天柱山风景区
All Ages
Admission
Ticket, scenic shuttle and cableway are priced under the current day's rules; seasonal discounts may apply.
Typical Visit
3–4 hours for the short loop; 5–6 hours for Xiguan; 7–8+ hours for the East–West crossing.
天柱山大峡谷
All Ages
Admission
Budget about CNY 60 for the entrance ticket; online channels may offer discounts.
Typical Visit
About 2 hours north to south; 3–4 hours for the Taiji Gorge route.
巨石山
All Ages
Admission
Entrance, cableway, glass platform, via ferrata and glass slide may be charged separately; package inclusions vary.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for a cableway-and-walkway route; 4+ hours with Qianqu Cave, Longtou Peak and outdoor activities.
大别山彩虹瀑布
All Ages
Admission
The entrance ticket is usually sold with the return scenic shuttle; online discounts may apply.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the basic route; 3–4 hours with Taiji Gorge and the designated waterfall-interaction area.
明堂山风景区
All Ages
Admission
Entrance, scenic shuttle, cableway, Flying Carpet and glass attractions are charged separately; packages vary.
Typical Visit
4–5 hours for the easier route; 5–6 hours for the hike-and-cableway route.
花亭湖风景区
All Ages
Admission
Entry, boat trips, island activities, temple and cave tickets may be charged separately; check the day's package inclusions.
Typical Visit
Half a day for the lake cruise and island; most of a day or a full day with Xifeng Zen Temple and Xifeng Cave.
司空山风景名胜区
Adults Focused
Admission
Free entry; mountain supplies and food are limited.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours to the waterfall fork; 4–5 hours to the Upper Courtyard; longer for the full summit.
迎江寺
All Ages
Admission
Temple and Zhenfeng Pagoda tickets may be charged separately; follow the current ticket rules.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the temple and exterior views; half a day with the pagoda, riverfront and Daobashi Block.
六尺巷
All Ages
Admission
Usually free; nearby venues have their own admission rules.
Typical Visit
30–50 minutes for the core lane; 1.5–2.5 hours with the residences, temple or museum.
孔城老街
All Ages
Admission
Usually free; individual halls or activities may have separate arrangements.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the main street; 2–3 hours with the Seven Lanes and Thirteen Alleys.
薛家岗考古遗址公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; no reservation is required.
Typical Visit
About 30 minutes for the core excavation displays; 1–2 hours for the full outdoor and exhibition route.