[2025 Bo'ai Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingtian River (Updated Apr)

⛰ [Two-day itinerary] Day 1: Qingtianhe—Film and Television City—Yuntai Ancient Town Day 2: Jiaozuo Museum—Yuntai Mountain 📍 Detailed address: North of Shaqiang Village, Qixian Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province 🚗 Transportation guide: You can navigate there yourself. There is a very large parking lot. 🕙 Opening hours: Open all year round 💰 Ticket price: CNY 150 per person 🌟 Highlights and features of the scenic spot: [1] Qingtianhe: Recommended route: Tourist Center → Tianpu Scenic Area → Water Park → Ancient Village → Return. This is a tourist destination that combines various natural landscapes such as mountains, canyons, waterfalls, and ancient villages. Must-see attractions include Tianpu Scenic Area, Water Park, and the ancient village. [2] Yuntai Mountain: Danxia landform canyon, about 2 km long, takes about 1.5–2 hours to tour. Monkeys are more active in winter. Visit the icefalls in Quanpu Gorge. This year, there are also penguins and monkeys enjoying the hot springs. Hongshi Gorge is a must-see core attraction. Quanpu Gorge/Tanpu Gorge and the Macaque Valley are in the same "Xiaozhaigou" area and can be visited together. [3] Jiaozuo Museum: The museum has three floors. The first floor displays the scientific and technological achievements of Jiaozuo cultural relic protection. The second floor displays modern and contemporary historical relics of Jiaozuo. The third floor displays ancient historical relics of Jiaozuo. The most treasured item is a five-story, painted pottery warehouse building. The museum is not very large. The free guided tours are highly recommended. [4] Yuntai Ancient Town: Here you can deeply feel the charm of Tai Chi culture. There are often Tai Chi performances in the square. The ancient opera house with carved beams and painted rafters is one of the town's landmarks. Here you can enjoy traditional opera performances. When the silk strings sound, it's as if you've traveled back to the bustling ancient times. 📌 Tips: [1] Follow the rules of the scenic area. Do not climb or wade without permission. [2] Protect the environment during the tour. Do not litter, damage vegetation, or destroy the landscape. [3] Respect local cultural heritage and customs during the tour.

When the familiar melody rings in my ears, "The sky that hasn't cleared for a long time still holds your smile," I decide to head to Jiaozuo to pursue the poetry and distance in Jay Chou's "In the Name of Love." As soon as I get off the train, Yuntai Mountain eagerly comes into view. Standing on the edge of the cliff at Red Stone Gorge, the red rocks and green water in the valley inexplicably match the helpless affection in "In the Name of Love." Just like the song, love and time intertwine and settle in the gorge, making people intoxicated. Following the winding mountain road, I arrive at Qingtian River. The mountains and water here depend on each other, like the gentle whispers in the lyrics. Boarding a cruise ship, the breeze brushes my face, and I can't help but hum. At this moment, I become a unique note in the mountains and water. As night falls, I head to the bustling night market and order a serving of authentic Naotang donkey meat. The meat is tender and melts in your mouth. Listening to the laughter and chatter around me, accompanied by the melody of "In the Name of Love," this is the unique human touch of Jiaozuo. Every moment in Jiaozuo is closely connected to this song. Have you ever traveled to a city because of a song? Share your experience in the comments, and don't forget to like and save. Who knows, next time, we might be in the same city, listening to the same song!

Qingtian River Scenic Area is like a flowing landscape painting, bringing me unparalleled tranquility and comfort. The mountains here are green, the waters are clear, and the air is fresh, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax. Qingtian River is famous for its winding river course and crystal-clear lake water. Boating on it, the water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the green mountains on both sides, forming a natural painting that is mesmerizing. Walking along the trails, you are surrounded by beautiful scenery everywhere. The river meanders through steep cliffs and gorges, occasionally accompanied by birdsong, making you feel like you are in a paradise. The water of Qingtian River is clear and tranquil, making you slow down and appreciate the beauty of this land. Especially when the morning mist spreads, the mountains and waters are shrouded in a light veil, dreamy and enchanting, making you intoxicated. Whether it's the fresh natural atmosphere or the charming lake and mountain scenery, Qingtian River makes you feel relaxed and refreshed. This journey made me deeply appreciate the power of nature, bringing tranquility and beauty, and it was a purification journey for the soul.

