Huaxian Travel
Huaxian County, Anyang, Henan – a millennium-old county, a pearl of the canal, the hometown of Chinese braised chicken, featuring canal culture, ancient town customs and red memory. 2-day 1-night in-depth tour including special food, historical site visits and folk custom experiences.
2-Day 1-Night Cultural & Food Tour of Huaxian
Taste the rich aroma of braised chicken, explore the vicissitudes of the ancient town, seek the Zen charm of the ancient pagoda, recall the pride of Wagang, and experience the unique cultural customs of the North Henan Plain
After arriving in Huaxian, head to Daokou Ancient Town, stroll through the Ming and Qing ancient streets, visit the Canal Museum to learn about the history of water transport, taste authentic Daokou Braised Chicken in the evening, and enjoy the night view of the ancient town.
- Daokou Ancient Town Homestay
- Huaxian Urban Area Hotels
- Weihe River Coast Inns
- Daokou Braised Chicken
- Niutun Fire Cake
- Wangu Braised Lamb
- Huaxian Jelly Noodles
- Most streets in the ancient town are paved with stone slabs, suggest wearing comfortable shoes
- Braised chicken is recommended to buy in the evening for the freshest taste
- Motor vehicles are prohibited in some ancient streets
Visit the thousand-year-old Mingfu Temple Pagoda in the morning to experience the charm of Buddhist culture. In the afternoon, head to Wagangzhai Ruins to trace the heroic stories of the Sui and Tang dynasties, buy special local products and end the trip.
- About 30 minutes drive from county seat to Wagangzhai Ruins
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended between attractions
- Take a bus from Huaxian Bus Station for return trip
- Mingfu Temple Pagoda: ¥20
- Wagangzhai Ruins: ¥30
- Ouyang Academy: ¥15
- Pay attention to safety when climbing Mingfu Temple Pagoda
- Costume photo experience is available at Wagangzhai
- It is recommended to choose vacuum-packed local products for easy carrying
Must-Try Foods in Huaxian
Daokou Braised Chicken
A Chinese geographical indication product, originated in the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, famous for "beautiful shape, bright color, tender meat falling off the bone, rich but not greasy", it is one of the four famous chickens in China.
Niutun Fire Cake
A special snack from Niutun Town, Huaxian County, made with dead dough, filled with oil pastry, crispy outside and tender inside, can be filled with meat or vegetables, with unique flavor.
Wangu Braised Lamb
A specialty of Wangu Town, Huaxian County, carefully braised with local goats, bright red in color, rich in aroma, often eaten with heta noodles.
Huaxian Jelly Noodles
Jelly made from mung beans, served with special seasonings, cool and refreshing, an ideal summer refreshment, a common snack on the streets of Huaxian.
- Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, suitable for strolling in ancient towns
- Autumn (September-November): Harvest season with abundant food
- Winter (December-February): Experience the New Year flavor of the ancient town and buy braised chicken as New Year goods
- Daokou Braised Chicken (Recommended time-honored brands)
- Niutun Fire Cake with Meat
- Braised Lamb with Heta Noodles
- Huaxian Jelly Noodles
- Fried Blood Cake
- Tickets: About ¥80
- Accommodation: ¥120-200 per night
- Catering: ¥60-100 per day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥500-800
- Which brand of Daokou Braised Chicken is the most authentic? → Recommended "Yixingzhang" and other time-honored brands
- Shelf life of braised chicken? → 7 days at room temperature for vacuum-packed
- Are there performances at Wagangzhai? → Costume sitcoms on weekends and holidays
- Transportation in Huaxian? → Self-driving or take a bus from Anyang/Xinxiang is recommended