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Youzhou Grand Canyon, beautiful when it is really beautiful

Youzhou Grand Canyon, also known as Yongding River Grand Canyon, refers to the 28-kilometer-long Yongding River Canyon water system from Guanting Reservoir in Huailai, Hebei to Yanhecheng Village in Mentougou, Beijing. The name Yongding River Grand Canyon is a bit broad, not as refreshing as Youzhou Grand Canyon, especially the word "Youzhou", which is ancient and modern, and makes people think. In the storytelling, the story of the Northern Song Dynasty "Yang Family Generals and Eight Tigers Breaking into Youzhou" is inspiring; in the poetry, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, Chen Ziang, wrote a poem "Song of Climbing Youzhou Platform" that has been famous for thousands of years. Ancient Youzhou is a big concept, and now the only place that can be related to this geographical concept is Youzhou Village in the Yongding River Grand Canyon. The winding Youzhou Grand Canyon, with cliffs on both sides and a river flowing eastward in the middle, blue sky, white clouds, majestic mountains, clear water, simple folk customs and houses... Because of the well-preserved original appearance, it has always been favored by hiking enthusiasts. Route: about 14-18 kilometers, climbing about 200 meters, leisure, suitable for family Meeting point: Gongzhufen, Mudanyuan Subway Station Outdoor hiking organization, small group departure, no need to rush, beautiful photo taking, mature hiking route, starting from near Youzhou Village, passing through the hanging wall road, to Guanting Reservoir, is a crossing route. The route is leisurely, with a total length of about 16km, climbing 160m, descending 80m, and an intensity of about 0.5. A leg-stretching and sightseeing route, suitable for all ages. If you can't walk during the journey, you can stop a private car or find a car to take you to the end (at your own expense). The starting point, the simplicity and tranquility of Youzhou Village, is a popular location for filming. Along the way, the Yongding River flows continuously and is crystal clear. The cliffs of the Taihang Mountains and the magnificent scenery are displayed through the windows, and every step between the cliffs is a moving picture. At the end, the vast expanse of Guanting Reservoir, the blue water connecting the sky, and you can also have a meal of fresh reservoir fish. Come and experience the Beijing version of the South Taihang trip! Road conditions: main road, hardened road. Recommendation: sports shoes, travel shoes, trail shoes and other shoes with good elasticity Reminder: The road is narrow, pay attention to the traffic.
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Posted: Dec 15, 2024
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