Summer Travel in Henan, Southern Taihang, a great place to explore mountains and play in the water

Southern Taihang, which encapsulates the essence of northern landscapes, is undoubtedly an ideal destination for summer mountain and water activities. This popular self-driving route connects numerous must-visit spots. Immersed in nature, this area features peak forests, sky lakes, stone springs, sheer cliffs, and canyons, presenting a spectacular view that is majestic, strange, beautiful, perilous, and secluded. 🚘Route Planning: 👉Day One: Depart from Zhengzhou, navigate to Yuntai Mountain (exit the highway)—Diecai Cave—Yidoushui Village—Shangyuntai—Qizi Mountain Gao Laozhuang—Zhe Shui Village—Ewu Natural Bridge—Stay overnight in Linzhou 👉Day Two: Depart from Linzhou, navigate to Badacun, enter the Huahu Line—Jindeng Temple—Nantianmen—Taihang Summit Xiaoxitian—Shenlong Bay—Tianji Mountain—Shiban Rock—Linzhou (enter the highway)—Return to Zhengzhou ❤️Must-visit Spots: 1. First Stop: Diecai Cave. This mountain road is 27 kilometers long with 19 tunnels hidden among the mountains. 2. Second Stop: Yidoushui Village, named after its spring water. A place where the soul can find tranquility. 3. Third Stop: Shangyuntai. A famous mountain straddling the border of Shanxi and Henan provinces, said to have 36 peaks. 4. Fourth Stop: Qizi Mountain Gao Laozhuang. Check in at the popular internet spots such as Zhu Bajie. 5. Fifth Stop: Zhe Shui Village. An ancient village with a style from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has a long history and beautiful scenery. 6. Sixth Stop: Ewu Natural Bridge. This is a naturally formed stone arch bridge. (As of May 2024, this spot is closed for roadwork) 7. Seventh Stop: Huahu Line. A cliffside road that spans across Hebei and Henan provinces. 8. Eighth Stop: Jindeng Temple Grottoes. A thousand-year-old temple built on a cliff. 9. Ninth Stop: Taihang Summit Xiaoxitian. It stands on the main peak of Linfu Mountain in Southern Taihang. 10. Tenth Stop: Shenlong Bay. A road built by villagers over 14 years to connect to the outside world. Xinxiang Southern Taihang Tourism and Holiday Resort