Chenzhou Danxia Landform
Xiaodong River, Phtoto Credit: Jiasheng Peng
Xiaodong River, Photo Credit: Jiasheng Peng
Chenzhou, Photo Credit: Jiasheng Peng
Gaoyi Lin, Photo Credit: Fei Lee
Chenzhou, Photo Credit: Jiasheng Peng
Tickets: Scenic Viewing Route: ¥80 – includes Xiaodongjiang and Longjing Canyon. Lake Tour Route: ¥180 – includes everything in the Scenic Viewing Route (Xiaodongjiang and Longjing Canyon), plus a boat trip to Doushuai Island to explore a karst cave scenic area. Gaoyi Lin is free to view the scenery.
Why Chenzhou Danxia Landform
Chenzhou is best known for its Danxia landforms and its slow-paced lifestyle. It’s a popular place for retirees nearby. Every year, many senior citizens from Changsha choose Chenzhou as a place for relaxation and wellness retreats.
Chenzhou is home to the southernmost alpine grassland in China — the Yangtian Lake Grassland, sitting at an elevation of 1,314 meters. It also features the stunning Danxia landform of Gaoyi Ridge, known for its dramatic red cliffs and layered rock formations.
The Danxia landform is a unique Chinese geological formation made of red-colored sandstones and conglomerates, shaped by both internal uplift and external erosion. Though resembling karst landscapes, it is classified as “pseudo-karst” due to its different rock composition.