Sanbaishan (Three Hundred Mountains) Scenic Area

Sanbai Mountain is a 5A-level national scenic area in Anyuan county on Ganzhou's southeastern fringe, a protected landscape of forested peaks, streams, and waterfalls that is honored as the source of the Dong River, the waterway whose headwaters feed the drinking-water supply of neighboring Guangdong and Hong Kong. For that reason it carries both scenic and symbolic weight, celebrated as a place of clean water and green mountains. For travelers who love nature, it is one of the most rewarding outdoor destinations in the Ganzhou region.

The scenic area spreads across a range of peaks blanketed in subtropical forest, with clear streams gathering into pools and cascades and a network of trails and boardwalks leading visitors between the most beautiful spots. Highlights include dramatic waterfalls, glass walkways and cliffside paths that open onto sweeping views of the ridges, and quiet forest glades where the headwaters gather. The protected status of the area keeps the environment pristine, and the air and water quality are part of the draw for visitors from the nearby cities.

Because the park is large and spread across mountainous terrain, plan for most of a day, and be ready for a fair amount of walking and some elevation change, though walkways and sightseeing transport help cover the distances. Spring, summer, and early autumn are the greenest and most active seasons, when the waterfalls run strongest and the forest is at its most lush. Comfortable shoes, water, and sun or rain protection depending on the season are all worth carrying, and an early start helps you beat the weekend crowds.

Sanbai Mountain sits well southeast of downtown Ganzhou and works best as a dedicated nature outing, often paired with a soak at the nearby Sanbai Mountain hot springs for a relaxed full day. For hikers, photographers, and anyone who wants to see the green source of a river that matters to millions of people downstream, it is a highlight of any trip into the Ganzhou countryside and one of the great natural sights of southern Jiangxi.