One-Day Tour of Xinxiang: A Breathtaking Journey from Guoliang Hanging Road to Bigan Temple
by Serendipitousadventure
Apr 30, 2025
**🌄【Complete Xinxiang Guide】Taihang Mountain Secret Spots + Northern Henan Cuisine! Unlock the Ultimate Experience of the Hanging Road and Canyon Waterfalls**
✨**Must-Visit Attractions**
1️⃣ **Guoliang Hanging Road**: The ninth wonder of the world! Hike the 1.2km cliff corridor, gaze down into the deep abyss, aerial views show it like a giant dragon coiling around the mountain (Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area ticket: 107 yuan including transportation).
2️⃣ **Baoquan Secret Realm**: The ultimate Danxia landscape with emerald waters! Boat ride on the jade lake, view the Jianlong Waterfall with a 320-meter drop, and enjoy the exciting water splashing festival in summer (ticket: 108 yuan including transportation).
3️⃣ **Baligou Tianhe Waterfall**: A 200-meter waterfall cascading like the Milky Way falling to earth, walk the "Single Line Sky" plank road, and visit "Journey to the West" filming location (ticket: 62 yuan).
🚗 **Recommended Routes**
✔️ **One-Day Highlights**: Baoquan Secret Realm → Yunü Peak Viewing Platform → Boat cruise (summer/fall)/Ice spectacle (winter).
✔️ **Two-Day In-Depth Tour**: Day 1 Wanxian Mountain (Guoliang Village + Cliff Dwellings) → Overnight at a farmhouse; Day 2 Baligou + Return journey.
🍜 **Foodie Highlights**
▫️ Braised Mutton: "Ge Ji Braised Mutton" in the city center, tender mutton with noodles is a knockout (about 50 yuan per person).
▫️ Niu Zhongxi Baked Flatbread: Intangible cultural heritage salt and pepper flatbread, perfectly crispy (old shop on Heping Road, Weibin District).
▫️ Avoid: Most "Taihang Mountain Wild Products" in scenic areas are wholesale items; recommend buying Yuanyang rice (tribute-quality).
📌 **Pro Tips**
▪️ For self-driving, navigate to "Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area," 2 hours from Zhengzhou, mountain roads have many curves so beginners should drive carefully.
▪️ Must wear non-slip shoes! Waterfall areas have wet stone slabs, and bring a jacket for the windy hanging road.
▪️ Taihang red leaves are spectacular in autumn (October-November), photographers should secure spots by 6am.
🏡 **Accommodation Guide**
▫️ Guoliang Village Cliff Guesthouses: Open your window to sheer cliffs, stargaze at night (150 yuan/night).
▫️ Baoquan Lakeside Hotel: Floor-to-ceiling windows facing emerald waters and mountains, breakfast included, 300+ yuan.
💬 **"Wait for a sea of clouds at the hanging road, and enjoy the wild at Baoquan's emerald waters!"** Would you rather challenge the cliff hike or go canyon boating? 👇
Post by Serendipitousadventure | Apr 30, 2025













