2025 Yuanqu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

|Unique scenery of the Yellow River Diversion. The reservoir has a total capacity of about 3 billion cubic meters and is a large reservoir with multiple functions, including water storage, irrigation, power generation, and flood control. The reservoir is built between mountains, with a wide lake surface and beautiful surrounding scenery. As an important water conservancy facility in the Yellow River Basin, the Xiaolangdi Reservoir plays an important role in regulating flow and improving the ecological environment. At the same time, the construction of the reservoir has also driven the economic development and tourism industry in the surrounding areas. With the arrival of autumn, the natural scenery of the Xiaolangdi Reservoir has undergone significant changes. The water level of the lake is relatively stable, the water quality is clear, and the surrounding mountains and forests are decorated with autumn leaves, creating a picturesque scene. The maple and ginkgo trees by the lake become colorful under the autumn breeze, and a few fallen leaves float on the lake, adding a touch of tranquility to the reservoir. The autumn sunlight shines on the lake, reflecting a charming glow, making the scenery of the entire reservoir even more enchanting. Address: The Xiaolangdi Reservoir Provincial Important Wetland in Yuanqu, located at the confluence of the Boqing River, Yanxi River, and Yellow River in Yuanqu County, Yuncheng City Transportation: There is a newly built sightseeing road from the county seat of Hengqu, Shanxi to the Xiaolangdi Reservoir, suitable for self-driving tours

It needs around 1-3 hours to hike. But it’s worth it, so beautiful, especially when sunset. Make sure you bring jacket, because it gets colder after 5pm. #panshan #tianjin #tianjineye #tianjintravel #panorama #china #chinatrip

👉🏿Hidden in the countryside, the Peach Blossom Fragrance Rural Resort is located in the Loess Plateau village. Named after the peach blossom fragrance, it restores the living memory of this land in the cave-style building. Meiyang Xiaohu Rural Resort 👉🏿The homestay is located in the ancient village of Xiaohu, which has a history of more than 1,600 years. This is the former residence of Shi Pingmei, a talented woman in the Republic of China. The ancient village is simple and peaceful, quiet and tranquil. The homestay is built along the trend and freely distributed in the village. You need to stay here to slowly appreciate the ancient charm of 1,600 years. 👉🏿Pingyao Lost Village A lost village, some memories of the cave, in an old village in Pingyao, an arched building made of rammed earth, the rough appearance has a unique design inside, find the old village homestay! 👉🏿The homestay is located halfway up the Cuiyan Peak in the middle of Mount Wutai, surrounded by mountains. Looking out from the homestay, you can see the mountains, the Buddha hall, and the healing residence of peace and tranquility. Yunqiu Mountain Light Wild Yunqiu Mountain Cliff Capsule Homestay, 10 capsules are suspended on the top of the mountain at 1,330 meters, with a 270° surround stereo window facing the cliff and gully, which is a spectacular 👉🏿accommodation experience! Lishan·Left Bank High-end Wild Luxury Homestay The mountains in Shanxi are majestic and magnificent, like the backbone of the earth, standing in North China. Lishan·Left Bank is located deep in the mountains, in the lush green valley, with a mountain spring swimming pool in summer and a mountain wild pool in winter. 👉🏿Shanxi Taihang Manghe·Taihang Honeyland Joint Store 👉🏿Taihang Honeyland is a hidden place, located in the sweet town of Manghe, Shanxi, surrounded by the Taihang Mountains, with rich resources such as ancient castles and cultural relics. It is a place where ancient castles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are gathered. The room is a very distinctive prefabricated room combined with glass and steel frame.

| Enjoy the beauty of nature in Little Switzerland, Shanxi. ❣Departure: Yuncheng, Shanxi. 💚Destination: Mount Lishan and King Shun's Terrace Scenic Area, Shanxi. 💙Ticket: CNY 48 per person 🚗About driving time: 3 hours by car (the last hour or so is a mountain road, so it's not fast) 🏠About accommodation: There are many guesthouses and restaurants around the scenic area. (Accommodation and meals are convenient and affordable. It is recommended to compare prices and find a clean and comfortable environment. We stayed at "Mountain Family", which is a 5-minute drive from the scenic area. It was crowded, so we booked it immediately. It was very cheap, CNY 80 per room, but it didn't feel very clean, and the accommodation experience was not very good.) . 🌄About scenic area tour: The hiking time for the entire scenic area is about 2-3 hours. The last section of the forest uphill road is not easy to walk and may be a bit tiring, but it is worth it. At the entrance of the scenic area, take a small vehicle uphill (CNY 50 per person, self-driving uphill is not allowed) There are horse-drawn carriages available in the scenic area, but the carriage stop is far from the top of the mountain, and the route is longer, so it is not recommended to take a horse-drawn carriage. It is recommended to take a small vehicle, then hike uphill from the entrance of the scenic area. The scenery of the meadow scenic area on the mountain is particularly beautiful, so you can stay there and take some beautiful photos. You may encounter cows on the way to the meadow area, and then reach a primeval forest. The sunlight filtering through the trees is truly mesmerizing. The forest has huge pine cones to pick up, and there are various small insects. . ⚠Tips: 1⃣. There is no signal on the mountain. It is recommended to eat before going up the mountain, and bring snacks and water. 2⃣. The ultraviolet rays on the mountain are strong, so be sure to wear sunscreen. 3⃣. If you plan to watch the sunrise: Make an appointment at the entrance of the scenic area one day in advance. The sunrise bus departs at 4:30 am sharp. It is very cold on the mountain (the minimum temperature is lower than the temperature displayed on the phone, so it is recommended to wear long pants and a thick coat to watch the sunrise.) 4⃣. Two days and one night are enough to visit the surrounding areas of Mount Lishan and King Shun's Terrace (Mount Lishan Macaque Source Scenic Area, Wangxian Grand Canyon Scenic Area. We arrived at Mount Lishan at 3 pm, first went to Macaque Source Scenic Area to see monkeys, stayed overnight to watch the sunrise at Mount Lishan and King Shun's Terrace, and then went to Wangxian Grand Canyon in the afternoon).