Jiaozuo 4-Day Tour: Millennium City Park & Guoliang Village

In the morning, gather and depart for Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, follow the tour guide to visit the main attractions, allowing ample time for photos and rest; at noon, enjoy local specialty meals, and in the evening check into the hotel to recharge for the next day’s itinerary.

Attraction introduction: A highlight arranged in the itinerary is Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden. Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is located in Kaifeng and is a Song Dynasty cultural theme park built based on Zhang Zeduan’s "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" from the Northern Song Dynasty. The park recreates the Rainbow Bridge, Bian River, streets, and restaurants depicted in the painting, restoring the bustling scenes of the Song capital Bianliang. Throughout the day, there are live performances and folk parades in the park. The most famous is the nighttime water live show "Da Song·Dream of Bianliang," which uses light and shadow to recreate the grand scenery of the Northern Song capital; during the day, visitors can watch immersive folk performances such as the park opening ceremony, Judge Bao welcoming guests, and Mr. Wang seeking a match. This is also a paradise for hanfu enthusiasts. Wearing Song-style hanfu and walking between Rainbow Bridge and Bian River provides countless opportunities for authentic ancient-style photos. My understanding is that upon entering the park, you should first get the performance schedule, plan the must-see performances and evening shows, and then explore and eat at your leisure; daytime visits to the marketplace are the most immersive, while the evening show is a visual and auditory feast and is worth seeing if the budget allows.

Tips: The park’s popular attractions have long queues, so upon entry, first get a map and performance schedule and prioritize must-visit activities. Visitors generally feedback that daytime visits to the marketplace are the most immersive, while opinions on the evening show "Da Song·Dream of Bianliang" are mixed; ticket prices tend to be expensive, so plan according to your budget. Consider the actual situation, respect local customs, dress appropriately when entering religious sites, and do not point or gesture carelessly—a simple greeting will usually be met with goodwill.

Assemble in the morning and depart for Guoliang Village, follow the tour guide to visit the main attractions, allowing plenty of time for taking photos and resting; enjoy local specialty cuisine at noon, check in to the hotel in the evening, and recharge for the next day's itinerary.

Attraction Introduction: Today's itinerary includes Guoliang Village attractions. Guoliang Village is hidden on the cliffs deep in the Taihang Mountains and is famous for the "Cliff-Hanging Road". In the 1970s, villagers, aiming to open a passage to the outside world, spent more than five years chiseling a tunnel about 1,300 meters long into the cliff without any large machinery, a miracle dubbed the "modern-day Yu Gong". This cliff-hanging road is now the most hardcore check-in spot in the Taihang Mountains, offering views of deep gorges and cliffside villages along the way. Guoliang Village is also called the "Chinese Film Village" because several films and TV shows have been shot here. My suggestion is to allow enough time when walking the cliff-hanging road, look around and take photos while paying attention to your steps and passing vehicles; the best light is in the early morning or evening, while noon light tends to be flat; wear non-slip shoes and avoid getting too close to the cliff edge.

Kind Reminder: The streets of the ancient town are intricate and easy to get lost in, so note the meeting times and obvious landmarks. Visitors generally report that the cliff-top stone villages are connected to the cliff-hanging road, and the film shooting locations naturally carry a sense of story; note that accommodations in the villages are simple, so lower your expectations to enjoy the experience more. Considering the actual situation, the biggest risk of joining a tour is just rushing through sites, so listening to the explanations is the essence. The cultural stories behind each attraction are often more unforgettable than the photos, so ask the tour guide immediately if you don't understand something.

Gather in the morning and depart for Wanxian Mountain, follow the tour guide to visit the main attractions, allowing ample time for photos and rest; enjoy a local specialty meal at noon, and check into the hotel in the evening to recharge for the next day's itinerary.

Attraction Introduction: This stop is Wanxian Mountain. The Wanxian Mountain scenic area is located deep in the Taihang Mountains of Huixian, encompassing the Guoliang Hanging Road and Nanping Danfen Gorge. Red cliffs and cascading waterfalls intertwine, making it one of the most representative mountain and water galleries in the Taihang Mountains. It is famous for being featured in multiple films and TV shows. Attractions such as Guoliang Village, Tianchi, and the watchtowers form an impressive Taihang hiking route. The average summer temperature is pleasant, and it is a place where you can get close to the Taihang mountains and waters not far from Zhengzhou and Luoyang. My understanding is that the hiking requires significant effort with many steps, so wearing anti-slip shoes is a must; pay attention to incoming and outgoing vehicles on the hanging road section, and the red cliffs are most photogenic in the early morning and late evening light.

Friendly Tips: Many mountain roads are slippery, especially downhill, so remember to shift your center of gravity backward and slow your pace; knee pads can be prepared. Tourists generally report that the hanging road (Guoliang Tunnel) is the most spectacular for photos, but mountain roads often cause car sickness; it is recommended to bring motion sickness medicine and take time on observation decks. In practice, if you want authentic food, walk deeper into the alleys, as the queue at the scenic area entrance is long and the taste is average; for local specialties, check the price first and compare, as the local supermarket is often more reliable.

Dedicated transfer to the station/airport according to your flight or train time, ending a pleasant journey and returning home with full memories.

Warm tip: On the return day, pack your luggage the night before, and keep your ID, power bank, and souvenirs in easily accessible places, carrying valuables with you. Visitors commonly report that the return day is when they are most likely to forget things. Many tourists advise putting ID, power bank, and souvenirs in the same bag the night before and leaving enough time to get to the station/airport. Based on actual conditions, when taking photos, don't just focus on getting good shots—pay attention to your feet and surroundings. Always secure yourself when on viewing platforms or trail edges.