The gift of the Taihang Mountains to Henan. Yuntai Mountain is a World Geopark and a national 5A scenic area, Red Stone Gorge's Danxia red cliffs, Tanpu Gorge's waterfalls and streams, are the wildest mountain and water hidden sights of Central Plains.

1. admission ticket and Opening (Actual Data)

Yuntai Mountain admission ticket 120 yuan sightseeing shuttle 60 yuan = 180 yuan/person, the ticket set is valid for 3 consecutive days, unlimited visits to each attraction; student ticket 120 yuan (half price admission ticket vehicle); over 60 years old elderly travelers exempt from admission ticket, need to purchase 60 yuan sightseeing shuttle. Enter the park in advance via the official Yuntai Mountain WeChat mini-program or other methods, swipe your ID card to enter. Opening hours: peak season (approximately April–October) 6:30–18:30, off-season 7:00–17:30 (subject to official notice).

2. Core Attractions

• Red Stone Gorge: The essence of the scenic area, Danxia Red Rock Cliffs with green pools, scenic views at every step, it is recommended to enter the park early, about 2 hours.
• Tanpu Gorge (Xiaozhaigou): a spring every three steps, a waterfall every five steps, cool and pleasant in summer, about 2 hours.
  Yuntai Mountain Tanpu Gorge
• Spring and waterfall gorge: the end features the Yun Tai Tian Waterfall, the tallest single-drop waterfall in Asia (314 meters), most spectacular in the rainy season (July–August).
• Zhuyu Peak: main peak at an altitude of about 1297.6 meters, Wang Wei's line "Climbing such a peak, everyone is missing the dogwood" refers to this peak, can take cable car up and down.
• Zifang Lake / Monkey Valley: high gorge and flat lake available for speed boating; habitat for wild Taihang macaques.

3. 2-Day Itinerary

Days | Itinerary
Day 1 | Red Stone Gorge (enter early to avoid crowds) → Tanpu Gorge → Spring and waterfall gorge to see Yun Tai Tian Waterfall
Day 2 ｜ Zhuyu Peak (cable car up and down, see the Taihang sea of clouds) → Zifang Lake → Monkey Valley → Return

IV. Transportation

high-speed rail to "Xiuwu West Station" (near the scenic area, with a dedicated shuttle from the station) or "Jiaozuo Station" (about 40 minutes by bus, take Bus 3 / take a taxi); self-drive via Zhengyun Expressway about 1.5 hours, navigation to "Yuntai Mountain Anshang Service Area". Inside the scenic area sightseeing shuttle 60 RMB must-buy ticket, valid for 3 days, hop-on hop-off.

V. food and Pitfalls

Anshang Service Area can eat Jiaozuo stewed noodles, iron stick yam cakes, etc. Pitfalls: Red Stone Gorge recommend entering before 8 AM; wear non-slip sports shoes (the canyon is wet and has many steps); bring a thin jacket for large temperature differences at the top; sightseeing shuttle tickets are must-buy, 3 days valid, most good value; arrive early at public holidays to avoid peak hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How much is the Yuntai Mountain admission ticket ticket? How many days is it valid? A: admission ticket 120 RMB + sightseeing shuttle 60 RMB = 180 RMB/person, the package ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days, unlimited visits to each attraction; students 120 RMB, people over 60 elderly travelers free admission ticket need to buy 60 RMB car ticket.

Q: How to arrange a 2-day Yuntai Mountain tour? A: Day 1 Red Stone Gorge Tanpu Gorge Spring Waterfall Canyon, Day 2 Zhuyu Peak (cable car up and down) Zifang Lake Monkey Valley, comfortable pace and covering core attractions.

Q: What is the difference between Red Stone Gorge and Tanpu Gorge? A: Red Stone Gorge is a Danxia red rock canyon, mainly featuring the spectacular water-reflecting red cliffs; Tanpu Gorge (Xiaozhaigou) mainly focuses on water features connected by springs, waterfalls, and pools, cool for playing in summer, both are recommended to visit early.

Q: When is the best time to see Yuntai Tian Waterfall? A: Yuntai Tian Waterfall has a drop of 314 meters and is located at the end of Quanpu Gorge. The water volume is largest and most spectacular during the rainy season (July–August). In the non-rainy season, the gorge mainly has streams.

Q: How do I get to Yuntai Mountain? A: Take high-speed rail to Xiuwu West Station (near) or transfer at Jiaozuo Station to the bus/take a taxi; self-drive Zhengyun Expressway takes about 1.5 hours to Anshang Service Area; within the scenic area, sightseeing shuttle 60 RMB, valid for 3 days.

Q: Is Yuntai Mountain suitable for taking elderly travelers children? A: Yes. The Red Stone Gorge and Tanpu Gorge trails are gentle, sightseeing shuttle connections; Zhuyu Peak can use cable car, just wear non-slip shoes and bring a light jacket for an easy visit.

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