Hongshi Gorge in Yuntai Mountain - Red Rock Cliffs and Danxia Landforms!

Here's a travel guide for Hongshi Gorge in Yuntai Mountain: Preparation - Ticket Booking: Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area tickets cost 120 yuan, and sightseeing bus tickets cost 60 yuan. You can book tickets through the official WeChat account "Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area" and other channels. - Check the Weather: If traveling in summer, bring rain gear and sunscreen. If traveling in winter, dress warmly and bring a thick coat. - What to Bring: Wear waterproof clothing and non-slip shoes, such as canyoning shoes. Also bring sunscreen, common medications, and other necessary items. Transportation - High-Speed Rail: After arriving at Jiaozuo Station, transfer to Tourist Bus Route 3 to the Yuntai Mountain Tourist Center. If you are coming from Hangzhou or other places, you can get off at "Xiuwu West" station and take a shuttle bus to the tourist center. - Self-driving: Choose a suitable route based on your starting point and navigate to Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area. Tour Routes - One-day Tour: Hongshi Gorge (approx. 1.5 hrs) - Tanpu Gorge - Quanpu Gorge (optional if time permits) - Macaque Valley. - Multi-day Tour: Visit Hongshi Gorge on the first day, and arrange for higher-altitude attractions such as Zhuyu Peak and Diecai Cave on the second day. Must-See Attractions - Yixiantian (A Thread of Sky): A narrow gorge at the southern end of the valley entrance, where the stream divides the mountain, leaving only a sliver of sky visible between the towering cliffs. - Bailong Waterfall (White Dragon Waterfall): The first waterfall in the valley, with three cascades and a vertical drop of over 60 meters, resembling a flying snow-white dragon. - Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool): The emerald green pool water contrasts beautifully with the vermilion-red mountain, creating a bright and vivid landscape. - Xiangwen Shi (Kissing Stones): Two red rocks rising out of the water, resembling lovers embracing in a sweet kiss, creating a romantic scene. Accommodation and Dining - Accommodation: The Anshang Service Area is recommended, with many guesthouses and hotels, convenient transportation, and close proximity to the scenic area. - Dining: You can enjoy local specialties such as donkey meat fire and Henan stewed noodles at the Anshang Town Food Street.