Jinsha Pearl · Hot Spring Capital

Zhaotong Shuifu City — an ecological leisure city on the banks of the Jinsha River. A 2-day-1-night trip to experience the West Grand Canyon hot spring resort, visit the Xiangjiaba world-class hydropower station, and stroll through the Tongluoba primeval forest. Feel the hot spring culture and hydropower charm of this Yunnan-Sichuan gateway.

4A Scenic Area

Hot Spring Resort

World-Class

Hydropower Project

Primeval Forest

Tongluoba

First Port of the Long River

Shuifu Port

Shuifu City West Grand Canyon Hot Spring and Jinsha River Landscape

A leisure landscape composed of hot spring resort area and Jinsha River Canyon

Shuifu City Two Days One Night Leisure Resort Tour

Hot spring wellness + Hydropower wonder + Forest oxygen bar, feel the charm of Jinsha River

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
West Grand Canyon Hot Spring, Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station, Tongluoba Forest Park, Shaonvping Town

                    
Suitable For
Families, Hot spring enthusiasts, Nature explorers, Photographers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥700

Hot Spring & Hydropower Experience

Jinsha Riverside

Highlights

Visit the hydropower station in the morning, enjoy hot spring resort in the afternoon

Attractions

Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station

A world-class hydropower project with an installed capacity of 7.75 million kilowatts. It includes a viewing platform, exhibition hall, and ecological protection area, demonstrating the perfect integration of mega-engineering and environmental protection concepts.

Shuifu Port

The first port of the Ten-Thousand-Li Yangtze River, the starting point of Jinsha River shipping. It includes a viewing platform, shipping museum, and riverside park, showcasing the history of Yangtze River shipping culture.

West Grand Canyon Hot Spring

A National 4A Tourist Attraction, featuring dozens of characteristic hot spring pools, a water park, and resort hotels. It is one of the largest hot spring resorts in Southwest China.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Station visits require advance reservation
Bring swimwear for hot spring area
Pay attention to safety when visiting the port

Accommodation Recommendations

Hot Spring Resort Hotel
Shaonvping Lake View Homestay
Shuifu City Center Hotel

Natural Ecological Exploration

Forest Oxygen Bar

Highlights

Full day tour of Tongluoba Scenic Area

Attractions

Tongluoba National Forest Park

A National Forest Park with 98% forest coverage, containing primeval forest, alpine lakes, and waterfall clusters. Known as the "Green Lung of Northeast Yunnan", it is a treasure trove of biodiversity.

Shaonvping Tourism Resort Town

A resettlement town in the Xiangjiaba reservoir area, featuring lakeside trails, viewing platforms, and boutique homestays, showcasing the new look of the resettlement city and the scenery of the lake and mountains.

Grand Canyon Glass Viewing Platform

A viewing platform suspended 300 meters above the Jinsha River Canyon, offering a panoramic view of the great bend of the Jinsha River and the Xiangjiaba reservoir area. A paradise for photographers.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Forest hiking for oxygen
Lakeside cycling
Hot spring wellness experience

Return Suggestions

Reserve time for buying local specialties
Shuifu Ran Noodles
Jinsha River dried fish

Shuifu City Must-Try Foods

Shuifu Ran Noodles

A local specialty noodle dish, served with secret sauce and minced meat, dry-fried with a spicy and numbing flavor. Known as the "Best Noodle in Northern Yunnan", it has been selected as Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Jinsha River Sour Cabbage Fish

A local specialty, river fish cooked with secret sour cabbage, sour, spicy and appetizing, with tender and fresh meat. Known as the "First Taste of River Fresh", it embodies the culinary culture of Shuifu.

Tongluoba Bamboo Fungus

A forest treasure, wild bamboo fungus from Tongluoba stewed with free-range chicken, offering a delicious and nutritious taste, known as the "Forest Gold".

Shuifu City Travel Tips

Best Season