[2025 Xixia Attraction] Travel Guide for Laojie (Old Boundary) Ridge (Updated Jul)

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Due to heavy rainfall, several renowned scenic spots in Henan such as Luoyang's Baiyun Mountain, Luoyang's Longyu Bay, Nanyang's Laojieling Ridge, and Neixiang's Baotianman have temporarily closed. These attractions are famous for their magnificent natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage, drawing numerous visitors. To ensure tourist safety, the management has issued urgent notices advising travelers to adjust their itineraries accordingly and avoid visiting during this period. Tourists planning trips to Henan are advised to closely monitor weather updates and attraction reopening status for safe and smooth travels. These scenic areas will reopen once weather conditions improve – we look forward to welcoming you!

I. Geography and Humanities: A Millennium Saga of the North-South Divide Laojie Ridge is located in the northern part of Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, in the core of the southern foothills of Funiu Mountain, with a total area of ​​86 square kilometers. Its name "Lao" comes from the legend that Lao Tzu practiced and lived in seclusion here. According to legend, the Taoist ancestor sat in stone to guard the 800-mile Funiu Mountain; "Jie" refers to its important position as the climate dividing line between north and south China; The main peak is 2222.5 meters above sea level, and is located at the junction of Xixia, Weichuan and Song counties with the appearance of a "roof of the Central Plains". Second, natural wonders: a visual feast of the four seasons 1. Landform wonders The Sawtooth Peak Group, shaped by the mid-mountain landscape, is a geological wonder. The granite peak forest formed by plate movement 114 million years ago formed a rugged mountain terrain like a knife and ax during collapse and uplift. The main scenic spot is divided into three areas: Water Ridge, Fairy Peak and Summer Resort, including more than 260 attractions such as Camel Peak and Goddess Peak. The ink painting landscape in the clouds and the silhouette of Sawtooth Peak in the sunset are breathtaking. 2. Four Seasons Scenic Spots ◦ Spring: The sea of ​​dogwood flowers fills the mountain with gilding, and the violets and azaleas bloom one after another in the garden in the clouds, forming a flowing scroll of landscape painting. ◦ Summer: The cool world with an average temperature of 21°C, a forest coverage of up to 97.8%, and a negative oxygen ion concentration of 36,000/cm3, is a summer resort in the Central Plains. ◦ Autumn: The dyed red leaves of the forest are contrasted with the thousand-year-old pines, and the remains of Taoist culture are hidden in the dappled autumn colors. ◦ Winter: The snow town of the Central Plains is covered with silver, the mist and ice are intertwined with the sea of ​​​​clouds, and the ropeway passes through the secret land of ice and snow of Yushu Qionghua. III. Ecological Treasures: Genetic Codes of Animals and Plants As a national nature reserve, it preserves 2,879 species of plants (containing more than 1,300 species of Chinese herbs recorded in the "Compendium of Materia Medica") and more than 400 rare animals. In the jade carving-like forest system of Dushan, ancient trees such as thousand-year-old ginkgo and red bean fir live together with creatures such as golden leopard and red-bellied brocade chicken, forming a complete ecological chain. Scientific researchers have discovered new varieties of plants unique to Funiu Mountain here, confirming its status as a "natural animal and plant gene bank". Fourth, in-depth experience: multi-dimensional cultural and tourism integration 1. Limit Challenge The 1830-meter pyrada rock climbing next to the Genting Cafe, the glass suspension bridge across the deep valley, and the zipline with a 100-meter drop give adventurers the thrill of adrenaline soaring. 2. Cultural immersion Follow the footsteps of Lao Tzu to visit the remains of refining alchemy, listen to the recitation of the Tao Te Ching at the watershed, or experience the Zen of "making tea around the stove" in a wooden house in the forest. 3. Wellness vacation 96 forest cabins hidden at 1300-1500 meters above sea level, equipped with underfloor heating and stargazing terraces, equipped with dogwood medicinal diet, hot spring healing, realize the philosophy of "living in the sea of ​​clouds, drinking mineral springs, eating herbal medicine" V. Practical Guide • Tickets: Full price $60/person, half price for students;Cableway round trip $138 (including glass bridge experience). • traffic: ◦ Self-drive: From Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Nanyang, it takes about 2-3 hours via Zhengweixi Expressway. ◦ Bus: There is a direct shuttle bus from Nanyang West Bus Station at 7:20 and 15:40 daily (fare 40 yuan). • Accommodation: Special accommodations such as Lao Jieling Summer Resort (Forest Wooden House) and Yunzhong Chinese Restaurant, Farmhouse offers delicacies such as dogwood ground pot chicken. Tips: During the opening festival in June every year, you can participate in themed activities such as hiking and folk art exhibitions; winter snow viewing is recommended to bring non-slip shoes and warm equipment. This holy mountain, which combines the triple laurels of "World Geopark, National Nature Reserve, and 5A Scenic Area", is waiting for every explorer to tap the code of blending nature and humanity with its magnificence that spans time and space.

