Guan’e Ditch in Longnan City

Guan’e Ditch

Guan’e Gou National Forest Park, located in the outskirts of Chang County, Longnan City, Gansu Province, consists of Guanzhugou, Goose Lou Gou, Mulong Gou, Miaogou and other scenic spots, with a total area of 42,000 hectares. It was established as National Forest Park in 2003, AAAA-level tourist attraction in 2007 and National Geopark in 2014.

Introduction of Guan’e Ditch

Overview of scenic spots

Guangegou has a forest coverage rate of 75.1%. The Park integrates natural and human landscapes such as forest landscape, grassland landscape, landform landscape, water landscape, celestial landscape, etc.

Development history

  1. Ming Shenzong was called Guan’e Gou “Guan’e” in Wanli years, and lived in Ma Tusi’s Mafan people. “Guan evil” is a Qiang language, which is translated into “canyon” in Chinese.
  2. In January 1950, when the township government was established, the word “Guan evil” was changed into an official goose because of its derogatory meaning.
  3. In 1999, Daheba Provincial Forest Park was established with the approval of Gansu Forestry Department.
  4. In October 2003, it was promoted to Guan’e Gou National Forest Park.In 2007, it was awarded National AAAA Tourist Scenic Spot.
  5. In January 2014, it was listed as the seventh batch of national geological parks.
  6. In December 2014, it was listed as one of the 20 key scenic spots in Gansu Province.
  7. In January 2015, the ticket of Guan’e Gou National Forest Park was increased, and the previous 40 yuan per person per person per time was adjusted to 55 yuan per person per time.
  8. In March 2017, the Guan’e Gou Grand Scenic Area Management Committee was established

Main Attractions

  • Lu Ren Miao Beach
    Located opposite Luren Village in Guan’e Gou, it is said that the temple where the generals of Ming Taizu often met Chun was located. The grassland is flat, the pine forests are lush and the flowers are brilliant.
  • Zhang man Dong
    Zhangye Cave is located between Huaertan and Tongtianmen. Long, long ago, the crustal movement caused the cliff to sink inward, forming a natural cave. Although this cave seems ordinary, people respect it as Zhangye Cave.
  • Chi Feng Ling
    Along Touziquan, a steep mountain appeared before people’s eyes. On the rocks of the mountain, there stood a pine tree. The whole mountain was buzzing with birds, and there were nests everywhere between the rocks.
  • Tong Tian Men
    Here, the two mountains confront each other. The mountain is like a ladder to the sky. The two mountains are close to form a natural mountain gate. From a distance, the mountain is steep and beautiful.
  • Diamond rock
    Because it looks like a diamond, the drill is facing the sky. It is said that when Nuwa mended the sky, his hand slipped to this point, but his mind never moved, and he always wanted to drill to mend the sky. So it is called “diamond”.

Where is Guan’e Ditch

Guan’e Ditch National Forest Park is located 1 km southwest of Dangchang County, Longnan City, Gansu Province.

  • 36 km away from Hadapu railway station, 116 km away from Longnan City.
  • 340 km away from Lanzhou City, the capital of Gansu Province.
  • 670 km away from Chongqing City, the central government.
  • 540 km away from Chengdu City, the capital of Sichuan Province.
  • 650 km away from Xi’an City, the capital of Shaanxi Province.

How to Get There

  • Highway: After arriving at Michang County by coach, you can take bus at bus stop, one hour, three yuan per person. Travel to the gate of the scenic spot can choose to buy tickets and take a sightseeing bus to enter.
  • Railway: Take the train to Hadapu Railway Station in Mianchang, transfer to Mianchang County Town by bus, and then arrive at the scenic spot by bus. Or take the train to Longnan Station, change buses to reach the scenic spot after arriving at the city of Longchang County.

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Edited by  Lynette Fu/付云锐