# Bajiaozhai (Eight-Corner Fortress) (八角寨)

Northern Guangxi, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥148 (includes shuttle bus ticket)
- **Opening hours:** 08:30-17:30
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** Datuo Village, Meixi Town, Ziyuan County, Guilin, Guangxi
- **Getting there:** The Zijiang River, Tianmen Mountain and Bajiaozhai lie along the same route: the Zijiang rafting trip ends at Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area. After exploring Tianmen Mountain, take a bus to Bajiaozhai, then return to the county town.
- **Phone:** 0773-4485508
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Bajiaozhai (Eight-Corner Fortress)

Located on the border between Hunan and Guangxi. Its vivid red rock mass rises abruptly into the sky, with eight horn-like peaks jutting from the summit, resembling eight majestic dragons soaring into the distance. The imposing, steep landscape is truly unique. From the Longtou Xiang (Dragon Head) viewpoint, you can gaze at distant danxia (red-rock) scenery, and up close you can see deep chasms and sheer cliffs.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2458. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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