National Geographic Wonder—Chanjiayan Tiankeng in Hanzhong

The Dihong River Tiankeng is located in Huoshizi Village, Chanjiayan, Ningqiang, Hanzhong. It is a major discovery in Chinese geography and also the cover image of the Hanzhong Tiankeng in 'China National Geographic'. Inside the Tiankeng, there are natural wonders such as underground rivers, waterfalls, rapids, caves, canyons, and stalactites. Streams babble everywhere in the Tiankeng, and the walls around the entrance are steep and towering, as if cut by knives and axes. The place is quiet, perilous, and unfathomable. Waterfalls flow down majestically, creating a spectacular view, reminiscent of scenes from 'The Grave Robbers' Chronicles'. Any casual snapshot here is a beautiful scene... The Ningqiang Cliffside Highway: The cliffside highway in Xifang Gully, Ningqiang, is about a thousand meters long, winding around the cliffs of Xifang Gully in a 'Z' shape, accompanied by continuous strange peaks, dangerous mountains, and beautiful streams and river canyons. Itinerary Overview: Distance from Ningqiang South City: 51 kilometers (round trip 102 kilometers) Walking distance inside the Tiankeng: A total of 5 kilometers (about 3 hours) One-day tour itinerary: Xi'an North Station - Ningqiang South - Cliffside Highway - Dihong River - Ningqiang South Station - Xi'an North 06:20 Gather at Xi'an High-speed Rail Station 06:50 Take D6851 high-speed train to Ningqiang 08:50 Take a car to the Cliffside Highway 10:30 Arrive at the Cliffside Highway, check in and take photos 11:30 Take a car to Chanjiayan Dihong River Tiankeng 12:20 Arrive at Chanjiayan Farmhouse for lunch and rest 13:00 Trek to explore the Dihong River Tiankeng 17:00 Take a car back to Ningqiang South Station 19:30 Arrive at Ningqiang South Station, happy journey ends Suggested train numbers: Outbound: D6851 Xi'an North Station - Ningqiang South Station (06:50-08:38) Return: D1950 Ningqiang South Station - Xi'an North Station (20:28-22:22) Warm tips: 1. Essential for exploring the Tiankeng: hiking shoes (anti-slip sports shoes) / trekking poles / headlamp or flashlight 2. The underground river inside the Tiankeng is quite cold, so bring an extra warm clothing 3. Some sections inside the Tiankeng require wading, please bring an extra pair of pants, shoes, and socks to change after exiting the Tiankeng 4. If possible, it is recommended to wear stream trekking shoes (fully enclosed shoes that are not afraid of wading) About Us We are 38 Degrees Travel, a travel destination for young people, planting the seeds for great places to visit around Xi'an.