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#Xinxiang Baligou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xinxiang | Self-driving in the Southern Taihang Mountains
Route:
Zhengzhou
➡️ Baoshang Road Viewing Platform: Specific location: Ganyang Station, stop when you see the signal tower! There is a small road that leads straight to the cliff edge!
➡️ Wujiawan: A one-stop destination for dining and lodging, with a large reservoir
➡️ Taxus Grand Canyon: Just passing by
➡️ Heimaogou Grand Canyon: The scenery is very good!
➡️ Passing by a small stream: The scenery is very good!
➡️ Qizi Cave: A very small place, not recommended.
➡️ Qizi Mountain: Taking photos of Zhu Bajie
➡️ Ewu Bridge: The road is closed!!!
➡️ Guoliang Village: Must purchase a ticket for Wanshan Mountain at 107 RMB per person to be allowed in, we didn't go
➡️ Lingchuan, Shanxi: Going to the Northern Taihang Mountains tomorrow.
Summary: The Baoshang Road is great for viewing Baoquan, the small stream, and the Heimaogou Grand Canyon. The sudden road closures are unexpected, and the bundling sales at Wanshan Mountain are unreasonable; they won't let you pass without buying a ticket.
The scenery in the mountains is nice, with greenery everywhere.
Only after going there did I realize that the southern Taihang Mountains have given the most beautiful part to Henan
On the vast map of North China, the southern Taihang Mountains, with their majestic and precipitous natural scenery, have become a pilgrimage site in the hearts of countless travelers. Here, the mountains are like ink wash paintings, the streams babble, ancient villages are scattered, and every inch of land exudes an ancient and mysterious aura.
Attraction Introduction: A Symphony of Nature and Culture
• Guoliang Village: Known as the 'village hanging on the cliffs', it not only has a breathtaking cliffside road but also well-preserved stone houses and alleys, each brick and tile telling the story of resilience and wisdom in isolation.
• Wangmangling: As a signature landscape of the southern Taihang Mountains, Wangmangling is famous for its sunrise, sea of clouds, peculiar peaks, and pine waves. Standing on the mountaintop, one feels as if they are above the sea of clouds, which is refreshing and uplifting.
• Wanshan Mountain Scenic Area: Combining grandeur, peculiarity, danger, and beauty, it not only boasts magnificent natural scenery but also served as the filming location for the movie 'Hands Up'. Walking through it, every step is a view.
• Red Flag Canal: This is a heart-stirring man-made wonder that witnesses the wisdom and courage of human struggle against nature. The canal water along the way babbles, telling the stories of struggle from that era.
Itinerary: Four Days and Three Nights Deep into the Southern Taihang
Day 1: Departure and First Exploration of Guoliang
• Morning: Depart from Zhengzhou, take a long-distance bus or drive to Guoliang Village (about 4 hours).
• Afternoon: After arrival, hike the cliffside road to experience the natural wonders.
• Evening: Stay in a homestay in Guoliang Village and enjoy a peaceful night in the mountains.
Day 2: Journey to Wangmangling
• Morning: Get up early to climb Wangmangling and watch the stunning sunrise.
• Afternoon: Visit nearby ancient villages to experience local customs.
• Evening: Return to Guoliang or choose to stay near Wangmangling, gaze at the stars, and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
Day 3: Delve into Wanshan Mountain
• All day: Tour the Wanshan Mountain Scenic Area, it is recommended to rent an electric car or join a local tour group to easily shuttle between the attractions.
• Evening: Taste local specialty dishes and experience farm stays.
Day 4: Pay Tribute to the Red Flag Canal and Return
• Morning: Go to the Red Flag Canal and visit this human engineering marvel.
• Afternoon: Leave in time according to the return transportation schedule, ending the unforgettable journey to the southern Taihang.
Food Recommendations: The Flavors of Taihang on the Tip of the Tongue
• Wild Vegetable Pancakes: Made with fresh local wild vegetables and cornmeal, crispy and delicious, a healthy delicacy not to be missed.
• Stewed Free-Range Chicken: Slow-cooked free-range chicken, with tender meat and delicious soup, is the best choice to replenish energy.
• Handmade Noodles: The handmade noodles of the southern Taihang are thick and chewy, served with various wild vegetables, simple yet endlessly tasty.
Transportation Tips:
• External Arrival: Zhengzhou is the most convenient transit point to the southern Taihang, you can choose to fly or take a high-speed train to Zhengzhou, then transfer to a long-distance bus or rent a car to the attractions.
• Internal Transportation: The attractions in the southern Taihang are relatively scattered, it is recommended to drive or charter a car for convenience, and some attractions offer shuttle services.
The southern Taihang, a land favored by nature, is waiting in its unique way for every traveler's exploration. With this guide in hand, embark on a journey that you can set off at any moment, let your soul soar freely between the mountains and rivers, and harvest unforgettable memories.
This hidden spot in China for flower viewing far surpasses Guilin in its mountain and water scenery~
South Taihang in spring is an ocean of flowers
Best time: Mid to late March - Mid-April
Starting in March each year, South Taihang gradually enters spring. Along the hundred-kilometer-long mountain ridge, flowers begin to bloom in the warm spring breeze, submerging the entire South Taihang in a sea of flowers.
The tranquil villages lie at the foot of the mountains, and the cliffs and ravines are filled with blossoms: peach, pear, apricot, and forsythia flowers, adorning the villages, slopes, and valleys.
