【Qingyao Mountain】Ultimate Travel Guide | A Hidden Fairy Mountain on the South Bank of the Yellow River

- **Sacred mountain recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas**: The secret capital of the Yellow Emperor - **Rare northern canyon waterfall group**: A pool every three steps, a waterfall every five steps - **Primitive ecological reserve**: Habitat for rare animals like the Chinese giant salamander - **Few people, beautiful scenery**: A peaceful choice to avoid crowds 🕒 Best time to visit 💦 **May to October**: Waterfalls are full 🍁 **Late October**: Red leaves dye the canyon 🌸 **Early April**: Forsythia flowers cover the mountain 🎫 Ticket info - **Peak season 65 RMB** (April to October) - **Off-season 40 RMB** (November to March) - **Shuttle bus 30 RMB** (a must-buy to save energy) 🚶♂️ Must-try routes **Highlight route (4 hours)**: 1️⃣ Wuluo Lake (emerald water reflecting the mountains) → 2️⃣ Shuanglong Gorge (cliffs framing a narrow sky) → 3️⃣ Moon Bay (heart-shaped pool) → 4️⃣ Qingnu Peak (legendary cultivation site of the Yellow Emperor’s daughter) **Challenge route (full day)**: ➕ Xidayuan (summit at 1385 meters) ➕ Primitive forest exploration (guide required) 📸 Top 5 photo spots ✅ Wuluo Lake reflection (looks like ink painting in morning mist) ✅ Shuanglong Gorge plank road (upward shot of the narrow sky) ✅ Moon Bay magpie bridge (a must for couples) ✅ Heheyuan stone array (ancient megalithic site) ✅ Qingnu Peak sunset (golden light fills the valley) 💡 Local tips - Wear water trekking shoes (many water crossings) - Bring waterproof bags (waterfall mist is heavy) - Pack your own lunch (only small shops on the mountain) - Visit on weekdays (private-level experience) 🚗 Transportation guide 📍 Search for “Xin’an Qingyao Mountain Scenic Area” 🚌 Take a bus from Luoyang Bus Station to Xin’an County, then transfer to a township bus 🚖 Private car round trip about 400 RMB 🅿️ Parking 10 RMB/day **Fun facts**: • Prehistoric glacier relics in the canyon • The “giant salamander” sounds like a baby crying • Some plank roads built with Taihang Mountain cliff cypress **Notice**: ⚠️ No entry during heavy rain ⚠️ Do not pick rare plants ⚠️ Protect water cleanliness Remember, the beauty of Qingyao Mountain lies in its pristine ecology; only with a calm heart can you feel its spirit~ 🌿💧