The Daqin Mountains run from west to east and end in Henan, creating the ultimate scenery as bright as stars in southwestern Henan.

The Qinling Mountains are majestic and winding from west to east. Shaanxi is its core area and ends in Henan. The mountainous areas in southwestern Henan have given birth to many beautiful scenery as bright as stars.

Some people describe the fan-shaped remaining veins formed by the Qinling Mountains after entering Henan as finger-shaped. If it were more vivid, it would be more like the slender jade fingers of a fairy scattering flowers. When the Qinling Mountains left the most majestic and straight backbone in Shaanxi, they also left all the elegance and beauty in Henan.

Therefore, many of the ultimate beautiful scenery in the mountainous areas of southwestern Henan are the petals sprinkled by the Daqin Mountains by the hands of the Nine Heavens Fairy.

After the Qinling Mountains entered Henan, they stretched like a huge banana fan across the land in southwest Henan. From the bank of the Yellow River in the north, to the south are Weishan Mountain, Xiong'er Mountain, Waifang Mountain, and Funiu Mountain. There are Hongnongjian, Luohe, Laoguanhe and other large and small rivers in the middle, which belong to different drainage basins of the Yellow River, Huaihe River and Yangtze River, forming an important part of the Qinling-Huaihe north-south geographical dividing line.

However, the historical, cultural and military significance of this mountainous area in western Henan has a decisive influence on the entire history of Chinese civilization. From the Yangshao culture to the eternal classic "Tao Te Ching", from King Qin's sweep of Liuhe to Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's appointment to enter the Pass, from the ground-breaking feat of "Dayu guided Luo Zixiong'er" to Du Fu's creation of "Shi Hao Li" while traveling on the ancient Weihan Road The desolation and desolation of the country cannot be ignored, regardless of historical latitude and longitude or cultural integrity, the "hand-sized" Qinling Mountains in western Henan.

This area is not only a barrier to the eastern part of Guanzhong, but also a barrier to the western part of the Central Plains. At the same time, it also creates a geographical barrier between Guanzhong and the Central Plains. To the south, it leads directly to Jingxiang, enters the land of Chu and Xiang, and reaches the Yangtze River Basin. In the course of the thousand-year history of unification, the unique geographical location and topography have triggered countless wars, large and small.

"In prosperity, the people suffer. In death, the people suffer." However, the cultural inheritance of China's great unity has been continuously consolidated and strengthened. The centralized national governance system continues to develop and mature, promoting Chinese civilization from a prosperous age to a greater renaissance.

What has changed is history, but what remains unchanged is the numerous landscapes and scenic spots, and the rich tourism resources are spread among the many mountains and rivers in southwest Henan. Ganshan Mountain, Niangniang Mountain, Hanshan Mountain, West Henan Grand Canyon and many other high mountain canyons in Xiaoshan Mountain; Xiongershan-Tanghe Hot Spring Scenic Area, Quanbaoshan Mountain, Shenlingzhai and other scenic spots in the Xionger Mountain System.

The most abundant tourism resources belong to the Funiu Mountains, including Laojie Ridge, Laojun Mountain, Jiguan Cave, Longyu Bay, Chongdugou, Baotianman, Muzha Ridge, Baiyun Mountain, Yao Mountain and many other beautiful places. The ultimate scenic spots are dotted and clustered together. It can be said to be the area with the most concentrated landscapes in Henan.

1. The ancient Weihan Road is the most important passage between the "two capitals" of Chang'an and Luoyang.

Mount Wei is the northernmost branch of the Qinling Mountains into Henan. It faces the Yellow River in the north, faces Xiong'er across the Luo River in the south, and runs southwest to northeast. If the mountains in southwestern Henan are compared to a slap, then Mount Wei is like an upturned thumb.

Today's Xiaoshan mainly includes Lingbao, Shaanzhou District (formerly Shaanxi County), Mianchi, Yima and other cities and counties in Sanmenxia. It reaches Xin'an and Luoning counties in Luoyang in the southeast. Due to the geological age, the mountain has folds and fractures, and there are many canyon fragments. Its valleys have been the main road and official road from Chang'an to Luoyang since ancient times. Therefore, it became a must-win passage for military strategists, and wars broke out frequently. It is precisely because of this that the Hangu Pass built on this passage has become one of the most famous ancient passes in the history of our country. The famous saying "One man can guard the pass, but ten thousand men cannot open it" refers to Hangu Pass on the Xiaohan Ancient Road.

2. Hangu Pass and the Tao Te Ching.

Hangu Pass is located in the western section of Weishan Mountain, within the territory of Lingbao City, Sanmenxia City. It is adjacent to the Qinling Mountains in the west and the Yellow River in the north. It is closed in the valley, just like a box, so it is called "Hangu Pass". Because it was first built in the Qin Dynasty, it is sometimes called "Qin Hangu Pass".

