The beautiful scenery is hidden among the mountains. And the most beautiful is the fourth month of the human world.

Today, Xiao Nan has sorted out several original and scenic tourist attractions in Henan Province. Most importantly, they are all free of tickets, so go now!

Loyang – Jipichigu

Jipichigu is one of the ecological tourism core areas in the foothills of the Vulcano Mountains. It takes only 20 minutes by car from Baiyun Mountain. According to local people, as you walk along the gorge, you can reach the territory of Nanyang.

Entering Jipichigu, you go upstream along the stream, and there are babbling brooks along the gorge. The waterfalls along the gorge are quite turbulent, especially the Jipichigu after the rain, with waterfalls competing, which is spectacular.

Scenic Address: Southern Taihe Mountain, Car Village Town, Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province

Anyang – Shiqigou

Shiqigou is located in the border area between Henan and Shanxi provinces, composed of 13 scattered villages in the valley slope. Here it is surrounded by the Taihang Mountains, with cliffs and cliffs, rock formations, and the torn canyon is covered with lush vegetation and perennial streams.

There are more than 50 scenic spots in the scenic area, starting from Chaifan, East Valley can climb north to Pingan County’s Jinlitang, West Valley can go down to the rare Qing Shi Buddha’s Snow Light Temple. Along the way there are also spectacular Monkey Ladder and Lohan Ladder.

Scenic Address: 10 kilometers northwest of Huojian Town, Linzhou City, Anshan Province, Henan Province

Hebi – Wangjia Tang Village

Wangjia Tang Village is a remote ancient village in the depths of the Taihang Mountains on the banks of the Huan River. It is a legendary ancient village, built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty. All houses are built of stone, with a quiet and elegant style and a well-planned layout. In the past few centuries, it has been almost isolated from the world.

In 2013, Wangjia Tang Village was jointly published by multiple departments of the country as ‘China’s Traditional Village’. In 2015, Wangjia Tang Village, along with Xinxiang Shiyuan Bridge Village, Ruoyang Pai Road Village, and Lucu Taiting Village, was selected into the ‘Most Beautiful Leisure Village’ selected by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Scenic Address: Within the territory of Jiahosha Town, Hushan District, Hebi City, Henan Province

Jiaozuo – Yiduzhou Village

Yiduzhou Village is located on the 1000-meter-high Huan Mountain on the ancient route of the Yuntai Mountain Town, which is the throat between the Cloud River and the Taihang Eight Trails – the White Trail. According to records, this ancient village has a history of more than 400 years. It is now ‘China’s Historical and Cultural Village’.

Entering Yiduzhou Village, a row of stone houses scattered along the road, plus the layered terraces and seasonal flowers, is like a landscape painting with a layered composition.

Scenic Address: Within the territory of Yuntai Town, Cloud Mountain Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province

Nanyang – Xiu Longtan

Xiu Longtan was discovered by outdoor travel enthusiasts in Nanyang in recent years and gradually known to tourists after being exposed. Here, the mountains are covered with virgin forests, deep and quiet, and there are many streams and pools in the gorge. Following the small stream upwards, there are waterfalls one after another, and the pools are next to each other, which is original and beautiful.

Besides, in the valley, there are different seasonal fruits such as monkeys, grapes, peach flowers, chestnuts, and wild fruits, which adds charm and wildness to Xiu Longtan in different seasons.

Scenic Address: Within the territory of Cui Zhuang Township, Cangfang Township, Nanxun County, Nanyang City, Henan Province

Xinxiang – Xihua Village

Xihua Village is a well-known ancient village in Henan Province. It has been awarded ‘China’s Landscape Village’, ‘Henan’s Most Beautiful Historical and Cultural Village’, and ‘China’s Best Rural Tourism Destination’ multiple times.

Compared with the hustle and bustle of Lijiang and Phoenix, Xihua has a quiet and rustic atmosphere. Every brick, every tile, and every tree here has witnessed more than 100 years of wind and rain, which is an important witness to history.

Scenic Address: West River Village, Zhouhe Township, Xinxiang City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province

The above are several original and scenic tourist attractions in Henan Province that are worth visiting. Do you know how many you have been to?

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