Lying in the Xiuwu County, about 30 kilometers from Jiaozuo City of Henan Province, Yuntai Mountain features marvelous water landscape, which is among the first group from all over the world that received the title of World Geologic Park from UNESCO in 2004. 

Yuntaishan Geopark is located in the southern foothills of Taihang Mountains, with a total park area of approximately 556 km2, it is mainly characterized by rifting structures, hydrodynamic processes and geological physiognomy landscape; of course, natural ecological and human landscapes here are also typical characteristics. So Yuntai Mountain GGP is a comprehensive geopark combining scientific and aesthetic value in one.

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What to see?
Covered with verdant virgin forest, it is famous for its imposing mountain and water sceneries. The picturesque peaks and high mountains extend as far as the eyes can see. The highest Cornel Peak has an elevation of 1,304 meters. Myriad springs, waterfalls and pools abound.

Occupying an area of 190 square kilometers, Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area has five scenic areas: Yuntai Mountain Park, Shennong Mountain Park, Qinglong Valley Park, Fenglin Valley Park and Qingtian River Park. 

Yuntai Waterfall, 314 meters high, is the highest waterfall in China. Deep valleys and quiet gorges, unique stones and wild flowers form a beautiful landscape.The sceneries of Yuntai Mountain change with the seasons. In spring, the mountain is decorated by wild flowers and green grasses. In summer, the luxuriant virgin forests and beautiful waterfalls make it an excellent resort. In autumn, leaves turn fiery red and the mountain looks like a colorful coat. Seen from a distance, Yuntai Waterfall is like a pillar connecting the sky and earth. In winter, snow turns the mountain into a white world of ice waterfall, ice pillar and evergreen plants covered with snow. This is a typical winter sight in northern China. 

Hongshi (Red Stone) Gorge
Red Stone Gorge is a valley with steep cliffs of red rocks standing straight up on both sides. It is the geologic relic of a crustal movement that took place 1.4 billion years ago, and rare Danxia landform in northern China. This gorge gathers many springs, waterfalls, streams, pools and gullies, so it is named 'the corridor of superfine landscape' by garden experts. The south side of the gorge is so narrow that it is only one thread wide. Towering cliffs stand facing each other as a gate and torrents scour a gully down the cliffs. Here the White Dragon Waterfall is divided into three sections and drops in level of about 50 meters (164 feet). Myriad springs and waterfalls dash against cliffs, making numerous colorful beads in sunlight like a natural fresco. White stalactites that grow in the quartz sandstones become simple and elegant under the red cliffs. Two emersed red stones look as if two lovers are locked together in a long kiss. Nine dragon pools make a stream whose water is so limpid that many beautiful stones can be seen clearly.

Cornel Peak
Cornel Peak is the highest peak of Yuntai Mountain, which is about 1,308 meters (4,291 feet) above sea level. The great poet of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Wang Wei, wrote a famous verse 'One misses the relatives the most in holidays' on Cornel Peak. Following ascent of thousands of steps of scaling ladder and plank road built along a cliff to this peak, visitors can see the Taihang Mountain in the north. Lofty mountains extends as far as eyes can see. Also the vast plain in the south, the crisscross fields which appear like a chessboard and the ribbon-like Yellow River can be seen. In a word, the scenery is magnificent from this peak, making people deeply feel the poetic imagery of this line 'seen from the skyscraping peak, other mountains appear to be dwarfed', a line written by Du Fu, the 'Poet Saint' of the Tang Dynasty.

Yuntai Mountain Glass Bridge 
Besides the plank, a Glass Bridge was also built there. Located in the 1,080-meter hillside, Yuntai Mountain Glass Bridge is more than 400 meters long and 1.6 meters wide. Stepping on the Yuntaishan Glass Walkway, you can enjoy the most breathtaking view in the scenic area.

Fenglin Valley	Tanpu Valley	Qinglong Valley
Baijiayan Scenic Spot	Wanshan Temple	Qingtianhe Scenic Spot

Yuntai Mountain has long been recognized as a popular tourist resort throughout history. The Han emperor Xiandi (the last emperor of the Han Dynasty) had left his summer resort and mausoleum based here. It was once the secluded place of 'the Bamboo Forest Seven Sages' during the Wei Dynasty (220-265) and the Jin Dynasty (265-420). In the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Sun Simiao, the medicine king, often collected herbs and made traditional Chinese medicines here. The great poet of the Tang Dynasty, Wang Wei, wrote an immortal verse on Cornel Peak, 'one misses relatives the most during the holidays'. Many famous visitors in history left their stone inscriptions and steles here, enriching its cultural value.

July to September is the best time to visit the waterfall as it may be without  water at other time. 

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Travel Tips
Address: Shangshang Township, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province
Entrance Charge:  Mar.–Nov. : CNY 180  The ticket can be used for all scenic areas but only for once, and it’s valid for three days.
Opening Hours: Mar.-Nov. :06:00–17:30; Dec. to next Feb. : 7:00-17:00

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