Must-Visit for May Day! The "Little Phoenix" of the North, Every Shot is a Masterpiece!

One-Day Travel Guide to Linzhou Shibanyan Town ✨

"Hidden in the depths of Taihang Mountains, 'China's Painting Valley' 🎨, Shibanyan Town is as beautiful as a Chinese ink painting! Avoid the crowds during May Day holiday and come here to experience the cool mountain wilderness and artistic atmosphere, while also checking in at popular homestays~"

🌄 Must-Visit Attractions
1️⃣ Shibanyan Town 🏡
The "Little Phoenix Ancient Town" of the North! The Cangxi River flows through the town, with stone houses scattered on both banks. Every casual photo becomes a vintage artistic shot 📸. Most beautiful in the morning when surrounded by mist, as if walking into an ink painting.

2️⃣ Gaojiatai Painters' Village 🎨
The "Chinese Painters' Village" lives up to its name! Art students sketching everywhere, stone houses, old locust trees, and terraced fields on the cliff - full of artistic atmosphere~ The village also has the "Cliff House" homestay, perfect for taking photos.

3️⃣ Taihang Grand Canyon Viewing Platform 🌄
(Optional) Visit if you have extra time! Overlook the magnificent canyon, with thrilling cliff walkways, but for a one-day trip, prioritize the town and painters' village~

🚗 Transportation Guide
✔️ Self-driving: Zhengzhou → Shibanyan about 3h (transfer from Jinggang'ao to Nanlin Expressway), Luoyang → Shibanyan about 2.5h, many curves on mountain roads ⚠️ drive slowly.
✔️ Bus: Linzhou South Bus Station has direct buses (departures at 8:30/10:00, last return at 17:30).
✔️ Group tour: Xinxian offers 69 yuan/person one-day tours (including transportation + tickets, departures on Saturdays and Sundays).

⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
❌ Don't wear high heels! Lots of stone paths + mountain trails, non-slip sports shoes are a must 👟.
❌ Don't miss the last bus! If self-driving, go early and return early, traffic jams likely after 4pm.
✅ Bring a jacket + sun protection: Mountain areas are 5-8°C cooler than the city, with strong UV rays 🧥☀️.
✅ Try local farm cuisine: Recommended bamboo shoots with cured meat, acorn jelly, only 30 yuan per person for a filling meal!

📌 Hidden Tips
🌿 Free ancient village: If you have more time, visit Xianmagou Village (no entrance fee, original stone houses are very soothing).
📸 Best photo spot: Next to "A Family's Return Villa" in the painters' village, with layered cliffs as background - amazing!

🌟 Plan for May Day holiday! Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and cool weather - you'll definitely win the photography contest on your social media! 💃