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Zhuanxu Dragon Cave Scenic Area
Longtan Cave is located in Miyi County's Baima Town in Panzhihua. The sights within the scenic area are glorious to behold. Visitors here can admire the beauty of nature, as well as get some exercise in the form of mountain climbing. Within the cave, wondrous stalactites can be seen. The strange shape of the stalactites is complemented by the lighting, making for a very beautiful view. The cave has waterfalls both large and small, which are both magnificent and imposing. Throughout the 1,000-meter-long cave, there are six waterfalls with a drop of more than 15 meters. Such a sight is rare to see.Miyi · 14.6km from downtown
Jinsha River Grand Canyon
Jinsha River Grand Canyon is a V-shaped canyon carved by the Jinsha River through the Panxi Rift Valley. Ochre cliffs stand nearly vertically along the riverbank, and the river winds through the mountains like a ribbon. The mountains on both banks have been shaped by millions of years of water erosion and weathering, leaving the rock strata clearly visible. A viewing platform at an altitude of approx. 1600 m is located on the cliff top, where you can lean over the railing to look down at the steep, deep valley below, with clouds and mist surging in the valley bottom after rain. During the dry season in winter and spring, the river water is clear and blue-green, contrasting with the red cliffs. When the light hits at an angle in the early morning or evening, the textures and color layers of the cliffs are particularly distinct.Panzhihua · 45.9km from downtown
Ertan National Forest Park
Ertan National Forest Park is composed of the high-gorge lake formed by the Ertan Hydropower Station damming the Yalong River, along with the surrounding vast mountain forests. It covers a total area of over 700 sq km, with a forest coverage rate of nearly 90%. After the dam began impounding water in the late 1990s, the turbulent river water transformed into a vast lake surface of over 100 sq km, flanked by mountains and dotted with islands. The double-curvature arch dam, over 200 m high, spans the Yalong River canyon and is an iconic view in the park. The internal terrain here is primarily mountainous canyons, with the Yalong River flowing through. Along the river, you can see relatively steep slopes, river valleys, and the reservoir water surface. Forest vegetation is distributed among the mountains, and the vegetation views vary at different altitudes. There are also some islands in the water, giving the lake area a strong sense of spatial layering.Yanbian · 13.4km from downtown
Yishala Village
Yishala Village is an ancient Lipu Yi ethnic village with a history of over 600 years. It was strategically located on the post road of the ancient Southern Silk Road and served as an important stopover for merchant caravans. Here, there is a complex of red-walled courtyard houses built along the mountain: the sloping tiled roofs and horse-head walls bear the traces of Jiangsu and Anhui residential architecture, while the carved window lattices conceal Yi ethnic totems. Walking through the winding alleys feels like stepping into a Jiangnan water town and a Yi mountain village at the same time. The viewing platform at the village entrance offers an overlook of the layered courtyards and distant terraced fields, with the scenery being even more enchanting at dusk. The old artifacts in the village history museum silently recount the past stories of passing caravans and the coexistence of the Yi and Han people. Walking through the village, you can see buildings, stone walls, and courtyards with local characteristics, and also feel a distinct atmosphere of rural life.Panzhihua · 43.5km from downtown
Xinshan Terraced Fields
The Johor Bahru Rice Terraces are a natural attraction famous for their spectacular terraced landscape. The terraces are built on the mountain, layer upon layer, showing different colors and styles as the seasons change. In spring, the fields are full of water, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds; in summer, the fields are lush and green, and the rice grows luxuriantly; in autumn, the fields are golden and the harvest scene is moving. Tourists can hike along the paths in the fields to experience the magnificence of the terraces and the charm of farming culture up close. Early morning and evening are good times to take pictures of the terraces, with the light and shadow interlaced, and the scenery is particularly charming. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun and rain protection equipment to cope with the changeable mountain weather. There are some local villages around the Johor Bahru Rice Terraces, where visitors can experience the strong local atmosphere and simple folk customs. The villagers are friendly and enthusiastic, and some families provide simple catering and accommodation services, which are convenient for tourists to experience local life in depth.Miyi · 10.1km from downtown
