Baqian Gorge Travel Guide

I drove to visit Baqian Gorge in Changzhi, Shanxi, and now I am sharing the guide for those who want to go in the future. Although it was already the end of the holiday, I still underestimated the popularity of Baqian Gorge. For those planning a one-day trip, you must arrive a day earlier and stay at a hotel at the foot of the scenic area. I arrived around noon and chose to stay. We went to Hongdou Gorge and found a homestay in the gorge. The environment was average, but you can experience a paradise-like feeling. To clarify, the tickets for Hongdou Gorge, Qinglong Gorge (I didn't go for rafting due to lack of time), and Baqian Gorge are sold together and are valid for three days. Hongdou Gorge can only be considered a resort, not a scenic spot. The scenery is very beautiful, just quietly enjoy its beauty, very peaceful. The homestay owner can take your car inside. The next morning, drive to Baqian Gorge (20 minutes, you must get up early). There are two routes for visiting Baqian Gorge, A and B. Route A is the most energy-saving, with a small shuttle taking you to the pier. Sit on the left side or the stern of the boat for the best shooting angle. After getting off the boat, you will reach the Baqian Heart check-in point. Follow the signs and don't miss it. After checking in, you can enjoy the mountain and water gorge scenery. The water is extremely clear, and you can see fish swimming everywhere. Walking to the end, you will reach the cableway, which takes about 20 minutes. It is generally thrilling, and I was too scared to look at the scenery. After getting off the cableway, you will reach Yuhuang Palace. After checking in, you can choose to take the aerial bus down for 20 yuan. If you feel energetic, you can walk down the mountain, which takes about 25 minutes. Route B is the opposite of Route A and is more physically demanding because you climb the mountain first. Personally, I think Baqian Gorge is worth visiting. It truly has high gorges and flat lakes. You must get up early and enter the park at seven o'clock. It takes more than three hours and is quite cool. One more thing to add, because the Taihang Line is under construction, you need to detour. The road to the mountain is winding, so be sure to follow traffic rules. The services at the foot of the mountain are complete, and the prices are not high. It is only open for more than three months each year, so if you have the chance, go and check it out. That's all.