The Heavenly Gate Opens

The Heavenly Gate Opens

The Heavenly Gate Opens is one of the most spectacular sights in the Zhangshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area. Towering granite cliffs on both sides resemble a grand gateway to the heavens; as the Heavenly Gate Opens, a celestial river cascades down, echoing through the mountains and valleys with a sound like heavenly music. It’s as if the Zhangshan Grand Canyon itself is opening its gate and singing out to welcome all visitors. The virtuous find joy in the mountains, the wise in the waters—this is where the canyon showcases the most breathtaking harmony between mountain and water. The canyon water, originating from the Heavenly Lake, is naturally beautiful, vibrant in color, and crystal clear. Its hue changes along its course—sometimes emerald green, green with an innocent charm; sometimes azure blue, deep and serene; and sometimes jade white, pure and alluring, like poetry, like painting, like a dream.

It is set off and cradled by the myriad strange rocks throughout the canyon, weaving together countless waterfalls, dragon pools, colorful basins, and silver curtains, forming landscapes of various forms such as “The Phoenix Swings Its Tail,” “The Rhinoceros Plays in the Water,” “The Silver Dragon Dances,” and “The Dragon Gate Spring.” The water winds through the canyon, twisting and tumbling, while visitors walk along the water, taking in the myriad wonders. The water scenery is magnificent, marvelous, and graceful, creating a harmonious and melodious symphony of landscape, rock, and water. Visitors often say, “Having seen the Zhangshan Grand Canyon, one forgets the water scenery of Jiuzhaigou.” The canyon water is sweet and refreshing—many visitors empty their bottled water and refill them with the sweet, divine spring water from the Zhangshan gourd-shaped springs to take home.

Specific Location: The Heavenly Gate Opens is located within the Zhangshan Grand Canyon Scenic Area, 25 kilometers from the county town.

Contact Number: 0563-8161583