Highlights:
Wanxian Mountain (Scenic Spot)
Guoliang Village sits high in the Taihang Mountains, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and canyons. Its striking setting makes it a distinctive destination for travelers interested in mountain landscapes and village history.
Guoliang Village
Guoliang Village lies deep in the Taihang Mountains. Before the tunnel road was built, residents relied on a steep, rugged stairway of more than 700 steps to reach the outside world. In 1972, thirteen villagers raised funds to buy hand tools and began carving a road through the cliff. Working without powered machinery, they removed approximately 26,000 cubic meters of rock to create a tunnel about 1,250 meters long, five meters high, and four meters wide.
Red Rock Precipice Grand Canyon of Yuntai Mountain
The Red Cliff Grand Canyon extends approximately 40 kilometers, ranging from five to 500 meters wide, with cliffs about 130 meters high. Guoliang Tunnel runs through the cliff on the northern side. From its openings, you can see the sheer rock faces, village homes, and elm trees across the canyon.
From the canyon’s southern side, the tunnel’s 35 openings reveal its remarkable course through the cliff. Xueshantan Waterfall lies at the bottom of the canyon. In winter, the waterfall and pool can freeze together; as the ice melts in spring, falling blocks of ice send deep echoes through the valley.
