01Historic Walk
Maoling Museum
茂陵博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 75 (Mar-Nov); CNY 55 (Dec-end Feb).
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Ticketed entry; the sightseeing shuttle, boat rides, and adventure activities are separate charges.
Hours
Seasonal and weather-dependent operating arrangements; arrive early for the full gorge route.
Transport
No direct metro; use the visitor centre as the arrival point
Duration
Half day
Best Time
Dry-weather visits
Visitors
Visitors comfortable with uneven, sometimes wet gorge paths
How to Visit
1
Use the Zhengguo Canal Scenic Area visitor centre as your arrival point, then follow the route towards the valley floor.
The site has substantial changes in elevation, and the on-site transfer arrangement determines the order of the visit; begin your descent after reaching the higher starting area.
Tip:Do not spend your energy walking around the entrance looking for the gorge; those are not the core sections.
2
Continue from the floating-platform area through the viewing point, downhill passage and waterside path.
This sequence links the gorge, water and cliffs, and walking downhill is easier than repeatedly retracing the route.
Tip:Steps, damp ground and waterside sections are unsuitable for sandals or shoes with poor grip.
3
Continue to Black Gully, then complete the gorge section along the riverside path.
Waterfalls, narrow rock walls and caves are concentrated here, so there is no need to add a high mountain climb.
Tip:Rock surfaces and paths are more slippery after rain; follow staff directions if a section is closed or rerouted.
4
Leave by the designated return route after Black Gully, without making water or high-altitude activities part of the main route.
Treat this as the end of the gorge walk before returning to the entrance area.
Tip:Optional activities can change the pace of the visit; choose them only if conditions and your energy level are suitable.
Highlights
- A valley-floor route combining the Jing River gorge, water, cliffs and footpaths.
- The floating-platform area gives an overview of the gorge before the descent.
- Black Gully concentrates rock walls, waterfalls and caves.
- Waterside paths suit visitors focused on scenery rather than ridge climbing.
- A downhill route reduces repeated uphill walking.
Insider Tips
✦Plan this as a gorge walk, not a quick roadside photo stop.
✦Wear non-slip walking shoes; bring sun protection and spare socks in summer.
✦Rain can affect water levels, paths and optional activities; do not cross closed sections.
✦If your stamina is limited, prioritise the valley floor and Black Gully over higher trails.
✦With children, keep waterside stops to shallow, easily supervised areas.
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