Xiaolangdi (Jiyuan) Yellow River Three Gorges

　　The Yellow River Three Gorges Scenic Area is a Global Geopark, a National Water Conservancy Scenic Area, one of China’s most attractive destinations, one of Henan’s top ten popular scenic spots, and the essence of the Xiaolangdi area. Located 20 kilometers upstream from the Xiaolangdi Dam, the scenic area covers a total area of 40 square kilometers. It sits at the water-land junction between the northern mountain tourism belt and the southern Yellow River tourism belt (0 line), and serves as a hub connecting the national scenic areas of Wangwushan and Xiaogou Background Area with the Xiaolangdi tour route.

　　The Yellow River Three Gorges features competing peaks and harmonious integration of landscapes, with each of its three gorges having its own unique charm. Gushan Gorge boasts miraculous workmanship of nature and majestic peaks; Longfeng Gorge twists and turns with deep, serene valleys; and Balixia Gorge, with its steep cliffs and grandeur, is hailed as the “No. 1 Gorge of the Ten-Thousand-Li Yellow River.” Not only do the mountains, waters, cliffs, and caves blend harmoniously with abundant natural resources, but there are also numerous natural and cultural attractions such as Gunshan Yu Fu (Gun’s Mountain, Yu’s Axe), Rhino Watching the Moon, Mengliang Living Land, Lady Jing Transforming into a Phoenix, Stone Man Supporting Stone Mountain, and Zhang Gong Carrying Zhang Po, totaling over 80 sites. It represents the essence of Xiaolangdi’s tourism resources. With water winding around green mountains and mountains encircling water, boats sailing atop the peaks, the area presents a fusion of landscapes, crisscrossing harbors, high gorges and flat lakes, and towering peaks, forming a magnificent picture rare in the north—showcasing the beauty of the south and the grace of water towns—which can fully rival the Yangtze River Three Gorges. Ascend the “No. 1 Tower of the Ten-Thousand-Li Yellow River,” known as Dahe Tower, and you’ll be greeted by a seamless blend of sky and water, verdant mountains, the great river like a ribbon, shuttle boats, and darting water birds—an incredibly beautiful sight.

　　Misty Three Gorges

　　The Yellow River Three Gorges feature towering peaks and precipitous cliffs, seemingly shaped by the divine; vast forests shrouded in mist, resembling a mystical fairyland; and high gorges with flat lakes where water and mountain blend in harmony, echoing the charm of the Li River. It possesses both the softness and elegance of southern landscapes and the robustness and masculinity of northern ones, combining the best of both. Drifting on the emerald waves feels like entering an endless scroll of painting—truly “sailing on emerald waves, as if traveling within a painting.”

　　Home Scenic Spot Tickets

　　Ticket: 60 RMB (ticket price does not include entertainment facilities or internal transportation within the scenic area)

　　Free Admission: Children under 1.4 meters tall, and those holding nationally designated free-entry certificates (military ID, journalist ID, tour guide certificate, etc.).

　　Discount Policy: Students with student ID, seniors aged 60–69 with senior ID, and people with disabilities holding disability certificates may purchase half-price tickets at the scenic area.

　　Entertainment Facilities:

　　Boat Ticket (Gushan Gorge – Longfeng Gorge)

　　Luxury Cruise Ship: 80 RMB per person

　　Child Ticket: 40 RMB per person for children under 1.3 meters tall

　　Xuantian Cave Cable Car Ticket:

　　Round-trip Full Course: 50 RMB per person

　　Child Ticket: 30 RMB per person for children under 1.3 meters tall

　　Address: Yellow River Three Gorges Scenic Area, Xiaye Town, Jiyuan City