Jiaozuo Yuntai Mountain Day Tour: Red Stone Gorge & Tanpu Gorge

Day 1 Luoyang – Yuntai Mountain – Luoyang

Meet in the morning and drive to Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo. Visit Red Stone Gorge, Tanpu Gorge and Quanpu Gorge for red cliffs, clear pools and waterfalls. Return in the evening. [Attraction guide] [Yuntai Mountain] Yuntai Mountain in Xiuwu (Jiaozuo) is a Global Geopark and 5A site known for its red cliffs and clear pools. Red Stone Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Quanpu Gorge, Zhuyu Peak and Macaque Valley form the core, linked by internal shuttles across a large area. The undisputed highlight is Red Stone Gorge's red cliffs and clear water; Tanpu Gorge's "a spring every few steps" is refreshingly cool, and in high water you can see the Yuntai Sky Falls, while Zhuyu Peak suits a climb. The park is huge and shuttle-based, so one day is rushed—stay at the service zone for two days; Zhuyu Peak has many steps and parking is hard in peak season, so staying inside is safest; weather changes fast, bring rain gear, and don't feed the macaques. It's Henan's landscape icon—Red Stone Gorge is a must and the most photogenic. One day only scratches the surface; two days is comfortable: Red Stone + Tanpu on day one, Zhuyu on day two. Friendly for families and photographers, but expect plenty of walking.