Datong Wulong Gorge (Wulong Gorge Ecotourism Resort)

Datong Wulong Gorge (Wulong Gorge Ecotourism Resort)

Wulong Gorge is situated midway along the golden tourism route that links the World Cultural Heritage sites of the Yungang Grottoes, Mount Hengshan, the famous Hanging Temple, the historic city of Datong, and the capital Beijing. It is located one kilometer south of Emao Village in Datong County, on the eastern side of the Cetian Reservoir dam. Created by a volcanic lava eruption one hundred million years ago and eroded over eons by the Sanggan River, it has formed a natural canyon approximately 10 kilometers long and several hundred meters wide, and is classified as a national volcanic geological park. The Wulong Gorge Ecotourism Resort stretches from the eastern side of the Sanggan Lake (Cetian Reservoir) dam in the west to Daxinzhuang Village in the east, borders Bao Village to the south, and faces Jiangli Village to the north. The entire scenic area spans over 5,000 acres, with water bodies covering more than 1 million square meters and vegetation covering 800,000 square meters. Describing it as “picturesque with beautiful mountains and clear waters” is no exaggeration. In March 2009, Yabao Xinlong Group commissioned surveying experts to conduct a comprehensive aerial survey of the resort. At an altitude of 3,058 feet, at latitude 39.58°N and longitude 113.50°E, the aerial view revealed that the rocky gorges and waterways of Wulong Gorge, stretching eastward from the Cetian Reservoir dam, together with the surrounding mountains and structures, form a miraculously shaped “Dragon and Phoenix Presenting Auspiciousness” landscape. Datong is known as the “Land of Dragon Rise” and is also often referred to as the “City of the Phoenix.” The miraculous “Dragon and Phoenix” topography emerging in Wulong Gorge is truly a testament to nature’s extraordinary craftsmanship and creativity. Through substantial investment and meticulous development by Yabao Xinlong Group of Datong City, the Wulong Gorge Ecotourism Resort today offers distinct seasonal beauty: lush green grass in spring, dense woods shading the sunlight in summer, vast red foliage in autumn, and picturesque snowy landscapes in winter. With its clear streams, rapids, hot springs, waterfalls, the magical “Dragon and Phoenix” landform, peculiar volcanic rocks, and ancient cultural relics, every mountain, waterway, blade of grass, and tree here is imbued with boundless natural charm and mystery. Unique recreational activities such as international sandboarding, grass sledding, lake boating, canyon rafting, bamboo rafting, kayaking, forest archery, barbecue by mountain springs, real-life CS battles, singing around Mongolian yurts, and bonfire parties offer visitors endless fun and make them linger with delight. Creative landscapes such as Flower and Fruit Mountain, Water Curtain Cave, Five Elements Mountain, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai’s Flying Tomb, Lovers’ Cliff, and Valley Root-Seeking inject a profound and splendid cultural soul into the resort, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nostalgia and feel deep emotion.

Scenic Area Address

One kilometer south of Emao Village in Datong County, on the eastern side of the Cetian Reservoir dam

Recommended Visiting Duration: 4–6 hours

Phone: 400-0352-528

Official Website: http://www.dtwlx.com/

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Wulong Gorge Adult Ticket: 50 RMB