Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area

Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area

The Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area is located 22 kilometers southwest of Xinchang County, covering a total area of 30.6 square kilometers. Its main attraction is the Nineteen Peaks, along with other sites such as Qianzhang Yougu (Thousand-Zhang Valley), Daotuoxue (Upside-Down Boots), and Chongyang Palace. It is a provincial-level mountain-water scenic spot primarily for sightseeing, touring, vacationing, and scientific research.

The area boasts the "elegance of Guilin, the beauty of the Li River, and the wonder of Yandang Mountain," and is known as the "Little Guilin" or the "Zhangjiajie of Eastern Zhejiang." It is a typical Danxia landform in geology and one of the largest and rarest Danxia clusters in China, as well as a national treasury of petrified wood and a national geological park.

Introduction

The Nineteen Peaks consist of nineteen uniquely shaped mountains lined up from north to south, creating a stunning and magnificent landscape.

Climbing the Nineteen Peaks, each peak is connected by perilous paths. At the summits, the peaks tower above with majestic views. Ma’an Peak resembles a galloping horse soaring through clouds. At the end of a cliff, a high platform extends out with a deep chasm beneath and a cave that glows like a pearl from afar—this is the Cable Boat Peak, believed to be where Yu the Great moored his boat during flood control. Descending the eastern cliff of Ma’an Peak, you’ll find a cave connecting east to west, which gives the area its name, "Chuan Yan" (Penetrating Rock).

After climbing 99 steps, you can reach Wanghai Peak. At an altitude of 400 meters, it is the main and highest peak among the Nineteen Peaks. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of green mountains, clear waters, farmlands, and villages.

Zip-lining: Wanghai Peak offers one of the most thrilling and healthy activities—zip-lining. Two steel cables stretch from this peak all the way to the opposite mountain. Adventurers wear safety harnesses and soar across the deep valley, traveling from the highest peak to the opposing mountain.

This zip-lining experience is surprisingly simple—if you let go of all thoughts and embrace the moment, the descent feels like flying. With no gravity holding you down, you soar freely through the air, feeling liberated and exhilarated. You can even imagine yourself as a martial arts hero from the movies, diving boldly with the wind—a truly thrilling experience.

Mountain Suspension Bridge: Between Ma’an Peak and Tiancan Peak lies a suspension bridge suspended high above the ground, about 30 meters long. The wooden planks are connected by ropes, gently swaying as they lead to the opposite peak. The bridge is equipped with railings on both sides to prevent accidental falls.

Viewing the scenery from the bridge offers an incredibly open vista. The surrounding mountains stretch endlessly, blending with the distant horizon into a blur of watercolor. Below the bridge, the Hanfei River winds its way through, while the villages and farmlands at the mountain base are fully visible.

Address: Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City

Type: Geological mountain landscape

Recommended visiting time: 0.5–1 day

Opening hours:

Summer hours: 8:00–17:00; Winter hours: 8:00–16:30

Ticket information:

Gate price: 190.0 RMB