☀️ Yuntai Mountain Yuntai Mountain, one of the most famous mountains in Henan Province besides Mount Laojun, is located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo. The main attractions include Red Stone Gorge, Zhuyu Peak, and the Tan Waterfall Gorge and Quan Waterfall Gorge. Tickets are valid for two days and include a scenic area shuttle transfer. It's a great place to cool off in the summer and view ice formations in the winter, and I think it's the best-equipped commercial tourist area in the province. 🌈 Qingtian River Located in Bo'ai County, Jiaozuo, it's a World Geopark and also part of the Taihang Mountain Nature Reserve. Viewing the autumn leaves is a major highlight. When visiting Qingtian River, you must take a boat ride; it's like floating on emerald waves, as if you are in a painting. ☁️ Shennong Mountain Situated in Qinyang, Jiaozuo, it is said that the legendary Emperor Shennong identified grains and tasted herbs here, offering sacrifices to the heavens, hence the name Shennong Mountain. The Dragon Ridge Great Wall, a world geological wonder, is the most representative natural landscape of Shennong Mountain and is also a macaque sanctuary. 🌟 Qinglong Gorge Qinglong Gorge and Fenglin Gorge are two major attractions independently located in the western area of Yuntai Mountain, both in Xiuwu County. Fenglin Gorge is within the Qinglong Gorge scenic area. Qinglong Gorge features a mountain cableway and multiple waterfalls suitable for hiking, trekking, and water play, while Fenglin Gorge has lakes and cableways ideal for sightseeing and enjoying the scenery. ☁️ Xieji Cantonese Snacks A tiny shop, but incredibly delicious. It's always super crowded to the point where you have to eat on the roadside. Their honey-glazed char siu rice is their signature dish, so tasty you'll want to lick the plate clean, and not greasy at all!! 🌈 Mulinxuan Fresh Cut Lamb Clay Pot This place isn't in Jiaozuo city center but in Xiuwu County town, yet the taste is absolutely exceptional. It's worth driving half an hour from Jiaozuo just to eat here!! Their lamb is visibly fresh, stewed on the spot. It's recommended to make a reservation in advance. 💧 Intestine Noodles Near the East Second Ring, this noodle shop serves huge portions and the taste is also very good. The highlight is their tender duck heads, which are different from other places. They are soft and mushy, melting in your mouth. You definitely must try the duck heads!! 🌟 Wuzhi Hongxing Clay Pot Garden Speaking of Jiaozuo's cuisine, how can we forget Wuzhi clay pots!! The clay pot from this shop on Chang'en Road tops my list. Pour on freshly fried hot chili segments, and the sizzling oil and aroma hit you right away~ It's simply intoxicating!! 💥 Dongji Roujiamo This is also a delicacy from Xiuwu. Their roujiamo is completely different from what you eat elsewhere. Their meat is like braised meat, very tender and flavorful, incredibly fragrant and delicious, so good it'll make you cry.

Just like Guilin, better than the Three Gorges Jiaozuo Qingtian River combines the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River and the pastoral scenery of the north. It is known as the "Three Gorges of the North" and the "Guilin Landscape". This is the Qingtian River in Jiaozuo. There are the world's unique natural Great Wall and the world's wonders of stone chickens laying eggs; there are the unique alpine canyon wetland scenery in the Central Plains; there is the "China's No. 1 Spring" Sangu Spring with a maximum water output of 7 cubic meters per second and a hole diameter of 2.18 meters. This spring forms a 7.5-kilometer-long Daquan Lake. The scenic spot also has a rich cultural history. One of the scenic spots is "Tianjingguan", which was once the place where ancient military strategists faced off. You can not only enjoy the scenery of the scroll, but also taste the depth of history.

Qingtian River Scenic Area Located in Bo'ai County in the northwest of Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, it combines the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River with the pastoral scenery of the north, and is known as the "Three Gorges of the North" and "Little Guilin of Northern Henan". The scenic area covers an area of ​​106 square kilometers and consists of seven major tourist areas and 308 scenic spots, including the dam, Daquan Lake, Sangu Spring, Xixia, Foerxia, Jinjialing, and Yueshan Temple. It is a rectangular belt-shaped scenic spot that combines grandeur, danger, strangeness, beauty, and seclusion, and can be used for scenery tourism, ecological tourism, cultural tourism, and agricultural tourism.

Qingtian River in Jiaozuo combines the southern water town with the northern pastoral scenery, and is known as the "Three Gorges of the North" and "Guilin Landscape". There is the world's unique natural Great Wall and the world wonder of stone chickens laying eggs; It has the unique alpine valley wetland scenery in the Central Plains; There is the Sangu Spring, known as "China's No. 1 Spring" with a maximum water output of 7 cubic meters per second and a hole diameter of 2.18 meters, and the 7.5-kilometer-long Daquan Lake formed by this spring water. The scenic area also has rich cultural history. One of the attractions is "Tianjing Pass", which was once the site of ancient military confrontations. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while appreciating the thickness of history.

#### Daquan Lake is the essence of Qingtianhe Scenic Spot. Boat trips are the best way to explore Daquan Lake. The pictographic stone landscape along the way allows us to take advantage of the peaks of the Qingtian River, while the blue waters of the lake allow us to enjoy the water. If you have enough time, you can take a walk along the waterfront path.

Boai Qingtianhe Zhiqing Village There is a place called Zhiqing Village in Qingtianhe Scenic Spot, Boai County, Jiaozuo City. In the 1970s, they were assigned to the Qingling River Changling Forest Area, and they turned around 50 years later. The barren hills of that year were already flourishing, but no matter how long it took, the younger generation still remembered the younger generation.