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Peak of the "Middle Plain" .
The most famous mountain in Henan is Songshan Mountain, where the cradle of Chinese martial arts, the Shaolin Monastery, is located. However, the highest mountain in this area is not Songshan Mountain, but Baiyun Mountain, which rises to a height of 2216 meters. On top of the Jade Emperor Peak of Baiyun Mountain, you can have a grand view of the sunrise and the "cloud ocean".
Baiyun Mountain, or "White Clouds Mountain", located in Song County near Luoyang, one of China's most famous historic cities, stretches so long that China's three most important rivers, the Yellow, Yangtse, and Huaihe Rivers run through it. With its crucial location and a civilization dating back over 5000 years, Song County has significantly influenced the Chinese culture.
Natural Oxygen Bar
Covered by dense forests, Baiyun Mountain is like a giant oxygen capsule where people can plunge themselves into the fragrance of fresh air with many varieties of pine trees. There still lies an ancient forest in Baiyun Mountain that is almost completely untouched by human being, where golden eagles and leopards are said to have been spotted.
Beauty of the Waters
The mountains to the north of the Yangtze River, are known mostly for their picturesque peaks than their waterside sceneries, but Baiyun Mountain is an exception with all its wonderful waterfalls. The most beautiful one is called "Nine-Dragon Waterfall", named after the rock texture, which resembles nine Chinese dragons, on the cliff it soars down along.
Spring is the best season to appreciate the waterfall. Water roars down from the cliff that is so high, it is as if it pours down from the sky.
Experiences That Can't Be Missed
1. Having a bird's eye view of the 3-kilometer-long Nine-dragon Valley on cable cars.
2. Appreciating Chinese calligraphy on the rock carvings in the forests.
3. Trying a bungee jump at Baiyun Mountain, the "First Jump in Asia".