# Maling River Canyon Scenic Area (马岭河峡谷风景名胜区)

Western Guizhou, Guizhou Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥70
- **Opening hours:** 8：30—17：30
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Take a long-distance bus from Guiyang East Bus Station to Xingyi, which runs daily and costs ¥117. From Xingyi, take a local bus to Maling River Canyon Scenic Area Stop (马岭河峡谷景区站).
- **Good for:** Photography, Mountains & Adventure, Nature

## About Maling River Canyon Scenic Area

Multiple waterfalls rush through the canyon, bamboo hangs downward, and caves connect one to another, while ancient trees and famous old specimens dot the banks on both sides. Steep cliffs face each other across a deep, secluded river valley. Known for its grandeur, strangeness, danger, and beauty, it has earned the title “the most beautiful scar on Earth.”

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 486. 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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