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Baihou Valley
Baihou Gorge,known as "Hundred Monkey Valley",also called 百猴谷(Bǎi hóu gǔ) in Chinese. is located in Yangjiajie Scenic Spot, northwest of
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
With a total length of 5.8 kilometers, the Baihou Gorge has lush forests, strange peaks and rocks, and flowing spring waterfalls. The core attractions are concentrated in the Bandit Village, Tianhuo villages, and Baxian Mountains. It is hailed as the most beautiful canyons in
Zhangjiajie and is popular for outdoor hikers.
The mountains and forests in the canyon have different shapes. The peak forests on both sides of the strait are towering. Some are like frogs, some are like five fingers, and some are like turtles. There is a stream here that flows continuously throughout the year and the scenery varies from season to season.
There are two main routes to visit Baihou Gorge.
1. To start from the left side of the
Baihou Gorge, and then go to the bandit village. There are scenic spots such as the Nine Stone City Walls, the Lovers Tree, Sanmen Rock, Mother and Child Monkey Peak, Marshal Rock, and Monkey Gorge Pool. It will takes hikers about 6 hours for the round trip .
The Bandits Village is hidden in lush trees People walk on the forest path to step on the soft fallen leaves as if on a thick carpet. Looking up from the top of the bandit village, you can see the mountains surrounded by clouds and fog in the distance if after stop raining. The hills are looming, and the smoke is vast, which looks like a fairyland.
2. To enter from the farmhouse on the right side of the Baihou Gorge, you can walk to Tianhuo Village, and Baxian Mountain, the old man's Head-like Peak , the original farmyard and other attractions in about 40 minutes on foot. There are different stone peaks here, and it is said that the place where the Eight Immortals gather. The round trip will take you about 4 -5 hours.
Baihou Valley is the home to macaques and egrets. The macaques in groups often turn up between the cliffs and valleys. Flocks of egrets habitat among the green leaves. Also, you can watch groups of white cranes flying across the treetops.
Travel Tips
Add: located in Yangjiajie Scenic Spot, northwest of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyaun District of Zhangjiajie City.
Opening Hours:08:00-19:00
Remarks: This place is only fit for hikers to go because of its dangerous road. Old man and child need not go there. Usually, less persons go there for visiting.