🌟 Highlights: (1) Funiu Mountain World Geopark - Includes scenic areas such as Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park, Laojieling, and Longtan Valley, and boasts a world-rare dinosaur egg fossil group, known as "Jurassic Park." - Laojun Mountain (Luanchuan): A sacred place of Taoism, famous for its sea of clouds and golden summit Taoist temple complex. You can ski here in winter. - Baiyun Mountain (Song County): A national 5A scenic spot, known as a "fairyland on earth," and a summer resort. (2) Ecology and biodiversity - Plants: 2,879 species of vascular plants, including 32 species of national key protected plants such as Cercidiphyllum japonicum and Emmenopterys henryi. - Animals: More than 50 species of national key protected animals such as leopards, musk deer, and giant salamanders, and 213 species of birds. (3) Ski resort (winter only) - Funiu Mountain Ski Resort (Luanchuan): The highest ski resort in Henan (1,700–2,100m), ideal for skiing and snow entertainment. 🕙 Opening hours: 8:00–17:30 (some scenic spots such as Laojun Mountain and Baiyun Mountain may be adjusted). 🚉 Transportation: Self-driving: Depart from Zhengzhou/Luoyang and go directly via the Zhengzhou-Luanchuan Expressway (Yaoshan-Luanchuan section). Public transportation: Luoyang Bus Station has buses to Luanchuan and Song County, and then transfer to scenic spot buses.

