Yuntai Mountain 2 Days 1 Night Ultimate Guide｜Play in Hongshi Gorge + Enjoy the Sea of Clouds at Zhuyu Peak

Itinerary Overview 【Best Season】May to November is the peak period! 💧Waterfall Peak Season: May to September with abundant water flow 🍁Red Leaf Season: Late October to mid-November, breathtakingly beautiful 【Budget Reference】 🎫Tickets 120 RMB + Scenic Area Transport 60 RMB (must buy!) 🚠Round-trip Cable Car 120 RMB (worth the price) 🏨Accommodation per person 100-200 RMB (Shangshang Service Area is the most convenient) 🔥Day 1 Core Scenic Area Highlights ☀️Morning: Hongshi Gorge (2.5 hours) · ⏰Start promptly at 7:30! Perfect to avoid crowds · 📸Must-shoot spots: - Heilong Cave Window Waterfall (perfect lighting at 10 AM) - Bailong Waterfall Viewing Platform (water mist rainbows often appear) · ⚠️Non-slip shoes + backpack are essential! The plank road is narrow and wet 🌤Afternoon: Tanpu Gorge + Monkey Valley (4 hours) 💦Tanpu Gorge route: - Go upstream to see Y-shaped Waterfall and Lover’s Waterfall - Recommended to bring a waterproof phone pouch (no worries about splashing when taking photos) 🐒Monkey Valley: - 3:00 PM feeding time by the keeper is the liveliest - Keep your bags tightly closed! The monkeys are expert at opening bags 🏠Accommodation Tips: Shangshang Service Area: Yuntai Tianjie International Hotel (right at the scenic area entrance) Heishiling Service Area: Qingjing Homestay (best value for money) 🌄Day 2 Climb and View Line ⛰Choose one at Zhuyu Peak: 1. Lazy version: 15-minute cable car up + 1.5-hour walk down 2. Warrior version: 2-hour walk up + cable car down 🌫Secret to seeing the sea of clouds: choose a clear morning before 9 AM after rain! 🌉Phoenix Ridge Glass Plank Road: - 20 RMB/person (not recommended for those afraid of heights) - 400 meters long, amazing views underfoot 💦Tanpu Waterfall Gorge Notes: - Largest water flow in July-August (314-meter waterfall is spectacular) - Mossy stone steps + trekking poles = perfect match 🚗Transportation Guide: · Jiaozuo Bus No. 3 direct route (1-hour ride) · Self-driving navigation to "Shangshang Service Area" (parking 20 RMB/day) 💡Practical Tips: 1. Buy tickets online in advance to save 10 RMB! 2. Don’t wear red in Monkey Valley (you know why 🤫) 3. Weekends are crowded, try to go on weekdays 4. Remember to bring a jacket (big temperature difference at the summit) 🍗Food Recommendations: ✅Xiuwu Roast Chicken (23 RMB cheaper outside the scenic area!) ✅Huai Yam Juice (a health must-have) ❌Don’t buy Monkey Head Mushrooms! It’s a scam 💥Important Reminder: The last scenic area shuttle bus is at 5:30 PM! Missing it means a long walk~ This painstakingly compiled guide guarantees you a great time! The beauty of Yuntai Mountain needs to be savored slowly, and two days is just right✨