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Wanzhou Waterfall 万州大瀑布

Wanzhou Dapubu

Wanzhou Grand Falls spreads across a broad rock lip in Ganning Town, outside central Wanzhou.

Wide waterfall cascading over a cliff into a misty pool at Wanzhou Grand Falls
Wanzhou Grand Falls, Wanzhou District · 重庆万州区万州大瀑布 Source-recorded photograph date: 2025-10-04 15:51:56. · STW932 · CC0
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Chongqing · 重庆市 →Wanzhou District · 万州区 →

About Wanzhou Waterfall

Its width is as striking as the drop, and the rock behind the curtain contains natural grottoes. One of these holds a small Buddhist temple, creating a contrast between moving water and a sheltered religious space. Follow the managed viewing route and include the behind-waterfall section only when it is open; spray and river conditions can change the experience.

What to look for

  • The wide waterfall forms a continuous curtain across the cliff.
  • Natural grottoes behind the falls include a small Buddhist temple.

Location & getting there

Getting to Wanzhou Waterfall

Arrange a road trip from Wanzhou to the scenic entrance in Ganning Town. The district guide identifies Xishan Bus Station as a departure point for local services; confirm the current connection before relying on it.

General visit reminders

Allow room for the terrain and weather when choosing your route. Check the operator’s current trail, shuttle and cableway notices where applicable, and confirm the return connection before setting out. A broad landscape pin does not identify every trailhead or access point.

Combine your visit

Suggested order for the visit:

  1. Front viewing area

    See the waterfall’s full width.

  2. Managed grotto route

    Compare the shelter behind the curtain where open.

  3. Temple grotto

    Visit the small religious space if access permits.

This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.

AI illustration: A medium view of a modest broad waterfall spilling as several thin white curtains.
AI illustration · AI 示意图（景观类型参考，非实拍） · 瀑布水帘与水雾 — A general visiting detail, not an exact view of this place.
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Find Wanzhou Waterfall

万州大瀑布 · 万州

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Wanzhou · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5168835.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07