Taihang Grand Canyon Wangxiangyan Scenic Area.

Taihang Grand Canyon Wangxiangyan Scenic Area is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction in China. Taihang Grand Canyon Wangxiangyan Scenic Area is a famous tourist destination located in Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City, Henan Province. It is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and rich history and culture. The following is some introduction to Wangxiangyan Scenic Area: • Geography and landforms: • Wangxiangyan is a typical Sishen sand structure enclosed valley landform. The peaks are enclosed on three sides and open to the east, forming a feng shui treasure land with strict sand protection, which coincides with the ideal of ancient Chinese feng shui of "green dragon on the left, white tiger on the right, red bird on the front, and basalt on the back" model. • Wangxiangyan faces a stream to the east and a cliff to the west. It is surrounded by cliffs on three sides, forming a highly closed valley. • History and Culture: • According to legend, more than 3,300 years ago, Shang King Wu Ding and slave-born prime minister Fu Yue both lived here, hence the name "Wang Xiangyan". • Wangxiangyan has a strong cultural atmosphere and has been a famous mountain since ancient times. Celebrities and scholars of all ages have come here to cultivate themselves and live in seclusion. • Main attractions: • Muma Slope: The name originated from the Shang Dynasty. Legend has it that the slave Fu said that when Wang Xiangyan was doing labor, the horses she herded were gifted and could climb this slope. • Suspended plank road: divided into two sections, the lower section is 50 meters high and has 138 steps; the upper section is 60 meters high and has 186 steps, spiraling up from the cliff. • Skyscraper Staircase: A spiral staircase with a height of 88 meters, a diameter of 3 meters, and a total of 331 steps. It is unique in China and the tallest skyscraper ladder in Asia. • Baoquan Waterfall: Also known as "Wangxiang Waterfall", the waterfall is 251 meters high and is an important attraction of Wangxiang Rock. The waterfall is three-level and cascading down. • Travel information: • Tickets: full price RMB140; discounted ticket RMB100. • Opening hours: 08:00-17:30. • Transportation: You can take the Linshi Special Tour Bus to the Peach Blossom Valley Parking Lot, which is within walking distance. Wangxiangyan Scenic Area has become an indispensable tourist highlight in the Taihang Grand Canyon with its unique natural landscape and profound cultural heritage.