⛈️ June 2026 Flood Alert: Scenic Closures in Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan & Jiangxi
Since mid-June 2026, persistent heavy rainfall across South China and the Jiangnan region has triggered flooding, landslides, and waterlogging in Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Jiangxi. Multiple popular tourist destinations have temporarily closed.
This article summarizes the latest flood impact and scenic area status to help visitors adjust their itineraries.
🏔️ Guangxi: Lijiang Closed ⛰️ Guizhou: Longgong Closed 🌧️ Hunan: Huaihua Closures 🏔️ Jiangxi: Lushan Partial Closure ✅ Travel Tips ❓ FAQ
Flood Level: Severe — 8 rivers, 13 stations exceed warning levels; Liu River records 1st flood of 2026.
🚤 Lijiang River Shipping Fully Closed
- All vessels and rafts on the Lijiang River fully closed; reopening TBD
- Elephant Trunk Hill: Area 2 to Area 3 fully closed; rear mountain trail temporarily closed
- Wave-Subduing Hill (Fubo Shan): Returning Pearl Cave power suspended + cave tours paused
🎭 Scenic Closures
- Chengyang Bazhai Scenic Area — Temporarily closed
- Gulong Mountain Grand Canyon — Temporarily closed
- Funa Mystery Scenic Area — Temporarily closed
- "Impression Liu Sanjie" Show — Performances paused
Hechi Note: Nandan/Donglan hit by landslides; 2 fatalities reported.
🕳️ Longgong Cave (June 23)
- Temporarily closed — Water level exceeds safety threshold; advance ticket purchases can be refunded
- Reopening: Pending official notice
💧 Huangguoshu Waterfall (Partial Restrictions)
- Doupengtang guardrail bridge & 1st viewing platform — Temporarily restricted
- Great Waterfall Water Curtain Cave & lower viewing deck — Temporarily restricted
- Tianxing Bridge lower section — Temporarily restricted
- Other areas — Open conditionally (verify on-site)
🏔️ Libo Area
- Yaoshan Ancient Village — Severe waterlogging + road collapse; closed June 20-22, reopening TBD (rescue operations ongoing)
Hunan Red Net compiled an official closure list on June 23 (verified sources):
🏔️ Huaihua City (Batch Closures)
- Yuanling: Longxing Lecture Temple, Eryou Mountain, etc.
- Xupu: Chuanyan Mountain, Simeng Bishui Danxia, etc.
- Tongdao: Huangdu Dong Cultural Village, Yutou Ancient Dong Village, Wanfo Mountain, etc.
* Above is a partial A-level scenic closure list for Huaihua; see Red Net for the complete official release.
🏊 Yueyang (Linxiang City)
- All A-level scenic areas + rated B&Bs in the city suspended
- All amusement/water-involved projects suspended
🌊 Xiangxi (Luxi County)
- Tianqiao Mountain Scenic Area — Temporarily closed due to road collapse
- Wushui Painting Wall Water Sports Center — Closed due to rising water levels
🏔️ Lushan Scenic Area
- Xiufeng Scenic Area — Temporarily closed (water level exceeds safety threshold)
- Bilongtan Scenic Area — Temporarily closed
- Three Stacked Springs (Mountain Top) — Temporarily closed
- Dakou Scenic Area — Temporarily closed
🌊 Lushan West Sea · General Canyon (Wu Wang Valley)
- Closed from June 23 until further notice
📱 Must-Do Before Departure
- Check official notices: Reconfirm scenic open status 2 hours before departure (most scenic areas update via WeChat Official Accounts)
- Backup plans: Water activities (rafting/boating/cruises) are high-risk right now; prioritize land-based itineraries
- Insurance: Consider travel insurance with "trip cancellation" coverage
🚗 Transport Notes
- Road collapses reported in Hechi (Guangxi) and Xiangxi (Hunan) mountain areas — check real-time road conditions if self-driving
- Libo (Guizhou) road collapses not fully restored — consider postponing travel to that area
📞 Emergency Contacts
- Guangxi Tourism Hotline: 0771-12345
- Guizhou Tourism Complaint: 0851-12345
- Hunan Tourism: 0731-12345
- Jiangxi Tourism: 0791-12345
Q: What about visitors who already purchased tickets?
A: Most scenic areas offer full refunds (e.g., Longgong Cave explicitly stated this). Keep your ticket confirmation and contact the scenic area's official customer service.
Q: How long will the Lijiang River closure last?
A: Depends on water level recession. No clear reopening timeline yet. Follow the "Guilin Maritime" WeChat Official Account for updates.
Q: Is Zhangjiajie affected?
A: This report covers Huaihua and Xiangxi Prefecture (Luxi). As of June 23 16:00, no closure notice has been issued for the Wulingyuan core area of Zhangjiajie, but monitor flood developments closely.
Q: How do I get the latest updates immediately?
A: Follow each province's Department of Culture and Tourism official WeChat account, or bookmark this article (we will update it promptly).
📌 Sources: Hunan Red Net, Guangxi Dept. of Culture & Tourism, Guizhou Longgong/Huangguoshu Official Notices, Lushan Scenic Administration (as of June 23, 2026 16:00 CST).
🔄 Update Plan: This article will be updated promptly as flood conditions evolve. Bookmark for reference.
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