If you only have one day for the Taihang Mountains, this is the must-visit spot!

🌟 It combines the water scenery of the "Northern Jiuzhaigou," the canyons of Colorado, and the cliffs of Mount Hua! Baxian Gorge completely reshaped my perception of the Taihang Mountains with its "land, water, and aerial perspectives"! The only 5A-rated, UNESCO Global Geopark, and National Forest Park in Shanxi—this "ace attraction" offers elevators and cable cars throughout, so you can enjoy top-tier views without any hiking! 🎫 Latest Ticket & Transport Guide 1. 🎫 Tickets: - 🎫 Main ticket: 100 RMB (book online 2 days in advance for 90 RMB, QR code issued instantly) - 🎫 Must-buy transport pass: 170 RMB (original price 180 RMB)! Includes shuttle bus + one-way boat ride + one-way cable car + one-way elevator, saving 40 RMB compared to buying separately. Note: The Sky Bus (20 RMB) must be purchased on-site. 🚶♂️ Route B: Counterclockwise for a crowd-free experience Route: Scenic area entrance → Shuttle bus → 208m elevator (2 mins to the summit) → Sky City glass platform → 40-min walk on flat terrain (via North Heaven Gate) → Yuhuang Pavilion snack stalls → Turning cable car (20 mins overlooking 13 peaks) → Waterfall cluster → Heart of Baxian (photo spot with heart-shaped cliff!) → Boat ride → Tunnel → Shuttle bus return ✅ Why strongly recommend Route B? - 🕰️ Crowd-avoider: While Route A crowds queue for boats, Route B riders are already descending via cable car. - 🧘 All downhill: Elevator takes you straight to the top, followed by gentle slopes/flat paths—knee-friendly! - 📸 Photo paradise: Arrive at "Heart of Baxian" in the afternoon for perfect lighting—heart-shaped canyon + red-flag boats guarantee 100% Instagram-worthy shots! 🌟 Must-do Top List 1. 🎢 "Sky City" elevator: 208m fully transparent elevator, certified for 3 world records, 4m/s adrenaline rush! 2. 🎡 Asia’s longest turning cable car: 2,954m across 13 mountains, panoramic cabin windows for canyon S-curves. 3. 🛥️ Canyon boat ride + Heart of Baxian: Glide 2km through emerald waters, look up to see the "natural heart-shaped sky." 4. 🌋 Pothole cave geological wonder: Billion-year-old water-carved hollows—touch the icy holy water! 📌 Practical Tips - 🚗 Transport tips: ✅ Drive to free parking lots 1-4, then take a shuttle to the entrance. ✅ From "Changzhi East Station" (high-speed rail), carpool for 50 RMB/person direct (only 3 daily buses). 🏨 Accommodation: 🏨 "Baxian Gorge Hotel" (10-min walk) has outdated facilities; for better quality, choose "Yitel Hotel" in downtown Changzhi (1.5h drive). ⚠️ Key reminders: ⚠️ Arrive before 6:30 AM! Post-7 AM, cable car queues exceed 1 hour. 💧 Bring an empty bottle! Refill with mountain spring water at "Baxian Holy Spring." 👟 Wear anti-slip shoes + light jacket—large temperature swings and slippery rocks near waterfalls!