The majestic Taihang Mountain starts from Xishan in Beijing in the north, crosses Hebei in the south, and reaches the King of Wu at the junction of Henan and Shaanxi, stretching for more than 800 miles. Taihang Mountain is majestic and steep, with beautiful mountains and rivers and numerous canyons, and it forms a magnificent landscape wherever it goes.
There are really too many grand canyons created by the 800-mile Taihang Mountain, and each one has its own characteristics, which is indistinguishable. As far as I know, the five-year scenic spots built by Taihang Mountain alone are: Yesanpo, Baishishan, Wutai Mountain, Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon, Shanxi Taihang Grand Canyon, Baligou, Henan, Yuntai Mountain and so on. As for the scenic spots of Grade 4A and below, there are numerous scenic spots with different scenery.
Today, I will introduce the 5A Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou, Henan Province (Shanxi is called Taihang Grand Canyon, which just rose to 5A in 2020).
Linzhou Taihang is located in the famous hometown of slate valley at home and abroad. There are 17 administrative villages in the town, of which 10 was successfully selected into the list of traditional Chinese villages. They were selected into Chaoyang Village and Louzitou Village, the second batch of traditional villages in China in 20 13. The third batch of traditional villages in China: Caomiao Village, Li Yuanping Village and Nanwan Village; From June 2065438 to June 2009, the fifth batch of traditional villages in China were successfully selected: Xianmagou Village, Dongwan Village, Shibanyan Village, Xixiangping Village and Gaojiatai Village.
Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area mainly includes three parts: Wangxiang Stone, Taohua Valley and Taihang Tianlu. Ticket 120 yuan, transportation fee is valid for two days in 60 yuan.
Wangxiang Stone Scenic Area has beautiful scenery and excellent feng shui. It is said that Fu Yue, the prime minister of Shang Dynasty, Zhao, the Taoist priest of Ming Dynasty, and Xu, the minister of war of Qing Dynasty, all lived here.
Mountain climbing is the main attraction of Wangxiang Stone. Generally, when you enter the scenic spot, you will go left on the Soul Bridge, go up the mountain and return along the right side of the valley, forming a loop.
Swing Soul Bridge is a steel cable suspension bridge, 50 meters long and 2 meters wide. Although the bridge deck is not high, people walk on it but wander around, and the timid can swing their souls, hence the name swing soul bridge.
Out of the Soul Bridge, there is a steep climbing road behind. Although it is not high, it is steep, and the poor physical strength is a duel on the spot. The cliff is a tortuous plank road, and comrades with acrophobia can really experience a thrilling feeling. There is a sightseeing platform on the plank road, from which you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the Taihang Grand Canyon.
After that, it passed through a virgin forest area. The vegetation here is dense and the vines are connected. Stepping into it in summer is very refreshing and comfortable.
Further on, there is a big waterfall, flying down from a high cliff and falling into the fog. The pool below the waterfall is crystal clear. I don't know that the master wrote the word "Yang Zhi" on a boulder next to him, which is perfect for this.
Next to the cliff on the left side of the waterfall, an 88-meter-high skyscraper bucket ladder stands upright, spirals up, reaches the second floor above, stands under the ladder and looks up, as if entering the clouds. The first time I climbed, I was scared when I walked to the middle. My legs are weak and I am in a dilemma. Finally, I crustily skin of head climbed up.
After climbing the bucket ladder, it is a path in the gap of the cliff. Because the gap in the cliff is too low, people have to bend over to pass. The local area is commonly known as "Kid Cliff", and there is a high-altitude sling in front, which can slide from a few hundred meters high to the opposite cliff.
Surprisingly, there are two pavilions on the cliff opposite, which are said to be the places where Taoist priests studied and practiced. In addition to the small scale, there is also a feeling of hanging temple.
Once out of the plank road, if you still have physical strength, you can continue to walk up the steep and narrow steps and go straight to Taihang Mountain Highway. You can also follow the road and take this side of the valley to form a loop out of the valley.
The mountain road is winding, the mountain stream is gurgling, and the male peaks on both sides are towering and beautiful. No wonder our ancestors chose such a place to live in seclusion.
