Changzhi Hongni Village, an ancient village on the cliff, is absolutely stunning

Stay overnight at a homestay, and head to explore Hongni Village early the next morning.

The village is made of stone houses, with a turquoise canyon at the cliff’s edge, and the sheer cliffs are incredibly impressive.

You can also walk down a section of stairs to the bottom of the waterfall.
Navigate to Nanhai Guanyin Bodhisattva Temple and park by the roadside.

Hongni Village in Pingshun, Changzhi, is a hidden, breathtaking ancient village deep in the Taihang Mountains. It’s truly a summer retreat treasure—you won’t want to leave once you arrive!

🏞️ Must-visit Attractions
🛖 Core Area of the Ancient Village
The ancient buildings in Hongni Village are very well preserved, and the street layout is full of historical charm. Most houses are built with local materials, featuring stone slab roofs and stone walls. Walking on the stone-paved roads feels like traveling back in time. The ancestral halls and temples in the village witness its long history and are great places to learn about local culture. Strolling through, you can feel the tranquility and peace, as if time slows down.

🌈 Hongni Waterfall
Hongni Waterfall is the iconic landmark of Hongni Village and a must-see spot. The waterfall plunges down from a cliff over 30 meters high with majestic power, making it very spectacular. Summer is the best season to view the waterfall, with abundant water flow and mist filling the air, and you can even see rainbows in the sunlight. There is a trail below the waterfall for a close-up experience of its grandeur. But be careful—stone paths can be slippery when wet, so wear non-slip shoes.

⛩️ Viewing Platform
The viewing platforms around the village are the best spots to enjoy the mountain and water scenery. From the platform, you can overlook the entire Hongni Village and the waterfall, with rolling mountains in the distance and the rustic village and cascading waterfall nearby. It feels like being in a fairyland, and every photo you take is a stunning masterpiece.

Post by Molly Dainty Whiskers | Oct 17, 2025