Western Grand Canyon Hot Spring Tourism Area, a national-level 4A tourist scenic spot situated at Shuifu County, Zhaotong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is the largest outdoor hot spring area in Asia.

In 1999, the tourism area was built beside the Jinsha River. There were precipitous mountains and unique canyon landscape beside of the area, from where the name "Grand Canyon" originated. It is known as a "bright pearl" on southwestern tourist lines. Due to the construction of Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station, the area was moved to the top of a mountain in 2005 and put into trial in September 2007. The reconstruction of it was completed in 2010.

The rebuilt tourism area covers an area of over 1,100,000 ㎡, including 1,000 parking lots and outdoor spa pools which accommodate up to more than 5,000 visitors. There are over 30 kinds of spa pools, with milk, coffee, petals or vinegar inside. Natural grotesque stones and Yunnan-style buildings stand by the sides of the spa pools. Other supporting facilities have also been built, including sports, shopping, performing, conference and dining centers.

Don't forget delicious foods over there, such as, roasted lamps, hot pots, snacks and wild foods.

Tips:

I. Western Grand Canyon Hot Spring Tourism Area is about 4 km away from the county seat of Shuifu.

II. Shuifu is about 800 km away from Kunming. Direct buses and trains are optional ways. Moreover, tourists can take a plane to Yibin City of Sichuan Province and then transfer to buses. Via expressway, Shuifu is 26 km away from Yibin.

III. The tourism area is open all day.

IV. The full-fare ticket is 168 yuan, 98 yuan for each child and discount fare(with valid identity documents, such as student's and military ID).