Magical gorge presents enduring essence of Taihang Mountains

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Updated: 2020-09-25

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Journalists and editors from media agencies come together for a group photo before the gate of the Eight Springs Gorge. [Photo by Zhang Baoming for chinadaily.com.cn]

A group of around 30 journalists and editors from all across China recently explored the wonders of the Eight Springs Gorge in the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon scenic area – located in Huguan county, Changzhi, in North China's Shanxi province.

Their sojourn there on Sept 24 was a part of a five-day media tour that started the previous day, which presented to them the stunning scenery, as well as the rich culture and history that Shanxi has to offer.

The media tour, which attracted 74 media agencies from China, covered three routes that took in the major tourism wonders of Shanxi -- namely the Great Wall, the Yellow River and the Taihang Mountains.

Known as the most imposing gorge in the Taihang Mountains, the Eight Springs Gorge snakes its way along 24 square kilometers in the middle section of the Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon scenic area, with an altitude of around 600 meters to 1,400 m and a maximum drop of 1,100 m.

The national 5A-rated scenic area is enduringly popular because of its stunning landscape, showcasing the essence of the Taihang Mountains, as well as its modern tourism facilities.

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