2024 Wu'an Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Wu'an is under the jurisdiction of Handan City, Hebei Province. It is located in the southern part of Hebei Province and known as the “Pearl of Taihang.” There are many famous people from Wu'an and folk art is booming here. It is a famous place for local opera, and has the only ancient opera remaining in the Yellow River basin region. There are abundant tourism resources here, and the attractions include Jingniang Lake, Changshou Village, Chaoyanggou, and Guwudang Mountain.
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Popular Attractions
Jingniang Lake
East Taihang Scenic Area
Wu'an Mannin Homestay—A hidden paradise in the deep mountains
⏰Give the alarm clock a two-day break on weekends, and tune back to the channel of life you like~🏔️You can find a quiet homestay in the mountains, soak in hot springs, watch movies, drink coffee, breathe fresh air, and eat fresh fruits🍇The busy life on weekdays always requires us to have such leisure and relaxation, to put aside everything and enjoy the time of life's emptiness~
🏘️Mannin Homestay offers a variety of room types, each equipped with advanced facilities such as smart home systems and private hot springs. We stayed in the Unbounded Panoramic King Room, where you can wake up in the morning, open the curtains, and see the beautiful scenery of the mountains. If it rains, it adds a different flavor, very comfortable and cozy😌The homestay also provides a rich array of services, such as specialty dining, hot spring SPA, and folk activities. You can make cookies and also do pottery DIY~
🏔️Recreational activities: 1. Barbecue Party: Under the blue sky and white clouds, enjoy the aroma of barbecue delicacies and feel endless joy.
2. Bonfire Party: In the evening, you can join the bonfire party, sing and dance with friends, and spend an unforgettable night.
👩❤️💋👨The weekend homestay trip is not only a journey to relax the body and mind but also an experience of intimate contact with nature. Here, you can feel the beauty and tranquility of life, allowing the soul to truly relax and be nourished~
brianna_likes_adrenal_cortex The cloud path on the Taihang Mountain in eastern Fujian is built on the ridge. It is like a dragonfly circling, walking through it, step by step, different scenery, sometimes walking through the valley, walking through the clouds, sometimes shocking experience, and then suddenly Cheerful, bringing a new travel experience...
I didn't expect to find a private hot spring homestay in Handan.
Hebei! Handan!! $200 vacation! One room, one private hot spring!
The right way to travel in winter
I didn't expect to find a private hot spring homestay in Handan! The vacation atmosphere is already next level...
There is one room, one private hot spring, and an infinity pool
A private hot spring courtyard for a weekend date with your boyfriend
1 A new Chinese-style hotel in the mountains
There is a bamboo forest private hot spring and an infinity pool. You can also come here for a trip around Beijing.
There are indoor and outdoor private hot springs, with great privacy
At night, return to your room and soak in the private hot spring with your boyfriend. The atmosphere is amazing! You can also wear Hanfu and take photos in the courtyard. The photos are amazing!
2 The room facilities are all five-star, with Dyson hair dryers, L'Occitane toiletries, and smart furniture! Free your hands~ The hotel also thoughtfully provides bath salts, rose petals, capsule coffee machines, Watsons mineral water, and a projector. At night, draw the curtains and enjoy your private cinema.
Location: Houqu, Huoshui Township, Wu'an
If the mountain won't come to me, I'll go to the mountain. Let's go to East Taihang this weekend!
May our country be prosperous and our people live in peace.
The mountains and rivers are safe and sound, and there is always a spring waiting for everyone to enjoy.
Here, you can see the Danxia landform that has existed for thousands of years, surrounded by floating clouds ☁️
Here, you can see the magnificent mountains and ridges, and the continuous cliffside walkways ⛰️
In Handan, you can see the endless depths of the clouds and the mountain dwellers; 🏡
You can see the endless strange peaks and rocks, and the red cliffs;
There are pavilions, towers, and boats, just like in Jiangnan. 🏜️
I am waiting for you in Handan to see the most beautiful scenery 👏
📍Address: Loushang Village, Huoshui Township, Wu'an City, Handan City, Hebei Province
🚘Transportation: It is recommended to drive. Get off at Handan Railway Station, and drive or take a taxi for about 1.5 hours. There is a parking lot in the scenic area.
🎫Ticket Price:
Admission: 💰130
Round-trip cable car: 💰140
Combo ticket: 💰290
Discount: You can buy a Handan Tourism Annual Card for 88 yuan, which includes East Taihang and other attractions, so you don't need to buy tickets. You only need to buy a round-trip cable car ticket.
👣Route: Nantianmen Cableway - Glass Walkway - Longtou Cliff - Sifang Bridge - Echo Valley - Zhongtianmen - Ruhemen - Smart Bridge - Taihang Pillar - Big and Small Caves - Tianpu Shengyan - Tianji Great Wall - Dieyun Bridge - "One Heaven to Nine Heavens" - Test Stone - Smooth Sailing - Golden Toad Rock - Sansheng Stone - Beigaofeng - Shuttle Bus Down the Mountain
🔸Must-see Attractions:
⛰Beigaofeng: If you don't climb Beigaofeng, you will be in vain to come to East Taihang. It is said that only 1% of people can go up, so you must go up if you have the chance. This is the best place to take photos in East Taihang.
✨Taihang Pillar: There is a huge stone pillar in East Taihang, known as a natural wonder, towering and standing at the end of the East Taihang cliffside walkway. It is super magnificent and photogenic!
✨Mountain Waterfall: The water scenery here is spectacular, and the waterfall is like a rainbow. You must take a picture.
✨Glass Walkway: Walking on the U-shaped glass walkway at an altitude of 1,000 meters is a great man-made wonder of Taihang Mountain.
✨Tianji Great Wall: After leaving Tianpu, you can see the Great Wall winding on the Tianji, built with red quartz sandstone blocks. The ancient city walls, beacon towers, and mountain scenery are integrated into one.
⚠️Notes:
✅It is relatively cool on the mountain, so be sure to bring extra clothes.
✅Climbing consumes a lot of energy, so be sure to prepare 2 bottles of water per person and a sweat towel.
✅The cliffs are steep, so be careful.
✅The snow in winter ❄️ or the clouds after the rain ☁️ are so beautiful. Please don't go at these two times, or you will be amazed 😄
Stroll through the clouds in East Taihang and experience the wonders of Danxia.