During the Han Dynasty, in order to satisfy their status as both inside and outside the pass, local officials moved Qin Hangu Pass more than 100 kilometers eastward and rebuilt Hangu Pass in what is now Xin'an County, which was later called "Han Pass". Guanguguan". However, due to the lack of military significance and use value, it was gradually abandoned and now only the ruins remain.

In the story of the Chu-Han conflict, whoever entered the pass first would be king, the "pass" agreed upon was Hangu Pass. A pass determines who is the best in the world and who can be the king in the pass. This shows that the pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack and it has an extremely important strategic position.

The most significant event that established the Chinese civilization at Guangu Pass was the writing of the 5,000-word world-class article "Tao Te Ching" here, which endowed this military fortress with the most profound cultural elements.

Hangu Pass Scenic Area is a 4A-level scenic spot. The golden statue of Laozi overlooks the tourists coming and going from all over the world, the majestic pass tower, the narrow ancient road, the rusty Warring States Arrow Storehouse, and There are many mysterious attractions such as the legendary Rooster Tower, the Lookout Tower, and the Beacon Tower.

Taichu Palace is where Laozi lived and wrote books. So what does Laozi’s desk look like?

That is a magical stone. A square stone divided into nine layers by quartz lines.

Lao Tzu wrote five thousand words of the Tao Te Ching on this stone. Nowadays tourists must touch it when they go there. It is said that if a couple touches it, they will last forever, if a young person touches it, they will have a successful career, and if an old person touches it, they will have good health and longevity.

Since it is the only road between Chang'an and Luoyang, for thousands of years, there have been many royal relatives, dignitaries, literati and scholars coming and going. There are also "cars rattling and horses rustling". Various armies, warriors and even rebels. And the vast majority should still be ordinary people. In addition to the nameless ordinary people, celebrities like Du Fu can only be regarded as officials and citizens.

Du Fu traveled along the ancient Weihan Road not only to seek an official position, but also to make a living, and even to avoid the "Anshi Rebellion". Staying overnight in Shihao Village, I experienced many surprises throughout the night. Based on my personal experience, I wrote the eternal masterpiece "Shihao Official".

As a tourist, the Weihan Ancient Trail is not a complete scenic spot, but its cultural heritage is of world significance. An ancient road site hundreds of meters long was discovered in Shihao Village, Xiashi Township, Shaanzhou District (formerly Shaanxi County). After research, it was found to be the remains of the Xiaohan Ancient Road from the Tang and Song Dynasties. The deep ruts were clear and complete. It confirms the authenticity of Du Fu's "Shi Hao Li".

In 2014, it was selected into the World Cultural Heritage List as part of the Silk Road. It is the only road heritage among the entire Silk Road World Heritage. In 2019, it was announced by the state as the eighth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

The ruins of the Shihao section of the Xiaohan Ancient Road are under development and construction as a scenic spot. Regardless of its commercial benefits, as a tourist, if you enter the Sanmenxia area for tourism, you might as well travel back to the road that Du Fu walked and taste the bygone Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty.

1. The magical hot springs and the naked bathing culture of "harmony between man and nature are exclusive to the Central Plains.

The tourism value of the Weihan Ancient Road is based on the numerous historical records of the wind and rain. Regardless of wind and rain, the Xiong'er Mountain adjacent to it conquers tourists more with its beautiful mountains and beautiful waters, and benefits the local people.

The direction of Xiong'er Mountain is almost parallel to that of Xiaoshan, separated by the Luo River. The length and area are relatively smaller than those of Xiaoshan and Funiu Mountains, but Xiong'er Mountain is an important section of the geographical and climatic dividing line between the north and south of Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River in my country.

Therefore, the north and south of Xiong'er Mountain are completely different. The climate, vegetation, geological structure, etc. correspond to the beautiful mountains and rivers, especially Tanghe Hot Spring, which is most praised by tourists.

Tanghe Hot Spring is located in Tanghe Township, Lushi County. At the foot of the southern foot of the main peak of Xiong'er Mountain, the Old Stork River, a tributary of the Han River, flows gently here. A hot spring water with a temperature of more than 50 degrees gushes out from the rock cracks at the foot of the mountain and flows directly into the Old Stork River. He built a pool with rocks and piled sand to enjoy the blessings of the hot spring water. Over time, the folk custom was formed, and naked bathing in the wild became a custom.

It is not known when naked bathing began, only according to the Guangxu edition of "Lushi County Chronicles". "According to records, Tanghe is known as the only hot spring town in the Central Plains with a history of naked bathing for more than a hundred years.

The uniqueness of Tanghe Hot Spring lies not only in its moderate temperature and natural outflow, but also in its beauty. The main advantage is that it is rich in dozens of trace elements. After bathing, the skin becomes smooth and smooth, and the hair becomes blacker and smoother. If you continue to take a bath, it can treat many common diseases such as rheumatism, arthritis, skin diseases, and gout.

