【Pingdingshan, Lushan County, Henan】Self-Driving Travel Guide to Huamei Valley Scenic Area

Huamei Valley Ecological Scenic Area, located in Sidaohe Village, Yaoshan Town, Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, is named after the abundance of hwamei birds that inhabit and breed here. Scenic Highlights: Picturesque landscapes with enchanting views; A chain of sparkling pools and waterfalls. Towering mountains, deep valleys standing tall, Crystal-clear streams, cascading waterfalls, Lakes reflecting mountains, birds singing amid fragrant flowers, Skylight and cloud shadows, a gallery of natural beauty, Hwamei birds soaring—a mesmerizing sight. Each season—spring, summer, autumn, winter—offers unique scenery, We hope you'll come to admire it all. Famous Attractions: Welcome Lake, Ingot Pool, Azalea Lake, Six-Fold Waterfall, Divine Hand Purifying Water, Red Stone Waterfall, Twin Guardians, Red Stone Gorge, and more. Currently a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction and a Key Scenic Spot in Henan Province. ----------------------- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Ticket Price: 60 RMB. (Online: 39.9 RMB.) Transportation Info (for reference): By Bus: 1. From Lushan Long-Distance Bus Station: Take a tourist shuttle to Huamei Valley Scenic Area, then start your tour upon arrival. 2. From Pingdingshan Central Bus Station: Take a tourist shuttle to Luanchuan, and get off at Huamei Valley Scenic Area. 3. From Pingdingshan Yingcheng Bus Station: Take a bus to Yaoshan Scenic Area, alight at Yaoshan Town, then transfer to a local bus to Huamei Valley. 4. From Zhengzhou Central Bus Station: Take a tourist shuttle to Yaoshan Scenic Area, alight at Yaoshan Town, then transfer to a local bus to Huamei Valley. By Car: Navigation Destination: Huamei Valley Scenic Area Parking Lot. Accommodation Info: Author's Stay: Sunflower Premium Hotel (Lushan Yaoshan Grand Canyon Rafting Branch). Other Options: Many hotels near the scenic area, ranging from budget to high-end. Plenty of farmhouse stays available too— choose according to your needs. Booking in advance is recommended. Food Recommendations: Braised Chicken, Lushan Stir-Fried Pot Dish, Qiangguo Noodle Soup, Tofu Dish. Hele Noodles, Wugang Mohu Porridge, Mutton Soup, Sanlangmiao Beef, Baofeng Maigen Roast Chicken, Fried Cake, Meat-Stuffed Flatbread, Sauerkraut Fish, Stir-Fried Chicken Dices, Braised Lamb Ribs, and more. Feast to your heart's content and satisfy your taste buds. Tour Route: Drive to the scenic area parking lot, purchase tickets at the ticket office, enter the scenic area, take the scenic electric cart, alight at the cart's terminal station. Visit in order: Bird-Watching Spot, Red Stone Waterfall, Xuantian Plank Road, Twin Dragons Playing with a Pearl, Six-Fold Waterfall, Sky Mirror Observation Deck (currently closed for maintenance), then return the same way. Proceed through the canyon: Guardian Tiger, Twin Guardians, Upper Dock, Azalea Lake Dock, Qinglong Lake, Amusement Park, Huamei Lake, Divine Hand Purifying Water, Golden Turtle Bathing, Ingot Pool, Welcome Lake. Return to the main gate, drive back, and rest at your hotel. (Duration: ~6 hours.) ----------------------- Full Itinerary: The author's self-driving trip started in Shandong, lasting over 10 days, covering: Zaozhuang, Shandong: East Lake Park. Shangqiu, Henan: Mangdang Mountain Scenic Area. Han Liang King Mausoleum. Great Han Heroes Scenic Area. Confucius Mountain Scenic Area. Xishan Scenic Area. Chen Sheng Garden. Liu Bang’s Snake-Slaying Site. Shangqiu Ancient City Scenic Area. Yingtian Academy. Baguanzhai. Shangqiu Museum. Suihuang Mausoleum. Fire God Terrace Scenic Area. Han Liang Cultural Park. Xuchang, Henan: Cao Wei Ancient City. Cao Prime Minister’s Mansion. Chunqiu Tower. Wenfeng Pagoda. Baling Bridge Scenic Area. Museum. Xudu Park. Shenhou Ancient Town. Yuxiu Terrace. Pingdingshan, Henan: Museum. Xiangshan Temple. Baigui Lake Scenic Area. Three Su’s Garden Scenic Area. Fengxue Temple. Faxing Temple Pagoda. Jiaxian Confucian Temple. Central Plains Great Buddha. Yaoshan Scenic Area. Huamei Valley Scenic Area. Shijing Longtan Gorge Scenic Area. Xun County, Henan: Dapi Mountain Scenic Area. Laiwu, Shandong: Lotus Mountain Scenic Area. Finally, wishing you a pleasant journey! Go for it!