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Taihang Mountain Scream Experience: This Canyon in Henan Hides the Sky Road + Glass Walkway—Dare to Challenge It?

Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in Linzhou, Anyang, Henan. It combines majestic and steep landscapes with delicate and graceful beauty, representing the essence of the southern Taihang scenery. Here, you can find not only the typical "Northern Majestic Scenery" but also crystal-clear streams that add infinite spirit to the canyon. This guide 🏞️ Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon Travel Guide ✨ Highlights · Mountain and Water Gallery: A combination of magnificent canyons, clear streams, waterfalls, and pools, offering the grandeur of the "Northern Majestic Scenery" and the elegance of Peach Blossom Valley. · Sky Road Wonder: Travel along the Taihang Sky Road to overlook the deep canyon and vertical cliffs, experiencing a strong visual shock. · Cultural Heritage: Wangxiang Rock carries historical legends of Shang King Wuding and Prime Minister Fushuo, adding cultural depth to the natural scenery. 📝 Basic Information Best time to visit: May is a great time to visit. Tickets and Fees (please refer to the official announcements of the scenic area): · Tickets: Specific policies need to be checked on the official scenic area information. There is information mentioning that the scenic area has implemented free admission policies (which may vary by season or event). · Scenic Area Shuttle Bus: 60 RMB/person (usually a must-buy, used to connect various attractions and for touring the Taihang Sky Road). 🗺️ Itinerary Below is a flowchart of the one-day tour itinerary for Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon to help you intuitively grasp the overall pace of the visit: ```mermaid flowchart TD Start[Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon One-day Tour] --> A subgraph A [Morning Itinerary] direction TB A1[Peach Blossom Valley Scenic Area] --> A2[Taihang Sky Road] end A --> B[Noon] B --> C[Lunch Break] C --> D[Afternoon Itinerary] subgraph D [Afternoon Itinerary] direction TB D1[Wangxiang Rock Scenic Area] end D --> E[Evening] E --> F[End of Tour] ``` 🌸 Morning: Peach Blossom Valley → Taihang Sky Road · Peach Blossom Valley Scenic Area: After arriving at the scenic area gate in the morning, take the shuttle bus to Peach Blossom Valley. This is one of the core attractions of Taihang Grand Canyon, featuring mountains, valleys, pools, and caves. Following the winding Peach Blossom Creek, you can enjoy the connected pools and waterfalls, visiting spots such as Huanglong Pool, Feilong Gorge Waterfall, and Jiulian Waterfalls. The whole tour is relatively gentle, with stops for walking and photos, taking about 1 to 1.5 hours. · Taihang Sky Road: After finishing the Peach Blossom Valley tour, transfer to the shuttle bus near the exit to start touring the Taihang Sky Road. Taihang Sky Road is located at the top of the Taihang Mountains, about 30 kilometers long. The shuttle bus stops at viewing platforms along the way, such as "Tianjing" and "Pingbu Qingyun." At these platforms, you can lean on the railings and admire the deep canyon and vertical cliffs. Along the route, you may also encounter paid attractions like glass bridges and U-shaped viewing paths, which you can choose to experience based on your interest. 🌲 Afternoon: Wangxiang Rock · Wangxiang Rock Scenic Area: In the afternoon, focus on visiting Wangxiang Rock. Wangxiang Rock is another major scenic area of Taihang Grand Canyon, named after the legend that Shang King Wuding and Prime Minister Fushuo once lived here. The scenery here is more rugged, with main attractions including Danghun Bridge, Lingkong Walkway, Yangtian Pool, and Yuhuang Pavilion. Touring Wangxiang Rock requires some physical effort, mainly hiking up one side of the mountain and down the other, but you can enjoy magnificent canyon views. 💡 Travel Tips 1. Transportation Advice: You need to take the shuttle bus between points within the scenic area. Self-driving visitors can park at their accommodation or the scenic area parking lot and then use the shuttle bus for touring. 2. Physical Strength Allocation: The Peach Blossom Valley section in the morning is relatively gentle and friendly; the Wangxiang Rock in the afternoon mainly involves hiking and requires some physical strength, so please arrange your energy reasonably. 3. Avoid Peak Times: The scenic area can be crowded during peak seasons. If possible, try to arrive early (before 7 a.m.) or visit during the off-season for a better experience. 4. Motion Sickness Tips: Taihang Sky Road has many curves and winding roads. If you are prone to motion sickness when taking the shuttle bus, it is recommended to choose a front seat and avoid sitting backward. 5. Equipment and Food: It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. There are dining options inside the scenic area or in Shibanyan Town, with overall reasonable prices. This route condenses the essence of Linzhou Taihang Grand Canyon, allowing you to experience different canyon landscapes in one day. Hope this guide helps you enjoy your trip!
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Posted: Oct 20, 2025
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