Go to Yuntai Mountain in autumn and winter! Enjoy the autumn scenery at Hongshi Gorge and encounter snow at Zhuyu Peak

Yuntai Mountain is located in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. The scenery in autumn and winter is unique. Here is a travel guide: Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Depart from Zhengzhou, take the Zhengyun Expressway directly to the Yuntai Mountain toll station. After exiting the expressway, continue straight along Yuntai Avenue to reach the scenic area. The whole trip takes about 1 hour. - Public transportation: Take a high-speed train to Xiuwu West Station, then transfer to the Yuntai Mountain tourist shuttle, which takes about 40 minutes to reach the Anshang Service Area Visitor Center. Ticket Information - Tickets: The "Ticket + Sightseeing Bus" combo ticket costs 180 RMB per person at the gate. Booking one day in advance via the official mini-program costs 170 RMB. Students, seniors aged 60-69, and others enjoy half-price discounts. Children under 1.4 meters and seniors over 70 enter free, only paying 60 RMB for the sightseeing bus. Recommended Autumn and Winter Scenery - Autumn: Mid-October to November is the best time to view the red leaves. The Danxia rock walls of Hongshi Gorge complement the red leaves, creating a colorful scene. By the streams of Tanpu Gorge, falling red leaves add a poetic touch. - Winter: With lower temperatures, the Spring Waterfall Gorge forms spectacular ice waterfalls, and Zhuyu Peak may have frost-covered trees, resembling a fairyland. Itinerary - One-day tour: Visit Hongshi Gorge in the morning to admire the Danxia landform, red leaves, and ice waterfalls. In the afternoon, take the cable car up Zhuyu Peak to overlook the mountains. - Two-day tour: On the first day, explore Hongshi Gorge and Tanpu Gorge. On the second day, visit Spring Waterfall Gorge, then climb Zhuyu Peak or experience the glass plank road at Phoenix Ridge. Equipment Suggestions - Clothing: Recommended to wear three layers: a quick-dry long-sleeve shirt, a thin down vest, and a windproof jacket on top; stretchy quick-dry pants on the bottom; paired with mid-cut anti-slip hiking shoes. - Others: Bring a foldable trekking pole, headlamp, portable hand warmer, etc., for hiking and watching the sunrise. Accommodation Recommendations - You·Jian Yunshan Homestay: Located in the Anshang Service Area, with a snack street right outside and within walking distance to the Laoshanmen ticket office. The homestay offers floor heating, air conditioning, some rooms with balconies, terraces, and private hot springs, plus butler service. Food Recommendations - Nao Tang Donkey Meat: Tender meat best enjoyed with baked flatbread; recommended at Lao Tang Donkey Meat Restaurant. - Xiuwu Black Goat: Clear stewed goat meat with a fresh aroma and no gamey taste; the Mountain Farmhouse has good flavors. - Huaifu Oil Tea: Savory and rich, available at the Huaiqing old-brand oil tea shop, paired with freshly fried vegetable pockets or fried dough sticks.