🏔 East Taihang Scenic Area is located in Wu'an City, Handan, Hebei. It is not only a gem at the eastern foot of the Taihang Mountains, but also a mountainous natural scenic area that combines majesty, strangeness, danger, and steepness. The Danxia landform, which is as famous as the Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA, is waiting for you to explore!
🌟【Cliff Glass Plank Road】🛤——Standing on the glass plank road above an altitude of one kilometer, you can feel the excitement of an accelerated heartbeat. This is a man-made wonder of the Taihang Mountains and a game for the brave.
🌲【Quartz Sandstone Peak Forest】🌄——The cliffs are dangerous, the strange stones stand tall, and the mountains are majestic. The peak forest landform landscape of the East Taihang Scenic Area is like a masterpiece of nature, which is breathtaking.
🎒【Travel Guide】📝——
🌈Taihang Skyfall, feel the shock of the waterfall falling from the sky.
🚗Cloud plank road, walk in the clouds, and experience the reputation of the "cloud plank road".
🏔Taihang Pillar, the nature's masterpiece, is amazing.
🌌Nine Heavens, explore the top of the mountain and enjoy the infinite scenery.
🌈【Stroll in the Clouds】——After the rain, the clouds are lingering, and the clouds rising along the valley, walking on the plank road, is like walking in the clouds, beautiful and magnificent!
🏡【Global Tourism】🌴——Wu'an City accelerates the construction of tourism projects, forming a global tourism pattern supported by multiple formats such as eco-tourism, cultural tourism, red tourism, rural tourism, leisure and health tourism, etc., to meet all your tourism needs.
🎉 Coming to the East Taihang Scenic Area is not only a physical journey, but also a spiritual baptism. Here, you can feel the majesty and beauty of the mountains up close, and experience the magical journey of walking in the clouds.🎊🌟
The Pearl of Taihang, Jingniang Lake Scenic Area, is waiting for you!
🏞 Jingniang Lake Scenic Area, located between the mountains and rivers of Wu'an City, Handan City, Hebei Province, is known as the "Three Gorges of Taihang" and the "Pearl of Taihang". It is a treasure of the National AAAA Scenic Area. Here, there are not only national-level water conservancy landscapes, but also natural scrolls of forest parks and geological parks.
🌊【Water Tour Area】🚣♂——The lake surface of 1.782 million square meters, with an average water depth of 40 meters, the lake surface is in the shape of an inverted "human" character, and the two tributaries in the east and west each show their style. Here, you will appreciate the magnificence of natural landscapes such as Huilong Valley, Tiger Cave, and Shennv Warehouse.
🌴【Zhenyi Island Tour Area】🌳——Walking into Zhenyi Island is like stepping into a natural oxygen bar. The well-preserved natural secondary forest here is a paradise for wild animals and an excellent place for you to get close to nature.
🛌【Leisure and Holiday Area】🏕——Want to relax? The leisure and holiday area provides you with a perfect place to rest, allowing you to relax in the mountains and rivers.
🚗 Tour route guide:
🚢Jingniang Lake Wharf by boat→Siyu Valley Wharf→Sightseeing Elevator→🪟Glass plank road→Huilong Valley
Mountain people's home→🌊Longbiyan Waterfall→High-altitude cable car→Yunzhong Temple→Huaguoshan→Longbiyan Waterfall→Glass plank road→Gongzi Peak→Red Leaf Ridge→Glass Sightseeing Platform
Love Poem Gallery→Mountain Coaster→Peach Blossom Realm→Xiangsongmen→Jingniang Temple→High-altitude Speed Slide or Magpie Bridge
🏮 Jingniang Gorge, a place where Zhao Kuangyin sent Jingniang thousands of miles in the legend, the cliffs here are high and the lake is clear, as if traveling through time and space, returning to the era of heroes.
📜 Yunya Jizhi, the rock under the cliff, witnessed the heroic spirit of Emperor Taizu of Song Dynasty. Come here and feel the heaviness of history.
🌌 Weiyan Zangjing, Dingjin Rock Zen Fruit Temple Site, a place full of mystery, waiting for you to explore.
🙏 Jingniang Temple on Zhenyi Island, the simple architecture tells the ancient story, making you linger between humanities and nature.
🎉 Coming to Jingniang Lake Scenic Area is not only a trip, but also a baptism of the soul. Here, it is not a simple beauty of mountains and rivers, but a deep dialogue with history, culture, and nature. 🎊🌈
Step into Boyan Ancient Town and feel the echoes of history.
Boyan Ancient Town is located in the southeast of Wu'an City, south of Drum Mountain and north of Nanming River. It has beautiful scenery and rich agricultural resources. At the same time, it has a profound historical and cultural heritage and has preserved a large number of well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Boyan Town, under the jurisdiction of Wu'an City, Handan City, Hebei Province, is located in the south of Wu'an City, with an area of 43 square kilometers. Located on the open alluvial plain on the north foot of Drum Mountain and the south bank of Henan, it is a historic ancient town at the junction of Taihang Mountain and the eastern plain.
According to the "Wu'an County Chronicles", Boyan Village was built in the first year of the Northern Song Dynasty. Because the village was like a wild goose spreading its wings in the field, it was called Boyan, and later generations changed "Yan" to "Yan". It is located in the west of Taihang Mountain and the east of North China Plain. It is an important channel connecting Shanxi, Hebei and Henan provinces, and it is also the earliest commercial town in Wu'an. Here, there are more than 150 old houses in the late Qing Dynasty. The legendary "county-based gang" in the business world once happened here. At the beginning, several families moved here, cultivated the fields, and later generations moved in one after another, multiplied and thrived, and gradually developed into a market town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, one of the eight towns in Wu'an. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a large number of Boyan people went out to do business, and there were rich merchants and giants such as Fang, Xu, Zhu, Cheng, and Zhai. They built houses and had a great influence. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Boyan Town has always been the location of the district and township (town) government. In 1996, Zhuangyan Township was incorporated into Boyan Town and has continued to this day.
Handan natural lifestyle.
Wu'an 🌲 Qi Yuan Homestay
Highlight! This off-peak trip after the Spring Festival,
Choose to stay here for two days and one night,
It's really, really, really, really, really wise!
