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The following is a guide to Yuntai Mountain, I hope it will be helpful to you: 1. Introduction to Yuntaishan Yuntaishan is located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. It is an ecological tourist attraction that features the rich waterscape of the Taihang Mountains, canyon-like geological landscapes and a long history and culture, and combines scientific and aesthetic values. This place is famous for its amazing mountains and waters, and the scenery varies throughout the year. 2. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: Take the Zhengyun Expressway directly to Yuntaishan and get off at Yuntaishan Station. You can also navigate to Anshang Township or the hotel or B&B you have booked and park your car in front of the hotel. • Public transportation: There is a direct bus to Yuntaishan from Zhengzhou Long-distance Bus Center Station, which departs at 7:30 in the morning and costs 40 yuan per person for a one-way ticket. You can also take the Zhengzhou-Jiaozuo intercity railway to Xiuwu West Station and transfer to a tourist bus; or get off at Jiaozuo Station and transfer to bus No. 3. • High-speed rail or train: The recommended arrival station is Jiaozuo Station or Xiuwu West Station. You can take bus No. 3 from Jiaozuo Station to the scenic area, or you can take a taxi or carpool directly to Yuntaishan, which costs about 20 yuan per person. 3. Ticket Information The Yuntaishan pass costs 120 yuan and includes major attractions such as Hongshi Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Quanpu Gorge, Zifang Lake, Zhuyu Peak, Macaque Valley, Diecai Cave, and Baijia Rock. The ticket is valid for 3 days and can be used for any 3 days within a year. The fare for the scenic area commuter bus is 60 yuan, which is not included in the ticket. You need to take a bus to travel between attractions and must purchase it. 4. Accommodation Recommendations There are five service areas providing accommodation in Yuntaishan Scenic Area: Anshang Township Service Area, Gudongjiao Service Area, Heishiling Service Area, Gudongyao Service Area, and Wujiatai Service Area. Among them, the Anshang Township service area is the largest and closest to the scenic area entrance. It is the most convenient for buying tickets and taking the bus, as well as for food and accommodation. The prices are also the highest during holidays. It is recommended to choose to stay in Anshang Township Service Area, where there are many homestays and farmhouses, as well as a snack street. 5. Food Recommendations There are many special foods in the Yuntaishan area, such as scrambled eggs with wild leeks, Wuzhi oil tea, and stewed noodles, etc. The average consumption per person is about 10 yuan. There are also many restaurants, barbecue and hot pot restaurants, halal noodle shops, snack stalls, etc. in the scenic area to meet various needs. Recommended delicacies include Guoji stewed noodles, fried chicken, unflipped eggs, donkey meat hot pot, fried jelly, yam soup, etc. 6. Itinerary Planning 1. Classic One-Day Tour Arrangement • Route 1: Hongshi Gorge – Zifang Lake – Tanpu Gorge – Quanpu Gorge – Macaque Valley. • Route 2: Hongshi Gorge – Zifang Lake – Fenghuangling Cableway – Glass Plank Road – Zhuyu Peak – Diecai Cave. (II) Arrangement of two-day in-depth tour • Day 1: Shore service area → Hongshi Gorge → Zifang Lake → Yunxi Valley → Xiaozhaigou (Macaque Valley – Quanpu Gorge – Tanpu Gorge). • Day 2: Phoenix Ridge → Zhuyu Peak → Diecai Cave. 7. Tips for Playing 1. It is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes and clothing suitable for outdoor activities. 2. Bring enough water and snacks, as well as necessary sunscreen and insect repellent. 3. It is recommended to take the scenic area shuttle bus because most of the attractions are far apart. 4. Please keep your tickets properly. Tickets are required for each scenic spot in Yuntaishan, and sometimes you also need to show your tickets when taking the scenic area transportation bus. 5. Tourists who are prone to motion sickness are advised not to go to Diecai Cave. If you really want to go, it is best to bring motion sickness medicine, because the route of Diecai Cave is winding and there are many tunnels, which can easily cause motion sickness. 6. It is not recommended for the elderly and children to hike up Zhuyu Peak or Phoenix Ridge. There are many steep and narrow steps between Zhuyu Peak and Phoenix Ridge, which may make even young people feel tired. Therefore, it is recommended that the elderly and children take the cable car up and down. I hope this guide can make your trip to Yuntaishan smoother! Yuntaishan Scenic Area