Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
竹林七贤
The circle that drank and wrote at the foot of Yuntai Mountain.
Xiuwu, Jiaozuo
Illustrative imageXiuwu修武
The county that holds Yuntai Mountain, Henan's most photographed gorge.
Suggested stay
1 day
Editorial guides
1
Arrive at
Xiuwu West railway
Best season
Apr–Oct
The short version
Xiuwu (修武) rewards 1 day, reached via Xiuwu West railway. It suits travellers interested in mountains & water. The best window is Apr–Oct. The headline sights are Yuntai Mountain.
Names that come from this ground
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Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Mountains & water
Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs
- 02
Bring these together
Yuntai Mountain
What to see in Xiuwu
1 editorial guides
What happened here
234 CESitesQin & Han
The last Han emperor's tomb
After abdicating, the last Han ruler lived out his life as a regional lord and was buried near YunTai Mountain's foothills.
What to eat in Xiuwu
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
“The gorge is a slot of red rock with green water at the bottom. Bring a wide lens and go early.”
Yuntai Mountain
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Xiuwu West railway
- Rail access
- Direct high-speed rail
- Time needed
- 1 days · 8 h of site time
Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.
Nearby by rail
| City | Distance | Est. rail |
|---|---|---|
| Jiaozuo 焦作 | 19 km | 0h 38m |
| Huixian 辉县 | 42 km | 0h 45m |
| Xinxiang 新乡 | 44 km | 0h 46m |
| Wen County 温县 | 46 km | 0h 47m |
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