December Family Outing in Zhengzhou｜Free Hongye Mountain Perfect for Parent-Child Hiking

In December in Zhengzhou, if you want to take your kids to experience the natural beauty of winter, Xinmi Xuehua Mountain Sports Park is definitely the best choice! Just a 40-minute drive, free red leaf viewing, easy hiking with no pressure throughout the trip, perfect for family outings. Personally tested and the experience was excellent, sharing this with all parents. ✅【Reasons to Recommend】 ✔️ December is the off-season for tourism, so there are fewer people and it’s peaceful, allowing kids to fully explore nature. ✔️ Super convenient transportation, city roads plus highway, no complicated mountain roads, driving with kids is very worry-free. ✔️ The hiking trail is close to the city, with complete surrounding facilities, easy to buy water and snacks, no need to carry heavy bags. ✔️ The mountain path is gentle with very few steps, even kids who just learned to walk can walk a bit on their own, helping to build their stamina. ✔️ Enjoy the fun of hiking and red leaf viewing at zero cost. The beautiful red leaves in December can be seen for free, very worthwhile. 📍Navigation: Xinmi Xuehua Mountain Sports Park, Zhengzhou 🚗 Route details: Depart from Zhengzhou — Xinmi North Station — 5 minutes after exiting the highway — Xuehua Mountain Forest Sports Park (enter from the small road next to Kaiyang Road gas station — drive 3 minutes on a dirt road — arrive at the parking lot platform — entrance is an ecological lawn — follow the signs for the “Momo Peak” route) 💰 Admission: Free 🅿️ Parking: Free 🐶 Pets: Pets are allowed on the mountain, so kids can get close to nature with their little furry friends. ⭕ Tips: ① There are restrooms at the summit. Hiking in December takes about an hour, so no worries about bathroom breaks when going with kids. ② There are small stalls at the entrance selling various snacks, toys, and drinks, so kids can buy whatever they want. ③ Xuehua Mountain has multiple circular routes. Just follow the red leaf signs. The red leaves in December are brilliantly red, perfect for family photos. ④ The ecological lawn at the entrance is a great spot for camping and picnics. Enjoy a cozy picnic with your kids under the warm December sun. ⑤ There is only a short narrow stair section, just watch your kids carefully. Overall difficulty is zero. ⑥ If stamina allows, take your kids on several circular routes to see more diverse winter mountain forest scenery. ⑦ Always take your trash with you to set a good example for kids about protecting the environment. We went hiking in the afternoon in December, but the lighting at the summit was not good, so we couldn’t fully enjoy the red leaves. It’s recommended to start in the morning to see the red leaves in the best sunlight. The colorful forest scenery will definitely be unforgettable for your kids. **Accommodation Tips**: Nearby Yinji Ice and Snow Hotel has a fairy-tale atmosphere. Staying there with kids lets you experience various parent-child recreational activities.