Two-day trip to Jiaozuo: A comprehensive guide, full of useful tips. Save this post!

⛰ [Two-day itinerary]
Day 1:
Qingtianhe—Film and Television City—Yuntai Ancient Town

Day 2:
Jiaozuo Museum—Yuntai Mountain

📍 Detailed address:
North of Shaqiang Village, Qixian Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province

🚗 Transportation guide:
You can navigate there yourself. There is a very large parking lot.

🕙 Opening hours:
Open all year round

💰 Ticket price:
CNY 150 per person

🌟 Highlights and features of the scenic spot:
[1] Qingtianhe: Recommended route: Tourist Center → Tianpu Scenic Area → Water Park → Ancient Village → Return. This is a tourist destination that combines various natural landscapes such as mountains, canyons, waterfalls, and ancient villages. Must-see attractions include Tianpu Scenic Area, Water Park, and the ancient village.

[2] Yuntai Mountain: Danxia landform canyon, about 2 km long, takes about 1.5–2 hours to tour. Monkeys are more active in winter. Visit the icefalls in Quanpu Gorge. This year, there are also penguins and monkeys enjoying the hot springs. Hongshi Gorge is a must-see core attraction. Quanpu Gorge/Tanpu Gorge and the Macaque Valley are in the same "Xiaozhaigou" area and can be visited together.

[3] Jiaozuo Museum:
The museum has three floors. The first floor displays the scientific and technological achievements of Jiaozuo cultural relic protection. The second floor displays modern and contemporary historical relics of Jiaozuo. The third floor displays ancient historical relics of Jiaozuo. The most treasured item is a five-story, painted pottery warehouse building. The museum is not very large. The free guided tours are highly recommended.

[4] Yuntai Ancient Town: Here you can deeply feel the charm of Tai Chi culture. There are often Tai Chi performances in the square. The ancient opera house with carved beams and painted rafters is one of the town's landmarks. Here you can enjoy traditional opera performances. When the silk strings sound, it's as if you've traveled back to the bustling ancient times.

📌 Tips:
[1] Follow the rules of the scenic area. Do not climb or wade without permission.
[2] Protect the environment during the tour. Do not litter, damage vegetation, or destroy the landscape.
[3] Respect local cultural heritage and customs during the tour.