✅The location is in the Qibu Gou Scenic Area, a two-story building, enter the license plate number in advance, and you can drive directly into the scenic area.
✅We booked the Willow Suite, the largest one, which can accommodate two families, four adults and two children around 6 years old. There are separate wet and dry bathrooms on the first and second floors. The big bed is equipped with a tea table, and there are two balconies on the outside. There is also a large living room on the second floor. The activity space is very large. The decoration style is Wabi-sabi style. The whole house is intelligent and equipped with Huawei audio, 5G wifi, projector, and it seems to be equipped with floor heating. The room is super warm, and the air conditioner has not been turned on. Even in the mountains, it is not cold at all. Moreover, the whole house, any corner is very photogenic, it's just too perfect!
Wu'an Qingyan Temple Village - Fahua Cave Grottoes.
Before, I only knew that every spring, I would come to Qingyan Temple Village to enjoy the apricot blossoms. This year, I saw the Thousand-Hand Guanyin statue at the Handan Museum Stone Carving Exhibition, and I finally had the chance to see it today. The Fahua Cave Grottoes have three caves, with Northern Song Dynasty statues. In addition to the beautifully shaped Thousand-Hand Guanyin in the main cave, there are also 500 Arhat statues, but most of the heads were repaired in recent years after being damaged. However, most of the grottoes are mainly Thousand Buddhas, and there are very few 500 Arhat caves in the country. Perhaps this place is hidden deep in the village and is not well-known. It took a lot of effort to find it by car.
Interestingly, there is a master in the temple. As soon as I arrived, he enthusiastically greeted me to worship and followed me all the way. He asked about the origin of the name of Fahua Temple. Because I knew about the concept of the three vehicles in one in the "Lotus Sutra" before I came, I wanted to explore further, so I asked. He replied: "I'm not sure about this. This is Mahayana Buddhism. It's very effective. Many people from Beijing, Shanghai, and Wutai Mountain come to donate incense and fire. Only when you give money can you get it back thousands of times." Then I didn't say much.
The full name of the "Lotus Sutra" is "The Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law". Its highlight is the three convenient vehicles, the true one vehicle, which can be said to be the culmination of Mahayana thought. The three vehicles of Buddhism are the Sravaka Vehicle (Hinayana), the Pratyekabuddha Vehicle (Middle Vehicle), and the Bodhisattva Vehicle (Mahayana). These three vehicles represent the three levels of Buddhist teachings, each with its own unique practice methods and goals. The Sravaka Vehicle and the Pratyekabuddha Vehicle pay more attention to personal practice and liberation, while the Bodhisattva Vehicle emphasizes self-improvement and ultimate enlightenment in helping others. The core concept of the Three Vehicles of Buddhism is that through different practice paths, everyone has the possibility to achieve ultimate enlightenment and liberation.
From the perspective of the Fahua Cave Grottoes, the 500 Arhats represent the Sravaka Vehicle, the stone tablet has the verse "Twelve causes and conditions of love and hate, no hate, no love, no ignorance" is the Pratyekabuddha Vehicle, and finally the Thousand-Hand Guanyin is the Bodhisattva Vehicle. Therefore, the Fahua Cave Grottoes are named after the "Fahua" in the "Lotus Sutra".
Zhao Kuangyin's Thousand-Mile Journey to Send Jingniang - Jingniang Lake.
Take a tour around Jingniang Lake, the environment is really good.
Jingniang Lake Jingniang Lake Scenic Area is located in the north of Koushang Village, northwest of Wu'an City, Handan City, Hebei Province, in the hinterland of the Taihang Mountains, also known as Koushang Reservoir, known as the "Taihang Three Gorges". Here is a travel guide:
- Ticket information:
- Tickets (excluding boat) + shuttle bus: adult ticket 90 yuan
- Tickets (including boat): adult ticket 120 yuan
- Traffic guide:
- Self-driving: navigate to Jingniang Lake Scenic Area.
- Bus:
- Take bus 808 from Handan West Bus Station, get off at the terminal Wu'an Bus Station, and then take the bus to Jingniang Lake at Wu'an Bus Station.
- Tour route:
- Jingniang Lake Wharf → Siyou Valley Wharf → Sightseeing Elevator → Glass Plank Road → Huilong Valley
- Scenic features:
- Water tour area: East and West branches, you can enjoy the natural wonders of the water, including Tiger Cave, Shennv Warehouse, Screen Mountain, Turtle Sea, Double Rainbow Moon, One Line Sky, Fire Mountain and other attractions.
- Zhenyi Island Tour Area: It is mainly mountainous natural scenery, with well-preserved natural secondary forests, and four seasons of wild fun. There is a "Jingniang Temple" on the island to commemorate Zhao Kuangyin's thousand-mile journey to send Jingniang.
- Wharf leisure area: equipped with tourist service center, medical service point, tourist complaint center, IP card telephone booth, postal delivery box, large parking lot and other service facilities.
- Reservoir dam: The masonry stone gravity dam is 81 meters high, 185 meters long, 10.5 meters wide at the top of the dam, and the reservoir capacity is 32 million cubic meters. A traffic bridge is built on the overflow section.
- Jingniang Gorge: Originally named San Ceng Men, it was later renamed after the story of Zhao Kuangyin's thousand-mile journey to send Jingniang. The cliffs here are high and hanging. If you take a boat into the valley, look up at the blue sky and look down at the green water. There is a feeling of "the peak is connected to the sky, and the boat travels from the ground cave".
- Yunya Jizhi: There is a rock under the cliff, and it is said that Song Taizu wrote words here. There were traces of words before the library was built, but it is difficult to recognize.
- Dangerous rock Tibetan scriptures: The reservoir is located four kilometers northeast of Dingjin Rock Chan Guo Temple. It is said that this is the boundary between the Jin and Zhao countries, so it is called Dingjin Rock. The ancient Qiao Wanli said: "Yao Tong Jin Zhao Huangye" is here, the mountains here are steep, absolutely path, the cypress forest is green in spring, and the stream is gurgling; in autumn, the waterfall seems to fall from the sky, and the floating clouds are sometimes flat with the ground, and the scenery is charming. Chan Guo Temple was built in the third year of Wei Wendi Huangchu (222), and was later expanded and rebuilt many times by Dong Wei Gao Huan Emperor and others, gradually expanding. The inner temple was completely destroyed, and only the stone Buddha Wang Zun and 15 stone tablets were left under the rock. But its natural landscape is very magnificent.
