Winter in the Painted Canyon
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- November 30, 2025
- 4:43 pm
Some people love the canyon in spring, when peach blossoms bring new life.
Some prefer summer, with the Taihang Sky Road full of strong energy.
Others enjoy autumn, as the forests around Wangxiang Rock turn rich and golden.
But some travelers love the canyon most in winter.
The Quiet Beauty of Early Winter
In early winter, the canyon becomes calm and simple.
Trees drop their leaves, frost covers the grass, and ancient cypresses stand strong beside green pines.
Small touches of green brighten the quiet landscape.
The trail winds upward like a silver ribbon on the mountains.
Icicles begin to form in the streams, and natural ice sculptures slowly appear.
A fresh, clean winter picture spreads across the valley.
A Different Kind of Canyon
Winter brings fewer visitors,
so the canyon feels deeper, quieter, and more peaceful.
Winter here is strong, pure, and surprisingly beautiful.
Each climb up Wangxiang Rock offers a special moment— a feeling shaped by the changing seasons and by the canyon’s millions of years of history.
When sunlight touches the surface of Taihang Lake, its golden sparkle fills the heart with warmth and calm.
The Canyon in Its True Form
The winter canyon is honest and natural.
It lets go of summer crowds and shows only its real, simple beauty.
Here, nature feels untouched and clean, making visitors want to stay longer.
Warm yourself in the smoke rising from the old Stone Slab Village, admire the frozen waterfalls, and let the quiet winter air clear your mind.
About Taihang Grand Canyon
Located in Linzhou, Anyang, Henan Province, Taihang Grand Canyon is a National 5A Scenic Area and a National Geopark, covering around 89 km².
Main sights include Peach Blossom Valley, Wangxiang Rock, the Taihang Sky Road, and natural rafting areas.
It is known as one of the most beautiful northern landscapes in China.
How to Get There
By Bus
Linzhou South Bus Station → Taihang Grand Canyon
Take the “Linzhou → Shibanyan Town” tourist bus.
By Car
Jinggang’ao Expressway → Nanlin Expressway (toward Linzhou)
→ exit at Taihang Grand Canyon
→ follow Yingbin Avenue to the scenic area.