2. Dayu guides Luo from Xiong'er. This is not only a beautiful legend, but also leaves traces of Dayu's handwriting in ancient times.

Dayu's "guided Luo from Xiong'er" comes from "Shangshu?" "Yu Gong". In the academic world, researchers have different views on the book "Yu Gong", but "Daoluo Zi Xiong'er" does have "miraculous" remains at the foot of Xiong'er Mountain.

The Luo River originated from. At the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains, it passes through the northern foot of Xiong'er Mountain and enters the Lushi Basin. At the western edge of the basin, blocked by mountains, the ancient Lushi people suffered from floods during the flood control period, at the mouth of the Shanhe River in Fanli Town, now Lushi. After the construction was completed, the ancient "Luo" character was written on the cliff on the north bank of the Luoshui River. It is said that this is the only remaining handwriting of Dayu in the country. When the Guxian Reservoir was built, it was a submerged area. In order to preserve and protect the historical site, the entire site was moved to the north end of the Shanhekou Bridge in Fanli Town, and a stone was laid to commemorate it.

The Shanhekou Bridge is a single-span box. The arch bridge has a single arch clear span of 118 meters, like a rainbow spanning both sides of the Luoshui River. The canyon, flat lake and flying buttresses have become a major local attraction.

3. There are many gods in Xiong'er Mountain, and the gods can actually do it. A fight broke out.

As a mountain name, Xiong'er Mountain is often named after "Looking like a bear's ears", and there are many places in the country. As a remnant of the Qinling Mountains, in the mountainous area of ??southwestern Henan, the main peak directly named after Xiong'er Mountain is in Lushi County and has been a famous Taoist mountain since ancient times. The unique geographical location and geological structure form completely different scenery in the north and south. The southern slope is gentle and full of exotic flowers and grasses; the northern slope is steep and steep, with many strange peaks, rocks and caves. Scenic spots include Dagushan, Xiaogushan, Tongtian Cave, Shenxian Bridge, etc. The stone house where the Taoist priests lived is now empty, triggering tourists' desire for seclusion.

In terms of altitude, the main peaks of the Xiong'er Mountains are Quanbao Mountain in Luoning and Xiangjun Mountain in Lushi. These two peaks are connected and look at each other from a distance.

There is a magical legend circulating locally.

Although Quanbaoshan and Xiangjunshan are neighbors, they are not harmonious. They both want to be one head taller than the other and meet to compete to increase their height, but they can only do so during the day, not at night. During the game, Xiang Junshan committed a foul secretly at night and was discovered by Quan Baoshan. He reached out and slapped Xiang Junshan.

At present, except for Xiong'er Mountain in Lushi, which has been developed as a scenic spot and is free to visit, Xiangjun Mountain has not yet been developed and Quanbao Mountain is under development. It is suitable for tourists who travel by car or travel in the wild to climb and visit for free. It still maintains the original beautiful mountains and rivers, as well as temples of different sizes and various mysterious legends.

1. The 800-mile Funiu Mountain is the most majestic. It is the largest mountain range in the eastern section of the Qinling Mountains in terms of area, length and width.

It starts from Lushi County in Sanmenxia in the west, extends from northwest to southeast, passes through Luanchuan and Dalushan in Song County in the east, and passes through Xixia and Neixiang in the south to Nanzhao. It is more than 400 kilometers long from east to west, so it is called the Eight Hundred Mile Funiu Mountain.

Funiu Mountain is the watershed of the Yellow River, Huaihe River and Yangtze River. The climate in the south and north of the mountain is very different, with rich and diverse vegetation and complex geological structures. The types of tourism resources formed by it are more complete, including mountain-type scenic spots such as Laojun Mountain, Baiyun Mountain, and Muzhaling, as well as health resorts such as Chongdugou and Longyu Bay that are dominated by forests and water bodies, and cave-type The Jiguan Cave Scenic Spot is the king of cave scenic spots.

2. Funiu Mountain is a place where 5A-level scenic spots gather.

There are many scenic spots in Funiu Mountain, and all of them are high-quality scenic spots. In Funiu Mountain District, only the highest-level 5A scenic spots in my country include Laojun Mountain and Jiguandong Scenic Area in Luanchuan County, Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area in Song County, Yaoshan Scenic Area in Lushan County, and Laojieling Scenic Area in Xixia County. Baotianman Nature Reserve in Neixiang County was named the "World Man and Nature Reserve" by UNESCO.

3. Funiu Mountain Global Geopark.

As of April 2019, there are 140 global geoparks named by UNESCO around the world. Funiu Mountain Global Geopark was listed as the third batch of global geoparks in 2006, becoming a global geopark with Huangshan, Taishan, Songshan, Huashan, Kunlun Mountain and Zhongnan Mountain are equally famous world geoparks.

