Only 998 per person to stay in a cloud paradise! 3 hours direct from Zhengzhou to the secret realm of South Taihang
by JAMIE WATERS
Sep 8, 2025
【2 Days 1 Night Light Luxury Vacation Guide】  
Who says Henan only has Shaolin Temple? Last week I discovered a stunning hidden gem—Tianjie Mountain! A sky city on the cliff, a thousand-meter cliff-hanging road, sea of clouds sunrise... The best part is fewer people, beautiful scenery, and affordable!
📍Location: Huixian City, Xinxiang, Henan Province  
⏰Best season: May to October (highest chance to see the sea of clouds)  
🕒Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM  
🏞️Main attractions: Kunshan Hanging Road, Jiulian Terrace, Longmai Canyon
💸【Budget Revealed】  
Two days and one night for 998! Students, go for it~
🚆Transportation:  
Zhengzhou → Xinxiang East High-speed Rail 69 RMB / 1 hour  
Carpool to the scenic area 70 RMB / 1.5 hours  
(Total 3 hours travel! Super convenient)
🏡Accommodation:  
Highly recommend "Yunqi Mountain Lodge"!  
Address: Inside Tianjie Mountain Scenic Area  
Price: 328 RMB/night including breakfast for two  
Features: Floor-to-ceiling windows + starry sky terrace 🌌  
You can watch the Milky Way lying in bed!
🎫Ticket saving tips:  
Scenic area ticket 60 RMB (50 RMB for students)  
Must-take shuttle bus 55 RMB (12 km winding mountain road)
🍜Must-try food:  
Huixian red-braised lamb 🔥  
Homestyle farmhouse chicken pot at the lodge  
Wild vegetable scrambled eggs so delicious it makes you cry
🌟Three must-visit spots:  
1️⃣ Kunshan Hanging Road  
The cliff corridor is super stunning!  
2️⃣ 168-step Heavenly Ladder  
A Taoist holy site with a strong sense of ritual  
3️⃣ Sea of clouds sunrise  
Get up at 5:30 AM, totally worth it!
💰Total cost breakdown:  
Transportation 139 + Accommodation 328 + Tickets 115  
Food 120 + Snacks 96 = 998 RMB
💡Tips:  
- Sharing a room can save over 800 RMB  
- Bring a thick jacket! Big temperature difference  
- Book in advance for discounts
"When the wind messes up my hair, all worries are blown away~ On this thousand-meter cliff, I found my soul’s home."
Post by JAMIE WATERS | Sep 8, 2025

















