Hike the Cliffside Hanging Highway and Discover the Most Stunning Landscape in Northern China!

## 🌄 **【4 Days & 5 Nights of Cliffside Adventure】Southern Taihang Mountains:** Tired of cookie-cutter tourist spots? Come to the **Southern Taihang Mountains**! This area combines majestic peaks, canyons, waterfalls, and ancient villages, hailed by *China National Geography* as the "Most Beautiful Section of the Taihang Mountains in the North." From thrilling cliffside roads to hidden utopias, this 4-day itinerary will take you through this geological wonderland! ### 📅 **Quick Itinerary** ▶ Best Season: April–November (spring and autumn are ideal) ▶ Ideal For: Hiking enthusiasts / Photography buffs / Outdoor beginners ▶ Key Experiences: Guoliang Hanging Highway, Wangmangling Sea of Clouds, Xiyagou Waterfalls --- ### **Day 1: Arrive in Xinxiang → Wanxianshan Scenic Area → Overnight in Guoliang Village** 🚗 Transport: Rent a car in Zhengzhou/Xinxiang (2.5-hour drive) or take a scenic area shuttle bus 📍 Highlights: • Afternoon hike along the **Cliffside Corridor**—the awe-inspiring Guoliang Hanging Highway (Guoliang Tunnel) • Sunset reflections at **Tianchi Lake** • Stay in a cliffside guesthouse with views of the abyss right outside your window 🍜 Must-Try: Wild leek stir-fried with free-range eggs, acorn jelly --- ### **Day 2: Guoliang Village → Nanping → Wangmangling (Overnight)** 🌅 Early Morning: Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds from **Artillery Tower Viewing Platform** 🚶 Morning: Trek through **Danfen Canyon** and visit Black Dragon Pool Waterfall 🚙 Afternoon: Drive to Wangmangling via the **Kunshan Hanging Highway** (even more thrilling than Guoliang!) 🌌 Night: If clear, stargaze over the Taihang Mountains ⚠️ Note: The Kunshan Hanging Highway is only accessible via scenic area shuttle buses --- ### **Day 3: Wangmangling → Xiyagou → Huilong Hanging Highway** 🔝 Must-Do: • Summit **Wangmangling Peak** at dawn for sea of clouds (depart by 5 AM) • Explore **Xiyagou Waterfalls** and Red Rock Grand Canyon • Conquer the spiral S-tunnel of **Huilong Hanging Highway** 🏡 Overnight: Stay in Xiyagou’s stone village and experience mountain life 📸 Photo Spot: Morning mist over Xiyagou’s "Taihang Flat Lake" --- ### **Day 4: Jiulian Mountain → Return Trip** ⛰️ Morning: Visit **Jiulian Mountain’s Xilian Gorge** (cliff elevator is a thrill!) 🛒 Afternoon: Stop by **Huixian** to buy wild hawthorns and dried persimmons ✈️ Return Suggestion: Arrive at Xinxiang High-Speed Rail Station by 6 PM --- ### 💡 **Pro Tips** 1️⃣ Transport: Private cars are needed between attractions (~¥400/day); non-drivers should join outdoor groups 2️⃣ Lodging: Guesthouses in Guoliang Village and Wangmangling are basic—bring toiletries 3️⃣ Safety: Some hiking paths lack guardrails—not for those afraid of heights 4️⃣ Hidden Gem: Join the **Taihang Red Leaf Festival** in October for breathtaking autumn foliage --- The Southern Taihang Mountains prove that the most breathtaking scenery lies beyond the most daring paths! 🎒 **🔥 Save this guide and set off this autumn!** (DM for hand-drawn route map)