Nanyang Laojie Ridge - an ecological and cultural landmark across the Central Plains

I. Geography and Humanities: A Millennium Saga of the North-South Divide Laojie Ridge is located in the northern part of Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, in the core of the southern foothills of Funiu Mountain, with a total area of ​​86 square kilometers. Its name "Lao" comes from the legend that Lao Tzu practiced and lived in seclusion here. According to legend, the Taoist ancestor sat in stone to guard the 800-mile Funiu Mountain; "Jie" refers to its important position as the climate dividing line between north and south China; The main peak is 2222.5 meters above sea level, and is located at the junction of Xixia, Weichuan and Song counties with the appearance of a "roof of the Central Plains". Second, natural wonders: a visual feast of the four seasons 1. Landform wonders The Sawtooth Peak Group, shaped by the mid-mountain landscape, is a geological wonder. The granite peak forest formed by plate movement 114 million years ago formed a rugged mountain terrain like a knife and ax during collapse and uplift. The main scenic spot is divided into three areas: Water Ridge, Fairy Peak and Summer Resort, including more than 260 attractions such as Camel Peak and Goddess Peak. The ink painting landscape in the clouds and the silhouette of Sawtooth Peak in the sunset are breathtaking. 2. Four Seasons Scenic Spots ◦ Spring: The sea of ​​dogwood flowers fills the mountain with gilding, and the violets and azaleas bloom one after another in the garden in the clouds, forming a flowing scroll of landscape painting. ◦ Summer: The cool world with an average temperature of 21°C, a forest coverage of up to 97.8%, and a negative oxygen ion concentration of 36,000/cm3, is a summer resort in the Central Plains. ◦ Autumn: The dyed red leaves of the forest are contrasted with the thousand-year-old pines, and the remains of Taoist culture are hidden in the dappled autumn colors. ◦ Winter: The snow town of the Central Plains is covered with silver, the mist and ice are intertwined with the sea of ​​​​clouds, and the ropeway passes through the secret land of ice and snow of Yushu Qionghua. III. Ecological Treasures: Genetic Codes of Animals and Plants As a national nature reserve, it preserves 2,879 species of plants (containing more than 1,300 species of Chinese herbs recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica") and more than 400 rare animals. In the jade carving-like forest system of Dushan, ancient trees such as thousand-year-old ginkgo and red bean fir live together with creatures such as golden leopard and red-bellied brocade chicken, forming a complete ecological chain. Scientific researchers have discovered new varieties of plants unique to Funiu Mountain here, confirming its status as a "natural animal and plant gene bank". Fourth, in-depth experience: multi-dimensional cultural and tourism integration 1. Limit Challenge The 1830-meter pyrada rock climbing next to the Genting Cafe, the glass suspension bridge across the deep valley, and the zipline with a 100-meter drop give adventurers the thrill of adrenaline soaring. 2. Cultural immersion Follow the footsteps of Lao Tzu to visit the remains of refining alchemy, listen to the recitation of the Tao Te Ching at the watershed, or experience the Zen of "making tea around the stove" in a wooden house in the forest. 3. Wellness vacation 96 forest cabins hidden at 1300-1500 meters above sea level, equipped with underfloor heating and stargazing terraces, equipped with dogwood medicinal diet, hot spring healing, realize the philosophy of "living in the sea of ​​clouds, drinking mineral springs, eating herbal medicine" V. Practical Guide • Tickets: Full price $60/person, half price for students;Cableway round trip $138 (including glass bridge experience). • traffic: ◦ Self-drive: From Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Nanyang, it takes about 2-3 hours via Zhengweixi Expressway. ◦ Bus: There is a direct shuttle bus from Nanyang West Bus Station at 7:20 and 15:40 daily (fare 40 yuan). • Accommodation: Special accommodations such as Lao Jieling Summer Resort (Forest Wooden House) and Yunzhong Chinese Restaurant, Farmhouse offers delicacies such as dogwood ground pot chicken. Tips: During the opening festival in June every year, you can participate in themed activities such as hiking and folk art exhibitions; winter snow viewing is recommended to bring non-slip shoes and warm equipment. This holy mountain, which combines the triple laurels of "World Geopark, National Nature Reserve, and 5A Scenic Area", is waiting for every explorer to tap the code of blending nature and humanity with its magnificence that spans time and space.