Jiaozuo 6-Day Tour: Longtan Grand Canyon & Chongdu Valley

Early in the morning, enter Longtan Grand Canyon and enjoy a leisurely walk along the creek trail while it's cool; it’s especially refreshing in summer. In the afternoon, have free activities, and you can take additional shots of the Sky Crack; return in the evening. Suitable for bringing children, start with the interactive experience area or small animals, and schedule the educational and entertaining spots first, so children will be more interested in playing.

Attraction Introduction: This itinerary includes a stop at Longtan Grand Canyon. Longtan Grand Canyon is in Xin’an, where natural wonders like Hongyanzhang Valley and Water Flowing Upward are concentrated, known as the “ultimate canyon.” Liubutan and the Sky Crack Trail offer strong water interaction fun, especially cool in summer, making it a family water destination not far from Luoyang city center.

Tips: The route is mainly mountain roads, with a large temperature difference between day and night and relatively many steps. A light jacket and non-slip sports shoes are safer; pay attention to your steps when going up and down steps. Keep your documents with you, follow the guide closely, and remember the meeting arrangements. Most visitors give good reviews for Longtan Grand Canyon, so it’s recommended to watch slowly with the explanation without rushing to the next spot. In practice, the hiking plank road in Longtan Grand Canyon is long, and you should be careful of slippery spots in the water play area; summer water flow is most abundant and spectacular.

Today's summer retreat trip has a relaxed pace, focusing on the vast bamboo forest and flying waterfalls; the afternoon is free for your own schedule, and in the evening we will stay at a farmhouse to rest. Wear non-slip shoes, start early to avoid crowds, save your energy for the main peak or key scenic spots, and take the rest at your own pace.

Scenic Spot Introduction: Next, we will enter Chongdugou, located in Luanchuan. Chongdugou is famous for its vast bamboo forest, flying waterfalls, and the farming lifestyle of western Henan. The Jinji River and Dicui River areas each have groups of waterfalls. You can stay at farmhouses and try wild mountain vegetables. It is one of the few 'Jiangnan water town'-style summer retreats in Henan, suitable for a slow family trip. Among them, Jinji River, Dicui River, and the Water Curtain Fairy Palace are most worth a detailed visit.

Friendly Tips: Most of the time will be spent touring in the mountains, with significant temperature differences between morning and evening. Some plank roads are long, so remember to bring a jacket and wear non-slip shoes. Slow down on wet and slippery paths; carry your ID and other valid documents, stay close to the guide, and remember the assembly time and location. Visitors generally feel that Chongdugou is worth savoring carefully, following the guide’s explanations and leaving time to get a good photo. Based on previous experiences, Chongdugou is known for its water scenery and bamboo sea, pleasant for summer cooling, and the paths can be slippery on rainy days, so wear non-slip shoes.

In the morning, take a vehicle to Baiyun Mountain and climb Yuhuang Peak to see the sea of clouds; have a simple meal on the mountain at noon, then in the afternoon visit Jiulong Waterfall and the Alpine Peony Garden, enjoying the forest oxygen bar, and descend in the evening to check in. For family trips, leave time for a midday rest, first play the attractions children most want to see, and the rest can be explored leisurely according to interest.

Attraction Introduction: A highlight arranged in the itinerary is Baiyun Mountain. Baiyun Mountain is located in the heart of the Funiu Mountains in Song County. From Yuhuang Peak, you can view the sunrise over the sea of clouds. With high forest coverage and a pleasant oxygen bar, Jiulong Waterfall and the Alpine Peony Garden each have unique features. It is ideal for summer cooling and autumn leaf viewing, making it one of the few highland resort-type scenic spots in Henan.

Warm Tips: Most of the time involves touring in the mountains, with cool mornings and evenings and large temperature differences between areas, so it is recommended to wear a light jacket and non-slip sports shoes. Pay attention to your steps on slippery stairs and plank paths; carry your ID at all times, follow the guide closely, and remember the meeting times and places. Most tourists feel that Baiyun Mountain is worth a special visit; it is best to follow the commentary, observe details, and allow enough time for photos. Considering the actual situation, Baiyun Mountain is at high altitude with good forest coverage; the sunrise over the sea of clouds and the autumn leaves are the best times, so bring windproof and warm clothing.

Set off from the hotel early in the morning and go straight to Wangcheng Park. First, listen to the guide explain the background and highlights, then wander at your own pace and take photos at spots that interest you. After lunch, take a short rest and return to the hotel in the evening to conserve energy for the next day. Be sure to check the schedule of the guided explanations first, and then plan your own route. Historical details of Wangcheng Park are often hidden in the explanations.

Attraction introduction: Next, enter Wangcheng Park. Wangcheng Park is located in Luoyang and is one of the main venues of past Peony Cultural Festivals. In April, you can view famous peonies such as Yaohuang and Weizi in the garden. The park also features the ruins of Zhou Wangcheng and a zoo, making it a classic spot for both locals to relax and tourists to check in at Luoyang, the Flower City.

Tips: The visit involves a lot of walking, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes, and bring a light jacket for temperature changes. Carry your ID with you, stay close to the guide, and remember the meeting times and locations. Many tourists have reported that a visit to Wangcheng Park is worthwhile; following the guided tour helps you gain more, so slow down your pace and don’t miss good photo spots. In practice, Wangcheng Park is a traditional spot for viewing peonies in Luoyang. The peony season is around April, which can be arranged as part of the flower viewing experience.