After visiting Wangxiang Stone (it takes about 4-5 hours according to personal physical strength and play), you can return to the exit and take the scenic bus to Taohua Valley.
Taohua Valley is the key landscape of Taihang Grand Canyon, which is famous for its water. Huanglongtan in the Longfei Canyon is green and clear, colorful and picturesque. When you walk on the iron ladder embedded in the cliffs, you will feel as if you are integrated into this magical world, and all your troubles and trifles will be forgotten. You just need to experience and enjoy nature!
Peach blossom valley canyon is narrow and deep, with "two dragons playing with pearls" and "nine waterfalls" along the way. The scenery is beautiful and it's not too tiring to play. Coming to the Taihang Grand Canyon is a must-see attraction.
Taohua Valley is called Taohua Valley because it is said that the weather here is cold and peach blossoms are in full bloom. There is a poem that says "peach blossoms bloom in the snow at the mouth of the cave, and Yantou Waterfall hangs on the clouds". Of course, there is still a legend circulating here, so I won't introduce it here. Interested friends can find out for themselves.
From Taohua Valley to Taohuadong Village, there is also a Taohuaxian Cave and a Taohuatan Waterfall with a height of 346 meters. If it comes to flood season, it will be quite spectacular. Looking up from here, there is a suspended overpass directly above the scenic spot, which is Tianji Mountain Scenic Spot in Shanxi. There is a path to the south of Taohuatan Waterfall. I don't know if it can be opened.
Starting from the parking lot of Taohuadong Village, you can travel around the entire Taihang Mountain Highway by car. Taihang Tianlu twists and turns along Taihang Mountain, which is nearly 30 kilometers long and can enjoy the scenery of Taihang Mountain. Several sightseeing stations on the way have beautiful scenery, and it is said that a new glass bridge has been built.
By the way, in the middle of Taihang Mountain Road, there is another scenic spot called Taiji Iceberg. If there is time, I personally suggest going to a cycle. I have been there in my early years, and I feel it is worth seeing. If you go, you will get different results.
The above is a general introduction to the whole scenic spot.
In fact, if you have enough time to go to the Taihang Grand Canyon in Linzhou, I suggest you stay there for a while. You don't have to go to the scenic spot. As mentioned earlier, Shibanyan Town is located in the whole canyon, which is a natural scenic spot with excellent scenery. In addition to the original natural scenery, there are original ecological villages scattered in every corner of the mountain. You can enjoy more than 10 traditional villages and the original mountains and rivers of Taihang Mountain everywhere without tickets. It can be said that any place is worth your time to chew carefully. Moreover, the traffic here is developed, and any village can arrive by car smoothly.
In recent years, Shibanyan Town has become a paradise to attract tourists, artists and photographers with its unique folk houses and simple folk customs.
The traces of architecture and life here are naturally and harmoniously integrated into the landscape of Taihang Grand Canyon. What are the characteristics of slate houses? There are such folk songs in the local area: "Stone steps, stone buildings, stone houses, stone floors, stone pillars, stone walls, stone streets, stone courtyards, stone slabs, stone mills, caves, stone mortars, stone basins, stone water tanks, stone tables, stone benches, stone tables, stone temples, stone furnaces, stone statues ...".
Shibanyan has simple folk customs, and the people are hardworking, kind and hospitable, but it is unusual for guests from afar to pour tea and eat it in a pot.
In Slate, there are peach blossom valleys with bitter and cold peach blossoms on March 9, Tai Chi icebergs frozen with hot water in dog days, ice backs with historical wonders, and mysterious pigs named Stone.
There are Wang Xiangshi, the soul of Taihang Mountain, Yerengou on the roof of Taihang Mountain, Xianxia Valley, fairy mountain, Lubanmen, Gudong Reservoir in Hunan Province, Dayao Village, the highest mountain village in Linzhou, and the first world-class international gliding base in Asia. From slate to the south, you can also go to Pingdi Village in Pingshun, Shanxi Province, and then go up. There is a wall-hung highway leading to Pingshun County, Changzhi, Shanxi Province.