Scenic spot introduction:
Wulongkou is a mountainous provincial scenic spot dominated by natural landscapes, featuring macaques and hot springs. It is located in Wulongkou Town, 15 kilometers northeast of Jiyuan City, Henan Province, covering an area of 128 square kilometers. The area has towering peaks, deep ravines, waterfalls and majestic scenery. Bai Juyi, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, praised "Jiyuan's beautiful mountains and rivers", and Emperor Qianlong praised it as "a famous mountain and scenic spot".Attractions distribution:
The scenic spots are divided into five major scenic spots: Wenquan, Pangu, Qinhe, Chouergou and Yangluoshan. There are 68 natural and cultural scenic spots in total. It is a mountain-type provincial scenic spot with natural landscapes as the mainstay and featuring macaques and hot springs.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial-level scenic spots, and national macaque nature reservesScenic spot features:
Photography Hiking, Religion, Monuments, Gardens, Famous MountainsTour route:
Route 1: Scenic Area Guide Map (10 minutes) → → Xiangyan Temple (20 minutes) → → Climb the big steps to play with the macaques (40 minutes) → → Take the First Staircase in China to visit the Gate of All Living Beings and Qingfengkou (40 minutes) → → Climb The Golden Rooster on the Nose of the King of Hell (30 minutes) → → Picnic on the mountain at noon (30 minutes) → → Tour of Taodu Mountain in Houyi Mountain (60 minutes) → → Tour of Jinghao Exhibition Hall in the afternoon (30 minutes) → → Return.
Route 2: Scenic Area Guide Map (10 minutes) → → Xiangyan Temple (20 minutes) → → Jinghao Exhibition Hall (30 minutes) → → Chinese Macaque Park (including Dasheng Palace, Xuanquan, 120 minutes) → → At noon, have a meal or picnic at Xiangyanju Resort (60 minutes) → → Climb the steps to play with the macaques (40 minutes) → → Take the sightseeing elevator to enjoy the scenery of Jinjiding (150 minutes) and return.
Best time to visit:
The best time to travel is spring and autumn, when the sky is clear and the flowers are blooming. This is the best season for traveling.
Shopping recommendations:
Red fruits, Dongling tea, local steamed buns, Bufan'er, pomegranates from Zhuzhuang, pear from Macun, walnuts from Potou...
Scenic spot location:
China>Henan Province>Jiyuan City
How to get there:
Xinzheng Airport is 200 kilometers away from the scenic spot. Take the Kailuo Expressway to Mengjinxia Road and then take the 207 National Highway and pass through Geely.
There are many buses to scenic spots in Jiyuan, departing from the bus station every 40 minutes.
Scenic area map:
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Wulongkou ticket price:
50 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00—18:00 (summer)
8:00—17:00 (winter)
