Milky Way Gorge

　　“Explore the Milky Way Canyon, seek the myth of creation, admire multicolored rocks, and discover geological wonders.” The slogan of the Milky Way Gorge Scenic Area captures the core charm of the area. It is home to the legend of Nüwa mending the sky—there’s a Temple of Nüwa on the mountain, and in the canyon you’ll often find the colorful stones said to have been scattered when she repaired the heavens. This is also the filming location of the movie *The Foolish Old Man Who Removed the Mountains*, where sets like Foolish Old Man Village from that time still remain.

　　Located within Shaoyuan Town at the border of Shanxi and Henan, it is 55 kilometers from downtown Jiyuan. To the east, it borders the Wangwushan National Scenic Area; to the west, it connects with the Lishan Scenic Area in Yuanqu County; to the south lies the Xiaolangdi Yellow River Three Gorges Scenic Area; and to the north is the Xicheng Mountain Scenic Area in Yangcheng County, Shanxi Province. It is not only the highlight of the Wangwu Mountain UNESCO Global Geopark but also recognized nationally as the “Hometown of the Chinese Nüwa Myth,” with the Shaoyuan Creation Myth Cluster listed as part of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Xiaogoubei•Milky Way Gorge Scenic Area features mid-mountain landforms, consisting of the Milky Way valley and the mountains on either side. It includes three scenic zones: Milky Way Gorge, Aobei Mountain, and Dailuo Ridge, covering a total area of 50 square kilometers with over 80 notable attractions. Currently, the main attraction open to the public is the one-day tour of the Milky Way Gorge. Here you’ll find a pristine ecological environment, fresh air, high mountains, forests, mountain streams… as well as the Milky Way Gorge, Aobei...

　　Address: Shaoyuan Town, Jiyuan City, Henan Province

　　Tel: 400-008-9022

　　Jiyuan Xiaogoubei•Milky Way Gorge Scenic Area

　　Scenic Area Introduction

　　The Xiaogoubei•Milky Way Gorge Scenic Area, an eco-cultural tourism destination centered around Chinese creation myths, is located in Shaoyuan Town at the border of Shanxi and Henan in the northwest of Jiyuan City, Henan Province, 55 kilometers from downtown Jiyuan. To the east, it borders the Wangwushan National Scenic Area; to the west, it connects with the Lishan Scenic Area in Yuanqu County; to the south lies the Xiaolangdi Yellow River Three Gorges Scenic Area; and to the north is the Xicheng Mountain Scenic Area in Yangcheng County, Shanxi Province. It is not only the highlight of the Wangwu Mountain UNESCO Global Geopark but also recognized nationally as the “Hometown of the Chinese Nüwa Myth,” with the Shaoyuan Creation Myth Cluster listed as part of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.