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📍Location: Xin'an County, Luoyang, Henan 🎫Tickets: Refer to the official scenic area or ticketing platforms, subject to actual conditions 💡Special notes: The scenic area combines various landscapes, with closely connected yet distinct zones. Proper time planning is needed for the overall visit 📅Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November) for pleasant climate and colorful canyon views; summer for large waterfall flow and cool respite 🌟Why you must visit - Geological Wonder Museum: This is a masterpiece of 1.2 billion years of geological sedimentation and 2.6 million years of water erosion. The U-shaped canyon made of purplish-red quartz sandstone features unique landforms of high gorges, long valleys, mountain ridges, and caves. You can witness the magical visual phenomenon of water flowing uphill, caused by tilted rock layers and other factors. There is also a natural giant stone pillar up to 50 meters tall called the "Peerless Heavenly Stele," and the uniquely textured "Stone Chronicles" resembling ancient history books. - The World of Youtan Waterfalls: Wulongtan consists of five connected pools with emerald green water, the deepest reaching 12 meters. The Feilong Waterfall has a 68-meter drop, cascading straight down and often showing rainbows in the sunlight. There are also Qinglongtan, Heilongtan, and Yin Yangtan pools, all interconnected, with waterfalls linking them, as if stepping into a serene water world. - Nature and Legend Intertwined: The "Dragon Legend" is everywhere in the canyon. It is said that in ancient times, five dragons rested here, transforming into mountains surrounding the pools, thus forming Wulongtan. Walking through the canyon, you can almost feel the presence of the five dragons, adding a mysterious charm to the natural scenery. 🚶‍♀️Recommended routes - Classic one-day tour - Route: Entrance → Wulongtan → Heilong Pass → Heavenly Stele → Buddha Light Arhat Cliff → Longshan Heavenly Pool (boat ride) → Exit - Highlights: About 4 hours of hiking, suitable for families and photography enthusiasts. The boat ride offers the feeling of "no way out at the end of the mountains and waters." - In-depth two-day tour - Day 1: Geological Museum → Qinglongtan → Yin Yangtan → Earth-shattering Valley → Overnight at scenic area guesthouse - Day 2: High-altitude zipline (200-meter deep valley flight) → Dark river adventure → Daimushan viewing platform for panoramic views 📸Photo tips - Best times: 9-11 AM and 3-5 PM when sunlight penetrates the canyon, creating the Tyndall effect. - Outfit suggestions: Wear light-colored long dresses, Hanfu, or ethnic-style clothing to contrast with the canyon’s dark tones. - Must-shoot scenes: The spot where water flows uphill, using the water flow as foreground for a person looking back; shoot upward from directly below Feilong Waterfall or take silhouette portraits from the side; at the narrow sky gap, capture the slit and sky light. 🍜Food recommendations - Luoyang Hutumian and Jiangmian noodles: Unique texture with rich noodle aroma that lingers. - Yellow River big carp: Tender meat and delicious flavor, a local specialty. - Wild vegetables and free-range eggs: Green, healthy, and full of mountain flavor. 💡Tips - Most paths in the scenic area are walking trails; comfortable sports shoes are recommended. - In summer, take sun protection and mosquito repellent; in spring and autumn, mornings and evenings can be chilly, so bring a light jacket. - Some attractions like the high-altitude zipline have weight and age restrictions; check before visiting.
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