Neihuang County Travel
Neihuang County, Anyang, Henan - an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and the location of the mausoleums of Emperor Zhuanxu and Emperor Ku. It boasts rich historical relics and unique folk cuisine. This 2-day/1-night in-depth tour includes root-seeking and ancestor worship, ancient relic exploration, and food experience.
Two-Day One-Night Root-Seeking Cultural Tour in Neihuang County
Pay homage to the Two Emperors to trace the root vein, explore the Han village to see the vicissitudes, recall the past with the ancient pagoda in the wind, taste the hometown sentiment with flavorous Guanchang, and feel the profound historical heritage of the Central Plains
After arriving in Neihuang, head to Erdi Mausoleum to participate in the ancestor worship ceremony and visit the mausoleum buildings. In the afternoon, explore the Sanyangzhuang Han Dynasty Village Ruins to experience the agricultural civilization of the Han Dynasty, and return to the county seat in the evening to taste local specialty foods.
- Hotels in Neihuang County Seat
- Homestays around Erdi Mausoleum
- Cultural Theme Inns
- Neihuang Guanchang (Blood Sausage)
- Liangzhuang Zhuangmo (Stuffed Pancake)
- Chuwang Pagao (Buckwheat Jelly)
- Fried Blood Curd
- Large number of visitors during the ancestor worship ceremony, it is recommended to plan in advance
- Site visits require following a commentator
- Pay attention to sun protection and hydration in summer
In the morning, visit the Tang Dynasty Daxing Temple Pagoda to experience the ancient pagoda architectural art. In the afternoon, visit the Neihuang County Museum to systematically understand the history of Neihuang, purchase local specialties and end the trip.
- Taxi ride between scenic spots in the county seat takes about 10-15 minutes
- Self-driving or chartered car is recommended to go to Yue Fei Temple
- Take a bus from Neihuang Bus Station for the return trip
- Erdi Mausoleum: ¥40
- Sanyangzhuang Ruins: ¥30
- Daxing Temple Pagoda: Free
- Yue Fei Temple: ¥20
- Free commentary can be reserved at the museum
- A cultural block is being built around Daxing Temple Pagoda
- Vacuum-packed Guanchang is easy to carry
Must-Try Foods in Neihuang County
Neihuang Guanchang (Blood Sausage)
A characteristic traditional snack in Neihuang County, made from pig blood and flour, fried after special processing, seasoned with garlic water, with a unique taste and rich flavor.
Liangzhuang Zhuangmo (Stuffed Pancake)
A specialty of Liangzhuang Town, Neihuang, made with refined flour as the crust, stuffed with pork and green onions, fried on a griddle, with a crispy crust and delicious filling, can be eaten directly or with garlic juice.
Chuwang Pagao (Buckwheat Jelly)
A traditional snack in Chuwang Town, Neihuang, made by steaming buckwheat flour and cooling it to cut into pieces, served with vinegar, garlic, sesame oil and other seasonings, cool and refreshing, an ideal summer refreshment.
Fried Blood Curd
A folk specialty food in Neihuang, made by cutting fresh pig blood into pieces after solidification, frying until golden on both sides with lard, crispy outside and tender inside, often served as a side dish with wine.
- Spring (March-April): During the Erdi Mausoleum Ancestor Worship Ceremony
- Autumn (September-October): Pleasant climate, suitable for visiting ancient relics
- Winter (December-February): Can experience local folk festivals
- Neihuang Guanchang (Recommended old-established shops)
- Hot Fried Zhuangmo
- Chuwang Pagao with garlic water
- Fried Blood Curd with Guanchang
- Neihuang Tofu Skin
- Tickets: About ¥90
- Accommodation: ¥100-180/night
- Catering: ¥50-80/day
- Transportation: About ¥60
- Total: ¥400-600
- When is the Erdi Mausoleum Ancestor Worship Ceremony? → 18th day of the third lunar month
- Which shop has the most authentic Neihuang Guanchang? → Shops near the old cross street in the county seat
- Is there commentary at Sanyangzhuang Ruins? → Paid commentary service is provided (¥50/time)
- What are the transportation methods in Neihuang? → It is recommended to take a bus from Anyang or Puyang, and taxis are convenient in the county seat