[2025 Luanchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinjihe Scenic Area (Updated May)

Want to embark on a poetic and picturesque spring journey? Then Chongdugou in Luanchuan is the place to be! Set off from the Relaxy Hotel (Luoyang Railway Station Subway Station Branch) and head to Chongdugou in Luanchuan. Here, the water mist on your eyelashes is like tiny diamonds, and the moss covering the stones seems to be covered with love letters. Close your eyes and your ears will be filled with the wonderful sound of the Milky Way pouring down. Open your eyes and you will see romantic, snow-like scenery all over the mountains. The early summer in Chongdugou is simply a walking collection of poems, and even the air is inspiring human poetic inspiration. 📍Location: Luanchuan Chongdugou 🐾 Hiking guide giveaway After arriving from Luoyang, start your wonderful journey from the South Gou [Golden Chicken River]. First, take a look at the Bodhi tree with a thousand-year history and feel the charm of time. Then go to Lingtan to see the clear pool of water, like the eyes of the earth. The Feihong Waterfall is definitely not to be missed. When the sun shines, you may even see a beautiful rainbow that complements the waterfall. The Xiefen Cliff Waterfall is majestic, making people marvel at the nature's wonders. Further ahead, there is a spectacular waterfall group, with waterfalls like silver chains falling down. Finally, arrive at the Xiaozai Cave to pray for yourself, your family, and your friends. 💁🏻‍♀️ Helpful tips Be careful when you get to Xiaozai Cave, then you can return the same way. Don't be misled by the [Downhill] sign. If you're busy capturing beautiful moments with your camera while going up the mountain, then you may want to calm down and listen to the wonderful symphony played by the stream when you go down the mountain. ⛰️ Hiking duration reference The entire hike takes about 1.5 hours. During this 1.5-hour trip from Luoyang, you'll be immersed in the stunning natural scenery of Chongdugou in Luanchuan and create wonderful memories!

This is absolutely the best choice for a short trip around Zhengzhou Dense forests and bamboo groves Like walking into a fairy tale "Wizard of Oz" to quietly enjoy the peace and leisure of the mountains For lazy people or sisters bringing children Please directly copy my leisure route (absolutely not tiring). Sisters who want to hike can ignore this lazy route and just follow the normal route 1. Jinjhe Scenic Area's 1000-year-old Bodhi Tree If driving, you can navigate directly here, there's a parking lot Under the towering Bodhi tree with impressive branches, start your tour from here 2. Walk 5 minutes to Jinjhe Scenic Area entrance to buy one-way cable car tickets (free for children under 1.4m). Climbing up is really tiring Take the cable car up, hike down You can see all three waterfalls and it's super easy 3. Double-tiered Waterfall & Suojiao Cliff The first waterfall you'll see at the cable car exit brings your first touch of coolness Continue walking down to reach Suojiao Cliff Here the stream gurgles, crystal clear, perfect for playing in the water Important note: From here walk 5 minutes When you reach Ping'an Bridge, there are two paths. Don't take the left downhill path! Choose the right path to continue downhill so you won't miss the waterfall below 4. Xiefeng Cliff The largest waterfall in Jinjhe Formed by three layers, with flying, rapid, and gentle water flows. Standing here you can feel the water splashing on your face 5. Wizard of Oz Surrounded by mist and lush greenery, it feels like being in a fairyland. There are many swings by the stream and many ferns along the path that make for great photos There's also a coffee shop nearby Sitting there having a cup of coffee is so relaxing (The coffee shop was temporarily closed when I visited, but opens during hot weather) 6. Feihong Waterfall This is a newly created peony flower sea waterfall The cascading waterfall with beds of peonies is simply breathtaking, a super photogenic spot Welcome Waterfall Because we're taking the reverse route The Welcome Waterfall is the last waterfall Rest under the shade here, enjoy the scenery and play in the water with kids - super relaxing Dicui River Scenic Area If you don't want to climb mountains, head straight here. It's more suitable for water play with children, and 1+ hour is enough Travel tips: If you have small children, bring water guns and change of clothes. Temperature difference between day and night is big, so warm clothes are a must Best to stay overnight, there are many beautiful homestays here As long as you don't leave the scenic area, the entrance ticket can be used continuously Luoyang Chongdu Valley

Chongdugou Travel Guide: • Overview: • Chongdugou is a national 4A tourist attraction, known for its "bamboo, water, and accommodation" and is the most vibrant scenic area in western Henan. • The entire scenic area is Y-shaped, divided into the south area (Jinji River) and the west area (Dicui River), with ecological attractions in the south area and core accommodation in the west area. • Recommended duration: • 2 days and 1 night or 2 days and 2 nights. It would be a pity not to stay overnight in Chongdugou. • Travel tips: • Chongdugou is suitable for self-driving tours. Except during peak season, there are plenty of parking spaces in the scenic area. • It is 131 km from Luoyang to Chongdugou, which takes 1 hour and 47 minutes by car. It is 253 km from Zhengzhou to Chongdugou, which takes 3 hours and 15 minutes by car. • 2-day itinerary: • Day 1: Mountain springs, waterfalls, and ancient trees (Jinji River Scenic Area, 3–5 hours), including the central area, Bodhi Tree, Shuangling Cableway, Shuangdie Waterfall, etc. In the afternoon, you can visit Swan Lake and go rafting. In the evening, you can have dinner at Zhuxiang Water Street and visit the central area at night. • Day 2: Bamboo, water, and caves (Dicui River Scenic Area, 2.5 hours), including the homestay area, Nonggeng Village, Zhentianlei Waterfall, etc. • Self-driving route: • Zhengshao Expressway—Luoluan Expressway—Expressway exit (Chongdugou Station or Jiulongshan Station)—pass by Chongdugou Bamboo Rafting, Beixiang Resort, etc. and arrive in about 20 minutes. • Entertainment: • Jinji River Scenic Area: Shuangling Cableway, Internet-famous bridge, bamboo sedan chair, slide, etc. • Dicui River Scenic Area: Yunding Cableway, tube slide, flying trapeze, etc. • Nonggeng folk culture tour: • Jiulong Zhentian Cannon, maze adventure, winemaking, Wolf Dai Mao Restaurant, pottery workshop, cotton spinning and weaving, blacksmith shop, vinegar brewing, horseback archery, and other intangible cultural heritage and folk farming experiences. • Food recommendations: • Creekside Magpie Restaurant's pickled pepper beef and golden shrimp balls; Chongdu Hotel's Buddha's hand eggplant; Chongdu Farmhouse's Chinese toon fried eggs, etc. • Opening hours and preferential policies: • Open all year round. Children, seniors, military personnel, journalists, national photography association members, tour guides, police/firefighters, teachers, students, etc. are eligible for discounts. • Facilities: • Parking lot, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, stroller rental, restrooms, smoking area, baby care room, convenience store, etc. We hope this guide will help you plan a pleasant trip to Chongdugou!

Luanchuan in Luoyang, Henan is a place with beautiful natural scenery. Chongdugou Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with a wide forest coverage. The vegetation coverage in the scenic area reaches more than 95%. The scenic area is composed of Jinji River, Dicui River, Shuilian Xiangong and other scenic spots, and is a national AAAA scenic spot. Chongdugou Scenic Area and Chongdugou Village are integrated, with a total of 1,607 original villagers, mainly engaged in tourism. You can choose to come here during the National Day holiday.