Complete 3-day 2-night Yuntai Mountain Guide! Just save this article

Yuntai Mountain is located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. It is designated as a "World Geopark" by UNESCO and a national 5A-level scenic spot. Known for its "Northern Karst Landform," it combines natural landscapes such as canyons, waterfalls, streams, peaks, and forests with rich Taoist cultural history. Here is an introduction to Yuntai Mountain tourism: 【Preparation Before Travel】🧳 · Documents: Remember to bring your ID card + student ID! You can save a lot on tickets💰 · Clothing: Big temperature difference at the summit🌬️ Recommended to bring a sweatshirt or windbreaker, and definitely wear comfortable hiking shoes! · Must-haves: ☔folding umbrella, sun protection set (sunscreen + sunglasses + hat), power bank (choose a large one!) · Others: snacks🍫, thermos, band-aids 【Transportation Guide】🚗 📍Address: Shaqiang Village, Qixian Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to "Yuntai Mountain Baijiayan Parking Lot" or "Anshang Service Area" P 🅿️Parking fee: 10 RMB/day for small cars 🚄High-speed rail travelers: Zhengzhou/Luoyang → Jiaozuo Station/Xiuwu West Station → transfer to scenic area shuttle bus (every 20 minutes) 【Ticket Information】🎫 Adult ticket 180 RMB = Entrance 120 + Sightseeing bus 60 (super cost-effective for 3 days!) Student tickets half price! Seniors over 60 free admission👵 (must buy 60 RMB bus ticket) Children under 1.4m free👶 【Classic Route Recommendations】🏞️ 🔥1-day fast pace: Hongshi Gorge → Zifang Lake → Xiaozhai Valley → Phoenix Ridge Glass Walkway (knee challenge!) ✨2-day in-depth tour: Day 1: Watch sunrise at Hongshi Gorge → Zifang Lake water flying show → Night tour of Yunxi Valley Day 2: Zhuyu Peak sea of clouds → Glass walkway → Wanshan Temple for blessings 🌈3-day ultimate tour: Day 1: Hongshi Gorge → Homestay town → Fireworks show Day 2: Full check-in at Xiaozhai Valley (Macaque Valley + Twin Canyons) → Rock climbing Day 3: Zhuyu Peak hiking → Phoenix Ridge → Return trip 【Must-visit Attractions】📸 1️⃣ Hongshi Gorge: The Little Jiuzhaigou of the North! Stunning red rocks and clear water🏆 2️⃣ Yuntai Heavenly Waterfall: 314 meters drop! Standing below is super shocking💦 3️⃣ Macaque Valley: Adorable wild monkeys🐒 Performances at set times! 4️⃣ Glass Walkway: 1200 meters above sea level! Cliff right under your feet😱 5️⃣ Zifang Lake morning mist: A fairyland! Riding a speedboat is super cool🚤 【Accommodation Suggestions】🏠 🏆Top recommendation: Anshang Service Area: Many homestays! Food street right downstairs 💤For quiet travelers: Choose Heishiling: fewer people and beautiful scenery✨ ⚠️Travel Tips: 1. Must buy sightseeing bus tickets! Attractions are very far apart🚌 2. Zhuyu Peak cable car 65 RMB/person, a great energy saver 3. Visit Zhuyu Peak after rain! High chance of sea of clouds☁️ 4. Be careful feeding macaques, they might snatch food from you