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No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Henan

Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area

[Great Beauty]Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area] Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area is a national-level scenic area, one of the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attraction, and one of the first batch of global geoparks. It is located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province.Taihang MountainsLocated on the southern slope, at the junction of Henan and Shanxi provinces, it covers a total area of ​​over 50 square kilometers. The Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area includes the Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area-Hongshixia in Jiaozuo City.Tanpu GorgeThe scenic area comprises eight attractions, including Quanpu Gorge, Xiaozhaigou attraction- Macaque Valley, Zhuyu Peak, Diecai Cave, Wanshan Temple, and Zifang Lake. It is a comprehensive scenic area that combines aesthetic and scientific value, featuring rift valley structure, hydrodynamic action, and geological landforms, supplemented by natural ecology and cultural landscapes. It is characterized by intersecting peaks and valleys, towering cliffs, waterfalls, springs, clear streams, and secluded pools. Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area is renowned for its magnificent mountains and stunning waters. Its peaks are majestic, its gorges secluded, and its scenery diverse and captivating. Spring brings a riot of wildflowers, summer offers cascading waterfalls and flowing springs, autumn paints the mountains ablaze with red leaves, and winter transforms the landscape into a pristine white wonderland. Every season offers a beautiful contrast of light and shade. Here, you can appreciate the grandeur of northern mountains and rivers, and savor the delicate beauty of southern water towns. The attraction includes the Hongshixia Gorge, part of the Yuntaishan Scenic Area in Jiaozuo City, a world-renowned wonder; the Yuntaitian Waterfall, one of the highest waterfalls in Asia; and the most beautiful water in Central China.Tanpu GorgeZhuyu Peak is where the great Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei wrote the famous line, "Alone in a foreign land, I am a stranger; on every festive occasion, I miss my family all the more." The unique geological and geomorphological landscape of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area has been named "Yuntai Landform" by geological experts and praised as a "canyon exposition" by tourism experts. It is like a "history book of ten thousand volumes" in a geological museum and a "hundred-mile gallery" of mountain and water scenery. Visiting Yuntai Mountain and water not only allows you to appreciate the beauty of the mountains and water, but also to understand the magical evolution of nature. This transforms a simple mountain and water scenery tour into a geological science popularization tour that also teaches you the reasons behind it. [Introduction to activity(Optional and at your own expense)] I. Xiaozhaigou Scenic Area (including Xiaozhaigou attraction, Quanpu Gorge, and Macaque Valley) 1. climbing at Yuntai Mountain:Thrill rating: 5 stars. Located at the Xiaozhaigou Visitor Square (entrance to Quanpu Gorge), spanning Quanpu Gorge and...Tanpu GorgeExperience walking on the wind high in the air! Experience six thrilling activities on a 90-degree cliff face – it's all about the adrenaline rush! 2. Jungle Slide:Thrill factor 5 stars! Located in Xiaozhaigou attraction- Macaque Valley, this is a tubular toboggan run. Ride the jungle shuttle down the mountain, speeding and spiraling through the jungle, and fully experience the speed and passion of the jungle! 3. Animal TheaterFun factor: 5 stars. A real-life science education experience, get close to nature and have unlimited fun. There are animals such as macaques, macaws, peacocks, porcupines, and cute ducks. Experience the "Zootopia" in Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area. 4. Lakeside Miniature Train:With a 5-star rating for fun, this new sightseeing train, located in the Xiaozhaigou Visitor Square, is a popular attraction. It offers a fun-filled tour of the lake and surrounding mountains. 5.360 Cloud View Dome Theater: 5 stars for viewing. Located in Xiaozhaigou Visitor Square, it features a 15-meter super-large dome screen, dynamic seats, and naked-eye 3D flight, dive, and deceleration. "Flying Over Yuntai Mountain" takes you through time and space to experience the four seasons! 6. Thomas the Tank EngineFun rating: 5 stars. Located at the entrance of Quanpu Gorge, the route is 1000 meters long, and each sightseeing electric vehicle can carry 13 visitors. Wander through the densely forested gorge, feel the cool mountain breeze, and discover a unique landscape! 7.Yuntai Mountain Scenic AreaSnack CityFood rating: 5 stars. Located in Xiaozhaigou Visitor Square, this restaurant gathers over a hundred kinds of popular local snacks and fast food, encapsulating the essence of cuisines from all over the country. Experience the comfort of travel and savor the flavors of Yuntai Mountain. II. Zhuyu Peak Scenic Area (including the Glass Skywalk of Botianjie Mountain, Phoenix Ridge, and Zhuyu Peak Cableway) 1. Zhuyu Peak Cableway:Experience rating: 5 stars. Located near the Zhuyu Peak parking lot (accessible by attraction bus), it's a 3-minute drive to the summit of Zhuyu Peak, offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery and the afterglow of the sunset, allowing you to experience the Yuntai Mountain described in Wang Wei's poems. 2. Phoenix Ridge Cableway:Experience rating: 5 stars. The Phoenix Ridge cable car line is about 1,700 meters long and takes only 6 minutes to reach the Phoenix Ridge scenic area. Experience the double glass walkways, visit Chongyang Pavilion, and enjoy the beautiful view of flying above the clouds and breaking through the fog. 3. Double glass walkways:Experience rating: 5 stars. It features two glass walkways: one is built in a U-shape along the cliff face, while the other is completely perpendicular to the cliff, at an altitude of approximately 1080 meters. Both walkways are made entirely of transparent glass, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. III. Zifang Lake Scenic Spot Zifang Lake Water Park: Thrill level 5 stars. Located at the exit of Hongshixia Gorge in Yuntaishan Scenic Area, Jiaozuo City, it offers stunning views of the lake emerging from the gorge and a variety of entertainment options, including the "Ferrari of the water," speedboats, jet skis, shark boats, go-karts, and the Yuntaishan sailing boat, allowing you to experience the thrill of splashing waves. Four,Yuntaishan Cultural Tourism College The core area of ​​Yuntaishan Cultural Tourism College covers an area of ​​over 90 acres and includes a comprehensive building, guest rooms, a restaurant, a multi-functional hall, an auditorium, a leisure park, and other functional areas. It mainly carries out comprehensive businesses such as large client reception, training and education, study tours, outdoor training, team building activity, and conference services.

