The first 5A scenic area in China to go bankrupt: Longtan Grand Canyon, Henan Province.

Longtan Grand Canyon is located in the north of Xin'an County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. It is a national 5A scenic area with typical red rock valley geological landforms. After 1.2 billion years of geological deposition and 2.6 million years of water flow cutting, a spectacular high gorge and valley were formed. The scenic area has clear streams, waterfalls, and deep pools, making it a summer resort. Itinerary Morning 8:30 am - 11:30 am Visit Longtan Grand Canyon Opening hours: Summer 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Winter 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Ticket: CNY 80/person (the price may be adjusted) Travel tips: Start from the entrance and take a sightseeing bus to the main attractions, such as Longshan Tianchi and Longyin Valley. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the canyon along the tour route and take photos of the unique stone peaks and canyon landscapes. Lunch recommendation Snack stalls in the canyon Features: Local snacks, such as barbecue and cold noodles. Average cost: About CNY 30 Afternoon 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Continue to visit Recommended activities: Longtan Waterfall: Enjoy the waterfall and take photos. Yunhai Bridge: Experience the thrill of the suspension bridge and overlook the canyon. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Participate in outdoor activities Travel tips: Choose activities such as rafting and rock climbing according to your interests and enjoy the excitement and fun. 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Enjoy the sunset Travel tips: Wait for the sunset at a suitable viewing point and take photos of the beautiful natural scenery. Dinner recommendation Local restaurants in Xin'an Location: Return to Xin'an County Features: Try local specialties, such as Xin'an stewed noodles. Average cost: About CNY 50 Transportation From Luoyang, drive along Lianhuo Expressway (Xi'an direction) to Xin'an exit, then take S246 Provincial Highway to Longtan Grand Canyon, about 1 hour. Photo tips When taking photos in front of Longtan Waterfall, you can choose different angles to show the spectacular waterfall. When taking photos on Yunhai Bridge, you can try to overlook the canyon and capture the magnificent natural landscape. When taking photos at sunset, you can use the soft light to enhance the photo effect.