| In-depth tour of Laojieling and Tongbai Mountain. Walk into the mountains and rivers of Nanyang, avoid the crowded conventional attractions, go deep into the primeval forests of Laojieling and the source of the Huaihe River in Tongbai Mountain, and feel the natural wildness and historical heritage of this city. The following is a nanny-level guide to make your trip to Nanyang easy and fulfilling! 1. Laojieling: A Summer Resort on the Top of Funiu Mountain Introduction to scenic spots: Laojieling is the main peak of Funiu Mountain, famous for its natural landscape like "Palace on the Cloud". The average temperature in summer is only 21℃, and the misty peaks and canyons with waterfalls and springs make you feel like you are in a fairyland. This place is not only a summer resort, but also a paradise for flora and fauna. You can encounter rare plants and wild animals while hiking. Transportation: Self-driving: Starting from Nanyang city, navigate to "Laojieling Scenic Area", which is about a 2-hour drive with picturesque scenery along the way. Public transportation: Take the bus from Nanyang Bus Station to Xixia County, and then transfer to the scenic area special bus. Ticket reservation: Tickets are 60 yuan/person. It is recommended to book a package (including round-trip cableway) in advance on the Ctrip APP to save queuing time during peak season. Photography tips: Sunrise and sea of ​​clouds: Check into the mountaintop hotel in advance, and go up to the "Watershed Observation Deck" in the morning to photograph the sunrise and the rolling sea of ​​clouds. Playing in the waterfalls: Use a slow shutter speed to shoot the silky flowing water at the "Xianren Valley" waterfall group, which is more artistic when paired with Hanfu. Check-in points: The glass plank road and the popular swing are suitable for shooting exciting perspectives. Remember to use a wide-angle lens. Food recommendations: Stewed chicken with wild vegetables and fried bacon with wild mushrooms are must-try. The "Lin Jian Xiao Zhu" restaurant in the scenic area is recommended. Accommodation recommendation: If you have enough budget, you can choose "Genting Mountain Villa" (you can see the sea of ​​clouds when you open the window). If you have a limited budget, you can stay in a B&B at the foot of the mountain and experience starry sky camping. Tips for avoiding pitfalls: The mountain roads are slippery after rain, so wear non-slip shoes when hiking; the last cable car bus leaves at 17:00, so plan your return time in advance. 2. Tongbai Mountain Huaiyuan Scenic Area - Cultural tracing of the source of the Huaihe River Introduction to scenic spots: Tongbai Mountain is the source of the Huaihe River. It has natural wonders such as the "Water Curtain Cave" and integrates Buddhist and Taoist culture. Wandering in the mountains, you can visit the thousand-year-old "Yuntai Zen Temple", climb to the top of "Taibai Peak" to overlook the mountains, and feel the tranquility of "asking for the source of the Huai River". Transportation: Self-driving: Depart from Nanyang via G40 Expressway to Tongbai Exit, about 1.5 hours. Public transportation: Take the bus from Nanyang Bus Station to Tongbai County, and then transfer to the scenic area bus. Ticket reservation: 70 yuan/person, Ctrip can buy combined tickets (including Water Curtain Cave + Taibai Peak), and there are discounts during certain periods. Photography tips: Shuiliandong Waterfall: Take the photo after the rain when the water is abundant. It is more stunning when shot from a drone. Taibai Peak Sea of ​​Clouds: Climb the mountain in the early morning or after rain, and take photos of the ancient temples and mountains in the clouds, just like an ink painting. Cultural check-in: The red walls and ginkgo leaves (autumn) of Yuntai Temple are a perfect combination for photography. Recommended food: Tongbai tofu banquet ("Huaiyuan Tofu Shop" is recommended), pecan stewed chicken soup. Recommended accommodation: "Huaiyuan Villa" (where you can soak in hot springs), or the "Starry Sky Tent Camp" at the foot of the mountain. Guide to avoiding pitfalls: The temperature difference in the mountains is large, so bring a jacket; the steps on some sections are steep, so wear comfortable hiking shoes; no noise is allowed in the temples, so respect religious customs. Must-try snacks in Nanyang: Fangcheng stewed noodles (with rich soup), Xinye flat noodles, and Nanyang yellow beef. Specialty restaurants: "Zhangji Hu La Tang" is a must-visit in the old city, and the night market recommends "Zhongjing Road Snack Street". Recommended comfortable accommodation in Nanyang: Nanyang Jianye Forest Peninsula Hotel (elegant environment, close to Laojieling). Nanyang accommodation value for money: Home Inn Hotel (Nanyang city center, convenient transportation). Tips to avoid pitfalls: Traffic pitfalls to avoid: It is recommended to use regular taxi platforms in Nanyang to avoid illegal taxis; Shopping reminder: The prices of jade and medicinal materials in the scenic area are inflated, so please be cautious when purchasing; Season selection: The best time to visit Laojieling is from May to October, and the scenery of Tongbai Mountain is best in spring and autumn. Itinerary suggestion (2 days and 1 night version) D1: Nanyang → Laojieling (cable car up the mountain → Fairy Valley → glass plank road → stay at the top of the mountain) D2: Sunrise at Laojieling → Tongbai Mountain (Shuiliandong → Yuntai Temple → Taibai Peak) → return to Nanyang. This ancient city, immersed in mountains and rivers, weaves a unique travel picture with the beauty of nature and the charm of history. Save this guide and discover your own secret place in Nanyang! 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❤Recommendation reason: [Trunk] Laojieling Tourist Resort is a comprehensive tourist destination that integrates sightseeing experience, popular science and scientific research, leisure and vacation, and summer vacation. It attracts a large number of tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. The terrain here is steep and the peaks are towering. It has been known as the "Nanyang Roof" since ancient times. It is one of the highest peaks in Henan Province and an important part of the Dabie Mountains. Part, climbing up Laojie Ridge, you can overlook the entire Nanyang Basin. What you can see are rolling mountains, lush forests and winding rivers. The scenery here is picturesque and intoxicating. Here, you can embrace nature to your heart's content, feel the beauty of the changing seasons, appreciate the profound Taoist culture, taste authentic Nanyang cuisine and experience the simple folk customs. 📍Detailed address: 🗺️Dongping Village, Taiping Town, Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province 🕙Business hours: 08:00-17:30 🗓Itinerary: 1 day [Shrine] Tickets: [MapleLeaf] Ticket + Round Trip Cableway + Round Trip Sightseeing Bus:￥210💰 🚗 Transportation to attractions: [One] Train 🚞/High-speed rail 🚅: Starting station → Xixia Station → Carpooling/Car rental [Two] Self-driving 🍲Recommended dishes 😋Spicy pork ribs and shrimp, Chinese sausage clay pot rice, black chicken soup rice noodles, sour radish stewed duck, big bone noodles, spicy soup 🛏【️Hotel Guide】 [Trunk] Nearby scenic spots 📝Note tips: [RedHeart] Make a guide in advance, buy tickets, choose the right mode of transportation, and plan your itinerary reasonably [RedHeart] Pay attention to personal safety, keep your belongings safe, and carry important documents [RedHeart] Pay attention to the weather forecast and protect yourself from the sun and rain [RedHeart] Wear comfortable warm clothes and comfortable hiking shoes [RedHeart] Travel in a civilized manner, abide by the regulations of scenic spots, and do not litter [RedHeart] Also, please keep your ticket after entering the scenic area, as you will need it on your return trip. [RedHeart] If you can travel by car, do so. Public transportation is not very convenient.

