Autumn Self-Driving Route in South Taihang from Zhengzhou! Capture the Canyon and Lake Scenery in One Day

Pick up your car at Zhengzhou Airport and set off 🚗, this South Taihang autumn self-driving route is truly breathtaking! A relaxed 150km round trip, covering canyons, lakes, and ancient village autumn views all in one go, every frame looks like wallpaper quality～ 📍First Stop: Baoquan Grand Canyon (1.5h drive) Just navigate to Baoshang Road Viewing Platform, you won’t go wrong! In autumn, this place is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of Central China" 🌈. Between the red cliffs lies an emerald lake, naturally glowing without any filter on sunny days. Walking on the cliffside plank road, clear water winds below, occasional waterfalls spray mist nearby, and if you’re lucky, you might catch the post-rain sea of clouds rolling in. The red rocks and clouds create a magnificent scene that makes you want to stop and take photos for a long time. There are temporary parking spots by the roadside, and the drone view of the S-shaped curve is stunning—snap quickly and move on for a hassle-free experience～ 📍Second Stop: Wujiawan (about 1h drive) Driving here feels like entering the "Water South of the Yangtze" deep in Taihang 🌊! The autumn lake reflects colorful leaves, the lakeside road winds forward, with red and blue pavement against green mountains—every casual shot looks like a highway blockbuster. When tired, pop into a roadside farmhouse restaurant to try a bowl of mountain walnut millet porridge and order some fresh reservoir fish, full of rustic mountain charm. If time allows, visit the Wujia old residence to see Qing Dynasty brick carvings or watch villagers drying red chili peppers and persimmons, fully immersing in the autumn atmosphere. 📍Third Stop: Taxus Grand Canyon (2h visit) Drive 20 kilometers ahead to this secret spot, named for its abundant rare Taxus trees. Get off and stroll through the canyon, where the creek is crystal clear, tall Taxus trees shade the sky, sunlight filters through the leaves creating dappled light, and the air is filled with the fresh scent of plants. Touch the rugged rock walls up close, listen to the babbling creek, and enjoy the peacefulness far from city noise—it’s very healing. Remember not to pick or damage the Taxus trees～ 💡Practical Tips for Self-Driving 1. Best autumn viewing period is late October to early November, miss it and wait a year! 2. Some road sections have many curves, prioritize an SUV, and slow down on mountain roads. 3. Mountain restaurants are scattered, prepare snacks and water before departure, gas stations are few along the way, so start with a full tank～ No need for long-distance travel, you can fully enjoy South Taihang’s autumn scenery in one day. Whether you want to relax alone or travel with friends, this route is a must-go! 🍂