Shadaogou Scenic Spot is one of the five scenic spots in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.  Shadaogou , or 砂刀沟 (Shā dāo gōu) in Chinese, is a stream coming from the west of Yuanjiajie Scenic Spot. At last, it meets with the Golden Whip Stream at the Purple Grass Pool.

With a length of 6 kilometers, Shaodao Stream runs  in the deep valley between Yangjiajie Scenic Spot and Yellow Stone Village. If  visiting there, you can hike down-stairs from the Viewing Bridge Platfrom , also 望桥台 (wàng qiáo tái ）in Chinese, in the west of Yuanjiajie Scenic Spot.  You can also across a bridge at the upper reaches of the Purple Grass Pool, then go on walking along the up-stairs. However, it will take you around 3 hours hiking to end the whole route.

Shadaogou Scenic Spot is famous for  towering peaks and dense forest. Viewing from the ditch, you will see the peaks are very high towering in sky , Walking on the path besides of the stream, you can see the water is running with smile and full of myths. So it is called the "maze on earth".  The main attractions in the place includes Five Daughters Worshippers,  Dragon Palace Dancers, Twin Turtles Ascend to Heaven, Boy Worship Guanyin, Leaning Tower Peak and Tianxuanbailian Waterfalls, etc. 

Touring in Yuanjiajie Scenic Spot or hiking around the Yellow Stone Village, visitor can get a bird eyes viewing of the Shadaogou Scenic Spot, so less tourists get into the valley and the road is very slippery.  Shadaogou has beautiful scenery, rugged roads, and few tourists, it is loved by many outdoor enthusiasts, 

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Travel Tips
Add; Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Wulingyuan District of Zhangjiajie City
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Remarks:  it is not suitable for elderly and children to visit.
 

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