekking shoes (fully enclosed shoes that are not afraid of wading) About Us We are 38 Degrees Travel, a travel destination for young people, planting the seeds for great places to visit around Xi'an.

The unexplored secret forest realm is bursting with questions in the circle of friends! Didong Tiankeng is located in Chanjiayan Town, Ningqiang County, Hanzhong City. Self-driving navigation plan 1: Xi'an-Didonghe Tiankeng is 385 kilometers long. The highway toll is 155 yuan and takes about 7 hours. If there are many people! It is recommended to carpool and drive by yourself. When exiting the Ningqiang County Expressway, the mountain road is relatively narrow and it is not very convenient to pass a car. It is recommended to travel in an SUV. Option 2: Take the earliest train from Xi'an North Station to Ningqiang. When you leave the station, someone will ask you if you want to go to the Tiankeng, and the locals will ask you to go. Viewing Index Difficulty Index Because the tiankeng is currently an undeveloped tourist attraction, the hiking routes are mostly dirt roads and the hiking time to get down to the tiankeng is 1 hour. Equipment requirements: Jacket, 1 quick-drying suit, trousers, hiking shoes and gloves. (If you want to go caving, you need to prepare spare trousers. Socks) Everyone has a responsibility to protect nature. Please don’t litter. Carry garbage bags with you to take the garbage out of the mountains. There is no signal under the potholes. 1. Carry a walkie-talkie and lead the tour without a guide. Didong Tiankeng in the Cave | Didonghe Tiankeng | Hanzhong Tiankeng Shaanxi Dopamine Beautiful Views

🔍Have you ever heard that in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi, there lies a group of sinkholes that have shocked the world? 🚗Venture deep into the mountains of Ningqiang, Hanzhong, to seek out those secluded "sinkholes" and "divine caves".🏞 For those who love nature and adventure, this is definitely a journey not to be missed. 🌟So, what exactly is inside these sinkholes?🤔 🌈Here you will find a stunningly beautiful place that combines sinkholes, caves, canyons, karst caves, waterfalls, peaks, and depressions into one natural landscape. Stalactites, stalagmites, and stone curtains of various shapes and vibrant colors resemble a natural palace of art. The underground rivers surge, and the primeval forests are dense, filled with an endless sense of mystery. 💥Features 🌈"Eye of the Earth"·Sinkhole Wonders 🌍This is a treasure of Chinese geography, a group of Hanzhong sinkholes that "China National Geographic" has revealed in great detail. You will experience the charm of the underground world firsthand, feeling the awe of the dark rivers, stalactites, and peculiar rocks. 🎒Equipment Recommendations 👕Clothing: Quick-dry clothes, hiking shoes, hardshell jackets 👟Shoes: Suitable for hiking, such as mountaineering shoes, sports shoes, etc. 🎒Gear: Knee pads, headscarves, power banks, raincoats, headlamps or flashlights 🍞Snacks: Dry food for the road, fruits, energy-boosting foods (chocolate, beef jerky, energy bars, etc.) 💧Water: 1L (adjust according to personal consumption) 👓Other: Sunglasses, raincoat, trash bags, power bank 💡Hiking Tips 🚫Safety first! Many hiking trails are in the wild with different levels of difficulty, so do not rush into the mountains impulsively. Always respect nature, protect the environment, and make our adventure more beautiful.🌳🍃🌿

Shannan's lesser-known secret place—Hanzhong Tiankeng Group 💡Basic Introduction Hanzhong Tiankeng Group is the highest altitude and largest scale Tiankeng group in the world, known as the "21st century geographical discovery"! There are 4 major Tiankeng areas, namely Nanzheng Tiankeng Group, Zhenba Tiankeng Group, Xixiang Tiankeng Group, and Ningqiang Tiankeng Group. ①Nanzheng Tiankeng Group: It is the most densely populated Tiankeng area in the world, and Bao Niu Pit and Tianxing Cave are the most famous. ②Zhenba Tiankeng Group: The highest altitude in the world, the most beautiful heart-shaped Tiankeng Tianxuan Tiankeng are all here. ③Xixiang Tiankeng Group: The traffic is the most inconvenient, and it is generally rarely visited. ④Ningqiang Tiankeng Group: There are 5 Tiankengs, here is the world's most beautiful Tiankeng - Dihong River Tiankeng, one of the two super Tiankengs in Hanzhong. 💡No tickets 💡Transportation High-speed rail and airplanes can reach Hanzhong You can drive to Tiankeng by yourself; or follow the group (it is recommended to follow the guide, undeveloped secret places, avoid danger⚠️) 💡Scenery The continuous green mountains surround the huge Tiankeng, with cliffs all around, like a knife and axe, quiet and dangerous, unfathomable, there are primitive forest areas, waterfalls and other landscapes in the pit; some pits also have caves, and there are stalactites, stalagmites, stone fields, and stone pearls in the caves. And other landforms. 💡Accommodation The accommodation around Tiankeng is generally poor, you can bring your own toiletries. 💡Equipment Suggestions Hiking clothes and pants, hiking shoes or suitable sports shoes, gloves, waterproof storm jacket, simple raincoat, power bank, headlamp, toilet paper, garbage bag, walkie-talkie 💌Precautions It is not recommended to go to Tiankeng when it rains, the rainwater will backfill The self-driving journey is long, and the road surface is not paved (it is not recommended to drive by yourself if your driving skills are average) Be sure to travel in groups or follow professional organizations, pay attention to safety Choose a safe place to take pictures Deal with the generated garbage, travel environmentally friendly, start with you and me

