Self-driving to Yuntai Mountain in September Weekend 2-day Tour

DAY 1 9/15 Itinerary:
🚗 Tianjin → Yuntai Mountain Anshang Service Area (📍 Shaqiang Village North 2 km, Qixian Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City)
✅ Buy tickets in advance on Trip.com (💰180 RMB/3-day pass), easy entry with ID card! Scenic shuttle buses inside the park go chua~chua directly to all attractions㊙️
✅ Surprise discovery: prices in the park are super affordable, a bowl of knife-cut noodles only 15 RMB💰 so reasonable💕

🌟 Must-check route recommendation👇
🌈 Hongshi Gorge → Zifang Lake
The Danxia landform of Hongshi Gorge is stunning and breathtaking! Every snap is wallpaper-worthy✨
💧 Zifang Lake is as blue as a painting, the lake and mountain scenery made me cry😭 (Boat ride 50 RMB/person)

🌄 Zhuyu Peak Cable Car Up → Climb the popular Zhuyu Peak
Cable car 70 RMB/person, saves effort, thrilling and scenic! The view of the sea of clouds from the top is absolutely amazing🤩 (Recommended to go before 10 AM)
⛰️ Phoenix Ridge Cable Car Down
Avoid peak times to enjoy the cable car scenery, a perfect end to day one✌️

✨ DAY 2 9/16 Itinerary:
🐒 Have fun all day at Xiaozhaigou Scenic Area~
✅ Monkey Valley slide round trip (40 RMB/person round trip, a must for kids! Super thrilling)
✅ Check in at Tanpu Gorge’s "Sky Mirror" for a heart photo🤳 (Best time 10 AM)
✅ Stroll the quiet trail at Quanpu Gorge (about 1.5 hours)
✅ Yuntai Heavenly Waterfall is spectacular✨ (📍 Deepest part of the park, 314 meters drop)

🏡 Highly recommended accommodation:
"Hua Zhu · Yuntai Mountain Yilan Cottage Homestay"
📍 Location: Near Anshang Service Area inside the park (5 min walk to shuttle bus station)
🍃 Lie down and enjoy mountain views + trendy balcony = over 200 RMB per night, what more could you want!
The housekeeper is super thoughtful and gives travel guides upon check-in💯

⚠️ Park opening hours:
March-November: 7:00-17:30 (last entry 17:00)
December-February: 7:30-17:30 (park closes 16:30)

✨ Tips:
1️⃣ Remember to bring your ID card + sunscreen + sports shoes
2️⃣ The park requires walking throughout, comfortable shoes are very important!
3️⃣ On weekends, it’s recommended to enter before 8 AM to avoid crowds

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