Guoliang Village

​​Historical & Cultural Significance​​

Guoliang Village, named after a ​​Western Han Dynasty (206 BC–24 AD) rebel leader​​, remained isolated until 1977, accessible only by a perilous cliff path. Its transformation began when ​​13 villagers​​ spent ​​5 years​​ chiseling the Guoliang Tunnel through solid rock using hammers and chisels, moving ​​26,000m³ of stone​​. Recognized as a ​​"Chinese Movie & TV Village"​​, it has hosted 60+ films like Raise the Red Lantern and The Warring Realm.

​​Key Attractions​​

1. ​​Guoliang Tunnel (Cliff Corridor)​​:

   • A ​​1,250m hand-carved passage​​ with "windows" framing Taihang Mountain vistas. Walk its length in ​​30 minutes​​, passing original tool marks.
   • ​​UNESCO-listed​​ as an engineering marvel and featured among the "World’s 18 Most Peculiar Highways".

2. ​​Natural Landscapes​​:

   • ​​Red Stone Gorge​​: Crimson cliffs contrast with waterfalls like the ​​30m Jiulong Falls​​.
   • ​​Sky Ladder​​: A historic (now closed) ​​vertical stone staircase​​ once the only village access.

3. ​​Cultural Highlights​​:

   • ​​Stone Architecture​​: Entirely built from local rock—homes, streets, and even utensils.
   • ​​Film Sets​​: Visit locations from Raise the Red Lantern and interactive ​​"Wang Po Matchmaking" shows​​.

​​Visitor Experience​​

• ​​Activities​​:
  • ​​Hiking​​: Trails like the ​​Cliffside Walkway​​ offer panoramic views.
  • ​​Photography​​: Sunrise at the tunnel’s "windows" is iconic.
• ​​Practical Info​​:
  • ​​Hours​​: 8:00–18:00 (peak season); ​​¥80 entry​​ (includes shuttle bus).
  • ​​Best Time​​: ​​Autumn​​ for red foliage; avoid winter ice.

​​Why Feature Guoliang?​​

• ​​Global Recognition​​: UNESCO and film industry accolades highlight its uniqueness.
• ​​Accessibility​​: ​​2-hour drive​​ from Zhengzhou; ​​multilingual AR guides​​ decode history.