Introduction of Hongya Canyon Scenic Area

Hongya Canyon Scenic Area is located in Maha Township, Lingshi County, Shanxi Province.

It is one of the eight scenic spots in Taiyue Mountain National Forest Park, and the only original ecological tourist scenic spot in Taihang Mountain system with canyon landscape, subalpine meadow landscape, original secondary forest landscape, diversified meteorological landscape and rich human landscape. Hongya Grand Canyon is a mountain range that was uplifted during the Mesozoic Yanshan Movement and transformed by the Cenozoic Himalayan Movement. Its landform types are diverse and its history exceeds 1 100 million years.

The scenic spot is characterized by undulating peaks, steep cliffs, majestic U-shaped canyons and refreshing original ecological landscape, and has the reputation of green lungs and natural oxygen bar in North China. Located in Taigu, Pingyao and Lingshi Shanxi Merchants Folk Culture Tourism Zone, it is 10 kilometers north and 3 kilometers west of Wang Jia Courtyard, forming a golden triangle combination of tourism, with convenient transportation and far distance.

Geographical environment of Hongya Canyon scenic spot

Hongya Canyon is steep and inaccessible, with rich species of animals and plants, exotic flowers and plants, alternating seasons, rare birds and animals all over the mountains, and the forest coverage rate is over 97%. It is known as the emerald and natural oxygen bar in Shanxi. The highest peak in the scenic spot is 2566.6 meters, which is the highest peak in Taiyue Mountain and the first peak in Jinzhong City. Hongya Canyon Scenic Area is a combination of danger, beauty, wonder and seclusion, with beautiful ecological environment, dense forests, open meadows and beautiful scenery.

Shanxi's scenic spots are also rich in water resources, and there are many waterfalls, forming a spectacular waterfall group system, so it was awarded the most influential forest park by the State Forestry Administration. There are many recreational and participatory projects in the scenic area, such as sunrise at the top of the mountain, rafting of warriors in the canyon, water carnival and so on. It is the only original ecological tourist resort with canyons, forests, alpine meadows and diverse meteorological landscapes in all scenic spots in northern China.

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