It's not that Iceland is unaffordable, it's that Tongtian Gorge is more cost-effective.

Wow 😲, how can you come to Shanxi and not visit Tongtian Gorge? It's a great choice for a day trip 🎉! The charming blue waters of Tongtian Gorge are like a natural forest oxygen bar 🌳! This is Tongtian Gorge in Changzhi, Shanxi, known as the "Little Jiuzhai of the North" 😍! 📍 It's located 30 km east of Pingshun County, Changzhi, Shanxi. 🚌 It takes about 4 hours from Taiyuan. ⏰ The scenic area is open from 08:30 to 17:00. 🎫 Tickets are CNY 100. 🚗 One-way scenic transport is CNY 20. 🛶 Boat rides are CNY 50. ⛓️ Round-trip cable car is CNY 120. ⛰️ The natural scenery here is breathtaking 🤩! Tongtian Gorge is centered around a grand canyon, connecting Hongtiguang and Dongsi, combining grandeur, wonder, danger, and beauty, and blending history and nature 😎. Explore the four main areas: Grand Canyon, Xianren Peak, Hongni Waterfall, and Hongti Ancient Pass 🎈! 🌊 The mountain and water scenery here is also unique 👍! The peaks are towering and majestic; the canyon is deep and steep; the waterfalls are like silver; the forests are lush and fragrant; the red leaves cover the mountains; and the medicinal herbs are everywhere. No wonder they say, "The Three Mountains and Five Sacred Mountains converge in Taihang, and the northern grandeur and southern beauty are in Pingshun" 🤗! 🏞️ The scenery changes with the seasons, each with its own charm 😉: spring is green with budding flowers; summer is lush with birds and butterflies; autumn is red with colorful forests; winter is snowy with icy waterfalls. No matter when you come, you'll see different beautiful scenery 🌈! 🍀 Main attractions include: ✔ Tongtian Lake ✔ Monkey Valley ✔ San Die Spring ✔ Water Curtain Cave ✔ Turtle Lake, Moon Valley ✔ Tongtian Cave ✔ Tianjie ✔ Tianlutai 🐾 Travel tips: 👉 Remember to bring sunscreen ☀, as Tongtian Gorge is sunny with strong UV rays, so don't forget sunscreen and a sun hat 🧢! 👉 There are few dining facilities in the scenic area, so it's best to bring some snacks and water 🥤. 👉 The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so remember to bring a jacket 🧥! 👉 Respect nature and protect the environment 🌳, don't litter, and keep the beautiful scenery 💖! Come to Tongtian Gorge and feel the charm of nature 😘!