Location: Hanzhong Ningqiang County can be self-driving or high-speed rail to Ningqiang South Station, from Ningqiang South Station to the starting point, about 2 hours drive temperature: Hanzhong climate is worthy of the southern style near Sichuan, all are chemical attacks, my friend and I set off from Xi'an wearing only a single layer of assault pants, because Ningqiang County is a mountainous area, it is very cold in the morning and evening, it is recommended to wear more. About the journey: Because the village does not allow to walk through the route, the villagers took us to the gate of hell and then turned back, a total of 8km, climbing less than 500, because the scenic area is being built, the steps have been paved, climbing is mainly climbing steps, it is recommended to prepare knee pads About the guide: In fact, from the start to the Tiankeng mouth (i.e. cover) do not need a guide, but from the pit mouth to go inside the cave, must ask for a guide, inside is dark, and there are many forked holes, need someone to lead. Otherwise it is very difficult to get out. The guide we were after the high-speed rail station, the driver helped to contact, 150/person (including the village's toll, you know) About the cave: At first, my friend and I did not plan to go in, but then found it very fun after going in. First of all, the road is not very difficult to walk, can see the most primitive stalactites and water-shaped stones (not the kind of messy lights in Zhashui cave), secondly, there are many undercurrents, wading is very fun (here thanks to the guide sister to bring rain boots, did not expect to be better than lowa) Recommend our driver, people are very talkative and arranged very properly, send us up the mountain waiting for us down the mountain, help contact the guide also took us to eat breakfast lunch. If you need, you can contact me in the background~ Finally, remind: 1. Friends with cameras must bring cameras, the hole is really suitable for taking pictures, must believe in the aesthetics of National Geographic haha 2. Please take your own garbage, traceless mountains and wild 3. The best light time is around 1 o'clock, if you want to take pictures at the hole, you can pay attention to the time

Hanzhong Ningqiang County Chanjia Rock Sinkhole 📍Located at the junction of Luoshui Cave Village and Huoshizi Village in Chanjia Rock Town. As it has maintained a good natural state, it is a geological relic in Hanzhong Sinkhole that has not been disturbed or destroyed by humans, integrating sinkholes, underground rivers, caves, canyons, etc. From the air, the whole sinkhole is shaped like half a gourd, with a long axis of 460 meters, a short axis of 310 meters, and a depth of nearly 300 meters. It is known as the sixth largest sinkhole in the world and the most beautiful sinkhole in the world. At present, 49 caves have been preliminarily identified in the sinkhole. Sinkholes are formed by the collapse of caves formed by long-term erosion of underground rivers in carbonate rocks. There are primitive forest areas and waterfalls in the pit. In addition to discovering rare plants, there are also flying cats. In addition, there are karst caves at the bottom of some pits, and there are stalactites, stalagmites, stone fields, and stone pearls in the caves. 🚌One-day tour itinerary: Xi'an North Station - Ningqiang South Station - Hanging Wall Highway - Ground Cave River Sinkhole - Ningqiang South Station - Xi'an North Station 06:20 Meet at Xi'an High-speed Railway Station 06:50 Take D6851 high-speed train to Ningqiang (06:50-08:43) 08:50 Take a car to the Hanging Wall Highway 10:30 Arrive at the Hanging Wall Highway, check in and take photos 11:30 Take a car to Chanjia Rock Ground Cave River Sinkhole 12:20 Arrive at Chanjia Rock Farmhouse for lunch and rest 13:00 Explore the Ground Cave River Sinkhole (5 kilometers round trip, 3 kilometers round trip for cave exploration) 17:00 Take a car back to Ningqiang South Station 19:30 Arrive at Ningqiang South Station, the trip ends happily 🚅Recommended train: Going: D6851 Xi'an North Station-Ningqiang South Station (06:50-08:38) Return: D1950 Ningqiang South Station-Xi'an North Station (20:32-22:23) ‼️Special instructions: ①Must-have before exploring the pit: mountain shoes (anti-slip sports shoes)/mountain sticks/headlights ②The underground river in the sinkhole is relatively cold, everyone brings an extra warm clothing ③Some sections of the sinkhole need to wade, bring an extra pair of pants, shoes, socks, and change after leaving the sinkhole ④If conditions permit, it is recommended to wear wading shoes (fully enclosed and not afraid of wading) ❣️About us. We are 38 Degrees Travel, a travel destination for young people, and a good place to go around Xi'an.