🌳Laojieling Scenic Area is located in Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Zhengzhou, 160 kilometers away from Luoyang, and 170 kilometers away from Nanyang. The main peak is 2222.5 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in the Central Plains. Laojie Ridge is the core and essence of Funiu Mountain Global Geopark. It is a national 5A tourist attraction and a national nature reserve. It is the dividing line between the climate of north and south China, and the watershed between the Yangtze River Basin and the Yellow River Basin. It is a tourist experience and science popularization area. It is a comprehensive tourist destination integrating scientific research, leisure vacation, summer vacation and health preservation. 🌳The three characters "Laojieling" represent the unique historical and geographical features. It is said that Laozi once practiced and lived in seclusion here, and was in charge of the safety of the 800-mile Funiu Mountain. The seat turned into stone, and the boundary refers to the north and south of China. The climatic boundary, ridge - is the watershed between the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins, so it is called Laojie Ridge. 🌳Laojie Ridge contains major scenic spots such as watershed, Tejiaojian, Goddess Peak, Funiu Mountain God, Yingke Pine, Guanyin Guanyin, Immortal Peak, Poet Peak, Camel Peak, Sawtooth Peak, etc. It is a collection of strange peaks, strange pines, strange rocks, and forests. It integrates landscapes such as sea of ​​clouds and wooden houses, with a forest coverage rate of 97.8%, a negative oxygen ion content of 36,000 per cubic centimeter, and an average summer temperature of only 21°C. It is known as a health resort and holiday paradise. "A drop of water from the sky, half into the Yangtze River and half into the river." Laojie Ridge is like a green barrier falling from the sky, bounded between the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. With green mountains and vast forests, it can be called a fairyland on earth. 🎉Game guide: Enter the park and take a sightseeing bus to the Xianren Peak Scenic Area 🎊Instructions for visiting Xianren Peak: Yunzhong Wenzhai - Tiger Roar Platform - Jagged Peak Observation Deck - Sun Moon Lake - Sun Moon Valley, take the bus to the lower station of the cableway. Yunzhong Wenzhai - Huxiao Terrace - Jagged Peak Observation Deck - Immortal Peak Observation Deck - Return to the original route (or - Zhuangyuan Bridge - Poet's Peak) - Yunzhong Wenzhai, take the bus to the lower station of the cableway . You can also visit the Xianren Peak Scenic Area when you go down the mountain and continue taking the sightseeing bus to the cableway entrance. 🎉Watershed Funiu Mountain God Travel Guide Cableway uphill tour route: Cableway lower station--Cableway upper station--1830 Yunding Coffee--Funiu Mountain God--Goddess Peak--Glass Bridge--1830 Yunding Coffee-Ink painting--Sun Moon Platform--God's Bathroom Cement Plank Road- -Watershed--walk down the mountain or cable car down the mountain. 🎉The uphill tour route of the cableway station trail: entrance to the cableway station trail entrance--watershed--Tengu--God's restroom--ink painting--1830 Yunding Coffee--Funiu Mountain God--Goddess Peak--Glass Bridge--Lianli Pavilion- -Go down the mountain via ropeway or trail. 🎉Tongtianqiao Trail Uphill Tour Route: Tongtianqiao Trail Entrance--Watershed--Tengu--God's Restroom--Ink Painting--1830 Yunding Coffee--Funiu Mountain God--Goddess Peak--Glass Bridge--Lianli Pavilion--Cableway Go down the mountain or go down the Tongtian Bridge. 🍟Eating and Drinking Guide: Laojieling gathers the products from the north and south and brings together the delicious food from the east and west. In the scenic area, there are Laojieling Summer Resort Restaurant, Feihong Roujiamo Restaurant, 1280 Yunzhong Chinese Restaurant, 1830 Yunding Coffee, and there is a characteristic farmhouse at the foot of the mountain, where you can eat dogwood ground pot chicken, soybean pot fish, and pure natural and pollution-free farm dishes. , drinking natural mountain spring water from the primeval forest of Laojieling. 🏘Special accommodation: When visiting Laojieling, accommodation is mainly at Laojieling Mountain Resort and surrounding B&Bs and farmhouses. Among them, Laojieling Mountain Resort is located at the core of the scenic area at an altitude of 1,300 meters to 1,500 meters. There are 96 sets of forest wooden houses hidden in the mountains. It is a leisure resort hotel integrating accommodation, catering, conferences and health care. 🚕Self-driving route: Direction to Zhengzhou: Zhengzhou→Zhengluanxi Expressway→Laojieling Exit→Laojieling Scenic Area Direction to Luoyang: Luoyang→Luoluanxi Expressway→Laojieling Exit→Laojieling Scenic Area Direction to Nanyang: Nanyang → Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway → Xixia → G311 National Highway → Shuanglong Town Expressway Exit → Laojieling Exit → Laojieling Scenic Area

