Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Henan, and appreciate the autumn colors of Qingtian River (part 2)

Jiaozuo Qingtianhe Scenic Area is characterized by beautiful mountains and rivers, with a long history and brilliant culture. It is a place of picturesque scenery and rich cultural heritage, integrating the beauty of the southern Jiangnan water town and the pastoral scenery of the northern country. It is renowned as the "Three Gorges of the North".

Yue Mountain Temple

Yue Mountain Temple, along with Shaolin Temple and White Horse Temple, is known as one of the 'Three Great Ancient Temples of Central Plains.' It was first built in 1158 AD and is a historically renowned Buddhist sanctuary. It is also the birthplace of Bajiquan, one of the three major Chinese martial arts. The scenic area features celestial mountains and pavilions, morning bells and evening drums, verdant trees and misty clouds, and a collection of historical sites. It includes the famous Eight Great Sights, Seven Minor Sights, Five Great Wonders, and two ancient unsolved mysteries.

Danhe Railway Single-Arch Bridge

Built in 1959, it stands over 80 meters high with a span of 130 meters, connecting Henan and Shanxi provinces. At the time, it was known as the 'First Single-Arch Railway Bridge in Asia'.

Ancient Chinese Scholar Tree from the Eastern Han Dynasty

It is said that this scholar tree was planted during the Eastern Han Dynasty, with a history of 2000 years. The tree is 13 meters tall, has a circumference of 3.2 meters, and a canopy covering 100 square meters. Cao Cao once tied his horse and rested under this tree, and wrote the famous ancient poem 'The Bitter Cold Journey' here.

Botanical Garden

It belongs to the original secondary forest, mainly composed of elm trees, with more than 100 varieties. The dense foliage blocks out the sun, providing heavy shade in summer and a refreshing coolness, making it an excellent place to escape the heat.

Hundred Birds Forest

Covering an area of 10,000 square meters, it is home to dozens of rare bird species. Some are small and exquisite, others are colorful. Each bird sings melodiously and dances gracefully, creating a beautiful symphony of nature.