Suojiang Gorge

　　Suojiang Gorge is located in the eastern part of the county, about 60 km from the county seat and only 50 km from the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall, within the territory of Baide Town and Xinmachang Township.

　　The Suojiang River is the ancient name for what is now known as the Beipan River, and this section flows through the county. It starts downstream at the perilous Yulongshi Pool where it meets the Huajiang River, and extends upstream to the “Three Rivers Junction” at Huangdongchang where the Mash河 joins the Beipan River, stretching 22 km in length.

　　Suojiang Gorge is a deep rift valley carved out by the river, very similar to the Maling Gorge, a national-level scenic attraction located in the western part of the county. The gorge is deep and narrow, averaging 200–300 meters in width and reaching heights of 500–600 meters. The elevation of the gorge is relatively low; the “Three Rivers Junction” at Jiupan is only 493 meters above sea level, forming a sharp contrast with the Longchang Dapo area in the western part of the county, which stands at 2,014 meters. This makes it a key elevation reference point for the western region of the county.

　　The “Suojiang Gorge” features karst landforms, with steep ridges, rugged mountains, jagged peaks, and overhanging cliffs, all displaying a rugged charm and a majestic, spectacular beauty. The mountains on either side of the gorge rise high, with sheer cliffs standing tall; the red cliffs blaze like fire, shooting straight up into the sky; they pierce through white clouds and break into the blue heavens, making this one of the gorge’s most distinctive features. The crimson cliffs are picturesque and shrouded in mystery, truly constituting a wonder of the ages. Waterfalls can be seen along the banks, with over 30 seasonal waterfalls and 8 year-round ones. Especially notable is the spring-fed waterfall, which plunges approximately 250 meters—truly a marvel unmatched in the world.