Fuxi Mountain Red Stone Forest Secret Realm

Henan Red Stone Forest Scenic Area is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, located in Jianshan Village and Niuxinshi Village under the administration of Jianshan Scenic Area Management Committee in Xinmi City, Zhengzhou. It is the largest stone forest landscape group in the Central Plains region and a heritage site of Fuxi culture. Below is a detailed introduction and travel guide: Scenic Area Overview The scenic area covers approximately 8 square kilometers. Due to long-term weathering and water erosion of red sandstone, it has formed various stone forest wonders such as steep cliff castles and pagoda shapes, divided into East Stone Forest and West Stone Forest. This place not only features unique natural landscapes but also carries rich cultural heritage. The Huaxia Ancestor Stone and statues of Fuxi and Nüwa on the mountain peak embody the origins of the 5,000-year civilization of the Chinese nation. Additionally, the scenic area offers exciting amusement projects like the glass corridor and interstellar battleship, as well as special leisure spots such as the People's Street. Travel Guide - Transportation: By car, start from Zhengzhou, take the Zhengshao-Luo Expressway and exit at Xinmi West, then follow National Highway G234. The drive takes about 1.5 hours. Alternatively, take a bus from Xinmi city center to Jianshan to reach the scenic area. - Ticket Information: The scenic area is free to enter. Some secondary paid attractions require separate tickets, such as the glass corridor (40 RMB), interstellar battleship (40 RMB), Red Stone Forest cableway one-way (50 RMB) or round-trip (70 RMB), etc. - Touring Routes: The hiking route is: Fuxi Mountain Gate - Long Corridor - Phoenix Terrace - Spring and Autumn Garden - Painted Sky Gate - Fuxi Square - Fuxi and Nüwa Statue - Stone Forest Cableway - Floating Immortal Terrace - Glass Corridor - Interstellar Battleship - West Stone Forest - Fuxi Culture Museum - People's Street - Starry Sky Camping Site - Shuntian Gate - Longquan Rockery - Cloud Pasture - Cliff Hotel - East Stone Forest - return to Fuxi Square - descend by the same path. The total distance is about 2.5 kilometers, with hiking time around 1 hour. The cableway route is: Fuxi Mountain Cableway - Fuxi Square - Fuxi and Nüwa Statue - Stone Forest Cableway - Floating Immortal Terrace - Glass Corridor - Interstellar Battleship - West Stone Forest - Fuxi Culture Museum - People's Street - Starry Sky Camping Site - Shuntian Gate - Longquan Rockery - Cloud Pasture - Cliff Hotel - East Stone Forest - return to Fuxi Square - descend by the same path. The main scenic area tour route is: North Gate - Fuxi and Nüwa Statue - Stone Forest Cableway - Floating Immortal Terrace - Glass Corridor - Interstellar Battleship - West Stone Forest - Fuxi Culture Museum - People's Street - Starry Sky Camping Site - Longquan Rockery - Cloud Pasture - Cliff Hotel - East Stone Forest - parking lot descent, with a total tour time of about 2.5 to 3 hours. - Accommodation Recommendations: The Red Stone Forest Cliff Hotel is located within the scenic area and offers panoramic views; the Starry Sky Camp features star-themed rooms with remote-controlled skylights, ideal for stargazing. - Food Recommendations: People's Street offers various delicacies where you can taste local specialties such as Xing Family Tofu and Acorn Jelly. - Travel Tips: It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes as some sections require hiking; on sunny days, UV rays are strong, so bring hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection items.