Day 1 Zhengzhou → Dongtie Village → Xitie Village → Qingtian River → Baishui River → Lianggutuo Waterfall → 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)
10:00 am, start hiking from Dan River Canyon:
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The hike is about 8-9 kilometers long, passing through the "Asia's first single-arch railway bridge" and watching trains passing through the cave one after another;
We descended to the Dan River Gorge (Dan River is the name of the confluence of the Qingtian River and the Baishui River), followed the river up, passed the Baishui River, and arrived at the Lianggutuo Waterfall. You are bound to get your shoes wet along the way.
Around 13-14 o'clock, you can eat at the farmer's house. You can order as much as you want or have a group meal in a big pot. You have to pay for it yourself (book in advance)
The afternoon is mainly spent playing in the water, swimming, jumping into the pool, diving, fishing, stealing half a day of leisure.
You can also follow the waterfall viewing team and check in at Lianggutuo Waterfall
At around 3:00 PM, we met up with the farmers and headed to the exit of Qingtian River Scenic Area, ending our hiking trip.
Return at approximately 16:30 and arrive in Zhengzhou at 18:30
One by one, one by one
Phoenix Mountain in South Taihang: The bloodiness and grandeur hidden in the mountains and waters
This mountain range, stretching across the Central Plains, boasts both the beauty of emerald waters and the grandeur of a tiger, capable of swallowing vast swaths of land. The landscape of the Southern Taihang Mountains is never an isolated scene, but a flowing epic—here, every step is a dialogue with nature, and every glance reveals the grandeur of the mountains and rivers.
Baishui River: The Poetic Concept of Water Love in "Water Classic"
The Baishui River, originating from Baimasi Mountain in Jincheng City, is less than a hundred miles long, but thanks to the description of Li Daoyuan in his "Water Classic: Qinshui" in the Northern Wei Dynasty, it has become a river of prestige, flowing for millennia. Like a jade belt, it winds through the green hills at the border of Henan and Shanxi, ultimately merging with the Dan River and then the Yellow River.
Green mountains stretch out on both sides of the river, and the valley is about 50 meters wide. The reservoir upstream allows the water volume to be gently and controllable. The shallow and rocky river channel has become a natural playground. When you step barefoot into the clear stream, you can touch the round pebbles. The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, weaving mottled light and shadows on the water, like gold scattered casually by nature.
As you ascend the river valley, you'll encounter delightful surprises hidden amidst the lush greenery. The abundant Baishuihe Waterfall is a highlight, its splashing water tinged with the fragrance of vegetation. Five natural villages, including Dongcun and Xicun, dot the banks, preserving a pristine mountain atmosphere. If you're planning to wade in the water, remember to bring slippers so your feet can engage in a gentle dialogue with the stream.
Lianggutuo Waterfall:
It's been described as "thunder in the valley." Unlike the graceful Baishui River Falls, this waterfall cascades down a nearly 20-meter-high cliff. During the summer months, when the water is abundant, the entire rock face appears blanketed in a blanket of white. The roar of the cascading waterfall reverberates through the valley, and the splashing water cascades into the deep pool at the bottom, stirring up ripples. Standing by the pool, the mist washes over you, instantly dispelling any heat and leaving the air moist and refreshing. If the sunlight reflects off the falls, you might even see a faint rainbow hanging above the waterfall, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding lush mountains.
