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Yellow River tourist route2013-05-31

The design work on this with 120 km route began in 1986, as one of Sanmenxia’s earliest and most unique tourist projects and an ideal place to see the scenery of the Yellow River.

Hangu Pass tourist area2013-05-31

Hangu Pass is one of the earliest fortresses in Chinese history.

Danxia Gorge scenic park near the Yellow River2013-05-31

This is located on the middle part of Xiaolangdi Reservoir, in the Yellow River’s Grand Canyon, in Potou, Mianchi county.

Giant Chinese scholar tree2013-05-31

This long-lived tree 24.4 m in height and 8 m around can be found in the town of Guanyintang, 43 km from Sanmenxia.

Wentang Cliff sculptures2013-05-31

These are found in the village of Wentang, 50 km from downtown Sanmenxia, in an area that has 36 Buhiddist sculptures in six niches, the first of which is 1.75 m high with a top that looks like flames.

Swan Lake Wetland Park2013-05-31

Sanmenxia is the best place along the Yellow River to appreciate swans from early winter to spring.

Niangniang Mountain scenic park2013-05-31

Niangniang is in the Xiaoqinling Mountain chain, with an interesting geology and rich in mineral resources, it joined the National Geological Park list in 2009.

Yawu Mountain scenic park2013-05-31

This is 25 km from the city of Lingbao, up against the Qinling Mountains at the back and looking down on the Yellow River.

Yangshao Grand Canyon2013-05-31

Yangshao Grand Canyon is located in Mianchi county, the birthplace of Yangshao culture.

Yuhuang Mountain National Forest Park2013-05-31

At an elevation 2,058 meters, it serves as the west ridge of Henan province and belongs to the Niufushan Mountains.

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