Fobao Mountain Scenic Area

Fobao Mountain Scenic Area

Fobao Mountain Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

The Lichuan Fobao Mountain Scenic Area consists of canyon rafting, waterfall clusters, cliffside corridors, and more. The area features undulating peaks, majestic canyons, abundant water sources, dense forests, and rich resources.

The Fobao Mountain Grand Canyon Rafting Scenic Area is situated within the Fobao Mountain Ecological Development Zone, a national-level forest park and a national agricultural tourism demonstration site. It is also an important part of the Xingdoushan National Nature Reserve. The scenic area is 28 kilometers east of downtown Lichuan and the train station, and only 7 kilometers from the Fobao Mountain exit of the G50 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, making it highly accessible. The area offers a variety of activities including sightseeing at the Gaodongyan Waterfall Cluster, thrilling rafting in the grand canyon, canyon exploration and trekking, leisure vacations at the Fobao Mountain Reservoir, religious pilgrimages to the Baiyun Temple, and hands-on experiences of picking water shield (Brasenia schreberi). The core development zone spans 44.5 square kilometers, with an average elevation of 1,250 meters. Fobao Mountain is an extension of the Wushan Mountain range and the source of both the Qingjiang and Yujiang rivers. The area boasts undulating peaks, majestic canyons, abundant water sources, dense forests, and rich resources, with a forest coverage rate of over 90%. It is endowed with abundant natural and cultural assets, where stunning landscapes harmonize with vibrant local traditions. Natural attractions include spectacular peaks, serene valleys, peculiar rocks, cascading waterfalls, flowing springs, caves, lakes, and forests. Cultural elements feature the ancient Sichuan Salt Road, cave dwellings once inhabited by ancient people, the Buddhist Baiyun Temple, stilted houses in Tujia ethnic villages such as Yongxing Changgan, the harvesting and processing of Brasenia schreberi—a 21st-century eco-vegetable, and Tujia wedding and funeral customs. Grand Canyon Rafting is one of the core highlights of the scenic area and one of the most engaging and immersive outdoor activities. The rafting course stretches 5.8 kilometers with a drop of 165 meters. The upstream section originates from a 10.4 million cubic meter natural lake known as the “Source of Two Rivers,” featuring crystal-clear azure waters. The canyon is flanked by lush peaks, towering cliffs, deep valleys, and dense vegetation. The riverbed is dotted with oddly shaped rocks, pristine blue waters, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking scenery. Fobao Mountain Grand Canyon Rafting stands out for its abundant and safe water supply, pristine and mysterious canyon landscapes, magnificent waterfall clusters, and the simple, rich culture of the Tujia and Miao peoples. As you board the raft and enter the untouched grand canyon of Fobao Mountain, you begin an exhilarating journey of a lifetime. The thrill of riding the waves, the adrenaline of sudden bumps, the excitement of dodging obstacles, the splash of waterfalls, and the joyous screams of adventure all unleash boundless energy and passion. Surging through the grand canyon, you’ll encounter fast-flowing rapids, deep valleys, murmuring streams, forest-covered banks, tangled vines, blooming wildflowers, and hanging waterfalls. Highlights along the way include the Triple Falls, Pearl Falls, Sister Falls, Thread Falls, Floating Cloud Falls, Lion Gazing at the Moon, General’s Longing, Emerald Screen Peak, Fourth Son Peak, Unique Rock, Immortal Cave, Sleeping Ox Cliff, Immortal Murals, Lion Gorge, General’s Gorge, Immortal Gorge, Golden Lock Shoal, Silver Lock Shoal, and Younger Sister Shoal—dozens of scenic spots that come one after another, leaving you mesmerized and enchanted.