Introduction: It is an old-brand scenic spot that preceded others in development. With classical scenery in South Taihang, it is a state-level AAAA scenic spot, a national geological park, a natural conservation area for macaque and Top 10 Scenic Spot in Henan province. It can be deemed as ‘soul of Taihang and spirit of China’ and is honored as ‘Unique Scene in Asia’ by experts on gardening.

The pattern in Baligou tourism spot is double-layered.

Down Bali lies below. It stretches from the gateway to Sky River Waterfall. Its main scenic spots cover the Jade Emperor Palace, the macaque area, the Spraying Valley and Sky River Waterfall. Most travelers would return after they land in Sky River Waterfall, the destination.

Upper Bali lies above. Its main scenic spots cover Redstone River and Black Dragon Pond.

Travelers can refer to four ways to come to and fro between Upper Bali and Down Bali.

1. By climbing the stairs: they can start from Sky River waterfall and walk upstairs to Dian Jiang Tai before arriving in Redstone River. As it is toiling, only a handful of travelers choose this way.

2. Precipice ladder: It is a zig-zag iron-clad ladder hanging on the precipice. It lies by Sky River Waterfall. Quite a number of travelers would pay for this way for its adventurousness.

3. Elevator: It is far away from Sky River Waterfall.

4. Strip Sky: It is the only way for dwellers in the mountain to come to and fro between the Upper and Down Bali before the scenic spot was developed. It is thrilling and dangerous. It is close to the elevator. Most travelers would chose the precipice ladder to go up and strip sky to go down.

[Ticket] 78 Yuan    39 Yuan for the aged and the students [Traffic]
One. External traffic

1. Xinxiang bus station-Baligou travelers’ center: 81 kilometers, shifts per day. 8:00 a.m. for the first shift. 1 hour and 40 minutes to the travelers’ center in the scenic spot. 17 Yuan

2. Huixian bus station-Baligou travelers’ center: over 10 shifts per day, 10 Yuan

Two: internal traffic:

1. Shuttle: gateway to Yangzhou land   10 Yuan per person for one way

2. Elevator: 50 Yuan for one way and 70 for round trip

3. Precipice ladder: 20 Yuan (round trip)

4. Strip sky slide: 40 Yuan

Hint: 

8:00    First shift from Xinxiang bus station to Baligou
9:40    Arrive at the gateway, buy ticket and enter the scenic spot
12:00   Walk to Yangzhou land service area
12:20   Arrive at Sky River Waterfall and Spraying Valley along Macaque Area
12:55   Head to precipice ladder along the mountain track
13:10   Climb precipice ladder
13:20   Climb to the peak to Redstone river before returning to black dragon pond

13:35   Head over to the strip sky from the Redstone River
14:15   Go downwards from Strip Sky
14:40   Step out from the strip sky and arrive at the elevator
15:00   Yangzhou land service area
16:20   Step out from the gateway

Walking (without going to temple in the scenic spot) Around 6.5 hours