Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon is located in the southeast of Huguan County, Shanxi Province, with a total area of 225 square kilometers. It is composed of Wuzhi Gorge, Longquan Gorge, Wangmang Gorge, and Zituan Mountain as the main line, including Zhenze Palace, Shibapan (Yangchang Ban), Qingchang Ban There are scenic spots such as Longtan, Zituan Cave, Black Dragon Pool, Yungai Temple, "Cat Road" dangerous road, and "Overpass" wonders. In the scenic area, there are thousands of peaks, thousands of valleys, thick shade blocking out the sun, splashing waterfalls, flowing springs, strange natural scenery and beautiful legends. It has been rated as "one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China" and makes people yearn for it.Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon is not only intoxicating with its natural scenery, but also dazzling with its cultural landscape. There are many legends and historical events here, and it is the inheritance place of Chinese culture. The stories of Confucius Hui Che and Erxian Zhenren have a long history. Cao Cao's eternal sad chant "Bitter Cold Journey" left by Cao Cao's northward trip to Taihang has been famous for generations, and historical relics still exist.
Attractions distribution:
The Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon natural scenery tourist area includes three main gorges: Wangmang Gorge, Wuzhi Gorge, and Longquan Gorge, as well as numerous branch gorges. , Huangyadi and other 7 scenic spots.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots, national forest parks, and national geological parksScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, climbing, cultural tours, heritage tours, monuments, temples, canyonsScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Changzhi City>Huguan County
How to get there:
Bus: There are buses from the Changzhi Passenger Transport Center to Huguan County every ten minutes. They are buses 101 and 102. The fare is limited to 3 yuan. There are urban and rural bus lines in the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon Tourist Area, departing at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, passing through Huguan County → Dongjing Ridge → Visitor Center (Xiashipo) → Shibapan → Black Dragon Pond → Hongdou Gorge → Baquan Gorge → Qinglong Gorge → Nuwa Cave → Dongchuan Bottom, return at 2:00 pm and 7:00 the next day. Ticket price is limited to 15 yuan.
Self-driving: Changtai Expressway, Changjin Expressway, Changhan Expressway, Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, 208 National Highway, 309 National Highway, and 225 Provincial Highway can all reach the scenic spot. The roads entering the scenic area include Changhu first-level road and provincial Yinlin second-level road.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon ticket price:
Adult ticket: 175 yuan (including Hongdou Gorge, Qinglong Gorge, Black Dragon Pool, Zituan Mountain, and scenic sightseeing buses).
Children under 1.2 meters in height, elderly people over 60 years old with ID cards, active military personnel with officer or soldier ID cards, and disabled people with disability certificates are exempt from the entrance fee to scenic spots;
Children with heights of 1.2-1.4 Students with a bachelor's degree or below can purchase discounted tickets for scenic spots with student ID cards: 110 yuan.
Tickets are valid for 48 hours.
Scenic area opening hours:
07:00-19:00
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
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- Tiedan: 2012 Mongolia-China trip. Going to Pingdingshan again to meet Nadam. Wolf Totem
travelling guideline:
Entertainment: Here you can choose to take a yacht, rafting, bamboo rafting, swinging, ziplining, crossing a rope bridge, etc. In midsummer, there are also bonfire parties and Grand Canyon special cultural programs, so you can choose freely.
Eat:, mutton soup, ten big bowls, Thousand Layers of Small Fire, Xinzhai Vinegar, West Berlin Tofu, etc. are all famous local snacks, be sure not to miss them.
Tour route:
Two-day tour:
Day 1: Qinglong Gorge (Danbi Garden, Qinglong Pool, Shuoshi Garden, Qishi Cave, Water Curtain Cave, Wall Stone Lingcypress) → Nuwa Cave → Baquan Gorge (viewed on the ground, Water tour, sky view)
The second day: Black Dragon Pool (Long Lake, Hanging Ladder Walk, Longtan Lingze, Rope Bridge Adventure, Solitary Mountain Cruise) → Hongdou Gorge (Sandietan, Qixianyu)
Best time to visit:
4 → October is the best season to visit. You can participate in rafting activities in summer, and there are group weddings on Chinese Valentine's Day.
Shopping recommendations:
Purple ginseng, millet pickled egg vinegar, purple yoghurt, and sweet corn are all famous local specialties, suitable for personal use and as gifts for others.
Scenic spot map:
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