- Dieyue Bridge: Tourists take a boat from the entrance to the east branch, the cliffs are like cut, and the strange rocks are rugged. There is a huge rock standing on the right cliff, like a proud eagle; the left cliff hangs down, like a turtle. About two kilometers north along the east branch, there is a bridge on the right side with a strange shape. The jade face is upside down, and the bridge is projected, called "Dieyue Bridge".
- Songzu Gorge: Take a boat back to the entrance and then drive to the west branch, as if entering a gorgeous art gallery, this is Songzu Gorge. In those years, Zhao Kuangyin traveled around the world, passing through the Taihang Mountains, and wrote the poem "Yong Ri" to express his ambition: "I want to go out and not go out, the light is hot, thousands of mountains and rivers are like fire. For a while, I went to the sky, chasing the stars and chasing the moon." After he became emperor, he sent someone to engrave the poem on the rock under the cliff, and the handwriting still exists.
Leisure at Qibu Valley
A niche tourist destination with mountains and water: Qibu Valley
✨ The water volume is just right in this season
The mountain stream is refreshing and pleasant
When I went, it was a sunny day
But it didn't feel hot at all
✨ For those who don't want to walk much, you can take the sightseeing elevator, 10 yuan per person
The glass walkway, which is almost a standard feature in scenic spots, is also here
After climbing the mountain, you can see the panoramic view of Jingniang Lake not far away
It is truly refreshing
Those who like water can also try drifting
✨ In short, if you don't like crowded places
You can definitely try coming here
While it is still relatively quiet
It might not have such a good atmosphere if you come later
✨ Night tour route: Qibu Valley Mountain Gate—Tianjiang Feishi—Biyu Lake—Wuyou Lake—Tianmen Lake Square—Meteorological Science Museum—Water Park—Tianjing Lake—Luohan Gorge—Mengxi Bay—Yinshi Spring—Tianjing Lake—Mountain Gate
Every step in the canyon is a check-in point, Seven Steps to Fate, Misty Starry Sky, Wave Chasing Fun, Building Harmony and Moon Viewing, Misty Galaxy, Talking About the Past and Present, Living Idioms, Ancient Tree Maze Firefly Starry Sky, Underwater Fantasy, Cave Paradise Three Lives Stone, Dream Back to Love, Mountain Top Waterfall, Bamboo Enjoyment Meeting Immortals.
In addition, there is a Liang Zhu Ode performance and light show at Tianjing Lake
Finally, Yinshi Spring is our main venue, with dynamic DJ, exciting African hot dance, face-changing performance, fire-breathing stunt, and bonfire party.
After dinner, take your family and kids out for a walk, digest your food, come to Qibu Valley and have fun all night, enjoy the romantic canyon night of Qibu Valley, and present a wonderful Qibu Valley to everyone!
If I had to choose to climb only one mountain, I would choose Handan East Taihang
⛰️⛰️The East Taihang Scenic Area North Peak, the East Taihang North Peak Tourist Area is located at the northern end of East Taihang, with a highest altitude of 1428 meters. The mountain is characterized by a quartz sandstone peak forest landscape. The area is filled with unique rocks, towering peaks, and walkways that weave through them, making it a natural fortress.
Guide: It takes 1 hour to drive from Handan city center, the ticket is 130r (it is recommended to use the Handan Tourism Annual Card (excluding the cableway), 88r can access all scenic spots in Handan), the glass walkway is 10r, the cable car one-way is 75r, and the sightseeing elevator is 10r.
🗺️ It is recommended to take the cableway directly to Nantianmen, the scenery up there is breathtaking.
Route arrangement:
Cableway up the mountain ▶️ Zhongtianmen ▶️ Glass Walkway ▶️ North Peak ▶️ Waterfall ▶️ Tianxing Yizhu ▶️ Cloud Walk ▶️ Tianmen Shoushan ▶️ Cableway down the mountain
Climbing to the North Peak gives you a feeling of overlooking all the mountains!
If you haven't been to the North Peak, you haven't been to East Taihang⛰️
This is the highest peak of East Taihang, the natural scenery from a high altitude is so spectacular and shocking❗️
The unique landform, towering stone pillars, belong to the Danxia landform, layered sedimentary rocks... all are majestic and ingeniously crafted👍🏻
The glass walkway on the cliff is 500 meters long
Walking on the walkway by the cliff is so thrilling!
Walk to Taihang Yizhu and then return down the mountain⛰️
Personal equipment: Prepare a pair of comfortable sports shoes, lightweight clothing, food, and water💦
Precautions: If you have good physical strength, you can hike the whole way, if you have poor physical strength, taking the cableway is more stable.
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|||Qibu Valley Family Trip ·.📍Location: Huoshui Township, Wu'an, Handan City, Hebei Province
⏰Time: 8:00-18:30
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🚶Route Arrangement: Ancient Han-style Mountain Gate → Along the Curved Bridge → Tianmen Lake → Meteorological Museum → Walking Trail → Tianjing Lake → Water Park → Through Mengxi Bay and Hundred Waterfalls Gorge → Hermit Spring → 500 Stone Carvings → Baiyun Zen Temple → Luohan Cave → Former Site of the 129th Division Field Hospital.
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✔Scenic Area Introduction: Composed of six areas: Gate Scenic Area, Leisure and Vacation Area, Hundred Waterfalls Gorge, Luohan Gorge, Sanling Mountain, and Mawu Village.
✔Play Duration: 4H~6H, pets are also allowed.
✔It is recommended to take a boat, the cruise gives a feeling of mini Guilin, and it's great for photos.
✔Suitable for elderly and children, with greenery, waterfalls, streams, and temples, perfect for a relaxing and oxygen-rich experience.
✔One-stop fun with Flying Magic Secret, Alpine Slide, and Dream Drifting.
✔Check-in Recommendations: Scenic Area Mountain Gate, Tianmen Lake Flower Sea Waterfall, Tianjing Lake, Luohan Gorge.
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🎟Other Fees: One-way electric car (20 yuan/person), magic carpet (20 yuan/person), slide (30 yuan/person).
