Xin'an Secret Realm! Step into the real-life Wizard of Oz, Longtan Grand Canyon is amazing! Explosive recommendation: Luoyang's Little Jiuzhaigou! Waterfall clusters + stunning emerald pools

🏞️Xin'an Secret Realm! Step into the real-life Wizard of Oz, Longtan Grand Canyon is amazing! 💦 Explosive recommendation Luoyang's Little Jiuzhaigou! Waterfall clusters + emerald pools so beautiful they take your breath away😭 A canyon hiking paradise where you can reach out and touch the cool mountain spring water! 📍 Transportation Tips Address: Longtangou Village, Shijing Town, Xin'an County, Luoyang City Drive and navigate to "Longtan Grand Canyon Scenic Area Parking Lot" 2 hours direct from Zhengzhou, parking fee 10 RMB/day 🕒 Opening Hours 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM) 🌿 Must-visit Routes 1️⃣ Canyon Entrance → Feilong Waterfall 3 km wooden boardwalk, very easy to walk Along the way, you will encounter 5 clusters of waterfalls Feilong Waterfall has a 30-meter drop! The mist is super refreshing 2️⃣ Longyin Valley → Emerald Pool A mirror-like lake hidden deep inside! Sunlight refracts to create a Tiffany blue effect 📸 Photo spot: rock platform by the pool (less crowded in the morning) 3️⃣ Tianbei Canyon → Scenic Area Exit Unique red sandstone landforms Look up to see giant rocks on the mountain top resembling a suspended heavenly tablet The whole route takes about 4 hours, with a constant comfortable temperature of 18°C 🍃 Hidden Activities • You can wade in the water during summer! Remember to bring water shoes • On rainy days, the mist creates a fairyland effect • In October, the maple leaf season turns the whole mountain red and spectacular ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Trouble • The last shuttle bus departs at 5:00 PM • There are very few small shops inside the scenic area, bring enough bottled water • The stone slab paths can be slippery when wet, it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes 📷 Best Photo Spots 1. Extended platform by the Emerald Pool (wide-angle for panoramic shots) 2. Second viewing platform at Feilong Waterfall (lower exposure for silhouette shots) 🌲 Nearby Attractions • Combine with Qingyao Mountain Scenic Area for a two-day, one-night trip • On the way back, try Xin'an Tangmianjiao (a century-old shop "Lao Wang Tangmianjiao")