West Zhejiang Grand Canyon
The canyon's mountains are high and its streams swift, with ring-shaped valleys covered in lush vegetation and unusual landforms, earning it the reputation of "white horses emerging from the rock,…
West Zhejiang Grand Canyon, Hangzhou
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥120 (includes shuttle bus)
- Opening hours
- Peak season: 7:00–17:30; off-season: 8:00–16:00 (best time to visit: June–September)
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Address
- Linan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
- Getting there
- Take a public bus from Gudang or the West Bus Station to Linan (¥25), then transfer around noon to a bus heading for Renli, Daoshi or Xinqiao, which goes directly to the Grand Canyon at Taiping Bridge Town
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1142. Open in Google Maps
About West Zhejiang Grand Canyon
The canyon's mountains are high and its streams swift, with ring-shaped valleys covered in lush vegetation and unusual landforms, earning it the reputation of "white horses emerging from the rock, yellow oxen ploughing the cliffs." Compared with the Three Gorges of the Yangtze, it offers a different kind of poetic and picturesque charm.
Frequently asked questions
How much does West Zhejiang Grand Canyon cost?
Admission to West Zhejiang Grand Canyon is ¥120 (includes shuttle bus), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of West Zhejiang Grand Canyon?
West Zhejiang Grand Canyon is open Peak season: 7:00–17:30; off-season: 8:00–16:00 (best time to visit: June–September).
How do I get to West Zhejiang Grand Canyon?
Take a public bus from Gudang or the West Bus Station to Linan (¥25), then transfer around noon to a bus heading for Renli, Daoshi or Xinqiao, which goes directly to the Grand Canyon at Taiping Bridge Town
How long should I spend at West Zhejiang Grand Canyon?
Plan on 1 day for West Zhejiang Grand Canyon.
Where is West Zhejiang Grand Canyon?
West Zhejiang Grand Canyon is in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China. Linan, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
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