Yuntai Mountain [Image Credit: photostock.china.com.cn/Feng Jun]

2. Yuntai Mountain 云臺(tái)山

30km from Jiaozuo City in Henan, Yuntai Mountain is famous for its distinctive karst landscapes with imposing mountains and waterways. Among the 11 scenic areas in Yuntai Mountain, the Red Stone Gorge and Cornel Peak are the most renowned.

Opening hours: 06:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. (summer); 07:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

Entry: 150 yuan/person (March 1st to Nov. 30th); 60 yuan/person (Dec. 1st to Feb. 28/29th)