Summer temperatures at Laojie Ridge in Xixia are only in the 20s, making it an ideal choice for a cool getaway. Departing from Nanyang, it's convenient and quick to drive there. 👚 Dressing Guide: Due to the cool summer weather, a light jacket is needed for the evenings on the mountain. 🛏 Accommodation Recommendations: For a more complete two-day, one-night experience, you can choose the summer resort inside the scenic area to enjoy the coolness of the small wooden houses on the mountainside, or opt for a more cost-effective homestay at the foot of the mountain. 🍽 Dining Recommendations: The restaurant at Laojie Ridge Summer Resort offers a rich breakfast, and the characteristic farmhouse at the foot of the mountain is also a great place to taste authentic farmhouse dishes. 🎊 Travel Tips: The sightseeing car is available on call and stops anywhere. There are scenic spots and a cloud amusement park halfway up the mountain, suitable for family fun. Rich evening parties and interactive programs are available in the summer evenings, where you can dance with the performers and experience joyful moments. ⛰ Mountain Climbing Routes: Multiple cable car and hiking routes are available to go up the mountain. You can choose according to personal preference and enjoy the mountain springs and beautiful scenery along the way. 🌟 Summary: Laojie Ridge in Xixia is not only a great place to escape the summer heat but also an ideal choice for family trips and leisure vacations. Here, you can enjoy the cool climate, beautiful scenery, and a variety of activities. Whether you choose the cable car or hiking trails, you can experience the unique charm of Laojie Ridge.

Located in Xixia County, Nanyang City, in the central part of Henan Province, China, Laojieling is situated in the hinterland of the Funiu Mountains and is an important landmark of the Qinling Mountains range and the Huai River watershed. The area is characterized by its overlapping mountains and swirling mists, resembling a dazzling pearl embedded in the central plains. 🌍【Attraction Highlights】 1️⃣ **Laojieling Scenic Area**: Boasts unique alpine meadow scenery with different views in each of the four seasons. In spring, enjoy the blooming azaleas; in summer, relish the cool retreat; in autumn, watch the leaves turn fiery red; and in winter, admire the rime ice in its silver attire. Take the cable car straight into the clouds for a panoramic view of the magnificent mountains and experience the heroic spirit of 'overlooking all the smaller hills'. 2️⃣ **Laojieling Main Peak**: With an altitude of 2212 meters, reaching the summit allows one to overlook the Qinling and Huai River basins, and appreciate the geographical wonder of 'standing on two rivers with one foot, hearing the rooster crow in three provinces'. 3️⃣ **Longtan Gorge Waterfall Group**: The springs are clear, and the waterfalls and streams are like a symphony of nature, making visitors linger and forget to return. 🚗【Travel Tips】 From Zhengzhou City, you can take the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway to the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway and exit at Xixia, then drive about 50 kilometers along National Highway 311 to reach Laojieling Scenic Area. Alternatively, you can take a train or plane to Nanyang City, then transfer to a long-distance bus or drive yourself. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance to avoid peak periods and ensure a smooth journey. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations 1️⃣ **Laojieling Resort Hotel**: Located within the scenic area, with complete facilities and an elegant environment. Open the window to a view, sleep with the mountain breeze, and wake up to lush greenery. 2️⃣ **Mountain Homestay**: There are many homestays with local characteristics in the surrounding villages. The original ecological living environment and local customs blend together, making your journey even more colorful. 📍【Nearby Attractions】 1️⃣ **Dinosaur Relics Park**: Only 40 kilometers from Laojieling, it is the largest excavation site of dinosaur egg fossils in the world, offering a wonderful journey to explore the history of the Earth. 2️⃣ **Guanghe Rafting**: In the hot summer, why not embark on an exciting rafting adventure, feel the thrill of braving the rapids, and enjoy a cool summer.

