Qingtian River
Daquan Lake is the highlight of Qingtian River. Here you can see northern pastoral scenery and feel the charm of southern waterside villages at the same time.…
Qingtian River, Yuntai Mountain
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥70; boat ticket ¥90 (full route); cable car ¥80 (full route)
- Time needed
- 0.5–1 day
- Getting there
- Take a shuttle bus from Jiaozuo Long-Distance Bus Station
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2116. Open in Google Maps
About Qingtian River
Daquan Lake is the highlight of Qingtian River. Here you can see northern pastoral scenery and feel the charm of southern waterside villages at the same time. Its middle section closely resembles the Wu Gorge, earning it the nickname 'Three Gorges of the North'. Inside the scenic area, Jinjialing Ridge turns a sea of red every autumn, arguably the finest autumn foliage in the Central Plains, and the thousand-year-old Yueshan Temple holds plaques and couplets bestowed by Emperor Qianlong, which are well worth seeing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qingtian River cost?
Admission to Qingtian River is ¥70; boat ticket ¥90 (full route); cable car ¥80 (full route), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How do I get to Qingtian River?
Take a shuttle bus from Jiaozuo Long-Distance Bus Station
How long should I spend at Qingtian River?
Plan on 0.5–1 day for Qingtian River.
Where is Qingtian River?
Qingtian River is in Yuntai Mountain, Henan Province, in the Central China of China. Qingnan Road, Zhaihuo Township, Boai County, Jiaozuo City
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