Qinyang Travel
Qinyang City, Jiaozuo, Henan Province – a millennium-old county, the hometown of Tai Chi, integrating Taihang landscapes, millennium-old temples, and music temperament culture. Home to famous scenic spots such as Shennong Mountain and Tianning Temple Three Saints Pagoda, this 2-day 1-night in-depth tour brings you to appreciate the profoundness of Central Plains culture and the beauty of landscapes.
Two-Day One-Night Cultural and Landscape Tour of Qinyang City
Climb to the top of Taihang Mountain, explore the millennium-old temple, seek the source of music temperament, taste intangible cultural heritage delicacies, and experience the beauty of the integration of history and nature in this ancient central plains county
Head to Shennong Mountain in the early morning, climb the mountain to admire the Taihang scenery and play with macaques; visit Tianning Temple Three Saints Pagoda in the afternoon to feel the charm of the millennium-old pagoda; stroll through Huaifu Ancient Street in the evening and taste Qinyang's special cuisine.
- Shennong Mountain Scenic Area Homestay
- Huaifu Road Hotel in Urban Area
- Characteristic Inns around Ancient Street
- Qinyang Naotang Donkey Meat
- Jin Xianshu Sesame Seed Cake
- Meat in Pot
- Qinyang Stir-Fried Pancake
- It is recommended to take the cable car up Shennong Mountain (¥70 one way) and walk down
- Do not feed dangerous food when interacting with macaques
- The lighting for night photography on the ancient street is excellent, suitable for taking photos
Visit Zhu Zaiyu Memorial Hall in the morning to explore the wisdom of the music temperament master; head to Danhe Canyon in the afternoon to admire the landscape scenery and ancient villages; end the trip after purchasing intangible cultural heritage specialties.
- Take Bus No.13 in urban area to reach Zhu Zaiyu Memorial Hall
- Danhe Canyon requires self-driving or chartered car (about 1 hour drive)
- Abundant taxis around scenic areas
- Shennong Mountain: ¥80 (Including scenic area transportation)
- Tianning Temple Three Saints Pagoda: ¥20
- Zhu Zaiyu Memorial Hall: Free (Reservation required)
- Danhe Canyon: Free (Some attractions charge fees)
- Zhu Zaiyu Memorial Hall has scheduled explanations (10:00/15:00)
- You can play in the water in Danhe Canyon in summer, it is recommended to prepare spare clothes
- When visiting the Grand Mosque, respect religious customs and dress neatly
Must-Try Cuisine in Qinyang City
Qinyang Naotang Donkey Meat
Qinyang's intangible cultural heritage cuisine, dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Selected high-quality local donkey meat is braised with dozens of spices in old soup. The meat is tender and served with 'Naotang' (boiling soup) made from donkey bones and spices, with a mellow flavor. It is hailed as a model of 'dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground'.
Meat in Pot
A traditional famous dish of Qinyang. Pork and various spices are put into a special pottery jar, sealed and slow-cooked for several hours. The meat is crispy and rotten, and the soup is rich. Due to the good heat preservation of the pottery jar, it is still boiling and bubbling when served, with a fragrant aroma.
Qinyang Stir-Fried Pancake
Different from ordinary stir-fried pancakes, Qinyang stir-fried pancake is mainly made of thin noodle pancake shreds baked locally, stir-fried quickly with eggs, bean sprouts, chives, etc. The pancake shreds are chewy with rich sauce flavor, and it is one of the most popular home-style staple foods locally.
Jin Xianshu Sesame Seed Cake
A century-old time-honored sesame seed cake in Qinyang, made from flour, sesame, salt and alkali, baked in charcoal fire. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with distinct layers, which can be eaten plain or with meat, and is a classic snack in Huaifu area.
- Spring (April-May): Shennong Mountain is covered with wild flowers, suitable for mountain climbing and flower viewing
- Autumn (September-October): Clear and crisp weather, Danhe Canyon has the best scenery
- Summer (June-August): Can go to Danhe Canyon to escape the heat and play in the water
- Winter (December-February): Shennong Mountain has magnificent snow scenery with fewer tourists
- Naotang Donkey Meat (Time-honored shop on Huaifu Ancient Street)
- Meat in Pot (Specialty dish of Qinyang Hotel)
- Qinyang Stir-Fried Pancake (Night market in old urban area)
- Jin Xianshu Sesame Seed Cake (Headquarters: Zizhi Street)
- Tickets: About ¥150
- Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
- Catering: ¥80-120 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100 (Including scenic area transportation)
- Total: ¥600-1000
- Will macaques in Shennong Mountain attack people? → Generally not, do not tease or reach out to feed them
- Do I need to make a reservation for Zhu Zaiyu Memorial Hall? → No reservation required for individual visitors, groups need to book 1 day in advance
- Can Naotang Donkey Meat be taken away in vacuum packaging? → Most shops provide vacuum packaging with a shelf life of 3-5 days
- Transportation from Qinyang to Jiaozuo urban area? → Buses depart every 20 minutes from the long-distance bus station, about 1 hour drive