The Funiu Mountain Geopark is very rare in terms of its wide scope, complete types, high scientific research value and long geological age. It includes eight core scenic spots in Funiu Mountain, including the Dinosaur Heritage Park, Laojieling, and Longtangou Scenic Areas in Xixia, Baotianman, Qixingtan, and Yunlu Mountain Scenic Areas in Neixiang, Wuduo Mountain, and Zhenwu Dingfeng Scenic Area in Zhenping. Scenic spots, etc.

1. Highway transportation can fully adapt to the route needs of self-driving tours.

Southwest Henan is blocked by mountains. Except for the ancient Weihan Road, which was once an official road in ancient times and can be called the east-west artery, the core areas of Lushi, Luanchuan and Xixia in the southwest have always been It is in a state of paradise that is blocked by traffic and almost isolated from the world.

In recent years, with the continuous development and construction of highway transportation and the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy, this shortcoming has been gradually made up. It has greatly promoted and promoted mountain self-driving tours in the remaining Qinling Mountains in southwest Henan.

The major expressways that have been built include the Zhenglu Expressway, Hubei Expressway, Luoluan Expressway, Zhengyao Expressway, Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway, etc., which have completely integrated the Qinling Mountains in the southwestern section of Henan into the high-speed transportation network.

2. Self-driving tour of the main high-speed routes in the mountainous areas of southwestern Henan.

(1) The Lianhuo Expressway runs from Luoyang to Xi'an from east to west and runs in the same direction as the Xiaohan Ancient Road. You can drive to visit the Hanhan Guguan ruins in Xin'an County, the Shihao section of the Xiaohan Ancient Road in Shaanzhou District, and Lingbao City Qinhanguguan Scenic Area, etc.

(2) Zhenglu Expressway runs from Luoyang through Yiyang and Luoning to Lushi, and is an important passage into Xiong'er Mountain and Funiu Mountain. It leaves Chang'an in the west, connects to Jingxiang in the south, and connects with Hubei Expressway. You can visit scenic spots such as the Grand Canyon in Western Henan, Baicao Garden in Western Henan, Xiong'er Mountain-Tanghe Hot Spring Resort, etc.

(3) The Hubei Expressway runs through western Henan from north to south, passing through Lingbao, Lushi, and Xixia directly to Shiyan. It intersects with the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway at Xixia, and you can directly visit Qinhangu Pass and Western Henan University. Canyon, Xiong'er Mountain, Tanghe Hot Spring, etc., transfer to the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway, enter the core tourist area of ??Funiu Mountain, and visit Baotianman, Dinosaur Ruins Park and other scenic spots.

(4) The Luluan Expressway and Zhengluan Expressway under construction will become large east-west passages into and out of the mountains in southwestern Henan. These two expressways are under orderly construction. After it is completed and opened to traffic, it will run from Lushi in the west, through Luanchuan, and directly to Lushan in Pingdingshan. This line passes through the most concentrated and exciting tourist attractions. The main ones include Laojun Mountain, Jiguan Cave, and Longyu Bay Scenic Area in Luanchuan, Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area in Song County, and Yaoshan Mountain-Central Plains Giant Buddha Scenic Area in Lushan Mountain.

(5) When traveling by car on mountainous highways, pay attention to safety and speed limits. The general speed limit on mountainous highways is 80 kilometers per hour. In addition to taking photos for speed measurement, there are also many sections where interval speed measurement is implemented. Pay attention to the relevant speed limit and speed measurement signs on the highway.

3. The choice of self-driving on ordinary roads.

Compared with expressways, ordinary roads in the mountainous areas of southwestern Henan are much denser. In addition to the main national highways, there are also a large number of provincial roads, county and township roads and rural roads, basically realizing the realization of cement supply in every village. Some villages and towns have even implemented door-to-door access to roads, which is very beneficial to self-driving enthusiasts.

There is National Highway 209 in the north-south direction, parallel to the Hubei Expressway, passing through Lingbao, Lushi and Xixia from north to south. Provincial Highway 323 is parallel to Zhenglu Expressway. There are National Highway 344 and Provincial Highway 322 leading eastward to Luanchuan and Song County. National Highway 208 and National Highway 311 connect to Luanchuan and Lushan.

4. The remaining mountains of the Qinling Mountains in southwest Henan can form a self-driving tour circuit as a whole.

Enter west Henan from the east on the Lianhuo Expressway (Zhenglu Expressway), and go south along the Hubei Expressway to Lushi. Then go southeast to Luanchuan and Songxian. Or go south to Xixia and then turn northeast and enter Luanchuan, Songxian, and Lushan, forming a self-driving tour circuit that can cover almost the entire Qinling Mountains and the rich tourist attractions formed in the mountainous areas of southwestern Henan.