Lingchuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Xiaohukou Waterfall | Taxus Grand Canyon

| Taxus Grand Canyon. The Taihang Mountains have given their most beautiful segment to Henan. This place seems to be a favored land by God, blessed with flowing water that nourishes the southern Taihang It brings rich vegetation and a lot of drop to the southern Taihang, resulting in huge waterfalls It is precisely because the southern Taihang has mountains and water That it possesses both the grandeur of northern mountains and the exquisite beauty of southern landscapes -Excerpt from "Chinese National Geography" May 2008, Issue No. 571 The Taxus Grand Canyon is located near Shuangdi Village, Lingchuan, Shanxi, and is named for the many taxus trees growing within it. The Xiaohukou Waterfall in the Taxus Grand Canyon is also one of the classic outdoor landmarks. The Taxus Grand Canyon is named for the tens of thousands of taxus trees, known as living fossils, growing in the canyon. The natural scenery here is beautiful, with a strong primitive atmosphere, lake and mountain reflections, and sheer cliffs on both sides of the river; It's like falling into an earthly paradise, giving people the poetic and picturesque feeling of 'Long hating that no place can be found in harsh winter, unwittingly entering this place.' Location: Taxus Grand Canyon, Jincheng City Transportation: Just over two hours' drive from Zhengzhou Tickets: Free

Embark on a journey to explore the natural emerald corridor and take a trip on a whim!

In the vast canvas of nature, there lies a secluded paradise, standing alone in its ancient and mysterious posture, quietly telling stories of a thousand years—this is the Metasequoia Grand Canyon. As a perfect crystallization of nature and time, it is not only a paradise for outdoor adventurers but also a haven for those seeking peace of mind. Let us set off on this journey of discovery and experience the pristine and pure beauty. Attraction Introduction: The Green Tunnel Through Time The Metasequoia Grand Canyon, located in the mountainous regions of Southwest China, is famous for its unique geographical location and rich biodiversity. The area is evergreen throughout the year, especially the precious Metasequoia forests, which are not only China's national treasure plants but also living fossils on Earth. Walking through the canyon is like traveling through an emerald time tunnel, where every breath is a deep homage to life. Itinerary: Two-Day Deep Experience Tour Day One: • Morning: Depart from the nearest city, take an early bus or drive to the Metasequoia Grand Canyon. Enjoy the pastoral scenery along the way, arriving after about a 2-hour drive. • Noon: Have a special lunch in a small town near the entrance of the canyon, with a recommendation to try the local wild mushroom chicken stew, which is incredibly delicious. • Afternoon: Enter the canyon and walk along the plank road to explore the thousand-year-old Metasequoia forest. Consider bringing a plant guidebook to learn as you walk, which is endlessly enjoyable. • Evening: Set up camp in a cabin or tent within the canyon, enjoy a night away from the hustle and bustle, gaze at the starry sky, and listen to the symphony of nature. Day Two: • Early Morning: Wake up to the sound of birds, participate in a forest yoga session or morning run, and feel the warmth of the first rays of sunlight on your face. • Morning: Venture deeper into the heart of the canyon to visit hidden waterfalls and springs. Remember to bring a camera to capture these unforgettable moments. • Noon: Return to the camp for a simple lunch, then join an ecological explanation activity led by a local guide to learn more about the Metasequoia and the canyon's ecology. • Afternoon: Bid farewell to the canyon reluctantly and return to the city, concluding this unforgettable nature trip. Gourmet Strategy: An Ecological Feast on the Tip of the Tongue • Farmhouse Dishes: Don't forget to try authentic farmhouse dishes, such as smoked meat with bracken and wild vegetable soup, simple yet full of flavor, leaving an endless aftertaste. Transportation Strategy: • Public Transportation: You can take a long-distance bus from the nearest major city directly to the small town near the canyon, then transfer to a local minibus or charter a car to the canyon entrance. • Self-Driving: Self-driving is more recommended, not only for flexibility and convenience but also for enjoying the scenery along the way. Use navigation software to plan your route and pay attention to road safety in mountainous areas. The Metasequoia Grand Canyon is not just a travel destination; it is a spiritual cleansing, an opportunity to converse with nature. Here, every inch of land is filled with the miracles of life, waiting for you and me to discover and comprehend. Pack your bags and start this green exploration on a whim!

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.

It seems like I'm in the world of comics｜Tour around Zhengzhou

🚗Traffic guide: Destination: Shiba Gang Manor in Jincheng City Journey: Depart from Zhengzhou city area and arrive in one and a half hours Hiking the double-bottom loop of South Taihang! This is a classic loop of about 40 kilometers in total length. This time we quickly went through the most thrilling and exciting South Pa Jue (Pa means you have to use your hands and feet) up the mountain, passing by South Cang-Seven Star Pond-Ma Wuzhai-down the mountain from the Red Bean Fir Grand Canyon! This is actually the second time I walked, the first time I didn't understand to take a shortcut, listened to the local villagers, and ended up coming down the mountain from North Pa Jue at eight o'clock in the evening, that kind of thrill and excitement, I will never forget in my life! Strong donkey route, new donkeys must not go! ⚠️Precautions: Respect nature, please take away the garbage when you are outdoors! Pay attention to environmental protection, keep the campsite clean!