🌂Items to Bring: It is recommended to bring your own water, fruits, and snacks; as well as sun umbrellas, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
The 'Paradise' of Handan, a summer resort
Taihang Huaxi Valley Guide
📍Address: Handan · Taihang Huaxi Valley
🚖Transportation: It is recommended to travel by car
🎫Ticket: Twenty yuan for the ticket
🅿️Parking: The scenic area has dedicated parking spaces, but it costs ten yuan
🧗♂️Duration: About 3 hours
1️⃣ Because it is relatively far and there are many sharp turns on the mountain roads, you must be careful when driving, but the roads are easy to drive!
2️⃣ The location is also great. After playing, you can visit other nearby scenic spots such as Dongtaihang and Qibugou, which are all nearby.
3️⃣ It is recommended to drive 🚗 because it is far from the city and takes about two hours to reach.
4️⃣ This scenic spot is suitable for strolling, as it involves light hiking. The mountain ⛰️ is not very high overall but is relatively far, so it can be considered a hike.
5️⃣ It is very suitable for taking photos 📷 because many places are really photogenic! Especially at the waterfall.
6️⃣ Summary: Suitable for light hiking, traveling with elders, and people who love taking photos. It will definitely be your favorite. When climbing, you can bring a bottle of mineral water because it is hot and sweaty in summer. You can also bring some Snickers to eat when you are hungry. It is best to wear a sun-protective jacket to avoid the low temperature in the mountains and prevent sunburn from UV rays. Remember to apply some sunscreen!
Ancient Wudang Mountain
Ancient Wudang Mountain EL+1438, was founded during the Sui Dynasty, and has been rebuilt during the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties, all by civilian efforts. On the summit, there is an ancient stele from the Tang Dynasty inscribed with 'Ancient Wudang Mountain', which is famous in the Taoist community as the northern Wudang Mountain, with a history that predates other Wudang Mountains in the country.
The temples of Ancient Wudang Mountain are built at the very top of the peak, where people say: 'The gods sit within the temple, while the temple travels amidst the clouds.'
Eastern Taihang Travel Guide for Handan
Reverse travel, starting from Beijing, self-driving to Handan, it takes five and a half hours to reach Eastern Taihang. For those who love climbing, Eastern Taihang is a must-visit for its spectacular and breathtaking views. The unique terrain features towering stone pillars, part of the Danxia landform. The plank roads built on the cliffs are over a kilometer high and are considered a man-made wonder. The facilities in the scenic area are also very well constructed.
🎟Ticket prices:
🎫Entrance ticket: 130
🚠Cable car round trip: 140
🎟Combo ticket: 290
Discount method: Purchase the Handan tourism annual card for 88 yuan, which includes Eastern Taihang and other famous attractions, plus 140 yuan for a round-trip cable car;
Detailed route for those with good physical strength:
1. Overall: The last two images are maps, the fluorescent green is the route we took, totaling 13 kilometers, climbing 500 meters, taking 5 hours;
2. Cable car: Take the cable car right after entering. We climb mountains all year round, and we chose the cable car here because the top of the mountain is vast and time-consuming. We walked and climbed 13 kilometers on the mountain top, and the scenery is beautiful in a large area on the top. Unless you have absolutely enough time, you can try not to take the cable car. The cable car section has 2900 steps to walk up the mountain;
3. Get off the cable car at South Heaven Gate, and start walking towards 'Middle Heaven Gate' clockwise
4. Near Middle Heaven Gate, there is an elevator. If you have poor physical strength, you can take it. It's relatively easy to climb up more than 200 steps; you don't need to buy an elevator ticket if you have a cable car ticket
5. Continue clockwise from Middle Heaven Gate to the spaceship restaurant, Taihang Pillar
6. If you want to go to North Peak from the Pillar, do not take the elevator down, because taking the elevator will miss the fork in the road to North Peak (if you have poor physical strength, don't go to North Peak, you can continue the clockwise tour by taking this elevator down;)
7. Start descending from the left fork of the elevator, go down to the next level, and you will see the sign to the left towards North Peak
8. Keep going forward, there is also an elevator to leverage, you can take it or not depending on your physical strength
9. Walk past a waterfall and a section of the Great Wall
10. When you reach Dieyun Bridge, there are two paths, either is fine, both will take you around several mountain tops and then down;
11. Head back, all the way to the Pillar, continue down towards the elevator, keep walking, this part feels very long, finally walk to the cable car to go down the mountain;
✨Average physical strength:
Just take the cable car up and walk the flatter roads, take the elevator when you see it, if you can walk then go directly to the Pillar for a round trip, which is also 9km. If you have average physical strength, just turn back as far as you can walk after getting off the cable car;
⚠️Note:
1. The wind is quite strong on the mountain, it's a bit chilly, keep warm
2. There are two or three small restaurants and snack bars selling food and drinks, but it's best to bring 2 bottles of water yourself
3. The mountain is steep, pay attention to safety;
Can you believe that Jingniang Lake in Handan has such beautiful scenery?
Can you believe that Jingniang Lake in Handan has such beautiful scenery?
👍 Jingniang Lake is located to the north of Koushang Village in the northwestern mountainous area of Wu'an City, Handan, Hebei Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, known as the 'Taihang Three Gorges'. The area is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with picturesque scenery, making it a place where people linger and forget to return.
🌹 After arriving at the scenic area, I first went to the dock to take a boat. The lake water is clear and the breeze is gentle, making me feel as if I am in a fairyland. On the boat, I also saw the cliffs by the lake and the overlapping mountains in the distance, which were very spectacular.
After getting off the boat, I started to tour Jingniang Lake on foot. There are many scenic spots in the area, such as Songzu Peak, Jingniang Temple, and Huilong Valley. My favorite is Huilong Valley, which is a natural oxygen bar with fresh air and lush trees!
🌹 In addition to the natural scenery, Jingniang Lake also has many entertainment projects, such as glass walkways, high-altitude zip lines, roller coasters, etc.😏
Jingniang Lake
Handan - A lifestyle close to nature
Wu'an ☞ Qiyuan Homestay
Highlight: Choosing to stay here for a two-day and one-night trip after the Spring Festival staggered travel period was incredibly wise!
The location is within the Qibu Gorge scenic area, a standalone two-story building. By registering the license plate number in advance, you can drive directly into the scenic area.
