Hongni Village

Explore the hidden gem of Changzhi! A one-day walking tour guide to Hongni Village 🏞️

When visiting Changzhi, it’s not just about the Taihang Mountains! Discover the stunning ancient village—Hongni Village! This millennium-old village tucked in a canyon features a waterfall running through it and stone slab roads stretching east to west. You can unlock all the highlights in just one day~

✨Trip Highlights:
- Check in at the ancient village with a cliffside waterfall
- Free visit to historic ancient buildings
- Taste authentic Shanxi farmhouse cuisine

🌞Recommended Itinerary:
08:00 Depart from Home Inn Hotel·neo (467 East Street)
Drive about 1.5 hours to Hongni Village (recommended to leave before 8 AM to avoid crowds)

10:00 Grand Waterfall Viewing Platform
Be sure to arrive at this perfect photo spot first! The early morning sunlight at an angle makes for the best shots, capturing the spectacular sight of a rainbow and waterfall together~

11:30 Explore the Ancient Village
Stroll along the Ming and Qing dynasty stone slab roads, and don’t forget to see:
✔️The Ming Dynasty Imperial Censor’s Former Residence
✔️The thousand-year-old white-barked pine
✔️Ancient stone-built houses
Every snapshot feels like a moment of peaceful time

13:00 Lunch Recommendations
The village’s only farmhouse restaurant "Hongni Renjia" must-try dishes:
- Spicy Pot Noodles (15 RMB/bowl)
- Wild Codonopsis Stewed Native Chicken (98 RMB/pot)
- Stir-fried Mountain Chives with Native Eggs (38 RMB)

15:00 Cliffside Plank Road
A great place to walk off your meal! This 2-kilometer suspended walkway offers panoramic views of the entire canyon. Not for the faint-hearted but super thrilling!

17:00 Don’t Miss Before Heading Back
At the village entrance, the old locust tree post office lets you send postcards and buy villagers’ homemade Sichuan pepper and forsythia tea

⚠️Useful Tips:
1. Wear non-slip shoes! The stone slab roads get very slippery when wet
2. Bring mosquito repellent in summer
3. Signal is weak in the village, remember to download offline maps in advance
4. The waterfall is at its fullest during the rainy season in July and August

🏨Accommodation Tips:
Staying at Home Inn Hotel is super convenient! The smart facilities are excellent, and the next morning you can visit the nearby City God Temple morning market for a bowl of lamb offal soup~