Yuntai Mountain Travel Guide: A Cost-effective Trip!

Yuntai Mountain Travel Guide: A Cost-effective Trip! The beautiful mountains and rivers of Yuntai Mountain are simply amazing. Here is a super practical travel guide to Yuntai Mountain, focusing on cost-effectiveness. You won't regret it! 🚗 Transportation Getting there If you are flying, we recommend flying to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport✈. There are direct buses from the airport to Jiaozuo, with a fare of about CNY 70–80💰. After arriving in Jiaozuo, transfer to a bus to Yuntai Mountain. Transportation in the scenic area The shuttle bus in the scenic area is very convenient🚌. The ticket includes the bus fare, CNY 60 per person, and you can transfer between various attractions at will. 🏠 Accommodation Accommodation in the scenic area The farmhouses in the scenic area are a good choice🏡, CNY 100–200 per night in the off-season and CNY 200–500 in the peak season💰. Staying here allows you to get up early to avoid the crowds and enjoy the quiet night view, but there are fewer dining options and the prices are slightly higher. Accommodation outside the scenic area There are many hotels and homestays outside the scenic area🛏, CNY 100–300 for budget hotels and CNY 300–1,000 for mid-to-high-end hotels. If you are on a budget, you can choose to stay here. There are many dining and shopping options nearby, and you can try more delicious food. 🚌 Bus routes From downtown Jiaozuo🚏, take the special bus🚌 to Yuntai Mountain at Jiaozuo Tourist Bus Station. The fare is CNY 10–15, and the operating hours are roughly 7:00–17:00. If you are departing from Zhengzhou, there are direct buses🚌 to Yuntai Mountain at Zhengzhou Bus Terminal. The fare is CNY 40–50, and the buses depart from 8:00. Check the schedule in advance. 💰 Budget 🎫 Tickets: Peak season (March–November) CNY 169 per person (including tickets and shuttle bus tickets), off-season (December–February) CNY 60 per person (only shuttle bus tickets, free admission). 🍜 Dining: CNY 30–50 per person per meal in the scenic area, CNY 20–50 outside the scenic area, about CNY 100–150 per day. 🏠 Accommodation: Farmhouses in the scenic area cost CNY 100–200 per night in the off-season and CNY 200–500 per night in the peak season; budget hotels outside the scenic area cost CNY 100–300 per night, and mid-to-high-end hotels cost CNY 300–1,000 per night. For two nights, the cost is CNY 200–2,000. 🚗 Transportation: External transportation CNY 100–150, shuttle bus tickets CNY 60, special bus CNY 10–50, total CNY 170–260. Overall, a two-day, one-night trip without shopping costs about CNY 600–3,000, depending on your choice~