We booked the Lu'an Liu Suite, the largest one, which can accommodate two families without any issues. It has four adults and about two 6-year-old children, with a separate wet and dry bathroom shed on both the first and second floors. Near the large bed, there are tea tables, and on the outside, there are two balconies. The second floor also has a large living room, providing a very spacious activity area. The decoration style is simple and serene, with smart home features throughout the house, equipped with Huawei speakers, 5G Wi-Fi, a projector, and it seems that underfloor heating was also installed. The interior is super warm, and we never even turned on the air conditioning. Even in the mountains, it's not cold at all, and every corner of the house is incredibly photogenic - just perfect!
All three meals are included in the accommodation, offering economical and distinctive dining that fully meets the standards of eating well and being satisfied. Breakfast includes three types of staple foods, ten cold dishes, ten hot dishes, milk, porridge, and eggs, with the option to have more if it's not enough. Lunch is firewood-pulled noodles, which can also be refilled indefinitely. Dinner is hot pot, featuring a distinctive copper pot for dipping, with fried eggs, salted meat, crispy meat, sour cabbage, tofu, kelp, and vermicelli all cooked in one pot, and you can have as much as you want. The taste is also quite good. Note that although breakfast and dinner are provided for four people, the children were not charged extra. For lunch, the two children were charged 20 yuan for the pulled noodles, which was the only time we paid during the entire stay.
The accommodation included two tickets for Qibu Gorge activities, covering the scenic area entrance fee, snow play park, parent-child park, and ski slope. Each attraction is very child-friendly, with all children on the edge of the height requirement being admitted for free, which is fantastic! Although we only had two tickets, we had a very fulfilling time. The snow play park was visited by the mothers with the children, and the parent-child park by the fathers. On the second day, the mothers took the kids to the Qibu Gorge scenic area, trying out various equipment, including the sightseeing car, flying carpet, walking, and alpine slide. Finally, we reached the location of the 129th Division Field Hospital. After the children finished visiting, the fathers drove up, and we continued our journey by car, admiring the ice waterfall landscape, which was truly beautiful. With limited time, we didn't spend much at the ski slope, and indeed, we were physically exhausted.
A small incident occurred during a meal in the private dining room, which, besides the dining table, also had a tea table and a mahjong machine (free to play). A screen was used to separate the areas, and a child from a friend's family accidentally knocked over the screen. The wooden screen was heavy, and the noise was loud, startling everyone. The parents called a waiter to offer compensation, but after contacting the owner, the owner said not to worry about it and that as long as the child was fine, it was okay. I was truly impressed by the owner's magnanimity and sincerely wish the owner prosperity and a booming business.
Since Handan became famous for its Warring States robes, the number of tourists from other places has been increasing. I hope you come across this post. Among the homestays in Wu'an, which are usually priced at three to four thousand, this economical and all-inclusive little villa is really an incredible value!!!
In Handan | A very nice mountain and wild gate lodge~
In Handan | A very nice mountain and wild gate lodge~||The Wuan Mannin Homestay has not been open for long, the environment is really good, and when the weather is nice, photos can be taken directly without filters🌱
Guests can use the barbecue grill and seasonings for free, and the homestay organizes activities from time to time in the evening. If you want to soak in the hot springs♨️, you can book a private bathhouse, and the breakfast is also good.
You can climb a mountain⛰️ during the weekend, and stay here in the evening to barbecue with friends, it's fantastic~
🚗1.3h drive from Handan
❤Recommended reasons:
✅The location is really good, just a walk away from the subway station, and you can also find many authentic local delicacies nearby.
✅The room atmosphere is full of vibe, great for taking photos - duplex luxury loft, huge floor-to-ceiling windows! Cream-colored carpet, full-length mirror, large plush toys, all make for great photo ops. You can also do laundry and cook if you want.
✅The host is very nice, the host experience is super nice, they will recommend good local food and travel routes, the overall service experience is great, and it can be said to be a very good accommodation experience!
I can't believe that Jingniang Lake in Handan has such beautiful scenery
I can't believe that Jingniang Lake in Handan has such beautiful scenery!
📸 Jingniang Lake is located to the north of Koushang Village in the northwestern mountainous area of Wu'an City, Handan, Hebei Province. It is a national 4A level scenic spot, known as the 'Taihang Three Gorges'. The area is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with picturesque scenery, making it a place where people linger and forget to return.
🏞 After arriving at the scenic area, I first went to the pier to take a boat. The lake water is clear to the bottom, and a gentle breeze caresses the face, making one feel as if they are in a fairyland. On the boat, I also saw the cliffs by the lake and the overlapping mountains in the distance, which were very spectacular.
🌳 After disembarking, I started to walk around Jingniang Lake. There are many attractions in the scenic area, such as Songzufeng, Jingniang Temple, and Huilong Valley. My favorite is Huilong Valley, which is a natural oxygen bar with fresh air and lush trees.
🚶♂ In addition to the natural scenery, Jingniang Lake also offers many entertainment activities, such as glass walkways, high-altitude zip lines, roller coasters, etc.
Jingniang Lake
Jingniang Lake Scenic Area is located to the north of Koushang Village in the northwestern mountainous region of Wu'an City, Handan, Hebei Province, in the hinterland of the Taihang Mountains. It is also known as Koushang Reservoir and is often referred to as the 'Three Gorges of Taihang'. Historical records indicate that the story of Emperor Zhao Kuangyin sending Jingniang a thousand miles took place here. The lake is named after this story.
Jingniang Lake was constructed between 1966 and 1969, with a maximum water surface area of 2,500 mu and a storage capacity of 32 million cubic meters. The lake surface is shaped like an inverted 'human' character, with two branches to the east and west, each 3 kilometers long. The area has been developed into a tourist scenic area and a summer retreat, leveraging its mountainous and aquatic scenery. It includes 18 scenic spots such as the high gorge and flat lake, Xianling Gorge, Song Ancestor Gorge, Jingniang Gorge, the lion's head raised in anger, the divine turtle peering out, the eagle's gaze, the goddess scattering grain at Tunshan, the stacked bridge playing with the moon, the camel's hump competing in beauty, the cold pool's lingering regret, the cloud cliff's entrusted aspirations, the ancient rock's drifting silk, and the green peak's unfolding screen hiding scriptures.
Jingniang Lake Scenic Area capitalizes on its unique natural and cultural resources, promoting local cultural characteristics and integrating rich regional culture into the picturesque mountains and waters.
