Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area
Made up of four scenic areas: Guoliang Village, Nanping, Luojie Village and Zijing Mountain. Main highlights include Guoliang Cave, Guoliang Village, Heavenly Pool, the Hongyan Cliff Grand Canyon,…
Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area, Northern and Southern Henan
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥107; included in the Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area ticket
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Getting there
- Direct buses run from Xinxiang to Guoliang and Nanping; alternatively, take a bus from Xinxiang to Huixian, then transfer to a minibus to Guoliang or Nanping
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2139. Open in Google Maps
About Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area
Made up of four scenic areas: Guoliang Village, Nanping, Luojie Village and Zijing Mountain. Main highlights include Guoliang Cave, Guoliang Village, Heavenly Pool, the Hongyan Cliff Grand Canyon, Heavenly Pool, Lotus Basin and White Dragon Cave.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area cost?
Admission to Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area is ¥107; included in the Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area ticket, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area?
Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area is open Open all day.
How do I get to Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area?
Direct buses run from Xinxiang to Guoliang and Nanping; alternatively, take a bus from Xinxiang to Huixian, then transfer to a minibus to Guoliang or Nanping
How long should I spend at Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area?
Plan on 1–2 days for Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area.
Where is Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area?
Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area is in Northern and Southern Henan, Henan Province, in the Central China of China. Deep in the Taihang Mountains, northwestern Huixian City, Xinxiang
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