Luoyang Longtan Grand Canyon | A hidden mountain secret missed by many

Located in Luoyang, Henan, it boasts unique natural landscapes and prices as affordable as elsewhere. It is said to be the first 5A-rated tourist attraction in China to go bankrupt, with the scenic area operating normally while the management company has gone bankrupt. One of the world's most beautiful canyons: a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a world geopark, and one of the top forty most beautiful places in China as selected by CNN America. The Longtan Grand Canyon is a deep canyon formed by the downcutting of purple-red quartz sandstone by flowing water, stretching 12 kilometers long. Inside the valley, the ridges and narrow valleys are distributed like a string of beads, with clouds and mists swirling, rapids splashing, red rocks and green shades, and sheer cliffs. The clear marks of water erosion and rotary abrasion from different periods, as well as the rare spectacle of landslides and earth fissures caused by collapse, are rarely seen both domestically and internationally. The scenic area's five geological sections, six natural mysteries, seven secluded pools and waterfalls, and eight natural wonders are astonishing and make visitors linger and forget to return. 🌟 Recommended scenic area routes: 1⃣️ Enter the scenic area, take the sightseeing bus--Longshan Tianchi (Dragon Mountain Heavenly Pool)--get off at Longyin Valley--tour the canyon--exit the scenic area 2⃣️ Tour the canyon--take the bus at Longyin Valley--Longshan Tianchi--exit the scenic area 3⃣️ Walk to the entrance of the scenic area--Geological Museum--tour the canyon--Longyin Valley--Monkey Park--Longshan Tianchi--exit the scenic area 🌟 Featured attractions: 1⃣️ Six natural mysteries: water flowing uphill, Buddha's Light Arhat Cliff, Giant's Fingerprint, Heavenly Script on Stone, Butterfly Spring, Immortal's Footprint. 2⃣️ Seven secluded pools and waterfalls: Wulong Pool, Longxian Pool, Qinglong Pool, Heilong Pool, Feilong Pool, Yin Yang Pool, Reed Pool. 3⃣️ Eight natural wonders: Unparalleled Heavenly Stele, Spring and Autumn on Stone, Stone Niche Weng Valley, Ripple Giant Rock, Heaven Crumbling and Earth Splitting, Spirit-Communicating Alley Valley, Magpie Welcoming Guests, Silver Chain Hanging from the Sky. ⚠️ Travel tips: 1⃣️ It is recommended to drive there yourself; parking lot No. 1 is closest to the ticket office. 2⃣️ Take good care of children, as some areas in the scenic spot are steep and slippery; safety first! 3⃣️ Prepare some cold meals for rest stops at any time; there are places to rest and buy food along the mountain path, remember to protect against sunburn and mosquitoes. 4⃣️ Check the weather forecast before traveling; remember to bring an umbrella and raincoat on rainy days. 5⃣️ There are photo opportunities at both the starting and ending points, but the pictures may not be clear; it is recommended to take your own photos for keepsakes. 🌟 Suitable seasons: April to October ⏰ Business hours: All year round 07:30-17:30 (last entry at 16:00) 🕐 Estimated play time: 4-6 hours 🎫 Tickets: Adult ticket: 80 RMB/person Half-price ticket: 40 RMB/person (students with a student ID get half price) Children (12 years old and below), seniors (60 years old and above), disabled individuals, active military personnel, police officers, and national firefighters get free admission. ❤️ The Luoyang Tourism Annual Pass is valid 🚎 In-scenic area transportation: Sightseeing bus: 20 RMB/person Longshan Tianchi boat ride: 40 RMB/person 📍Attraction: Luoyang Longtan Grand Canyon, Xin'an County, Luoyang City 🌟 Transportation: Take the train🚆 to Luoyang Station, then take a short-distance bus to the scenic area from Luoyang Bus Station, with a fare of 25 RMB (note that there is only one bus at 8:30 in the morning); if returning on the same day, ask the driver after boarding what time the return trip is in the afternoon 🚗 For self-driving, set the GPS to 'Luoyang Longtan Grand Canyon'