Baligou Scenic Area

Baligou Scenic Area is located within the territory of Huixian, Xinxiang, Henan Province, situated at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains, on the border between Henan and Shanxi provinces, covering a total area of 109 square kilometers. The average annual temperature of the scenic area is 14°C, with an average nighttime temperature of 18°C in the mountainous areas during summer. In the height of summer, the mornings are like spring, the afternoons like autumn, and the nights like early winter. The forest coverage rate of the scenic area reaches 90%, with more than 1,700 species of plants. There are over 5,000 negative oxygen ions per cubic centimeter of air, making it a "natural oxygen bar."

Fangshan, you really know how to enjoy the beauty of flowers! (With a flower viewing guide) About the scenic spot: The terrain of the mountain is varied with a strong sense of layering. The natural landscape is beautiful and magnificent, with the best tourist seasons being spring and autumn when the climate is pleasant, and the mountain flowers are in full bloom. It is suitable for outdoor adventures and sightseeing tours. The southern part of the mountain has gentle slopes and a high vegetation coverage. Looking along the way, the slightly flat mountain tops are called Fangshan, with lush greenery and beautiful scenery. Breathing in the fresh air, listening to the birds' songs, and feeling the gentle caress of the breeze, all worries gradually fade away About flower viewing: There are wild peach and apricot blossoms on all sides of the mountain, which let people feel the charm of nature and the beauty of life. The blooming of peach blossoms attracts many to take photos and check in, posing in various ways to leave behind beautiful memories of youth The peach blossoms on the mountain are dense and flourishing, with pink petals like clouds and mist, covering the entire hillside On the way to Fangshan scenic area, wild peach blossoms can be seen everywhere Flower viewing location: Northeast of Huixian City, Henan Province, 11 kilometers at the southern foot of Taihang Mountain, Fangshan scenic area About transportation: There is no public transportation available at the moment, and it is only accessible by self-driving Recommendations for visiting the surrounding area: 1. Jiushan 2. Baoquan Scenic Area 3. Baligou Scenic Area Caring tips: During the flower viewing process, civilized viewing is also required, please do not break People who are allergic to pollen, please take protective measures Mountain roads are narrow, be sure to have a skilled and steady driver to go

🚗 **Self-driving Guide:** Departure: Zhengzhou Route: Zhengzhou—Lianhuo Expressway—Zhengyun Expressway—Taohuayu Yellow River Bridge—Zhengyun Expressway—S233—Jinxin Expressway—S230—Huixian Expressway—Huixian—West from Huixian Xiaotun Crossroads—Shangbali Town—Baligou Scenic Area (about 130 kilometers) 🚌 **Bus Direct:** Take the bus from Zhengzhou Erma Road Bus Station to Huixian Bus East Station, then transfer to the direct bus to Baligou Scenic Area. 🅿️ **Parking Tip:** Baligou Scenic Area provides convenient parking services, and the parking fee is only 10 yuan. 💰 **Ticket Price:** 1. Adult ticket + round-trip transportation fee = 145 yuan 2. Student ticket + round-trip transportation fee = 90 yuan 3. Free admission for seniors over 60 years old/children under 1.4 meters, but a transportation fee of 40 yuan is required ⚠️ The ticket is valid for three days! Make sure to purchase the transportation ticket. Do not believe local minibuses in the parking lot that say they can take you in for free, because the scenic area is really huge. First, it's easy to get up but hard to get down, and second, there is a joint ticket for Jiulian Mountain and Tianjie Mountain within the large Baligou scenic area. If you suddenly decide to go to Jiulian Mountain and Tianjie Mountain, you will find yourself without transportation... 🚶‍♂️ **One-day Tour Recommended Route:** - Mountain Gate Square - Taohuawan Waterfall - Baodubridge Waterfall - Tongyou Bridge - Mountain God Temple Scenic Area - Macaque Protection Area - Taihang Tianhe Waterfall - One Line Sky - Hongshi River 🌄 **Two-day Tour Suggested Route:** **Day1:** - Erxian Bridge - Bao Bridge - Taohuawan Waterfall - General Pool - Zuixian Bridge - Yuhuang Palace - Macaque Protection Area - Yangzhou Land **Day2:** - Taihang Tianhe Waterfall - Climbing the Juebi Heavenly Ladder (at your own expense) - Hongshi River - Guanyin Cave - Echo Wall - Mushroom Stone - Heilong Pool - Baligou Village - One Line Sky Walk (or sightseeing elevator) 🌟 **Main Attractions Introduction:** 1. **One Line Sky🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟** A narrow mountain crevice, winding up hundreds of steps along the cliff, steep and perilous. 2. **Hongshi River🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟** Composed of red sandstone, the river valley is deep and secluded, with the babbling stream and orderly red stone slabs flowing endlessly. 3.**Tianhe Waterfall🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟** Truly magnificent, when it suddenly appears in front of you after a winding path, the spectacle of water coming down from the sky is truly breathtaking. 🔴 **Travel Tips:** - The Heavenly Ladder and One Line Sky are not to be missed, offering challenges more perilous than the Eighteen Bends of Mount Tai. Especially One Line Sky, the primitive steps are amazing, and from the Heavenly Ladder, you can overlook the Tianhe Waterfall. - If you're with children, you must try the slide, which is an ultra-long slide not found in kindergartens! And as long as it's not raining, the slide is very safe! - Visitors who want to save energy can choose the electric sightseeing car, which costs only ten yuan per person.

