[2025 Luanchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Shuilianxiangong Sceneic Area (Updated May)

Discover Luoyang's Hidden Gems: A Guide to Stunning Lesser-Known Attractions! Here's a travel guide for Chongdu Valley to help you have a wonderful trip: **Pre-Trip Preparation** - **Documents**: Bring your ID card and any discount cards (e.g., student ID, senior citizen card). - **Clothing**: - Summer: Light, breathable clothing, sun-protective wear, swimsuit, plus a light jacket for temperature drops. - Winter: Thick coats, scarves, gloves, and anti-slip shoes. - **Other Essentials**: Backpack, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella/raincoat, power bank, camera, etc. If traveling with kids, pack extra clothes and water toys. **Attraction Overview** - **Tickets**: - Adults: Approx. CNY 100–120. - Discounts: Half-price for students/seniors; free for children under 1.4m and seniors over 70. - **Opening Hours**: Year-round, 7:30 AM–6:30 PM (seasonal adjustments possible). **Transportation** - **By Car**: - From Zhengzhou: Zhengshao-Luo Expressway → Erguang Expressway → Luoluan Expressway → Chongdu Valley exit → 18km to the site via signs. - From Xi’an: Lianhuo Expressway to Luoyang West exit → Luoluan Expressway → direct route. - From Wuhan: Via Xinyang/Nanyang → National Highway 311 to Luanchuan → Luoluan Expressway. - **Public Transport**: Direct buses from Zhengzhou/Luoyang to Luanchuan (3hrs), then transfer to Chongdu Valley (1hr). **Itinerary Suggestions** - **1-Day Trip**: - Morning: Golden Rooster River Scenic Area (Rainbow Waterfall, Sword Spring) → Farming Culture Village. - Afternoon: Emerald Bamboo Forest → Water Curtain Fairy Cave. - Evening: Bamboo Perfume Street night stroll. - **2-Day Trip**: - Day 1: Golden Rooster Waterfalls → Farming Experience → Overnight in bamboo lodges. - Day 2: Emerald Bamboo Forest → Water Curtain Fairy Cave → Guanyu Lake boating. **Must-See Spots** - **Golden Rooster River**: 30+ waterfalls like Rainbow and Anger-Venting Falls, ideal for stream trekking. - **Water Curtain Fairy Cave**: 70m-high cascades resembling bead curtains, with moss-covered "water-embroidered" rocks. - **Emerald Bamboo Forest**: Vast bamboo groves offering stays in bamboo houses, bamboo-tube rice, and bamboo dances. - **Farming Culture Village**: Traditional activities (blacksmithing, oil-pressing, weaving) and evening bonfire shows. **Local Eats** - **Specialties**: - Luanchuan Tofu Banquet (iron-plate tofu, soy milk, bean-residue balls). - Grandma’s Stir-Fried Free-Range Chicken with wild mushrooms (wood-fired wok). - "Eight Bowls" (five meat + three veggie combo). **Tips** - Wear comfy shoes for mountain paths. - Summer: Sunscreen/bug repellent; Winter: Warmth/anti-slip gear. - Follow safety rules—no climbing in restricted zones. - Preserve nature—no littering.

