Lu'an

六安|MountainsWaterfallsHikingSelf Drive

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for mountain walking and forest routes; summer suits waterfalls and shade, while rain affects roads and trail conditions
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive mountain, waterfall, canyon, lake and self-drive routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Tiantangzhai Scenic Area

天堂寨

All Ages

Admission

Entrance CNY 100; scenic shuttle CNY 28; cableway CNY 70 uphill, CNY 60 downhill or CNY 130 return; charged separately.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for a cableway round trip to the main peak; 4–5 hours for cableway up and a waterfall walk; 6–7 hours for the full hiking loop; 1.5–2 hours for Baima Grand Canyon.

02City Guide

West Anhui Rift Valley

皖西大裂谷

Adults Focused

Admission

On-site CNY 60; some online platforms list about CNY 58. Glass slide CNY 30, charged separately; concession rules vary by day.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the full route; 1.5–2 hours for the shorter core route.

03City Guide

Yanzi River Grand Canyon

燕子河大峡谷

All Ages

Admission

Entrance CNY 55–60; scenic shuttle about CNY 16 return; glass attraction about CNY 10, charged separately.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the highlight route; 1.5–2 hours for the short route; 3–4 hours for the longer loop.

04City Guide

Meishan Reservoir Scenic Area

梅山水库风景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult CNY 30; concession and free-entry rules follow the day's document requirements.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for a short stop; 1–2 hours for the dam and waterside walk.

05City Guide

Dabie Mountains Main Peak Scenic Area (Baima Peak)

大别山主峰景区(白马尖)

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult CNY 80; children, students and teachers half price; retired military personnel free with valid documents.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the quick route; 4–6 hours for the main route; a two-day option for sunrise photography.

06City Guide

Dabie Mountains Grottoes Scenic Area

大别山石窟

All Ages

Admission

Adult CNY 68; students and visitors aged 60–64 about CNY 34; visitors aged 65 and over and children under 1.2 metres enter free; optional glass attractions and slides are charged separately.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the lower route; 2–3 hours for the full route with a descent.

07City Guide

Mazongling Scenic Area

马鬃岭风景区

All Ages

Admission

Free admission; internal shuttle services are limited and may operate only during public holidays.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the South-to-North crossing; about 1 hour for the Middle Gate return route.

08City Guide

Wanfo Mountain Scenic Area

万佛山

All Ages

Admission

Entrance CNY 45–75; scenic shuttle CNY 35; cableway CNY 60 uphill and CNY 50 downhill; charged separately.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for the cableway-assisted route; 5–6 hours for the full hiking route.

09City Guide

Foziling Reservoir Scenic Area

佛子岭水库

All Ages

Admission

Adult CNY 40; scenic shuttle CNY 20; optional boat trips about CNY 60–80; discounts follow the day's document rules.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the paid route; 30–60 minutes for the free bridge viewpoint.

10City Guide

Huoshan Grand Canyon Rafting

霍山大峡谷漂流

Adults Focused

Admission

Reference list price CNY 198; online promotions may be around CNY 158; ticket exchange and rafting transfers are handled at the visitor centre.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours on the water, plus time for ticket exchange, queues, transfers, changing and showering.