Laojieling, the crown jewel of Funiu Mountain Geopark, rises to 2,212.5 meters on China’s Qinling–Huaihe divide. This guide highlights its cloud seas, rhododendron blooms, ancient forests, geology, cultural sites, seasonal activities, transport, routes, and practical tips for planning a one- or two-day visit.
Read moreQingtian River, a 4A scenic area in Bo’ai County on the Taihang Mountains’ southern slopes, blends emerald gorges, Northern Wei cliff carvings, Yueshan Temple, and seasonal waterfalls. Ideal for one-day boat-and-hike trips, autumn foliage, summer cooling, and quiet cultural exploration.
Read moreLaojun Mountain (2,217m) blends Taoist heritage and extraordinary geology: a golden-sheathed mountaintop temple, a 5-km granite peak forest shaped over 140 million years, seasonal rhododendrons, cloud seas and rime ice. This guide covers routes, rituals, transport, tickets and tips for visiting from Luoyang.
Read moreShennong Mountain, tucked in the southern Taihang foothills, features an 11.5km Dragon Spine Great Wall, 16,000 ancient dragon-scale pines, and the sacred Zijin Peak. Hike dramatic ridges, join the lunar March 8 Yandi festival, and use the cableway for easier access.
Read moreLongtan Canyon in Luoyang is a 12-kilometer red-rock zhanggu in a UNESCO Global Geopark. With black and green pools, the 80m Flying Dragon Waterfall, visible ‘water flows uphill’ illusion, guided geology trails, and nearby homestays, it’s ideal for photographers, hikers, and geology enthusiasts.
Read moreBaoquan Gorge in Xinxiang packs ten kilometers of turquoise waters and red cliffs—nicknamed the ‘Little Jiuzhai’—with a 300-meter single-drop waterfall, Northern Wei cliff carvings, wartime hospital relics, seasonal water-splash festival, hiking, boat tours, and winter ice formations for photographers and history-minded travelers.
Read moreBaiyun Mountain, Luoyang’s highest peak, offers cloud seas, 2.6-billion-year geology, Jiulong Waterfall, ancient temples, and pristine forests. Ideal for photographers, hikers, and culture seekers, plan 2 days/1 night with mountain lodging, shuttle buses, and seasonal highlights from spring peonies to winter ice.
Read moreMashi Manor in Anyang is a 20,000 m² Qing-era official residence with 150+ rooms, ancestral halls, gardens, and bilingual living-history performances. Visit for architecture, family archives, restored Qing cuisine, and hands-on cultural activities; allow three hours and catch daily 10:00 or 14:30 shows.
Read moreThe Red Flag Canal, carved by 300,000 people into the Taihang Mountains, is a 1,500km cliffside waterway symbolizing China’s self-reliance. Visit the Youth Tunnel, museum, and scenic gallery—boat rides and guided tours reveal an inspiring blend of engineering, history, and dramatic mountain scenery.
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