Forsythia
From mid-March to early April each year is the blooming period for forsythia. Forsythia is the main flower of South Taihang in spring. The valleys are filled with a spectacular golden spectacle.
Peach Blossoms
The peach trees in South Taihang are mostly wild, and the flowers bloom unrestrainedly without any delicacy, forming a stark contrast with the majestic grandeur of the Taihang Mountains.
Apricot Blossoms
Groups of apricot trees in full snowy white bloom cover the mountains and fields, whether in the valleys, in front of houses, behind the dwellings, or beside the roads. Every corner has its presence!
Good places to visit for snow viewing in Henan
✅✅✅Good places to visit for snow viewing in Henan☞☞☞
ⅰ✅✅✅Location☞Mount Laojun Scenic Area (5A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞Luanzhou Avenue, Qiliping Village, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐Mount Laojun, with its profound Taoist culture and beautiful natural scenery, has become a holy place for snow viewing. The snow scene on the golden top is particularly famous, with the sea of clouds and snow scenes reflecting each other, like a fairyland on earth.
ⅱ✅✅✅Location☞Luoyang Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area (5A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞Next to the Tourist Center of Xiaomiao Village, Tiantong Road, Checun Town, Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐The air is fresh and the forest is lush. In winter, the snow scene at the top of Jade Emperor is spectacular, a good place to view snow scenes.
ⅲ✅✅✅Location☞Eight Mile Gully Scenic Area (5A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞He and Si'an Village, Shangbali Town, Huixian City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐The canyon in winter hides the secrets of nature, with white flowers blooming on the branches, silver-clad, exquisite pendants hanging on the cliff, crystal clear, this is the unique dress and color of winter.
ⅳ✅✅✅Location☞Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area (4A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞Shakong Township, Huixian City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐Under the sun, the ice hangings refract brilliant light, as if everything around is coated with a layer of silver light, the kind of pure and flawless beauty, makes people involuntarily intoxicated.
ⅴ✅✅✅Location☞Anyang Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area (5A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City, Anyang City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐Taihang Grand Canyon also has snow scenes in winter, where you can enjoy the natural landscape of ice flowers and silver-clad.
ⅵ✅✅✅Location☞Songshan Scenic Area (5A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞North side of the intersection of Huan Songshan Tourism Road and Songyang Road, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐Songshan belongs to the Funiu Mountain Range, after the snow in winter, Songshan presents a silver-clad, ice-clear and jade-like scene, combined with elements such as pine, stone, and cloud, forming a transcendent fairyland.
ⅶ✅✅✅Location☞Yaoshan Scenic Area (5A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞Xizhuyuan Village, Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐Yaoshan is also covered with white snow in winter, silver-clad, each peak is draped in a white snow coat, forming a beautiful picture.
ⅷ✅✅✅Location☞Wangwu Mountain Scenic Area (4A)
🕹🕹🕹Address☞Yugong Village, Wangwu Mountain Scenic Area, Wangwu Town, Jiyuan City, Henan Province
⭐⭐⭐Wangwu Mountain in the early snow season, the mountains are undulating, magnificent, after the snow, Wangwu Mountain is jade-wearing and silver-clad, like a fairyland.
Look, I took the photos of my life in South Taihang!
|||⭐️"Taihang Mountain, the most beautiful part is left to South Taihang"——《National Geographic of China》
1.13 Day South Taihang 36KM classic route crossing
🌟Route introduction:
Total 36KM climb 1200 meters descend 1750 meters
First day: 20.5KM climb 1100 meters
The track starts from Shuangdi Village, passing through Mawuzhai - a line of sky (this section is slightly steep) - Qixingtan (not easy to go down) - Baove Village (accommodation)
The route has snow, some steep ice is not easy to walk, ice claws are essential
Second day: 15.5KM climb 100 meters
Starting from Baove Village, passing through Laolongkou Waterfall - Bajigou Scenic Area - Cliff Sky Ladder - Tianhe Waterfall - Bajigou Mountain Gate
Compared to the first day, it's much easier to walk, basically you don't need to wear ice claws all the way, quickly descend through the cliff sky ladder, the experience is full.
👔Clothing equipment:
Follow the outdoor three-layer dressing rule, inner layer quick-drying, middle warming layer, outer windproof warming storm jacket or down jacket
Equipment: ice claws, hats, trekking poles, climbing shoes, thermos cups, etc.
And instant food and a moderate amount of water
⚠️Precautions:
1⃣️Most of the route is icy and river channels, slippery and steep cliffs, it is recommended to prepare the track with your buddies and group together.
2⃣️It's going to snow again soon, I don't recommend you to come recently, it's more recommended in summer, there are more people at Laolongkou Waterfall in summer, it's very spectacular.
3⃣️Ice claws must be available, because it's really slippery, the cliff is next to the road, it's really hard to go down without ice claws in some parts of Qixingtan❗️❗️❗️ ❗️❗️
It's not a long-planned trip, it's a spontaneous one.
My buddies and I drove 700KM overnight to Shuangdi Village, Shanxi, crossed from Shanxi to Henan, there were ice waterfalls, cliffs, rivers, saw the spectacular waterfall of 'flying straight down three thousand feet' in Li Bai's poem on the road, the whole journey was full of experience, I will come again in summer✌️
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