Two-Day Trip Guide to Xinxiang

Complete Experience of South Taihang Mountains and Northern Henan Cuisine

📅 Day 1: Wanxianshan · Hanging Road Miracle
🚗 Transportation Suggestions

1.5-hour self-drive from Zhengzhou (navigate directly to "Wanxianshan Scenic Area")
Rent a car or carpool after arriving at Xinxiang East High-Speed Rail Station (about 80 RMB/person)

⛰️ Morning: Guoliang Hanging Road
🎫 Ticket: 107 RMB (includes scenic area transportation)
⏰ Recommended duration: 3 hours
✨ Must-try:

- Hike the 1.2 km cliff corridor (filming location of the movie "Raise Your Hands")
- Panoramic shots at the Cliffside Family Viewing Platform
- Shout Fountain challenge for lung capacity

🍜 Lunch: Rustic Mountain Flavors
📍 Recommended: Guoliang Village Wangmangling Farmhouse
🍲 Must-order: Stir-fried mountain chives with native eggs, acorn jelly (about 40 RMB per person)

💦 Afternoon: Nanping Danfen Canyon
🚌 Take the scenic area shuttle to Nanping (20 minutes)
🏞️ Activities:

- Trek along the Heilongtan Waterfall Group
- Geological wonders of Sun, Moon, and Star Stones
- Hiking through the forest sea of Wufeng Mountain (wear sports shoes)

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
• Guoliang Village Homestay (cliffside view room about 200 RMB/night)
• Wanxianshan Hotel (quasi three-star standard about 300 RMB/night)

📅 Day 2: Baligou · Northern Water World
🌅 Early Morning: Cliffside Sunrise
⏰ 5:30-6:30 AM watch the sea of clouds sunrise from the homestay rooftop
📸 Photo spot: Tianti Ruins

🚣 Morning: Tianhe Waterfall
🎫 Ticket: 62 RMB (additional 30 RMB for sightseeing bus)
⏰ Core activities:

- Bamboo raft through the One-Line Sky gorge (20 RMB/person)
- Play in the Red Stone River Emerald Pool
- Climb the 888-step Heavenly Ladder challenge (according to your ability)

🐑 Lunch: Xinxiang’s Signature Cuisine
🚗 1-hour drive back to the city
📍 Recommended: Geji Red Braised Lamb (about 60 RMB per person)
🍖 Hidden delicacy: Lamb soup soaked with shredded flatbread

🏯 Afternoon: Choose one between Lu King Mausoleum or Bigan Temple
1️⃣ Lu King Mausoleum (ticket 50 RMB): Ming Dynasty prince’s underground palace + largest wordless stele
2️⃣ Bigan Temple (ticket 40 RMB): Ancestral root site of the Lin family nationwide

🚗 Return Tips
Depart before 16:00 to avoid Zhengzhou evening rush hour

💰 Budget Reference (for 2 people)

| Item | Cost (RMB) |
|------------|-----------------------------|
| Transportation | 400 (rental/carpool + fuel) |
| Tickets | 338 (Wanxianshan + Baligou) |
| Accommodation | 300 (specialty homestay) |
| Meals | 300 (including red braised lamb feast) |
| Others | 200 (activities + snacks) |
| Total | About 1500 |

📌 Local Tips

Best season: April to October, with July-August having the fullest waterfalls
Packing guide:

- Essential non-slip shoes (stones in the canyon are slippery)
- Bring a light jacket for temperature changes

Avoid pitfalls:

- Must buy scenic area shuttle tickets (walking distances are very long)
- Be cautious about riding private motorcycles (unsafe)

Hidden gems:

- Night star gazing at Wanxianshan (low light pollution)
- Try Taihang Mountain wild hawthorn juice (5 RMB/bottle)

Set off with this guide and discover a different South Taihang! 🏔️