Laojieling Scenic Area
老界岭
A high-mountain scenic area on the southern slope of the main ridge of the Funiu Mountains. Its primeval forest and sea of clouds sit on the north-south climatic dividing line, and it faces Laojun Mountain across the ridge.
Laojieling is located in Taiping Town, Xixia County, Nanyang. It sits on the main ridge of the Funiu Mountains and lies in the high-altitude zone along China's north-south climatic dividing line (the Qinling, Funiu Mountains and Huai River line). Its highest point connects to Jijiaojian, at about 2,000 meters above sea level. Large areas of primeval forest survive here. From the ridge you can see sea of clouds, sunrise and, in winter, rime ice. Summer averages only about 20°C, making it one of the most popular summer retreats in southern Henan. In winter there is also the Laojieling ski resort. The scenic area has hiking trails and sightseeing buses. Main attractions include the primeval forest trail, viewing platforms and the summit meadow. Admission is about 60 to 90 yuan. Getting there: from Luanchuan county town, it takes about 1.5 hours via Miaozi and over the Funiu Mountains to Laojieling. It can be combined with Longyu Bay, since the two share Jijiaojian. From Xixia county town, it takes about 1.5 hours. Note: mountain roads have many bends and ice in winter. Food and lodging on the mountain are mainly farmhouse-style inns, so book early during the summer peak season.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Baotianman
- Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park
- Wuduo Mountain
- Neixiang County Yamen
- Shifosi Jade Carving Market, Zhenping
- Danjiang Grand View Garden
- Zuochan Valley
- Xiangyan Temple, Xichuan