Anyang 5-Day Tour: Chongdu Valley & Longtan Grand Canyon
Anyang 5-day tour covering Chongdu Valley and Longtan Grand Canyon and Taihang Grand Canyon. Sightseeing tickets and shuttle bus included.
Highlights
Day 1: Chongdugou
Morning departure to Chongdugou with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Chongdugou. Chongdugou in Luanchuan blends bamboo groves, waterfalls and western-Henan farm life. With two waterfall zones and farm stays, it is a rare 'jiangnan-style' retreat for family leisure in Henan
Friendly tips: The route includes mountain sections with big temperature swings and many steps—wear a light jacket and non-slip shoes; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Chongdugou is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Zhongdugou features streams and bamboo; cool in summer, wear non-slip shoes when wet.
Day 2: Longtan Grand Canyon
Morning departure to Longtan Grand Canyon with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Longtan Grand Canyon. Longtan Grand Canyon in Xin'an is a red-rock gorge famed for the 'water flowing upward' wonder. Its cascading pools and narrow-sky trail are playful and cooling — a family favourite near Luoyang
Friendly tips: The route includes mountain sections with big temperature swings and many steps—wear a light jacket and non-slip shoes; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Longtan Grand Canyon is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Longtan Gorge has long boardwalks and wet steps; most dramatic with summer water flow.
Day 3: Taihang Grand Canyon
Morning departure to Taihang Grand Canyon with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Taihang Grand Canyon. The Taihang Grand Canyon spans Shanxi-Hebei-Henan, with the Red Flag Canal cut through the cliffs and sights like Peach Blossom Valley. Scenic shuttles reveal dramatic gorges best in spring and autumn
Friendly tips: The route includes mountain sections with big temperature swings and many steps—wear a light jacket and non-slip shoes; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Clear streams and sheer cliffs impress; the shuttle is essential—weather greatly affects the view. Practical note — Eat where locals queue, not at the scenic gate; compare prices before buying souvenirs—supermarkets are often cheaper.
Day 4: Red Flag Canal
Morning departure to Red Flag Canal with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Red Flag Canal. The Red Flag Canal in Linzhou, Henan, is a 1960s cliffside 'man-made sky river' over 1,500km long—hailed as a wonder, a symbol of perseverance
Friendly tips: Plenty of walking—wear comfortable shoes and pack a light jacket; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — A spiritual landmark of perseverance; the exhibition narration is worth hearing to understand the history. Practical note — Stay hydrated on long drives; skip long showers the first night at altitude to let your body adjust.
Day 5: Return
Transfer to the departure terminal per your booked train or flight; keep travel documents and tickets in your carry-on.
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