East Taihang Scenic Area Guide
East Taihang Scenic Area Tour Suggestions
1️⃣ East Taihang Scenic Area Tour Suggestion I The East Taihang Scenic Area is located in Wu'an City, Hebei Province. The mountains here are steep, but with the help of the scenic area's South Heaven Gate cable car and four elevators, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Taihang Mountains and the Danxia landform relatively easily. Most of the mountain trails are gentle and suitable for ordinary tourists. When buying tickets at the visitor center, be sure to get a "Scenic Area Guide Map" and choose between routes A, B, and C based on duration and physical strength.
2️⃣ Route A does not include the important Tianpu scenic spot, and Route C to the highest northern peak is quite tiring and takes longer. It is recommended to take Route B (about 5-6 hours):
Cableway → South Heaven Gate → Sifang Bridge → Sightseeing Elevator Up → Middle Heaven Gate → Flying Ship Restaurant → Take Taihang One Pillar Elevator (direction of Tianjing Lake) → Take Tianpu Elevator → Tianpu Producing Smoke, Tianjing Lake, return → Take Tianpu Elevator → Take Taihang One Pillar Elevator → Taihang One Pillar → Smart Bridge → Cloud Walk → Worship Elephant Platform → Take Hongyan Peak Elevator → Yifang Pavilion (Sunrise Hongyan) → Cableway Upper Station → Visitor Center.
3️⃣ At the South Heaven Gate fork, turn right for Route B; turn left to go to the glass plank road, which takes about 1 hour to return to the South Heaven Gate fork.
4️⃣ It is recommended to buy a ticket + round-trip cableway package (including elevator) for 150 yuan/person. If bought separately: ticket 100 yuan/person, half price for 60 years old, free for 70 years old; round-trip cableway (including elevator) 140 yuan/person.
5️⃣ The scenic area is well managed, clean, with signposts, and there are restaurants, snack bars, and restrooms along the mountain climbing route.
6️⃣ Parking lot: Navigate to "East Taihang Scenic Area Parking Lot", 10 yuan/day. Accommodation: High-end "Wu'an East Taihang Morning Hotel"; near the east gate of Jingniang Lake "Handan Wu'an Diboyuan Holiday Hotel" (enjoy the view of Jingniang Lake from the lake view room), you can buy a combined ticket for East Taihang + Jingniang Lake, each scenic area has its own characteristics.
Xingtai self-driving 2h | Stay amidst the mountain scenery
| Stay amidst the mountain scenery. Wuan Mannin Homestay
Xingtai self-driving 2h | Stay amidst the mountain scenery
Hidden in the mountains, this homestay hotel is great for a weekend getaway to relax and unwind! Breathe fresh air and gaze at the blue sky and white clouds.
Location: Handan Wuan, within 2 hours' drive from Xingtai Accommodation: Wuan Mannin Resort Hotel (book early on weekends)
Dining: Morning buffet (included in the room rate), lunch and dinner at the hotel restaurant (simple meals with two vegetarian dishes and one meat dish, around 140 per meal, overall price is acceptable)
The hotel service is good, and the room facilities are excellent, fully automated, including a swimming pool and a playground (both are small but fun enough). If several families come together, you can choose the private hot spring room type, with an independent small courtyard where you can soak and even have a barbecue.
Nearby attractions include Huaxi Valley and Qibu Gorge, etc. You can choose to stroll and take photos at the hotel for leisure, or visit the surrounding attractions. A short weekend trip is quite worthwhile!
So close, so beautiful, head to Hebei for the weekend
If you're in Handan or find yourself there, you must visit the Eastern Taihang scenic area at least once. Located within the Wu'an jurisdiction, it is a mountainous natural scenic area that combines the grandeur, strangeness, peril, and steepness of the Taihang Mountains with the beauty of unique rocks, sea of clouds, tranquility, and ever-changing vistas. Strolling along the plank walkways here, with clouds and mist swirling around, it truly feels like 'grasping the beauty of the ridge of heaven, wandering above the clouds,' and life suddenly becomes bright and clear.
It is recommended to take the cable car up (unless you are a physically fit young person), because after taking the cable car, you start from the South Heaven Gate and mostly walk on the cloud-level plank walkways at an altitude of over a kilometer. The whole journey also takes more than 3 hours, and when you reach the Sky Beyond Sky and the Ridge of Heaven, you'll have to climb mountains. Along the way, the scenery is endless and breathtaking.
Handan Travel Guide
Dear travel enthusiasts, as the flowers bloom in spring, are you also looking for a less-known travel destination with beautiful scenery and fewer tourists? Today, I want to reveal a small yet beautiful place hidden in Hebei—Handan. Not only does it boast beautiful natural landscapes, but it also has a rich cultural heritage, and most importantly, almost all of its attractions are free!
Handan, this city located at the southernmost tip of Hebei, may not be as well-known as some big cities, but it has its own unique charm. During the May Day holiday, I chose it as my travel destination, hoping to find tranquility and beauty here.
On the first night, I drove to the downtown area of Handan and checked into a hotel with great value for money—Suncoo Premium Hotel. Although I didn't arrive until after 1 a.m., the comfortable environment of the hotel quickly sent me into dreamland.
The next day, I got up early and headed to the famous Nantian Village. The herds of cattle, flocks of sheep, wild birds, and the babbling brooks here compose a beautiful picture, making one feel as if they were in Hulunbuir. In the afternoon, I visited Handan's Zishan Park. Although it wasn't as stunning as described online, strolling in the park and feeling the breath of spring was quite a unique experience. At night, I stayed at the Handan Junyue Hotel, which was affordable and the rooms were clean and tidy. A family room cost only 178 yuan and included breakfast, which was a great value.
On the third day, I visited Heilongdong, where the spring water is clear and sweet, even better than Baotu Spring. The photo effects were also super beautiful, as if I were in a fairyland. Then, I went to Yiquan Lake Cultural Park, which is vast and beautiful, and consumption is very cheap. I spent a relaxing and pleasant afternoon here, taking many beautiful photos. At night, I stayed at the Longtengge Hotel, looking forward to the next day's journey.