**🌿【Chongdugou Complete Guide】Northland Bamboo Sea + Waterfall Wonderland! A 2-Day, 1-Night Trip to a 21°C Summer Paradise** ✨**Must-See Attractions** 1️⃣ **Shuilian Xiangong Waterfall**: A rare calcified pool group in Central China, with rainbows reflecting in the waterfall like a fairyland. Wearing a raincoat into the cave is a super dreamy experience. 2️⃣ **Vast Bamboo Sea**: The northern version of "Shunan Bamboo Sea," stroll along the bamboo corridors, taste bamboo rice, and drink bamboo leaf tea. 3️⃣ **Xiefenya Waterfall**: A three-tiered waterfall with a drop of over 100 meters. The water mist blows on your face, and the negative oxygen ions are off the charts. It's the first choice for summer coolness. 🏡 **Accommodation Recommendations** ✔️ Bamboo Sea Homestays: Stay in a bamboo courtyard for around 100+ per person, and open the window to see greenery (recommended "Huancuiju" and "Gurenzhuang"). ✔️ Water View Hotels: For families with children, choose the Chongdugou Water View Hotel, with a swimming pool and a children's playground. 🍜 **Must-Try Food** ▫️ Zhuxiang Water Street: Luanchuan tofu, cornmeal tadpoles, acorn jelly, eat your fill for about 30 yuan per person. ▫️ Nonggeng Village: Experience blacksmithing and oil pressing, and eat the eight-bowl farmhouse meal. 🚗 **Hassle-Free Route** ▪️ **Day 1**: Jinji River Waterfall Group → Yunding Ropeway → Night Laser Show ▪️ **Day 2**: Shuilian Xiangong → Bamboo Forest Rafting → Return Trip 📌 **Tips** ▪️ Tickets are 120 yuan. Buy tickets online in advance to save time queuing. ▪️ Must-bring: Non-slip shoes (the waterfall area is slippery), light jacket (large temperature difference between day and night). ▪️ Recommended combined tours: Laojun Mountain and Jiguan Cave, forming the Luanchuan Golden Triangle. 💬 **"Shower in a rainbow under the waterfall, and dream a green dream in the bamboo sea!"** Do you want to experience rafting or stay in a bamboo forest homestay?👇

Luoyang Luan Chuan Chong Du Gou! Chongdugou is located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province. It was named by Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty after he crossed the river twice here to escape from the pursuit of Wang Mang and was granted the name by the emperor. We arrived at the scenic area early in the morning and had a full day of fun! 🌟Highlight features: The entire scenic area is divided into two main areas: Nangou and Xigou. Nangou features waterfalls and springs, highlighting "water", while Xigou boasts lush bamboo forests, highlighting "seclusion". ❤️Recommendation reason: The main attractions include more than 100 scenic spots such as Bamboo Sea, Water Curtain Fairy Palace, Bodhi Tree, Flying Waterfall, Mushroom Cliff, and Tingtao Ridge, which are among the top ten scenic spots in Henan. There are also entertainment facilities such as drifting, grass skiing, and cable cars in the scenic area. 📍Detailed address: Chongdugou Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Tantou Town, Luanchuan County, Henan Province. 🚉Transportation guide: Luoluan tourist fast lane is connected, convenient transportation. Starting from Luoyang, you can take the expressway to enter the Luoluan Expressway and reach Luanchuan, then follow the guide to reach the scenic area. It takes about 3-4 hours by car. 🏨Hotel and Inn Recommendations Chongdugou is one of the earlier scenic spots developed in Luanchuan. There are many farmhouses in the scenic area, and you have to walk a long way to reach the real entrance of Chongdugou. There are many small and large farm guesthouses on both sides of the road, with similar scales but slightly different grades. It is best to book a place in advance online and ask the boss if there is a place to park. Because when there are many people, there are cars parked in front of every household, which makes it difficult to drive. 🍽️Food and beverage recommendations: Rural guesthouses usually provide meals, and it is said that many of them have also received training, so the taste is not bad and the prices are clearly marked. They may be slightly more expensive than in the city, but the portion sizes are very generous. Special local foods in the scenic area include corn soup, oil-fried bread, stewed dishes, and wild mountain vegetables! In addition, there are also mushrooms, walnuts, grapes, and wild fruits in Zhongdugou. 📝Attention tips: Although called a "gully", there are still many places to climb in the scenic area of Chongdugou. If you want to see good water, you have to go up. The waterfalls in Chongdugou are the essence, and many tourists climb high to get a view of the waterfall from above. ⏳Playtime: one day or two days 💰Average spending per person: 200