Laojieling Scenic Area is located within the territory of Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. It is the core and essence of the Funiu Mountain World Geopark, a national 5A-level tourist attraction, a national nature reserve, and the dividing line between China's northern and southern climates. It serves as the watershed between the Yangtze River Basin and the Yellow River Basin, and is a comprehensive tourist destination that offers sightseeing experiences, scientific research, leisure vacations, and a summer retreat for health preservation. Laojieling brings together the products of the north and south, and the delicacies of the east and west. Inside the scenic area, there are the Laojieling Summer Resort Restaurant, Feihong Roujiamo Restaurant, 1280 Yunzhong Wenzhai, and 1830 Yunding Coffee. At the foot of the mountain, there are characteristic farmyards, where you can eat Cornus officinalis earth pot chicken, spicy pot fish, and pure natural pollution-free farmhouse dishes, and drink natural mountain spring water from the original forests of Laojieling. From Zhengzhou direction: Zhengzhou→Zhengluan West Expressway→Laojieling exit→Laojieling Scenic Area, the journey takes about three hours. From Luoyang direction: Luoyang→Luoluan West Expressway→Laojieling exit→Laojieling Scenic Area, the journey takes about two hours. From Nanyang direction: Nanyang→Hushan Expressway→Mianxian Expressway→Laojieling exit→Laojieling Scenic Area, the journey takes about two hours.

|Old Jieling. "One foot steps across the north and south, one day encompasses China" Old Jieling Scenic Area is located in Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province. It is the core and essence of the Funiu Mountain World Geological Park, a national 5A-level tourist scenic spot, a national nature reserve, the dividing line of China's north and south climate, the watershed of the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins, and a comprehensive tourist destination integrating sightseeing experience, popular science research, leisure vacation, and summer health preservation.

Old Border Ridge. It is located in Xixia County, Nanyang City. It is a 5A-level tourist attraction. It is the dividing line between China's north and south climates and the watershed between the Yangtze River Basin and the Yellow River Basin. Laojieling includes major scenic spots such as the watershed, Jiaojiao Peak, Goddess Peak, Funiushan Goddess, Welcoming Pine, Child-Giving Guanyin, Camel Peak, and Sawtooth Peak. It integrates strange peaks, strange pines, strange rocks, forests, sea of ​​clouds, wooden houses and other landscapes. "A drop of water from the sky, half enters the Yangtze River and half enters the Yellow River." Laojieling is like a green barrier descending from the sky, between the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. With green mountains and vast forests, it can be called a paradise on earth. The scenic area opens at 8 o'clock. We bought tickets for the scenic bus and the upward cable car. The round trip fare for the scenic bus is 40 yuan; the cable car is 70 yuan one way, and 138 yuan for a round trip. The staff said there is a discount if you buy the scenic bus and cable car together, and the actual payment is 95 yuan. The Jingjiao bus is an open-top bus. The temperature was low in the morning and I felt very cold after the bus started.

In the hot summer and scorching August, I went to the summer resort Laojieling in Henan with my family. There were a lot of people going up there, and the temperature was about 10 degrees. It got colder as you went up the mountain. It is recommended to bring at least a thin jacket to keep warm, otherwise you will catch a cold! (Many people bought raincoats to keep warm after going up the mountain).

## Recommend to everyone a good place for a day trip to Nanyang - Laojieling.

The scenery of the old boundary ridge gives people the beauty of the mountains and the baptism of the scenery. The old boundary mountain summer resort built at an altitude of 1500 meters or more gives people the joy of mountain living and leisure. Mountain is hidden in the jungle, known as "natural oxygen bar", "cloud hotel". The mountain stream is surrounded by bamboo and wooden villas, each with its own charm. In the midsummer night, the moonlight is full of water, the water is flowing, the three or five friends sit in the river, bathing in the mountain wind, and drinking the wine, it is definitely a great pleasure in life! These world wooden houses and villas in the clouds built at the bottom of the highest peak in the Central Plains feel that they are outside the mountains and the fairy houses in the world. It is no exaggeration to say that the villas in the old boundary of the cloud are making full use of the unique natural and climatic advantages, so that the house and the non-renewable ecological landscape stand on the same starting line.

