# Baligou Scenic Area (八里沟景区)

Northern and Southern Henan, Henan Province · Central China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥160 (admission + round-trip shuttle bus)
- **Opening hours:** 8：00—18：00
- **Time needed:** 4–5 hours
- **Address:** Bali Gou Scenic Area, deep-mountain area at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains, Xinxiang City
- **Getting there:** Take a shuttle bus from Xinxiang Bus Station to Huixian; from Xiaotun intersection in Huixian, head west to Shangbali Town; if driving, take the Jinxin Expressway to Huixian
- **Good for:** Gardens & Flowers, Photography, Mountains & Adventure, Nature

## About Baligou Scenic Area

Forest cover in the scenic area reaches 90%, with more than 1,100 plant species. It features seven great gorges and thirty-six peculiar peaks, offering a sense of mystery and wonder at every turn. It gathers the essence of the Taihang landscape, combining uniqueness, danger, steepness, elegance and seclusion within a single valley, and has long been a famous destination.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2141. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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