Travel guide for Dragon Boat Festival (3)

（China.org.cn）  14:09, June 09, 2013  

3. Zhexi Grand Canyon, Zhejiang Province

Sitting at the border of Zhejiang and Anhui, Zhexi Grand Canyon is situated in the Lin'an City, northwest of Zhejiang Province. With a total length of more than 80 kilometers, the canyon has three scenic sections. The first scenic section is "Longjing Canyon", which has about 18 kilometers long and consists of exotic peaks, graceful waterfalls and dangerous and steep rocks. The second section is "Shangxi Canyon". With a length of about 26 kilometers, it has a high, steep topography, rapid currents and exotic and interesting mountain stones. The third is "Zhemen Canyon", which has layers of mountain waterfalls and flowing mist, as well as exotic and wonderful landscapes of large and small stone gate caves. It’s an ideal place to enjoy the nature’s beauty and avoid the sweltering summer.

Travel tips:

Admission: 110 yuan

Opening Hours: 07:00-17:00

Getting there: You can take coach bus from Lin’an bus station or Changhua bus station to Taipingqiao Town.