Latest event announcements, temporary notices, and festival activity updates — a must-read before your trip
The Yuntaishan Zhuyu Peak 'Fancy Mountain Climbing' Challenge officially launched on July 14 and runs through August 31. Participants post creative climbing videos on Douyin with the designated hashtag; each video surpassing 10 million views earns a 10,000-yuan reward, capped at a cumulative 100,000 yuan. On-site participants can also receive surprise gifts (limited quantity, first come, first served). The event encourages visitors to discover fun ways to climb and say goodbye to 'serious climbing'.
View DetailsThe 2026 Yuntaishan Water Fun Season and Jiaozuo City Summer Cultural Tourism Consumption Season have officially launched. During the summer period from July 1 to August 31, youths under 18 nationwide enjoy free admission with a valid ID, and this year's gaokao graduates enjoy free admission with their exam admission ticket. Supporting services have been fully upgraded: a hundred-meter ice wall, free watermelon, mung bean drink to relieve heat, signature stewed dishes, and refreshing yam congee are available all day. The cliff grand swing is newly opened, and the Yunxi Valley stream-tracing area has been upgraded to create a fully immersive cool travel experience.
View DetailsThrough December 31, 2026, two major benefits remain in effect: 【One Ticket to Tour Jiaozuo】With a Yuntaishan ticket, admission is fully free to four scenic areas—Shennong Mountain, Jiaying Temple, Qinglong Gorge, and Fenglin Gorge—within 7 days, and half-price to six scenic areas including Qingtian River, Chenjiagou, and Jiaozuo Film City (except national statutory holidays); 【One Ticket Valid for Three Days】Visitors nationwide enjoy 'one ticket valid for three days' at nine A-level scenic areas including Yuntaishan, allowing repeated entry within 3 days from first admission. Please refer to each scenic area's official announcement for details.
View DetailsDuring the May Day holiday, the scenic area experienced a peak in visitor flow, with crowd-control reservation measures activated at certain times. Visitor numbers dropped significantly after the holiday, offering a better touring experience. Annual pass holders are advised to visit on weekdays off-peak to avoid holiday crowds.
View DetailsThe Yuntaishan Red Leaf Festival will open on October 15 and run through mid-to-late November, featuring events such as autumn hiking at Zhuyu Peak, a photography contest at Red Stone Gorge, a hanfu garden party, and intangible cultural heritage performances. An autumn appreciation ceremony will be held on the Zhuyu Peak viewing platform on opening day.
View DetailsStarting May 1, 2026, Yuntaishan Scenic Area will adopt summer operating hours: opening time adjusted from 7:30 to 6:00, and closing time adjusted from 17:30 to 18:30. Scenic shuttle bus operating hours are extended accordingly, with the last departure from Zhuyu Peak at 19:00.
View DetailsTo cope with peak holiday visitor flow, the scenic area continuously optimizes shuttle capacity deployment and has added new energy-efficient vehicles to service. Departure frequency is also optimized: more frequent trips during peak periods and on-demand departures during off-peak periods, reducing visitor wait times.
View DetailsDuring the Dragon Boat Festival, Wanshan Temple Square will host a 'Wrap Zongzi, Send Blessings' family activity with a daily participation limit and free experience (specific quota subject to the scenic area's announcement on the day). Completing the activity earns a handmade sachet. A special hanfu garden session is also offered, with ticket discounts for those wearing hanfu.
View DetailsThe Qinglong Gorge and Fenglin Gorge affiliated scenic areas, closed for the winter, will reopen on April 15. Opening hours are 8:00–17:00. Visitors must transfer to a scenic shuttle at the Yuntaishan Visitor Center; annual pass holders enter free, while single-ticket visitors need to purchase a separate 30-yuan shuttle ticket.
View DetailsIn the 'Great Journey of the Nation — China Scenic Area Tourism Comprehensive Service Capability Index Selection' jointly released by Amap, CCTV.com, and Weibo, Yuntaishan Scenic Area was named among 'China's Top 10 Scenic Areas for Comprehensive Service Capability,' the only scenic area in Henan Province to receive this honor, and also won the individual award 'Pioneer in Toilet Construction.' The selection comprehensively evaluates scenic areas' all-for-one tourism service capability through big-data screening and netizen voting.
View DetailsA full year of exciting events to plan your trip around
Yuntaishan's spring Mountain Flower Festival, where wild peach, forsythia, and apricot blossoms compete to bloom, with seas of flowers lining the paths of Red Stone Gorge and Tanpu Gorge. During the festival, a 'Flower Sea Hiking' walking activity is launched, with participants receiving souvenirs.
Tanpu Gorge and Quanpu Gorge are abundant with water; the 'Summer Water Play Festival' offers fish-catching contests, water gun battles, and family interaction. Zifang Lake water activities open: motorboats, kayaks, banana boats. New for summer: the cliff grand swing (cliff-edge high-altitude experience) and the Zhuyu Peak 'Fancy Mountain Climbing' Challenge (July–August, up to 100,000 yuan for a single video). During summer, youths under 18 nationwide and this year's gaokao graduates enjoy free admission.
Zhuyu Peak hosts the 'Double Ninth Summit Hike' and Mid-Autumn moon-viewing activities; reaching the summit offers mooncake tasting, classical poetry recitation, and stargazing. Advance reservation required, including a night shuttle bus.
Yuntaishan Red Leaf Festival runs from mid-October to late November. At Zhuyu Peak and Baijiayan, red leaves blanket the mountains; events include autumn summit hikes, photography contests, hanfu garden parties, intangible cultural heritage performances, and dogwood-wearing, making it Yuntaishan's grandest annual festival.
Winter ice waterfall wonders at Quanpu Gorge and Tanpu Gorge, with the tallest ice waterfall reaching 314 meters, like a crystal palace. Activities include a 'Frozen Romance' photography contest, winter hikes, and warm bonfire parties; annual pass holders need no reservation in winter.
Notice types you must read before traveling to avoid disrupting your itinerary
Extreme weather such as heavy rain, heavy snow, and lightning may cause temporary closure of Zhuyu Peak and Diecai Cave; follow the scenic area's official WeChat account for real-time notices.
Schedules for major events such as the Red Leaf Festival, Ice Waterfall Festival, Mountain Flower Festival, and Water Play Festival, including opening times, activities, and participation methods.
Information on adjusted opening hours, shuttle bus schedule changes, parking lot operation, and affiliated scenic area opening/closing.
Ticket policy information such as annual pass promotions, holiday discounts, free-admission days for specific groups, and group-buy discounts.
Temporary adjustments to tour routes and attraction closures due to maintenance, construction, or events.
Long-term policy information such as reservation policy adjustments, crowd-control standard changes, and updates to free-admission eligibility.
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Buy Annual Pass NowFriendly Reminder: The prices, preferential policies, event information, and opening hours listed on this page are for reference only and may change due to seasonal variations or operational adjustments. Please refer to the official Yuntaishan Scenic Area announcements for the most accurate information. Before traveling, we recommend checking the latest announcements via the scenic area's official WeChat account, official website, or authorized platforms.