Yuntai Mountain in Henan province, is a popular destination for many of my friends, and I recently set out to see why.

About two hours' drive from the provincial capital Zhengzhou, I arrive at Xiuwu county in Jiaozuo. The air is refreshing and undulating mountains are in sight.

With a sightseeing area of 240 square kilometers, Yuntai Mountain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Henan. Landscapes like lakes, waterfalls and valleys are common in South China but rare in the north. Yuntai Mountain is an exception.