Xinxiang Baligou: A natural oxygen bar and a cool summer retreat await your exploration! Looking for a cool haven to escape the summer heat? Xinxiang Baligou, a vacation paradise brimming with natural charm, is definitely your top choice! Here, mountains and rivers coexist in harmony, surrounded by lush greenery, as if it were a natural oxygen bar. You can breathe in the fresh air to your heart's content and feel the gifts of nature. Stroll along the shady paths lined with green trees, listen to the birds singing, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty. Baligou is not only picturesque but also a paradise for fun. You can bring fishing nets and water guns, and have an intense water fight with your friends, feeling the coolness and excitement. Rowing under the waterfall, admiring the poetic scenery, it's like being in a fairyland. Moreover, the local cuisine here is also a highlight. Taste the affordable farmhouse dishes and experience the authentic rural flavor; the watermelon chilled in well water is a refreshing treat in the summer. And the mountain homestays are your night's lodging. Under the starry sky, enjoy a peaceful night and feel the embrace of nature. Xinxiang Baligou, a vacation destination that makes you want to return again and again. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a family trip, it can meet your needs. Bring your family and friends to experience the charm of nature together! Remember, don't forget to bring your slippers and enjoy the fun of playing in the water! I believe that in this beautiful vacation destination, you will have an unforgettable summer!

Ice waterfall is as beautiful as a painting! It's just too cold to bear👀 📍Address: Baligou Scenic Area, Xinxiang City, Henan Province (National 5A Scenic Area, National Geological Park, Natural Macaque Protection Area) 🕖Play time: about 3 hours🌟 📝Attractions: Baligou Scenic Area, located at the southern foot of Taihang Mountain, at the junction of Henan and Shanxi provinces, with an altitude of 300 to 1700 meters, covering an area of 42 square kilometers, is a typical southern Taihang scenery. After entering the scenic area with your ID card, you can take a scenic bus. After arriving at the gate, you can choose to walk in or take a shuttle bus in the scenic area to the bottom of the scenic area and then walk out (it is recommended to take the shuttle bus in and then walk out, the shuttle bus costs 10 yuan per trip). After the shuttle bus reaches the end point inside, you need to walk 500 meters to reach the natural waterfall (if you are lucky, you can see the beautiful ice waterfall). There are not many forks in the scenic area, you can just follow the main road. Along the way, you will encounter bold macaques and spectacular ice waterfalls, as shown in the picture (this is man-made, there is also an ice hanging corridor, don't forget to look up at the preaching rock haha ⚠️Suggestions: 1⃣️·It's a bit cold in winter, the wind is strong, pay attention to gloves🧤hats🧢scarves🧣masks😷, keep warm! 2⃣️·The ice surface and some icy sidewalks are very slippery, be careful 3⃣️·Macaques are wild animals, try not to feed or touch 4⃣️·The natural ice waterfall in the deepest part is random, it looks very lame this time 5⃣️·There is a style post office in the tourist center, where you can stamp the stamps of Baligou and South Taihang! 6⃣️·There are many shops along the way in the scenic area, the food is not expensive, you can travel lightly

I miss you so much in Bali Gou. The Bali Gou scenic area is located 50 kilometers northwest of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, and is part of the Xinxiang Southern Taihang Tourism and Holiday Area, covering a total area of 42 square kilometers. It is a typical representation of the Southern Taihang landscape and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, national geological park, natural macaque sanctuary, famous scenic spot in Henan Province, and one of the top ten scenic spots in Henan. It embodies the essence of the Taihang Mountains, combining the characteristics of being strange, dangerous, handsome, beautiful, and secluded all in one valley, known as 'the Soul of Taihang, the Backbone of China,' and has been acclaimed by garden experts as 'the peerless wonder of Asia.'

🌈Bajigou Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China🇨🇳, at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains, on the border of Henan and Shanxi provinces. The scenic area is characterized by natural mountain⛰️ and water💧 landscapes, with a variety of geomorphological, water💧, biological, and folk landscapes scattered around. It has the majesty of the northern mountains⛰️ and the elegance of the southern mountains⛰️ and water💧, known as the 'Soul of Taihang, the Spirit of China', and is hailed as the 'Jiuzhaigou of the North', ... Travel guide: 💨Tianhe Waterfall: About 100 meters high and 30 meters wide, the waterfall falls in three stages, and the pool under the waterfall is bottomless, very cool in summer. 💨Red Stone Gorge: The rocks🪨 in the gorge present a red color, and the stream in the gorge winds through, forming a unique landscape. 💨Bajigou Gallery🖼️: The gallery🖼️ is scattered with many oddly shaped rocks🪨 and cliffs, the rocks🪨 are rich in color, and the lines are beautiful, it is a paradise for photography📷 enthusiasts. 💨Guanyin Temple: An ancient temple located in the Bajigou Scenic Area, where the Guanyin Bodhisattva is enshrined. Tourists can burn incense and pray for peace and good luck here. 💨Chicken🐔 Crown Peak: The highest peak of Bajigou, about 1100 meters above sea level. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Bajigou.