On the fourth day, I visited Shengfu Tianlu and Chaoyang Lake Scenic Area. Shengfu Tianlu winds and twists with breathtaking scenery along the way; Chaoyang Lake Scenic Area is a natural embrace, with clear waters and shady green trees. Many people were barbecuing, playing in the water, and catching shrimp, enjoying the good times. At night, I stayed at the Wu'an Lanshengju Hotel, which brought my trip to a perfect end.
This trip to Handan made me deeply appreciate the charm of this small city. Although it lacks the hustle and bustle of big cities, it has its own unique natural scenery and cultural heritage. If you are also looking for a less-known travel destination, why not come and explore Handan!
Exploring the ancient Wudang Mountain in Handan at night
✨Exploring the ancient Wudang Mountain in Handan at night✨
🌙Under the night sky of Handan, with a gentle breeze, it's the perfect time to climb the ancient Wudang Mountain. Standing at 1438 meters, the mountain is like a mysterious tower between heaven and earth. Filled with anticipation and excitement, we embarked on this adventure.
🍜For food preparation, I carefully selected instant noodles, sausages, and bread as supplies for any contingency. Along the way, we were pleasantly surprised to find stalls selling water and instant noodles halfway up the mountain and at the summit, which was extremely convenient. Interestingly, the price of mineral water was 6 yuan halfway up the mountain, but it dropped to 5 yuan at the summit, perhaps because the wind is fresher there!
🌌The ancient Wudang Mountain has a different charm under the night sky. Climbing the steep stairs, it felt as if we were in the starry sky. Looking up, the stars were dazzlingly brilliant, almost within reach. When we reached halfway up the mountain, the view became even more enchanting. On one side were towering peaks reaching into the clouds, and on the other was the vast night sky, dotted with stars, like a magnificent painting.
🏞️Finally reaching the summit, the view opened up before us. The sky bridge and the Cloud Top Palace came into view, as if we were in a fairyland. On the way down, we encountered Echo Valley and unique check-in boards, which added a lot of fun. Also, by stopping in front of the science popularization boards, we learned about the Zhangshiyan landform, making the trip truly worthwhile.
🚗During this night climb of Wudang Mountain, we found that many people were with us, and some even brought tents to watch the sunrise. Everyone encouraged and helped each other, making this adventure even more memorable. However, it's important to note that when driving there, there might be traffic near the Taihang Mountain scenic area, so it's best to plan your trip in advance. When returning to the city around 2 a.m., people tend to get sleepy, so it's advisable to take turns driving to ensure safety.
A must-see guide for ancient Wudang Mountain
Listen to the advice! The ancient Wudang Mountain in Handan is also very worthwhile! The spontaneous night climb is the romance of the early morning.
Climbing for three hours, 2600 steps, an altitude of 1465 meters with a splendid landscape, human fireworks, an interesting life... Let's make a promise, see you at ancient Wudang Mountain! Attractions:
Wisdom Bridge - Eastern Mountain Bridge - Filial Piety Corridor - Prince Slope - Thousand Layer Waterfall → Panlong Path - Cloud Summit - Sky-touching Fairy Bridge - Mountain-guarding Bell Time:
planA (Night Climb): Start around 12 o'clock - reach the summit in 3~4 hours - find a good place to watch the sunrise (look for the viewing platform near the national flag) → Cable car opens around 7 o'clock
planB (Essential for the lazy!): Take the cable car in the afternoon to watch the sunset - lights on the golden summit at six o'clock in the evening - take the cable car down (you'll have all the scenery you need!)
Precautions:
① When parking for a self-driving tour, try not to park at the toll point, as there is still a considerable distance from the entrance. You can continue to the second ticket checkpoint and park there. ② Be sure to buy tickets through official channels to prevent being scammed!!!!
③ There will be tents along the way providing hot water and food, those who need it can rest for a while or choose to rest at the summit.
④ The weather is really particularly cold now! If you want to climb at night, you must take measures to keep warm! Bring warmers and don't be light-hearted for the moment, only to catch a cold when you return!!!! Also, bring some snacks to replenish your energy! That should be enough, otherwise, it will be difficult to handle if you feel uncomfortable later.
The Handan-Wu'an Lancun village is bustling on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month
⛰【Attraction Guide】
📍Detailed address: Lancun, Wu'an City
🚗Transportation guide: By car, bus routes 29, 38
🕙Opening hours: Daytime market, nighttime lantern show
💰Ticket price: Free
🌟Highlights: Local culture display
Drive 2h from Xingtai and stay in the mountain scenery
Drive 2h from Xingtai and stay in the mountain scenery.
A hidden homestay hotel in the mountains, it's great for a weekend getaway to relax! Breathe fresh air, look at the blue sky and white clouds.
Location: Wu'an, Handan, within 2h drive from Xingtai
Accommodation: Wu'an Mannin Resort Hotel (Book early on weekends)
The hotel's service attitude is good, the room facilities are very good, fully automated, with a swimming pool and playground (both are not big but enough to play) If several families come together, you can choose the private soup room type, independent small courtyard, you can soak, and also barbecue.
Nearby attractions, such as Huaxi Valley, Qibu Gully, etc., you can choose to stroll around the hotel and take leisurely photos, or you can visit nearby attractions, a short trip on the weekend is quite worthwhile
Hebei's most beautiful rural tourism recommendation: Maning Homestay
If beauty can heal the soul, please leave me in the Taihang Mountains.
Ancient trails in the mountain streams, stone ladders on the cliffs,
Winding paths, steep stone paths,
I don't know how much distance I've covered,
Spring, summer, autumn and winter, dawn and dusk,
Only then am I fortunate to appreciate the majestic Taihang.
Here, there are the majestic views from the top of Taihang,
There are dense primeval forests,
There are geological parks with strange rocks and dangerous peaks,
There are magnificent and beautiful grand canyons;
The water is as clear as jade, and the mountains are as beautiful as poetry and painting.
Where there are mountains, there are wonders, where there are waters, there are beauties,
It's a work of nature, a wonderful landscape.
Looking up, it's the sky shrouded in clouds and mist,
Looking down, it's the majestic Taihang in full view,
It gathers the beauty of all provinces, and the wonders of all seas,
Streams, mountains, and forests, all in different colors.
The land is rich and nourishing, fostering all kinds of beauty,
Everything is in harmony, forming a poetic picture of water and wood,
I think, as long as you come, you will surely fall in love with this place.
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