The distance from Oufang Campsite to Ertan Dam is about 5 kilometers. Completed in 1998, Ertan Dam is a huge double-curvature arch dam standing 240 meters high, ranking as the tallest arch dam in Asia. The entire Ertan Hydropower Project was China’s largest hydropower station finished in the 20th century.
The Ertan High Dam Scenic Area unfolds like a naturally blended landscape scroll, offering visitors a brand-new impression of Panzhihua.
Dining
Chinese meals and snacks are available at the dam viewing platform.
Accommodation
There are inns at Songjiatuo Wharf a short distance upstream from the dam, providing catering and lodging services.
Activities
Tour the towering dam and underground power house.
Shopping
A tourist shop is located on the viewing platform.