Scenic spot introduction:
The Hongdou Gorge in the Huguan Taihang Grand Canyon is named after the rare tree species, yew, which grows in large tracts. It is recognized as "China's No. 1 Love Gorge" and is also a unique place for lovers to meet. Hongdou Gorge has narrow exits at both ends and a wide hinterland, shaped like a gourd. Along the gorge, there are cliffs on both sides, strange rocks intertwined in the hinterland of the peak, ancient temples and ruins on the bank still exist, hanging waterfalls, springs dotted between the cliffs, gurgling river valleys, ancient trees, rare tree species and various plants all over the canyon. The 30-mile long valley is a distant place where natural scenery and cultural landscape complement each other. It can be called a 30-mile valley and a 30-mile gallery. Hongdouxia is a natural botanical garden. According to a preliminary investigation by botanists, there are more than 330 species of plants growing in the canyon, including many rare plants and plants with high ornamental taste. The environment, climate, scale and taste here all meet the standards of a natural botanical park. It is a good place for leisure, tourism, viewing and research of plants. Hongdou Gorge is located in the Taihang Grand Canyon in Huguan County, Changzhi, Shanxi.Attractions distribution:
The mountains and rivers of Hongdou Gorge, as well as every plant and tree, fully embody the beauty of the balance of yin and yang, the inheritance of ancient and modern times, and the harmony between man and nature. The main attractions in the canyon include Qixian Valley, Sandietan, Ziyun Ridge, Jagged Ridge, Longyan Spring, Digu Temple, Shishu Garden, Hongdou Valley, Botanical Garden, Elephant Palm Valley, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 1A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, mountain climbing, summer vacation, historical and cultural tours, temples, monuments, canyonsBest time to visit:
Spring, summer and autumn.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Huguan Codonopsis pilosula, native honey, Qingliu ceramics, Huguan mature vinegar, persimmons, crisp pears, walnuts, and West Berlin tofu.
(Special delicacies) Huguan mutton soup, Shangdang cured donkey meat, Huguan knife-cut cake, Huguan yellow steaming, and crispy roasting.
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Changzhi City>Huguan County
How to get there:
From Changzhi Passenger Transport Center Station, take a bus bound for Huguan County. After getting off, take a taxi or charter a bus to the scenic spot.
Scenic area map:
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Hongdou Gorge ticket price:
Adult tickets are RMB 80, insurance is RMB 2;
Students and senior citizens aged 60-69 can enjoy a half-price discount with their student ID or senior ID, and half-price for children between 1.2m and 1.4m;
Active military personnel , Seniors over 70 years old with valid ID are free, and children under 1.2 meters in height are free.
Scenic area opening hours:
7:00-19:00
