Exploring the "Artificial Sky River": A Complete Guide to Traveling to the Red Flag Canal

The Red Flag Canal is located in Linzhou City, Anyang, Henan Province. It is an "artificial river in the sky" built by 300,000 Linzhou people in the 1960s over 10 years. It is now a national 5A-level scenic spot and is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."

[Best Season] Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October) are full of flowers and the climate is pleasant. Avoid the scorching sun in summer and the severe cold in winter.

【Must-visit attractions】
1. Qingnian Cave: The core scenic spot, where you can take a boat through a thousand-meter tunnel and experience the feat of "hammering the Taihang Mountains with a steel chisel"
2. Dividing Water Garden: Overlooking the entire water conservancy system, a giant sand table displays the entire project
3. Red Flag Canal Memorial Hall: More than 2,000 physical objects witness the miracle of construction, and VR technology reproduces the scene of opening the mountain

【Practical Tips】
Transportation: 2 hours of self-driving from Zhengzhou/Anyang, or take a bus to Linzhou to transfer to the tourist line
Tickets: 80 yuan for a combined ticket (including the main scenic area + memorial hall), and an additional 30 yuan for a cruise
Time: It is recommended to arrange a 6-8 hour in-depth tour
Tips: Wear non-slip shoes, bring sun protection equipment, and pay attention to safety as there are many steps in the scenic area

【Special Experience】
Walk along the Taihang Canal, taste the "migrant worker meal" (sweet potato steamed bread with wild vegetables), watch the live performance "Red Flag Canal", and deeply feel the Red Flag Canal spirit of "self-reliance and hard work". It is recommended to plan a 2-day tour route in conjunction with the Taihang Grand Canyon to experience the dual shock of nature and humanity.

Post by charliemarina | Mar 5, 2025