Henan Jiaozuo — the hometown of Tai Chi, a famous city of mountains and waters, boasting world-class mountain and water landscapes such as Yuntai Mountain, Qingtian River, and Shennong Mountain, as well as cultural treasures like Chenjiagou, the birthplace of Tai Chi. It is a tourist resort integrating natural wonders and humanistic heritage.
Political and economic center of Jiaozuo, prosperous commercial area
Science, education and culture cluster, modern new district
Industrial transformation demonstration zone, northern mountainous ecological area
Coal industry heritage area, modern agriculture demonstration zone
Thousand-year-old county, famous cultural city
Ancient city by the Yellow River, hometown of Han Yu
Location of Yuntai Mountain, core area of mountain-water tourism
Land of bamboo forests, location of Qingtian River Scenic Area
Hometown of Yellow River culture, location of Jiaying Temple
Birthplace of Tai Chi, hometown of Sima Yi
Enjoy the blue waters and red cliffs of Yuntai, practice Chenjiagou Tai Chi, tour the scenic Qingtian River, visit Shennong Mountain historic sites
In the morning, visit Red Stone Gorge to experience the wonder of Danxia blue waters. In the afternoon, explore Tanpu Gorge and Quanpu Gorge, enjoying the natural landscape of "a spring every three steps, a waterfall every five steps, a pool every ten steps." In the evening, experience interaction with wild macaques in Macaque Valley.
In the morning, take a boat tour of Qingtian River to enjoy the "Three Gorges of the North" scenery. In the afternoon, head to Shennong Mountain, climb the Dragon Ridge Great Wall, view thousand-year-old pines, and experience the depth of Taoist culture.
In the morning, visit Chenjiagou, learn basic Tai Chi moves, and experience the essence of Tai Chi culture. In the afternoon, visit Jiaying Temple to learn about Yellow River management history and experience the grandeur of the "Yellow River Imperial Palace."
A Jiaozuo specialty dish made from fresh donkey meat, braised in a century-old marinade. The meat is tender and aromatic, served with a special "naotang" dipping sauce, creating a unique flavor. It is a local delicacy for entertaining guests.
A traditional snack from Wuzhi County, Jiaozuo. Made by stir-frying flour, peanuts, sesame, walnut kernels, etc., then boiling with water. Milky white in color, thick in texture, fragrant in aroma, and rich in nutrition. It is a famous breakfast item.
A specialty of Wen County, Jiaozuo, and a national geographical indication product. Named for its iron-rust colored skin, the flesh is fine and powdery, rich in nutrients. It can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or stewed, making it an excellent nourishing food.
A specialty noodle dish from Mengzhou, Jiaozuo. Made with locally grown wheat noodles, stir-fried with eggs, bean sprouts, and green vegetables. The noodles are chewy with a rich savory flavor, a beloved home-style dish among locals.