No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Jiaozuo

Fenglinxia

Fenglin Gorge is dominated by the Emerald Lake, where mountains and waters blend together. It is highly praised as "a lake in heaven on earth, with thousands of scenes in it", and is also known as the "Yuntai Tianchi". The ten-mile Pinghu in the territory is like a jade belt floating in the canyon, with islands scattered around the lake, undulating mountains around the lake, and rippling waves on the lake surface.

Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area - Hongshi Gorge

Hongshi Gorge is one of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area's iconic sites. Most visitors to Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area make Hongshi Gorge the first site they visit. Hongshi Gorge is also known as "Bonsai Canyon.” When visitors first step foot on to the valley path, they are welcomed with the beautiful sight of the crimson rocks. The landforms here are all danxia types. The rocks are all shades of red, leaving little wonder as to why it is called "Red Rock" Gorge. The entire canyon can also be considered a geological museum, as many different rocks were formed across various geological ages.

Zhuyu Peak

Zhuyu Peak is situated in Yuntai Mountain, Jiaozuo, Henan and had been the holy land where poets and literary men and monks to cultivate themselves according to a religious doctrine during the past dynasties. With lush plants, Zhuyu Peak has a forest coverage rate of 93%, making it a natural oxygen bar. Climbing up Zhuyu Peak with an altitude of 1,308 meters via a plank road, people will have heroic spirit for "other mountains look small against a backdrop of Zhuyu Peak."

No. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Henan

Henan Baoquan Tourist Area

Henan Baoquan Tourist Area is located in Huixian City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, covering a total area of 110 square kilometers. It includes two parks: the Grand Canyon and the Henan Baoquan Tourist Area - Baoquan Cliff Tianxia Scenic Area. The two parks are connected via cableways and elevators, creating a large circular tour mode connecting both parks. The Baoquan tourist area in Henan has a forest coverage rate of 98%, an average elevation of 1150 meters, and an average annual temperature of 18°C, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing, vacation, water activities, and summer retreats. Henan Baoquan Grand Canyon is crowned by the Taihang Mountains, featuring high gorges and calm lakes, pools every five steps, waterfalls every ten steps, and more than ten different waterfalls in the Baoquan Tourist Area—including Jian Long Waterfall, Henan Baoquan Tourist Area Baoquan Double Dragon Waterfall, Jade Maiden Waterfall, Flying Dragon Waterfall, and Qingmoss Waterfall. The "Chinese Thousand Waterfalls Valley" is truly a spectacle of Taihang. Enjoy flowers in spring, play in the water in summer, pick fun in autumn, and play in the snow in winter—exciting activities throughout the year, making it a popular spot for mountain and water leisure and internet check-ins in the Central Plains. Henan Baoquan Tourist Area - Baoquan Cliff World Scenic Area, amazed by its cliffs, with thousands of zhang of red silk and hundred-li red cliffs, like a screen and painting. Hike the Danya Heavenly Road and experience the changing scenery with every step; Seeking the heart of Taihang, fully admiring the spectacular sights of Hump; Overlooking Youlong Bay, exploring China's winding gorges; Looking up at the overlapping peaks, one marvels at the craftsmanship of ghostly axes; Thrilling cliff experiences such as cliff coasters, bungee jumping, rock climbing, cliff swings, hanging boardwalks, and cliff lodgings create a "world-shaking cliff" journey.

No. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Jiaozuo

Qinglong Gorge

Qinglong Gorge is one of the main attractions of Yuntai Mountain. The graceful waterfall of Wangrong, the emerald Tongxin Pool, and the extremely beautiful Shishangchunqiu, constitute the three-dimensional portrait of the Qinglong Gorge. The gorge is long, the mountains are green, the vegetation is lush and the climate is unique. The area here is known as a beautiful portrait of nature and a great summer resort. The spirituality of nature and the vivacity of life are vividly alive here.

Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area - Tanpu Valley

Tanpu Gorge, also named Xiaozhaigou, is the most famous part of the Yuntai Mountain Gorge. It is in the north of Yuntai Mountain, slightly towards the west. It is also the source of the Zifang River. The scenery in the gorge almost feels like the beautiful Jiangnan area south of the Yangtze River. Visitors can see springs, falls and ponds everywhere in Tanpu Gorge. And visitors can also enjoy many scenery like Qingren Waterfall, Harvest Scene and Washing Inkstone Pool.

No. 10 of Family-friendly Attractions in Henan

Zhengzhou Yellow River Cultural Park

The Zhengzhou Yellow River Scenic Area is located 20 kilometers northwest of Zhengzhou City on the bank of the Yellow River. It is the starting point of the “hanging river” on the ground and the boundary between the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. The main attractions are Yan Huang Square, the Stele Forest of the Yellow River, and the Geological Museum. Here, you can experience the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River at close quarters and learn about the rich history of the Yellow River culture.

Yuntai Ancient Town

Yuntai Ancient TownWith ancient Chinese culture and Han Yu culture as the theme,The architectural style of the Ming and Qing courtyards is featured, showingThe natural beauty of poetry, wine, countryside and nature.

Zifang Lake