Summer Trip to 'Little Jiuzhaigou'—Right in Henan, Stunningly Beautiful
🏞️ This place is known as 'Little Jiuzhaigou'. Visiting here in summer feels like entering another world, with fresh air, emerald green lakes, and lively waterfalls, every spot is mesmerizing.
📍 Scenic Area Introduction
🏞️ The Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou, Anyang City, Henan Province, is a natural scenic area mainly featuring mountain and water landscapes. It has crystal-clear lakes, spectacular waterfalls, and oddly-shaped rocks, like artworks meticulously carved by nature.
🚗 Transportation Guide
🚄 High-speed Rail: First take the high-speed rail to Anyang East Station, then charter or rent a car to reach the destination, about a 2-hour drive.
🚌 Bus: Take a direct bus to Taihang Grand Canyon from Linzhou South Bus Station, then transfer to local tourist buses.
🚗 Self-driving: Navigate directly.
🚶♂️ Tour Route
1. 🌿 Huanglong Pool: Upon entering the scenic area, the first sight is Huanglong Pool, with its emerald green and clear water, like a jade embedded in the valley. The air here is particularly fresh, taking a few deep breaths makes you feel revitalized.
2. 💦 Feilong Gorge Waterfall: Continue along the trail, and the sound of the waterfall gradually reaches your ears. As you approach, you see the Feilong Gorge Waterfall cascading down like a silver ribbon, magnificent and refreshing.
3. ✨ Peach Blossom Cave: Passing through a dense forest, you arrive at Peach Blossom Cave, where the stalactites inside take various shapes, some like pagodas, some like corals, making you feel like you are in another world.
4. 🧚♂️ Fairy Spring: The spring water gushes out from the crevices of the rocks, clear and transparent. Legend has it that fairies once bathed here, hence the name 'Fairy Spring'. Scoop a handful of spring water, and it feels cool and refreshing.
5. 🌈 Nine-Linked Waterfalls: Finally, we arrive at Nine-Linked Waterfalls, where nine waterfalls cascade down one after another, like nine white dragons, stunningly beautiful.
🎟️ Ticket Information
🎫 Adult Ticket: 120 RMB/person
🅿️ Parking Fee: 20 RMB/vehicle
🏨 Accommodation Guide
🛏️ There are many homestays and hotels near the scenic area, reasonably priced, clean, and comfortable. Recommended is 'Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon Resort', with complete facilities and attentive service.
🍜 Food Recommendation
🍲 Be sure to try the local specialty—Peach Blossom Sister Noodles, with chewy noodles and delicious broth, leaving an unforgettable taste.
📝 Tips
📅 The best time to visit is from April to October, with the coolest weather in summer.
🧴 Prepare sun protection measures before departure, bring sunglasses and hats.
🚫 Pay attention to safety, especially when taking photos near cliffs, do not take risks for beautiful pictures.
🚗 If self-driving, check road conditions and avoid peak hours.