Zhengzhou Nature & Mount Song Adventure

Zhengzhou Nature & Outdoors

Songshan Hiking · Yellow River Wetland · Canyon Photography · Stargazing Camping

4 Days 3 NightsZhengzhou920 – 1,320 USD

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3Nights

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Overview

Trip Overview

See the other side of Zhengzhou through its mountains and rivers: hike the cliffside plank road at Sanhuangzhai, catch sunrise on Taishi Mountain, photograph migratory birds at Yellow River wetland, trek the red rock forest and canyon at Fuxi Mountain, and camp under the stars at the foot of Mount Song. Four days for outdoor and photography lovers.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Hike the Cliffside Plank Road at Sanhuangzhai in Songshan, Test Your Courage
✓Summit Taishi Mountain for Sunrise, Overlook the Central Peak Range
✓Photograph Migratory Birds and Sunset at Yellow River Wetland Park
✓Hike and Photograph the Red Stone Forest and Canyon at Fuxi Mountain
✓Stargazing Camping at the Foot of Songshan, Bonfire Night Chat
✓Morning Photography at Shaolin Temple's Main Compound and Pagoda Forest
✓Professional Outdoor Guide and Photography Instructor Accompanying
✓Exclusive Off-road Vehicle Transfer Throughout

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYDengfeng

Arrive in Dengfeng · Shaolin Temple · Pagoda Forest Morning Photography

BreakfastNot included · Self-arranged

MorningArrive in Zhengzhou, drive to Dengfeng (approx. 1.5 hours), check in to hotel, organize hiking gear.

LunchIncluded · Dengfeng Farmhouse Cuisine · Included

AfternoonVisit Shaolin Temple's main compound and Pagoda Forest for cultural photography; then head to Sanhuangzhai entrance for a site reconnaissance.

DinnerIncluded · Restaurant in Dengfeng City Area · Included

EveningDinner in Dengfeng city area, outdoor guide briefs the next day's hiking route and safety guidelines.

TransportExclusive Off-road VehicleStayDengfeng 4-star Hotel

2DAYDengfeng

Sanhuangzhai Cliffside Plank Road Hike · Taishi Mountain Sunset

BreakfastIncluded · In Hotel · Included

MorningAfter breakfast, enter Sanhuangzhai Scenic Area and hike the cliffside plank road (approx. 4 hours, 8 km), photographing bizarre peaks, rocks, and canyons along the way.

LunchIncluded · Simple Meal Inside Sanhuangzhai Scenic Area · Included

AfternoonAfter lunch, head to Taishi Mountain and summit for sunset (approx. 2 hours to summit), overlooking the Songshan peaks.

DinnerIncluded · Restaurant in Dengfeng City Area · Included

EveningReturn to Dengfeng hotel, after dinner organize photos, guide reviews photography works.

TransportExclusive Off-road VehicleStayDengfeng 4-star Hotel

3DAYZhengzhou

Yellow River Wetland · Fuxi Mountain Red Stone Forest

BreakfastIncluded · In Hotel · Included

MorningDrive to Yellow River Wetland Park (approx. 2 hours), photograph migratory birds and wetland scenery (approx. 2 hours).

LunchIncluded · Fuxi Mountain Farmhouse · Included

AfternoonHead to Fuxi Mountain Red Stone Forest Scenic Area (approx. 1.5 hours), hike the red stone forest and canyon (approx. 3 hours), for geological and landscape photography.

DinnerIncluded · Bonfire Dinner at Campsite · Included

EveningHead to the campsite at the foot of Songshan, set up tents, bonfire dinner, stargazing photography.

TransportExclusive Off-road VehicleStayStargazing Campsite at the Foot of Songshan

4DAYZhengzhou

Songshan Sunrise · Yellow River Scenic Area · Return

BreakfastIncluded · Campsite · Included

MorningEarly morning photo shoot of Songshan sunrise near the campsite; after breakfast, break camp and head to the Yellow River Scenic Area (about 1.5 hours).

LunchIncluded · Fisherman's restaurant by the Yellow River · Included

AfternoonVisit the giant statues of the Yanhuang Emperors and the Yellow River Geological Museum, and take a hovercraft to experience the Yellow River (subject to water levels). Afterwards, transfer to the airport or station according to your flight/train schedule.

DinnerNot included · At own expense

EveningReturn or free time.

TransportPrivate off-road vehicleStayNone (end of itinerary)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Dengfeng	Dengfeng Chanwu Hotel or equivalent	4-star	Standard twin room	2 nights
Dengfeng	Songshan Starry Sky Campsite	Featured camping	Two-person tent	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Sanhuangzhai

Songshan suspended cliff walkway, with strange peaks, rocks, and canyon scenery.

Taishi Mountain

The main peak of Songshan; from the summit you can overlook the peaks of the Central Sacred Mountain.

Yellow River Wetland Park

Migratory bird habitat and a sunset photography hotspot.

Fuxi Mountain Red Stone Forest

Red quartz sandstone landform, canyon hiking and photography.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Professional photography follow-shoot	Dengfeng	Photographer follow-shoot for 1 full day, 20 retouched photos	CNY	Price negotiable	Requires advance booking
Starry sky photography instruction	Dengfeng	2-hour nighttime star photography technique instruction	CNY	Price negotiable	Open depending on weather

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Dengfeng + 1 night of starry sky camping
Private off-road vehicle and driver throughout
Professional outdoor guide and photography instructor
First admission tickets to attractions within the itinerary
Camping equipment and bonfire dinner
9 main meals as indicated in the itinerary
Outdoor accident insurance

Not Included

International and domestic round-trip major transportation
Passport and visa fees
Personal hiking gear
Hotel single room supplement
Tips for the guide and driver
Additional expenses caused by force majeure

Notes

Good to Know

The hiking route is somewhat strenuous; please assess your own physical fitness.
The temperature difference at the campsite at night is large; please bring warm clothing.
Stargazing requires avoiding a full moon; it is recommended to check the moon phase in advance.
The hovercraft may be suspended due to water levels; please refer to the scenic area's notice.

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