Henan Taihang Mountains 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide

Henan South Taihang Mountains 3-Day 2-Night Travel Guide (Budget 3000 RMB)
— Cliffs, Hanging Roads, and Ancient Village Secrets

📅 Itinerary Overview

Budget: 3000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, tickets, meals)
Suitable for: Hiking enthusiasts, photography lovers, cultural and history fans
Best season: May to October (summer for cool escape, autumn for colorful forests)
Core experiences: Driving on hanging roads, exploring cliffside ancient villages, Taihang sea of clouds sunrise

🚗 Transportation Arrangements (Budget about 1000 RMB)

Long-distance transport (starting from Zhengzhou as example):

High-speed train + car rental: Zhengzhou East Station → Xinxiang East Station (30 minutes, ticket 50 RMB), then rent a car for self-driving (about 600 RMB for 3 days, SUV recommended, including fuel).
Bus: Zhengzhou North Bus Station → Huixian (2 hours, 40 RMB), then transfer to scenic area shuttle bus (20 RMB) to Wanxianshan/Guoliang Village.

Within scenic areas:

Self-driving preferred (experienced driver needed for hanging roads), or hire local villagers’ car (about 200 RMB/day).

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget about 800 RMB)

First night: Guoliang Village Cliffside Homestay (about 400 RMB/night)

Recommended because: Window opens to sheer canyon cliffs, perfect for stargazing at night.
Alternatives: Yashang Renjia, Taihang Pearl.

Second night: Wangmangling Scenic Area Hotel (about 400 RMB/night)

Recommended because: Convenient for next day’s sunrise viewing, good conditions.

🎫 Tickets and Itinerary (Budget about 800 RMB)
Tickets:

Wanxianshan Scenic Area (including Guoliang Village, Hanging Road): 120 RMB.
Wangmangling Scenic Area: 100 RMB (including Xiyagou Hanging Road).
Optional: Kunshan Hanging Road crossing (requires local guide, about 100 RMB/person).

📝 Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Village on the Cliff - The Legend of Guoliang

Morning: Depart from Zhengzhou/Xinxiang, drive to Wanxianshan Scenic Area.
Afternoon:

Guoliang Hanging Road: Hike 1.5 km to experience the "Ninth Wonder of the World" (self-driving requires strong skills).
Guoliang Village: Visit filming locations (movie "Raise Your Hands"), cliffside watchtowers.

Evening: Tianti (Heaven Ladder) hike (1 hour, primitive and steep, choose carefully) or sunset photography at the viewing platform.

Day 2: Cloud-top Fairy Mountain - Wangmangling Secret Realm

Morning:

Drive to Wangmangling, cross Xiyagou Hanging Road (wilder than Guoliang).
Taihang Sea of Clouds: If after rain, must wait for sunrise (arrive at viewing platform before 5:30).

Afternoon:

Xiyagou Grand Canyon: Red Rock Waterfall, One Line Sky.
Kunshan Hanging Road (optional): Thrilling, requires guide.

Night: Stay at Wangmangling, try Taihang wild vegetable feast (about 50 RMB per person).

Day 3: Slow Time in Ancient Villages - Return Trip

Morning:

Nanping Village (inside Wanxianshan): Danfengou hike, clear spring waterfall.
Luojezhai (less known recommendation): Primitive stone village, free and undeveloped.

Afternoon: Return trip, stop briefly at Huixian Baiquan Lake (free) for rest.

🍜 Food Recommendations (Budget about 400 RMB)

Must-try:

Taihang wild rabbit meat, stir-fried local greens with eggs, corn flour noodles, stone cakes.

Bring your own snacks: Carry enough water and energy bars during hikes (some sections have no supplies).

💰 Budget Breakdown

Item Cost (RMB)
Transportation 1000
Accommodation 800
Tickets/Guide 800
Meals 400
Total 3000

💡 Travel Tips

Safety first: Hanging roads are narrow and sharp-curved, beginners should not drive! Use scenic area shuttle buses.
Clothing guide: Big temperature difference in mountains, bring windproof jacket and non-slip shoes.
Photography spots:

Guoliang Village: Watchtower viewing platform (panorama), hanging road tunnel entrance.
Wangmangling: Qintai (sea of clouds), Foguang Pavilion (sunrise).

Avoid pitfalls: Be cautious buying “wild medicinal herbs” from villagers, always ask prices before eating.
“The Taihang is the backbone of the world, this road soars even higher.” Conquer China’s toughest mountains and waters with 3000 RMB, let’s go! ⛰️🚗