Henan Laojieling said that the summer resort is well deserved! The city is only 24 degrees at 35 degrees. It is cold in the morning and the air is good. The old boundary ridge is called Xiaohuang Mountain, the tip of the horn is 2250 meters above sea level, and the Huangshan Mountain is 1860 meters above sea level. It is a watershed between the Yangtze River Basin and the Yellow River Basin. It is no wonder that it is known as a summer resort and a natural oxygen bar. The scenic mountain is steep, the gully is vertical and horizontal, the peaks are sturdy, the momentum is magnificent, all the way to hover up, and then take a section of the ropeway, you want to climb the summit, you need to walk a long way, but this mountain road is not difficult to climb. Up to the Fengshui Ridge, the mountains are competing, the momentum is magnificent, bathing in the meantime, every pore of the whole body feels like a spring breeze. Here, the evergreen seasons and the green peaks are not only beautiful, but also have a long history. Historical details.

Xixia Old Border Ridge is the highest top of the Eighty-Five Valley of Niushan. Here, the peaks are beautiful, the old trees are towering, and the four seasons are colorful. It is known as the healthy resort, holiday paradise. In the summer, it gathers everywhere. Tourists. The scenic mountain is steep, the gully is vertical and horizontal, the peaks are stacked, the momentum is magnificent, all the way to hover up, and then take a section of the ropeway, you want to climb the summit, you need to walk a long way, so it is not difficult to climb this mountain road climb. The main peak of Laojieling is the tip of the chicken horn. It is 2212.5 meters above sea level. It is the highest of the peaks. It is famous for its high peaks and distant roosters. Under the ropeway, along the plank road all the way, the surrounding scenery is beautiful, the mountains are stacked. The outside of the mountain is the weather that is hard to weather in August. The mountain is cool and cool, because the forest coverage rate is 83.3%. It accounts for more than half of the plant species in Henan Province, and it is not only a summer resort, but also a natural oxygen bar.

The forest coverage rate in Laojieling, Nanyang is 83.3%. More than half of the plant species in Henan Province, not only can escape summer, but also the first oxygen bar in the Central Plains. When walking, slow down and take a breath of fresh air from the mountain. In front of the mountains, the mountains are rolling, like the waves of the sea, the weather is fine, this situation, like a beautiful painting, such as a deep poem. Every time you go up, there is a viewing platform. Looking at the peaks in the distance, the ups and downs are undulating, and in the misty cloud of smoke, it is fascinating. Up to Fengshuiling, the mountains are competing, the momentum is magnificent, bathing in the meantime, I feel that every pore in the whole body is like a spring breeze. Here, the seasons are evergreen and the green peaks are green, not only the scenery is good, but also Has a long history. After the night falls, there are also unique performances and bonfire evenings in Laojieling. This is not only a beautiful geological picture for tourists, but also a strong folk customs. It is really a holiday paradise. .

, summer heat and cool, in this quiet and quiet August / hc / calm, stand for a leisurely and comfortable / hc / in the quiet summer season, all over the green, embrace a green ~ is located in the northern part of Xixia County, Nanyang City, Henan Province, in the upper part of the southern slope of Funiu Mountain, in the core area of the Laobianling Nanyang Fu Niushan World Geopark and the national nature reserve, by Lover Valley, Xianren Valley, Sun and Moon It consists of four major scenic spots in the valley and the boundary of the main peak, and the old boundary mountain summer resort and the old boundary ropeway. Laojieling is located in the northeastern part of Taiping Town in Xixia County. It is said that Wu Zetians daughter, Taiping Princess, often came to Laojieling for a summer vacation, hence the name Taiping Town. It is also said that Laozi once practiced in the old boundary of the Qing dynasty, and took charge of the prayers of the 800-year-old Niushan Mountain and turned into a stone (mountain god). Therefore, it has been called "Old Border Ridge" since ancient times. Old Bound Ridge is known as the Summer Resort, Vacation Paradise because of its forest coverage rate of over 98% and the average summer temperature of 18 degrees.