Day 1 Zhengzhou → Yanshi → Wanzhang Ladder → Daobei Mountain → Little Great Wall → Zhengzhou
All day
Meeting point (refer to the map for recommended boarding points):
6:00 Opposite to Exit D1 of Nanwulibao Subway Station | 6:10 Opposite to Exit C of Qiliyan Subway Station | 6:20 Exit H of Greentown Plaza Subway Station |
6:30 Zijingshan Subway Station Exit C | 6:40 Dongfeng Road Subway Station Exit A | 6:50 Shamen Subway Station Exit D | 7:00 Liuzhuang Subway Station Exit D2
1. Please join the WeChat travel group on the afternoon of the day before your trip (for group entry, please see the "Travel QR Code" in the app's travel notification)
2. Please arrive at the boarding point 5 minutes before the designated time. If you are late, please take a taxi to the last stop (no waiting will be made for latecomers)
Daobei Mountain is located in Foguang Township, Yanshi, Luoyang, near Zhongling Mountain. It is bordered by Songshan Mountain to the east, Wan'an Mountain to the west, Dengfeng to the south, and Yanshi to the north. It is a remnant of Songshan Mountain. The mountain is majestic and a natural wonder that looks like it was chopped by knives and axes. It is named because the mountain looks like the back of a knife, and is also called "Little Skinny Donkey Back" by hikers.
Daobei Mountain, over 1,400 meters above sea level, runs north-south. Surrounded by rugged terrain, only a narrow path connects the mountain's summit. To the east lies Wanzhanggou, to the west lies Qianrenjian, to the south lies Nantianmen, and to the north lies Huaiyuzhai. It overlooks the Yellow River to the north, Maling to the south, Longmen to the west, and Shaolin to the east. Legend has it that this is where Nuwa molded humans from clay and mended the sky. Therefore, it's considered China's first Dragon Mountain and the earliest birthplace of humanity.
The itinerary for the Daobeishan one-day tour is as follows:
9:30 Arrive at Renyao Village, take a short break, and start climbing
10:30 Ten Thousand Foot Ladder
Visual Critique | Climbing the Ladder
Climbing the ancient wooden ladder is thrilling! Passing by the "Ten Thousand Foot Ladder" (wooden and iron ladders) built by pilgrims is thrilling yet safe and reliable!
12:00 Zhongling Mountain
Daobei Mountain is also called Ziyun Mountain by locals, and Zhongling Mountain is to its east. On the way down the mountain, there is a small section of the Great Wall on Zhongling Mountain, built on the mountain ridge. It is quite imposing. Although it is not as famous as Badaling, it is also very spectacular.
12:30 Knife-back lunch (no farm lunch, please bring your own)
13:30 Head to Daobei Mountain
Climb the natural knife-shaped ridge with your hands and feet, overlooking the thousand-foot-deep ravine. It is the ultimate test of balance and courage!
14:30 Knifeback Mountain Ridge
The beautiful ridgeline walks along the ridge, which requires some climbing and the use of hands and feet. Some of the slopes look steep, partly for visual effect.
15:30 Hiking along the Little Great Wall
The internet-famous Little Great Wall, perched atop Daobei Mountain, is affectionately known by locals as the "Henan Badaling Little Great Wall." Winding along the ridge of Daobei Mountain, the Little Great Wall boasts deep ravines and steep slopes, reaching an elevation of approximately 700 meters. While it's a short walk, it's plenty long enough for check-ins, poses, and photos.
16:00 Hiking on the grassland
Walking on the Central Plains meadows, feeling the different grassland scenery
17:00 Arrive at Cheli Village
17:20 Return to Zhengzhou
Arrived in Zhengzhou around 19:40
Special reminder: The above times are for reference only. Outdoor routes may vary due to weather and teammates' physical condition. The times are for reference only and are based on previous hiking experience. The leader will try to arrange the itinerary rhythm according to the posted time. However, if there are unexpected circumstances that cause the return time to differ from the planned time, please be prepared.
The entire route is approximately 14-15 kilometers, with an ascent of about 880 meters and a maximum altitude of about 1,200 meters. There are climbing points on this route, which is suitable for adults with hiking experience. It is not recommended for outdoor novices, first-time outdoor users, and minors to try it easily.
