Northern Little Jiuzhaigou—Tongtian Gorge Nanny-level Travel Guide

When it comes to the natural scenery of southeastern Shanxi, Tongtian Gorge is worth mentioning! A summer resort to escape the heat, a winter wonderland with ice formations stretching for miles, and different beautiful sceneries throughout the four seasons. Here is a detailed guide to touring Tongtian Gorge. You can join a local one-day tour of Tongtian Gorge, usually priced at 168 yuan. It's also very convenient for those driving themselves; the scenic area is about 2 kilometers from the highway exit. After ticket inspection and entering the scenic area, there are electric shuttle buses available for 10 yuan one way or 20 yuan round trip per person. Personally, I don't think it's very cost-effective; you can choose to walk. It takes about ten minutes to walk from the ticket inspection point to the Water Play Plaza. Tour sequence: Water Play Plaza—Tongtian Lake—Macaque Village—Shiping Mountain—Yixiantian—Qianchi Gorge Boat Ride (50 yuan round trip per person, a must-ride)—Tunnel—Tianjie Cableway (60 yuan one way, 100 yuan round trip per person)—Colorful Glass Walkway (25 yuan per person)—360-degree Viewing Platform. If you plan to visit all the attractions, it is recommended to buy a package ticket for the scenic area, which is much more cost-effective than buying individual tickets. The tour takes about 4 hours. There are dining places at the Water Play Plaza and the mountain top hotel.