Spring Journey to the Southern Taihang Mountains (2) Scenery of Wangmangling

Wangmangling, located in Guxiao Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, is the highest peak of the Southern Taihang Mountains, It is said to be named after Wang Mang, who, during the late Western Han Dynasty, chased Liu Xiu and set up camp here. This place is situated at the most perilous part of the fault zone between the Loess Plateau and the Central Plains, consisting of over 50 uneven peaks, forming a typical karst terrain and cliff rock landscape, representing the natural scenery of the eight hundred li Taihang Mountains. In the morning, braving the drizzle, I entered the scenic area, took the scenic bus along the winding mountain road, and reached the summit. The spring rain was dense, the air was fresh, and the mountains were completely shrouded in fog, with zero visibility. Since I've come, I'll be at peace with it, let things take their course, and wait patiently. 👍Highly recommended: It wasn't until noon, at twelve o'clock, that the rain gradually stopped, and the distant clouds quietly opened a few slits, through the misty fog, I could vaguely see the distant black peaks undulating continuously, like a fairyland. As the fog slowly cleared, a magnificent and vast ink painting scroll unfolded before my eyes, with majestic mountains, towering peaks, rugged mountain shapes, vast sea of clouds, and the mountains covered with yellow forsythia flowers, presenting an extraordinary and elegant scenery... Geographic location: Wangmangling Scenic Area, Guxiao Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province Main attractions: Xiangshui River, Wangmangling, Xiyagou, Hanging Highway Scenic area ticket price: 110 yuan/person

Wang Mang Ridge in Shanxi - A journey to the Taihang Mountains

Wang Mang Ridge is named after Wang Mang of the Eastern Han Dynasty, who forced Liu Xiu to camp here. The cover photo was taken at Liu Xiu Jump, where it is said that Liu Xiu was trapped and only escaped Wang Mang's pursuit by making his horse leap, hence it is also known as 'a step away'! Wang Mang, some say he usurped the throne and was a traitor, while others consider him the first social reformer in China. In the interpretive signs at the Wang Mang Ridge scenic spot, he is still given the status of a legitimate dynasty. In the 'Heavenly Script' module at the Thousand-Layer Rock, there is a glorification of Wang Mang, saying that his defeat was due to a sudden heavy rain which prevented him from reading the military tactics given by the 'Heavenly Soldiers', suggesting both divine support and the existence of an objective reason for the rain! Flights can be chosen to surrounding cities such as Taiyuan, Changzhi, Zhengzhou, etc., and then take a car or bus from the local area to the scenic spot.

Wang Mang Ridge - the supreme of Taihang!

Wang Mang Ridge, located in the ancient suburb of Lingchuan County, Shanxi, is the boundary mountain between the county and Huixian, Henan. The mountain range extends from east to southwest. It reaches the provincial border to the east, borders Lingdong River to the west, connects to Mawuzhai Mountain to the south, and reaches Luolongchang to the north. The perimeter is about 15 kilometers, and the main peak is 1665 meters. It is said that Wang Mang chased Liu Xiu here at the end of the Western Han Dynasty, hence the name. Going up Wang Mang Ridge, the mountain road is tortuous and dangerous, and you have to cross the hanging wall highway, but when you reach the top of the mountain, it becomes much flatter. There are some military camp sites from that year on the top of the mountain, but they don't look like ancient relics. I think the most important thing on the top of the mountain is to enjoy the scenery. Standing on the highest peak of South Taihang, you can overlook the majestic mountains, the vast plain of Huixian, Henan, and the sea of clouds and sunrise...

"Wangling Mountain Scenic Area" is located in Gujiao Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. It is divided into four series of Wangjialing, Xiyagou, Kunshan and Liuxiucheng. The most interesting thing to appreciate Taihang Mountain is to fully utilize the imagination. The rare natural landscape has created the legendary experience of Wang Qiling, and the magnificent and magnificent Yunhai Shengjing adds endless fun to Wang Qiling. There is a pinnacle between the thousand ditches, and the lush green forest lights up the vitality of the Taihang Mountains. It is a distant poetry, a poetic heroic pavement...

A Two-Day One-Night Hiking Reverse Traverse of the Southern Taihang Mountains (1)

