Red Bean Gorge

　　Red Bean Gorge is a tributary canyon of Longquan Gorge. It is located at the foot of Zituan Mountain, southwest of Pandiushu. It gets its name from the dense groves of rare yew trees growing within the gorge. With narrow entrances at both ends and a broad interior shaped like a gourd, the canyon features towering cliffs on either side, bizarre rocks scattered across its peaks and valleys, ancient temples and ruins along the banks, hanging waterfalls, springs trickling from crevices in the rock faces, murmuring river streams, and an abundance of ancient trees, rare plants, and various vegetation throughout. Stretching for 30 li, the natural scenery and cultural landscapes blend seamlessly, making it a 30-li valley akin to a 30-li painted corridor. Red Bean Gorge is a natural botanical garden. According to preliminary assessments by botanists, the canyon is home to over 330 plant species, including many rare and highly ornamental plants. With its environment, climate, scale, and overall quality meeting the standards of a natural botanical garden, it is an ideal destination for leisure, tourism, sightseeing, and plant research. The presence of extensive yew groves here is particularly rare.

　　

　　Address: Huguan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province

　　Best Time to Visit: May – October

　　Opening Hours: 6:00 – 17:30

　　Ticket Information: The scenic area operates on a one-ticket system. Each ticket costs 125 RMB and includes access to ten sites: Heilongtan, Zituan Cave, Zhenze Palace, Yangchang Slope, Red Bean Gorge, Baoquan Gorge, Qinglong Gorge, Tianqiao, Mount Wanfo, and Eighteen Turns. Recently opened attractions include Red Bean Gorge, Heilongtan, Qinglong Gorge, and Zituan Mountain.

　　Transportation: Bus: Visitors can take a shuttle bus to the scenic area from the Huguan County Bus Station. By car: 1. For travelers from Taiyuan: Take the Tai-Chang Expressway (Changzhi exit) → Changzhi Ring Expressway (Huguan exit). 2. For travelers from Beijing: Take the Jing-Da Expressway (Datong exit) → Er’guang Expressway (Changzhi exit) → Changzhi Ring Expressway (Huguan exit). 3. For travelers from Hebei: Take the Jing-Kun Expressway (Xiaodian exit) → Tai-Chang Expressway (Changzhi exit) → Changzhi Ring Expressway (Huguan exit). 4. For travelers from Henan: Take the Er’guang Expressway (Changzhi exit) → Changzhi Ring Expressway (Huguan exit).

　　Travel Tips: Changzhi has distinct seasons, with long winters and short summers. Springs are slightly longer than winters, and the climate is mild with rain and heat occurring in the same season. It is recommended that visitors carry essential items such as sun protection, rain gear, and cold-weather supplies.