Taihang Mountain Gorges

Taihang Mountain Gorges are located in the southeast of Huguan County in Shanxi Province. Covering an area of 36 square miles, almost seventy five percent of the land is forest and grassland. It is a striking land dotted by a world of caves, forest of stones, garden of various plants and a fairyland of animals. This unique landscape with abundant biological resources makes it a wonder in northern China. There are over 400 natural landscapes and 44 tourist attractions.

The whole landscape is a magnificent scroll painting mainly composed of Wuzhi Gorge, Wangmang Gorge, Longquan Gorge and Zituan Cave. Upon entering this long picture, you will see the ever-changing rocks, steep cliffs, silvery waterfalls, deep pools, fascinating caves, imposing temples and impressive legends. You will hear the thunderous fall of waterfalls, cheerful babbling of creeks and melodious songs of birds.
 

Nuyao Cave (Succubus Cave)

The name sounds very scary. But there is no need to be afraid as it is just an ancient legend which says a succubus - a demonic female spirit - once lived in the cave. Located in beetling crags, the mysterious Nuyao Cave is a natural limestone cavity whose oval opening is shaped like a fish mouth, underground rivers flow gently inside the cave and when the rainy season comes, the water rises rapidly and discharges from the cave, rushing downward into the deep pool. But frequently, the volume of water is too much that it overflows the pool’s bank and cascades down the mountain side. Gradually, three spectacular waterfalls hanging from higher to lower places have been formed.
 

Shiba Pan (Eighteen Bends)

Shiba Pan, in the eastern mountain of Wangmang Gorge, is the most famous tourist sight of Taihang Mountain Gorges. Actually, it is the winding paths which have been divided into eighteen sections and have 1,300 steps and measuring over 2,187 yards long, two yards wide with a sheer incline of 109 yards. It was first built in the early Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was broadened and laid with stone steps in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The main tourist sights are the invisible image of Liu Xiu (the first emperor in Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220)), the stone carving of Confucius, the stele of "the Book of Morality" and hanging ladders.
 

Tian Qiao (Heavenly Bridge)

Located in the south of Maolou and at the top of Yingying Peak, Tian Qiao is the most unique sight in Taihang Mountain Gorges. It is the largest natural stone arch bridge yet discovered in northern China. Spanning between two precipitous cliffs, the bridge measures 656 feet above the ground, five yards wide and has a span of 55 yards. From afar, it looks like a huge opening mountain gate. One cannot help but admire nature's great creativity on seeing this.
  

Admission Fee: April - October: CNY 140
November - March: CNY 120
The ticket is for ten scenic areas: Nuyao Cave (Succubus Cave), Shiba Pan (Eighteen Bends), Heilong Tan (Black Dragon Pool), Hongdou Xia (Red Bean Gorge), Baquan Xia (Eight-Spring Gorge), Gelao Mausoleum, Yangchang Ban (Yangchang Hillslope), Wanfo Mountain, Zituan Mountain, Qinglong Xia (Blue Dragon Gorge)

Note: The ticket is valid for two days.
- Last updated on Mar. 25, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Taihang Mountain Gorges
Asked by Huwon Kang from REPUBLIC OF KOREA | Mar. 19, 2019 22:43Reply
how about to visit Taihang Shan in late december?
Can we visit all scenic spot?
Is there normal shuttle service in the park?
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Answered by Zachary from CANADA | Mar. 25, 2019 02:20
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Yes, as I know, it will still open in late December. Don't worry. Yes, you can take the normal shuttle service if the weather condition is good.
Asked by Mischa from NETHERLANDS | Dec. 11, 2018 01:25Reply
How do you travel to Taihang gorges. Can you travel by train?
What would be the closest city or village?
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Answered by Queenie from SINGAPORE | Dec. 13, 2018 17:34
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The closest city is Changzhi City. There are three ways recommended to you.
1. Taking the bus at Changzhi East Bus Station to Linzhou or Anyang. The bus will pass the gorges.
2. Take the bus No.101 You can take the train to Changzhi and then take the bus at Changzhi West Bus Station to Huguan Bus Station. Then transfer to the bus to the gorges at Huguan Bus Station.
3. Take the direct bus at Lu'an Theater departing at 07:00 and returning at 15:30.
Asked by Abet from INDONESIA | Aug. 02, 2017 02:44Reply
How to get Huguan Bus staition from Changzhi Wangchun Airport?
and how long it takes , I want to go to taihang grand canyon
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Answered by Peter from USA | Aug. 02, 2017 05:01
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You may walk to Airport Bus Stop and take bus no.10 with red board to Yixueyuan Bus Stop. Then you may transfer bus no.101 to Huguan Bus Station directly. The whole trip will take around 1.5 hours.
Asked by CG from SINGAPORE | Mar. 11, 2016 20:37Reply
I intend to visit Taihang Shan and would like to know which is a better month which is not too hot?
I would also like to know if I am able to engaged a local guide on my trip
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Answered by Dora from SINGAPORE | Mar. 12, 2016 03:14
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Well, generally speaking, May to June and September to middle October is the best time to tour around this scenic area. The weather conditions are good during that period of time.
And yes, if you want, you can join in a local tour or hire a tour guide when you arriving there. Have fun!
Answered by CG from SINGAPORE | Mar. 12, 2016 04:09
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Hi Dora
Thank you so much for the info.
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