The Taihang Mountains serve as the dividing line between the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau, where geography and fault lines have created unique geological wonders. The mountains boast the grandeur of the north and the elegance of the south, and have been shortlisted as one of China's top ten most beautiful canyons. Spanning Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, and Henan, the uplift and subsidence of the earth's crust have caused significant fault dislocations, resulting in a majestic landscape of high mountains and deep valleys, with the section at the border of Henan and Shanxi known as the Southern Taihang. Route: The total distance is about 25 kilometers, with the highest altitude at about 1300 meters. 🌟 Highlights: Day1 Bailigou — Laolongkou — Baoducun Starting from the Bailigou scenic area in Huixian, Henan, take the sightseeing elevator to the mountaintop at two in the afternoon to begin the journey. Traverse dense forests and proceed along the canyon from south to north. In the evening, enter the border of Lingchuan, Shanxi, and soon reach the Laolongkou Waterfall. During the dry season, the upstream river of Laolongkou dries up, and although the spectacular waterfall is not in sight, the scenery here can certainly be described as majestic. Standing on the edge of the cliff and looking down at the canyon, the sheer drop of hundreds of meters is like a knife cut, with the abyss below and the hard rocks forming layers of ravines, one can only marvel at the natural wonder. Continue along the reddish-brown rocky riverbed for less than a kilometer to reach Baoducun. Baoducun is the only village in Shanxi that is not accessible by road, located at an altitude of 1000 meters deep in the Taihang Mountains, surrounded by mountains on three sides and a cliff on one, with only a narrow path connecting it to the outside world. The road is treacherous. 'Carry a calf in, and when the calf grows, plow the fields,' hence the name. The houses in the village are mostly built of stone tiles, and the pear blossoms are in full bloom in spring. The setting sun shines through the trees, and the secluded village is cut off from the world. Overnight stay in Baoducun. Day2 Baoducun — Yixiantian — Mawuzhai Depart from Baoducun around nine in the morning towards Mawuzhai, passing through canyons and jungles. Many sections of this route are dangerous and steep, with rugged paths carved along the cliff walls. The vertical drop formed by the river erosion in the canyon, the steel chisels driven into the rocks, and the carved stone steps require climbing with hands and feet. Pass by Qixingtan and Yixiantian, which are dry during the dry season. After the final 8-kilometer uphill section, arrive at the destination Mawuzhai at noon, completing this hiking traverse.

Baoyu Village is located in Gujiao Township, Lingchuan County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province. There are only six or seven households. It is still the only village in Jincheng that has not been connected to the highway. However, it has won the domestic market because of its beautiful scenery and steep mountains. Outside the majority of outdoor sports enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts. Baoyu Village walks down the squatting ditch for less than 15 minutes and you can see a cliff. Taihang Mountain suddenly broke down here, forming a fault zone with a drop of nearly 300 meters and a length of hundreds of kilometers. The red quartzite, which has been etched and weathered by thousands of years of water, has cut a large gap at the cliff, which is spectacular. This is the geological wonder of the South Taihang Laolongkou.

Henan Surrounding Tour | Xixi Erxian Temple

Henan Surrounding Tour | Xixi Erxian Temple The aesthetic fatigue caused by more and more scenic spots becoming increasingly similar has made me lose interest in the so-called 'internet-famous spots', and I am increasingly longing to be a wild child, wandering aimlessly into the mountains. 🔴About Xixi Erxian Temple you may want to know: ▪️Location: Jincheng·Lingchuan ▪️Tickets: Free (open all day) ▪️Transportation: Bus from Jiaozuo, Zhengzhou, Jiyuan (free on weekends) Go: Mini Program Yuzhouxing (about 1h20 from Jiaozuo) Return: Public Account Damei Taihang Jincheng Tour After arriving at Jincheng Passenger Transport East Station, purchase a ticket to Lingchuan Passenger Transport Station (1 yuan 2h) You can choose to take a taxi (usually quoted 20 can be bargained to 15, leave the driver's phone number for the return trip) or take a bus or ride a shared bicycle, you need to walk about 3 kilometers of mountain road, the mountain road is beautiful, if you have enough physical strength and time, it is recommended to walk around ▪️If you like lively, Xixi Erxian Temple may not be suitable for you, very few tourists, very small, small enough to see the whole temple in 5 minutes, if you like ancient buildings, like quiet, you can come and try, touch the thousand-year-old trees, tease the little white dog, wander in the mountains ▪️You can bring some food and water to supplement your energy, there is only one grandmother selling some incense and simple food at the entrance of the temple (you can also bring some dog snacks, there are two little white dogs in the temple, the dog mother and the puppy are very friendly) ▪️Pay attention to calculate the time! If you really miss the bus home, don't worry, you can buy a high-speed rail ticket (to Jiaozuo about 30 yuan 20 minutes)

It seems like I'm in the world of comics｜Tour around Zhengzhou

🚗Traffic guide: Destination: Shiba Gang Manor in Jincheng City Journey: Depart from Zhengzhou city area and arrive in one and a half hours Hiking the double-bottom loop of South Taihang! This is a classic loop of about 40 kilometers in total length. This time we quickly went through the most thrilling and exciting South Pa Jue (Pa means you have to use your hands and feet) up the mountain, passing by South Cang-Seven Star Pond-Ma Wuzhai-down the mountain from the Red Bean Fir Grand Canyon! This is actually the second time I walked, the first time I didn't understand to take a shortcut, listened to the local villagers, and ended up coming down the mountain from North Pa Jue at eight o'clock in the evening, that kind of thrill and excitement, I will never forget in my life! Strong donkey route, new donkeys must not go! ⚠️Precautions: Respect nature, please take away the garbage when you are outdoors! Pay attention to environmental protection, keep the campsite clean!