Xiuwu — The county that holds Yuntai Mountain, Henan's most photographed gorge.

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The county that holds Yuntai Mountain, Henan's most photographed gorge.

Plan from here

Suggested stay

1 days

Editorial guides

1

Arrive at

Xiuwu West railway

Best season

Apr–Oct

Why stop here

Three reasons to get off the train

  • 01

    Mountains & water

    Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs

  • 02

    Bring these together

    Yuntai Mountain

History & people

What happened here

Full timeline
234 CESitesQin & Han

The last Han emperor's tomb

After abdicating, the last Han ruler lived out his life as a regional lord and was buried near YunTai Mountain's foothills.

Local food

What to eat in Xiuwu

Food guide

Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.

Notes from the field

“The gorge is a slot of red rock with green water at the bottom. Bring a wide lens and go early.”

Yuki Tanaka · Photo blog
Yuntai Mountain

Getting here

Arrive, then move slowly

Gateway
Xiuwu West railway
Rail access
Direct high-speed rail
Time needed
1 days · 8 h of site time

Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.

Nearby by rail

CityDistanceEst. rail
Jiaozuo 焦作19 km0h 38m
Huixian 辉县42 km0h 45m
Xinxiang 新乡44 km0h 46m
Wen County 温县46 km0h 47m