Taihang Mountains Hidden Gems Travel Guide

🌄 Xinxiang 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide (Budget 4000 RMB) Suitable for: Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, short leisure trips Budget allocation: Transportation (800 RMB) + Accommodation (800 RMB) + Food (600 RMB) + Tickets & Experiences (1500 RMB) + Others (300 RMB) 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Baligou (Taihang Mountains) Morning High-speed train from Zhengzhou/Anyang → Xinxiang East Station (0.5h, ticket about 30 RMB) Taxi to Baligou Scenic Area (about 1.5h, fare 150 RMB) Baligou (ticket 80 RMB, shuttle bus 40 RMB) Must-see: Tianhe Waterfall, Red Stone River, One Line Sky Noon Lunch: Local farmhouse restaurant in the scenic area (40 RMB per person, recommended wild vegetables, free-range eggs) Afternoon Continue exploring Baligou, try bamboo raft drifting (50 RMB/person) Return to city (taxi about 150 RMB) Evening Dinner: Geji Braised Lamb (60 RMB per person, Xinxiang specialty) Accommodation: Comfortable city hotel (e.g., Xinxiang Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel, about 350 RMB/night) Day 2: Wanxianshan (Cliff Road) Full-day private car or group tour (about 200 RMB/person including car and tickets) Wanxianshan (ticket 80 RMB, shuttle bus 45 RMB) Guoliang Village Cliff Road (film location) Nanping Danfenggou (canyon waterfall) Noon Lunch: Guoliang Village farmhouse restaurant (40 RMB per person, try cornmeal steamed buns) Afternoon Hiking or sightseeing by car, optional Yashangrenjia Viewing Platform Return to city Evening Night tour of Pingyuan Museum (free, closed on Mondays) Dinner: Suji Cheese (30 RMB per person, dessert + snacks) Accommodation: Same as Day 1 Day 3: Baoquan Secret Realm + Return Morning Baoquan Tourism Resort (ticket 108 RMB including transportation) Emerald Sea, Feilong Waterfall, Glass Viewing Platform Water activities in summer, ice formations in winter Noon Lunch: Baoquan scenic area simple meal (40 RMB per person) Afternoon Buy local specialties: Yuanyang rice, Niuzhongxi baked flatbread Return trip (taxi to Xinxiang East Station about 50 RMB) 💰 Budget Details (for 2 people) Item Cost (2 people) Transportation 800 RMB (high-speed train + private car/taxi) Accommodation 800 RMB (2 nights comfortable hotel) Food 600 RMB (including specialty meals + snacks) Tickets & Experiences 1500 RMB (Baligou, Wanxianshan, Baoquan) Shopping/Others 300 RMB Total 4000 RMB 📌 Tips Transportation: Private car (about 300 RMB/day) or group tours recommended for Baligou and Wanxianshan; taxis are cheap in the city. Season: Best from April to October; Baoquan is great for summer cooling, Wanxianshan for autumn foliage. Gear: Wear non-slip shoes for hiking; bring slippers for water activities at Baoquan. Alternatives: If time allows, add Guanshan Geological Park or Bigan Temple. Xinxiang is the gateway to South Taihang, enjoy the mountain and water wonders in three days! 🏞️ Feel free to ask if you need adjustments~