A’er River Scenic Area

　　The A’er River Scenic Area is situated in Baohua Township, Shuicheng County. The picturesque A’er River meanders through high mountains and deep valleys, with crystal-clear waters and gracefully twisting courses. The area features both water caves, mysterious and deep, and dry caves as large as a city, capable of holding tens of thousands of people. Surrounded by towering cliffs and majestic peaks, this is an undeveloped tourist destination and an ideal spot for rest and vacation. There is a 2.5-kilometer scenic canyon river section with clear water and well-preserved riverside vegetation. Among them is an 800-meter-long grand water cave, about 100 meters high and 30–10 meters wide, housing countless uniquely shaped stalactites. The canyon and cave waterways are connected, allowing boat navigation. The surrounding mountains are grand and imposing, with spectacular and steep cliffs featuring richly detailed, lifelike patterns. On the cliffs within the scenic area, there are more than ten dry caves of varying sizes, the largest of which can accommodate tens of thousands of people. Smaller caves form bead-like clusters of chambers and halls, showcasing a dazzling array of oddly shaped stalactites.

　　    Note: To get to the A’er River Scenic Area from the city, you can take a Shuicheng–Baohua bus along the Shuinan Third-Class Highway for 15 kilometers to Baohua, then transfer to a minivan for another 6 kilometers. There are four to six buses daily, with a fare of 10 yuan per person. No entrance fee is charged.