Another Free Attraction in Xin'an County: Enjoy Flower Viewing and Fishing, Only One Hour's Drive from Luoyang City

The weather has been getting warmer recently. Though I know spring temperatures are as changeable as a baby's face, I suddenly had the idea of going fishing and having a picnic. I recalled many netizens sharing their fishing experiences at Yingzui Mountain Scenic Area, which sounded very interesting. Yingzui Mountain is located in Cangtou, Xin'an County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, 10 kilometers west of the Xiaolangdi Dam. The east, north, and west sides of Yingzui Mountain are surrounded by water, dotted with many bays and peninsulas. One small island resembles an eagle's beak jutting into the scenic area, hence its name. These islands not only have lush water and grass, but some are also associated with mythological stories. On the north side of Yingzui Mountain, there is a lake island called Danzhu Yu, covering only 1.1 square kilometers, but it is the 'transformation of Yu's father' mentioned in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. If you have a picnic by the shore, gazing at the calm lake and the green, winding islands rising above the water, it is truly a beautiful experience. Now it is already February, and in a while, the peach blossoms in Yingzui Mountain should begin to bloom. The spring atmosphere will become even stronger. Pink peach blossoms will compete to open, children will run around freely, and perhaps someone will have just caught a fish while the BBQ skewers are getting done. A gentle breeze carrying spring's tenderness will blow across the water, lifting a few petals into the air. Only then can one truly appreciate the beauty of spring. Moreover, Yingzui Mountain Scenic Area also has a peony garden with over 380 varieties of peonies. Every year when people think of viewing peonies, they usually think of the National Flower Garden or Wangcheng Park in Luoyang city. Though the flowers in those gardens are beautiful, they come with congested traffic and traffic restrictions in the city. So it might be better to come here and see the peonies blooming freely and unrestrained! However, the editor should remind you that due to the influence of the Xiaolangdi reservoir area, the temperature here is lower, and the blooming period is one to two weeks later than in Luoyang city. By then, the 'Yellow River Ecological Tourism Highway' along the Yellow River should be open to traffic, making it more convenient for self-driving visitors. After enjoying the blooming peonies, you can wander along the winding shores of Yingzui Mountain, with endless beautiful water views, enjoying the openness and freedom unique to this place, temporarily sweeping away the trivialities of life. But as an editor longing for a picnic, at this moment I would take out my own food and chat with friends while eating in this wonderful scenery. Besides these, Yingzui Mountain Scenic Area also has many natural landscapes, such as the Immortal Cave, Ten-mile Immortal Cliff, Immortal Spring, Tongtian Path, etc. For those who love water and mountains, Yingzui Mountain will satisfy your eyes. Yingzui Mountain Scenic Area is free of charge. If you drive from Luoyang city, it takes only one hour. If you come with family, there are farmhouse restaurants and farmhouse inns. Of course, you can also have a picnic. If you are a fishing enthusiast, you can also bring your own tent. In short, no matter which choice you make, you can fully enjoy the pleasure of mountains and waters.