Panzhihua Park
Panzhihua Park is located at the foot of Jingshi Mountain in Bingcaogang. After more than 20 years of construction, there are scenic spots such as Heroes' Monument, Recreation Area, Rare Zoo Area and so on. The park has the unique characteristics of a mountain city park, and the top of the park is an excellent photo spot overlooking the panorama of Panzhihua. The park is full of birds and flowers, all kinds of plants and flowers, and the air is fresh. Every day, many local people walk, run, and exercise in the park, which is the first choice for citizens to relax. The unique feature here is that there is an iron tree park on the top of the mountain, where you can see the strange and rare "iron tree blossom" every year.Panzhihua · 1.3km from downtown
Gesala Ecotourism Area
Gesala Ecotourism Area is in the northwest corner of Yanbian County, Panzhihua City. It is known as a natural geological museum. The scenic spot is a must when taking the golden tourist route from Panzhihua to Lugu Lake. It consists of primitive forest, mountain scenery, the Tiankeng floor drain and Yi customs. Thanks to myriads of azalea in spring, it is a good choice to enjoy beautiful scenery.Yanbian · 75.9km from downtown
Ashuda Four Seasons Flower Sea Scenic Area
[Ashuda Four Seasons Flower Sea Scenic Area] is located in Ashuda Village, Yinjiang Town, East District, Panzhihua City. It is a provincial key cultural tourism project with a total planned area of 3.2589 million square meters. The Attraction is built on the ecological restoration of the Majiatian tailings reservoir, a heritage of the Third Line Construction. With the core concept of "ecological miracle of the steel city", through the design method of "flowers blooming in the steel city", it constructs an ecological landscape system with the central flower sea extending outward in layers, vividly interpreting the development path of harmonious coexistence between the city and nature. Key points: ◆ Four-season flower sea: The 405-acre flower field is based on the five-petal shape of Panzhihua, the city flower, and creates a visual feast that is ever-changing through year-round flower rotation. ◆ Mirror of the Sky: The 19,000㎡ mirror lake is equipped with dynamic fountains and night-time light and shadow systems, presenting a magical landscape of "water and sky in one color" day and night ◆ Diverse scenes: Star Bay Zoo, Coconut Island Style Area, Music Square, etc. to meet the needs of parent-child interaction/cultural performances/health care The Attraction revitalizes industrial heritage with the "ecological restoration + cultural tourism upgrade" model. As a benchmark project for the revitalization of industrial sites and cultural tourism consumption upgrades in the southwest region, it is suitable for family trips, photography check-ins and in-depth cultural experiences. You can enjoy the secret sea of flowers all year round.Panzhihua · 5.5km from downtown
Ertan Hydropower Station Viewing Platform
This is a typical Jinsha River valley landform. After the power station was built, a large number of tourist attractions were left for tourists to visit. The scenery is very beautiful when you take a boat tour on the reservoir.Yanbian · 16.7km from downtown
Puda Sunshine International Health and Wellness Resort
The Puda Sunshine International Health Resort will form an urban themed functional area focusing on leisure tourism and vacation functions. There is plenty of sunshine here, evergreen flowers bloom all year round, and winter is warm like spring.Panzhihua · 8.8km from downtown
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Zhuanxu Dragon Cave Scenic Area
Miyi · 14.6km from downtownImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeJinsha River Grand Canyon
Panzhihua · 45.9km from downtownErtan National Forest Park
Yanbian · 13.4km from downtownYishala Village
Panzhihua · 43.5km from downtownXinshan Terraced Fields
Miyi · 10.1km from downtownPanzhihua Park
Panzhihua · 1.3km from downtownGesala Ecotourism Area
Yanbian · 75.9km from downtownAshuda Four Seasons Flower Sea Scenic Area
Panzhihua · 5.5km from downtownErtan Hydropower Station Viewing Platform
Yanbian · 16.7km from downtownPuda Sunshine International Health and Wellness Resort
Panzhihua · 8.8km from downtown
What travellers say about Panzhihua
最美不过蓝天30 March 2025
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There are vans that can go directly to Panzhihua Stadium, or you can drive there directly. Go directly to the observation deck. Looking over the hydropower station, it is very grand and beautiful. It is even more spectacular if you go there in the summer when the water is released. About 2 kilometers away from the observation deck, there is a place where you can take a boat, and basically all nearby attractions can be reached. Panzhihua fruit is also delicious!
Ertan Hydropower Station Viewing Platform
