Bo'ai County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province — a pearl of landscapes at the southern foot of Taihang Mountain, one of the seclusion places of the "Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove". It integrates Taihang clear water, thousand-year-old ancient temples and Ming-Qing ancient villages, and boasts well-known scenic spots such as Qingtianhe and Yueshan Temple. This 2-day 1-night tour will take you to appreciate the blend of landscapes and humanities.
Admire the clear water of Tianhe, comprehend the Zen heart of ancient temples, explore the legacy of ancient villages, taste Huai Prefecture flavors, and experience the natural and cultural charm of the southern foot of Taihang Mountain
Go to Qingtianhe in the early morning and enjoy the scenery of the "Northern Three Gorges" by cruise ship; visit Yueshan Temple in the afternoon to experience the Zen charm of the thousand-year-old ancient temple; stroll around Bo'ai urban area in the evening and taste local delicacies such as Bo'ai Water Banquet.
Visit Zhaibuchang Ancient Village in the morning to experience the charm of Ming and Qing architecture; stroll around Xingfu Lake Park in the afternoon to experience urban leisure; end the trip after purchasing Bo'ai specialties.
Bo'ai's traditional banquet, named because most dishes are soup-based and served one after another like flowing water. It consists of 24 dishes (8 cold and 16 hot), with exquisite ingredients and a mix of meat and vegetables. Representative dishes include "Eight Bowls and Eight Plates" and "Sour and Spicy Fish Soup". It is the highest courtesy for entertaining distinguished guests locally.
A century-old inherited food of Bo'ai, using local Taihang donkey meat braised with old soup and more than 20 kinds of spices. The meat is tender and served with "Naotang" (boiling soup) made from donkey bones and spices. It has a rich and delicious taste and is one of the "Eight Wonders of Huai Prefecture".
A classic street snack in Bo'ai. Beef balls are made by hand beating fresh yellow beef, tender and chewy. Served with bone soup, vermicelli and coriander, the soup is clear, fresh and not greasy. It is a popular choice for breakfast and supper.
Bo'ai's traditional pasta, made with fermented mung bean milk as soup and noodles, served with celery, peanuts, chili oil, etc. It is sour and appetizing with a unique taste, and is a common staple food for relieving summer heat locally in summer.