Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo, Henan, is known as the Little Jiuzhaigou. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the price is relatively low, about 400 yuan. It can be a three-day tour, departing on Friday night and returning on Sunday night. Snacks include: donkey meat, mountain peaches, camellia noodles, crispy dates, preserved eggs, wild vegetables, etc. Of course, it is better to go with a tour group, which is more worry-free. The main attractions are: Yuntai Tian Waterfall, Xiaozhai Valley, Tanpu River, Wanshan Temple, Hongshi Gorge, Laotan Valley, etc.
Yuntai Mountain is located in Xiuwu County, Henan Province. It is one of the first global geoparks in the world. It is also the only one in Henan Province that combines national key scenic spots, national AAAA-level scenic spots, national geological parks, and national forest parks. , National Water Conservancy Scenic Area, and National Macaque Nature Reserve are six national-level scenic spots integrated into one. The scenic area covers an area of ??190 square kilometers, including Quanpu Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Hongshi Gorge, Zifang Lake, Wanshan Temple, Baijia Rock, Xianyuan, Shengding, Diecai Cave and Qinglong Gorge.
Yuntai Mountain is covered with virgin forests, deep and quiet valleys, creeks and pools, various waterfalls and springs, and picturesque peaks and rocks, forming a unique and perfect natural landscape of Yuntai Mountain. The summer resort and mausoleum foundation of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, the secluded hometown of the "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Forest" in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the relics of medicine king Sun Simiao in the Tang Dynasty who collected medicine and made elixirs, and the great poet Wang Wei of the Tang Dynasty wrote the eternal poem "I miss my relatives more during the festive season". Zhuyu Peak, as well as the inscriptions and cultural relics of many celebrities and poets, form the rich and profound cultural connotation of Yuntai Mountain.
Yuntai Mountain is famous for its mountains. The entire scenic area is full of wonderful peaks and beautiful ridges. The main peak, Zhuyu Peak, is 1,304 meters above sea level. You can climb to the top of Zhuyu Peak via a thousand-step ladder and look north to the depths of Taihang, where you can see the towering mountains. Overlapping mountains, looking south to the Huaichuan Plain, with thousands of miles of fertile fields, fields like chess, and the Yellow River like a belt, you can't help but feel relaxed and happy, and appreciate the artistic conception of "when you are at the top of the mountain, you can see all the small mountains at a glance".
Yuntai Mountain is famous for its water, known as "a spring at three steps, a waterfall at five steps, and a pool at ten steps". Yuntai Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in the country with a height of 314 meters, is as spectacular as a jade pillar holding up the sky. Tianmen Waterfall, White Dragon Pool, Huanglong Waterfall, and Yazi Waterfall all flow down, forming a unique waterfall landscape in Yuntai Mountain. Porous Spring, Pearl Spring, Wang Lie Spring and Mingyue Spring are clear and sweet, making people linger. Qinglong Gorge scenic spot has the reputation of "the first canyon in the Central Plains". It has a unique climate, abundant water resources, and original and complete vegetation. It is a good place for eco-tourism.
Yuntai Mountain belongs to the Taihang Mountains and is a famous mountain in northern Henan. Because the mountain is steep and steep, the main peak is solitary, dense and elegant, shaped like a giant pot, covering the peaks, and the mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist all year round, so it is named Yuntai Mountain.
Yuntai Mountain borders Shanxi Province to the north, Huixian City to the east, Fangshan Mountain to the west, and endless Guyuan to the south. There are thirty-six famous peaks, large and small, with verdant peaks and ridges, majestic and dangerous. The main peak, Zhuyu Peak, has a dense forest. It is a national forest park and can be called a "garden within a garden". The total planned area of ??the scenic spot is about 55 square kilometers. It is divided into three major systems: 1. Peak scenic areas: Zhuyu Peak, Sanxiu Peak, Diecai Cave, and Nongxiu Valley; 2. Valley scenic areas: Wenpanyu, Zifang Lake, Xiaozhai Valley, Laotangou, and Wuzhou Village ; 3. Religious scenic spots: Zhenqing Palace, Wanshan Temple, Xuandi Temple, Baijia Rock. The natural landscape here is beautiful and the cultural landscape is rich. Emperor Xian Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty, the "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove" of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and his general Yu Chijing all left historical relics here.
Yuntai Mountain has dangerous mountains and beautiful waters, and the climate is cool and pleasant. There are abundant springs and dense vegetation. The original secondary forest covers the entire mountain, and there are more than 400 species of trees and exotic flowers and plants. There are rich reserves of Chinese medicinal materials. In addition to ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum, there are also more than 200 kinds of Huaiyue, which are famous both inside and outside the country, as well as Cornus officinalis and Angelica sinensis. Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty once collected medicine and practiced elixirs here. The story of him taking elixirs and ascending to heaven is still spread in this mountainous area. At the ticket office of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area, there is a village named "Shuan", backed by a natural barrier, with an abrupt mountain rising up from the face. This mountain is called "Cuiping Peak", and there is a "King of Hell's Nose" on the top of the mountain. You see, the King of Hell raises his face to the sky. It is black from the nose up, and the part below the nose is white. The locals say that this King of Hell can distinguish between black and white, distinguish right from wrong, judge the yang during the day, and judge the yin at night. He is the master of the local area and has supreme power. .
At the foot of Yamabi Mountain, there is a Buddhist temple, Wanshan Temple. Crossing the mountain gate is the Maitreya Hall. The Mahavira Hall is dedicated to Sakyamuni. This statue is a golden Buddha donated by Thailand. Look at the "" (yinwan) on the chest of the Buddha statue, which means the sun's rays or burning fire. It was later used as a symbol of Buddhist auspiciousness to express good luck. At the back door of the temple, there is a small stream flowing from a high place into a clear pool, which is high-quality mineral water. Next to the spring is a small temple dedicated to the God of Wealth. Although he cannot be ranked among the Buddhist temples, people who come to burn incense do not forget to burn incense sticks. To seek wealth and prosperity.