Danxiashan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Danxiashan
The park is the most famous example of the "China Danxia" landform, red cliffs and valleys that are unique to China and bear some resemblance to the country'skarstlandscapes. The scenery and trails are divided into two main scenic areas:Yang Yuan ShiorMale Stone(阳元石, Yángyuánshí, named for a mountain that looks strikingly like a male body part) andZhang Lao Feng(长老峰, Zhǎnglǎofēng, literally "peak of growing old"). Yang Yuan Shi is more popular whereas Zhang Lao Feng is much larger and has more stunning views. If you're visiting on a day trip, you'll probably only have time for one area or the other, but otherwise you should visit both. Unless you have a car, the easiest way to get between the two areas is by bus (see below). Visitor information, lodging, restaurants, and so on are mostly l
Top Attractions in Danxiashan
Explore the best things to see and do in Danxiashan:
- ★Duoshi
- ★Female Stone
- ★Jinshiyan Temple
- ★Mengjue Pass
- ★Shaoyin Pavilion
- ★Tongtian Cave
- ★Xi Mei Zhai
- ★Xuan Ji Tai
Where to Stay in Danxiashan
- 🏨Fang Jia La Lodge
Danxiashan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: