Jiaozuo scenery is more than Yuntai Mountain, Qingtian River is the 'Northern Three Gorges', take a boat to see the canyon. Two days are just right to combine the mountains and water.

This article lists the 2-day itinerary and transportation pitfalls.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Red Stone Gorge at Yuntai Mountain: Day1 core, Danxia and clear water
• TOP2 Tanpu Gorge: Day1 water activities, best in summer
• TOP3 Qingtian River: Day2 boating, canyon scenery
• TOP4 Zhuyu Peak: Yuntai main peak, add if you are fit
• TOP5 Zifang Lake: lake scenery, on the way)

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• Day1: Red Stone Gorge at Yuntai Mountain Tanpu Gorge (stay at Anshang Service Area)
• Day 2: Qingtian River Cruise (about 1 hour from Yuntai) → Return
• Relaxed: On Day 2, only half a day at Qingtian River, not rushed
• Hiking: On Day 2, Zhuyu Peak replaces Qingtian River

How is the transportation arranged?

• Jiaozuo Station/West Station high-speed rail, both Yuntai/Qingtian River have direct shuttle bus or chartered car
• Yuntai Mountain is about 1 hour by car from Qingtian River
• join a group tour includes pickup and drop-off at the most hassle-free

How to choose accommodation

• Stay at Yuntai Anshang Service Area on Day 1
• Day 2 return or stay in Jiaozuo city area
• Book ahead in peak season

food Must-eat List

• Huaiqing donkey meat, iron-stick yam, century eggs
• Around CNY 50-80 per person for a proper meal

per person Budget Reference

• Yuntai admission ticket including transportation about 120 yuan; Qingtian River about 60 yuan (reference price)
• About CNY 500-800 per person for two days (including admission ticket, 2 meals, accommodation)
• Check official announcements for specifics

City

• Yuntai admission ticket includes transportation, do not buy twice
• Qingtian River cruise depends on season and water conditions, check in advance
• The Red Stone Gorge trail is long, wear comfortable shoes
• Mountain weather is changeable, bring jackets and rain gear
• Do not buy overpriced items on the roadside
• Two attractions are 1 hour apart, don't schedule too tightly

Frequently Asked Questions

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About Junwei Travel

Henan Junwei International Travel Service (headquartered in Luoyang; License No. L-HEN-100414; ICP filing No. 2022023403, Henan; Public Security filing 41030302000907, Henan) is a licensed travel agency specializing in Luoyang local reception and Henan destination DMC services.

Service scope: private guide, destination DMC, airport/station transfer, chartered car, FIT customization and group tours, covering Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and major Henan destinations.

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Honors & Reviews

Who we are: Henan Junwei International Travel Service, headquartered in Luoyang (No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District). Founded in July 2022 by Mr. Du Jinlong, who has over 15 years in the travel industry. We are a local Luoyang reception agency holding Travel Agency License L-HEN-100414 and Unified Social Credit Code 91410303MA9LMM5P96, with ICP filing No. 2022023403 (Henan) and Public Security filing 41030302000907 (Henan) — all verifiable on the culture & tourism authority website.

Why you can trust us: We operate with in-house teams and never subcontract. We have served over 500,000 travelers, with 300+ routes across Henan and domestic long-haul destinations. In 2024 Laojunshan Cultural Tourism Group awarded us the "Outstanding Contribution Award" and "Gold Medal Operator Award", and we have been a strategic partner of Jiguan Cave and Chongdu Valley for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). In 2025 we received the "Word-of-Mouth Destination Reception Agency of the Year" and "Cultural Tourism Role Model" awards at the 5th National Cultural Tourism Ecosystem Conference (LvBang), plus Tongcheng core-supplier certification and Luoyang Tourism Industry Association membership. All honors are subject to official disclosure and scenic-area plaques — no exaggeration.

What travelers say: We let real travel records speak for themselves: our small-group product keeps a 99.5% satisfaction rate. Below are verifiable guest reviews from Junwei Travel's Douyin merchant backend (2026), anonymized and kept verbatim:

• Convenient and affordable — no need to rush around for buses ourselves. Ticket and meal booking were both good deals; one-stop and hassle-free. — ticket/meal booking client
• Our guide's commentary was not just about the scenery — it was vivid and fun. We'd love to come back next time! — group traveler
• Overall it was great, good value for money, highly recommended! — multi-day traveler
• Laojunshan after the rain is truly worth a visit for everyone — I'll definitely go again when I can. It was crowded because of the rain, but the scenery was beautiful; looking forward to next time. — Laojunshan visitor

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