Dongyanggou Nature Reserve

Dongyanggou Nature Reserve

With a total area of 30,760 hectares, Dongyanggou Nature Reserve was listed as a municipal-level nature reserve by the Guangyuan Municipal People's Government in 2001 and promoted to a provincial-level nature reserve in 2003.

The reserve boasts striking rocky landscapes and steep peaks—some graceful and tall, others sheer cliffs. Notable formations include Qitou Cliff, which appears to reach the heavens, Huangtuliang with its golden hues, Tianchishan Mountain formed by volcanic activity, and the lush Qingyashan Mountain. Countless unique peaks and massive rocks dot the area, such as the Muhébà Gate Rock resembling a heavenly gate, the gigantic Ling Stone like a pillar holding up the sea, and the Deng Ai Statue formed by an earthquake. The area’s tourism and sightseeing value are truly exceptional.

The water scenery here is rich and diverse, with water bodies in various forms, each with its own charm. There are numerous waterfalls, some delicate and others majestic—such as the scenic Kenggou Waterfall and Jiangjiagou Waterfall, which have long been praised as “rushing torrents and dancing waterfalls.” The area also has many rivers that wind through deep, serene valleys, their clear waters flowing gracefully. Cool breezes from the gorges bring a refreshing atmosphere, while vibrant flowers and green grass cover the landscape all year round, together with the surrounding layered mountain ranges forming a natural, vast landscape painting.

This area was once part of the Sichuan-Shaanxi Revolutionary Base of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. The trenches from the 1936 battle between the Red Fourth Army advancing north and the Nationalist Hu Zongnan forces still remain. Ancient temples such as Huanglasi Temple, Guanyin Temple, and Erlang Temple preserve traditional styles, while uniquely designed dwellings of northern Sichuan embody millennia of wisdom, exuding distinctive charm.

Source: CPC Qingchuan County Committee & Qingchuan County People's Government