Wen County Travel
Wen County, Jiaozuo, Henan Province – the birthplace of Tai Chi in the world and the core production area of the 'Four Huaiyao Medicinal Herbs'. Integrating Tai Chi culture, Yuan Dynasty ancient temples, and Yellow River scenery, it boasts iconic attractions such as Chenjiagou and Cisheng Temple. This 2-day 1-night tour will take you to experience the soft and hard philosophy and Huaifu customs of the hometown of Tai Chi.
2-Day 1-Night Tai Chi Cultural Tour in Wen County
Trace the roots of Tai Chi, visit ancient temples of the Yuan Dynasty, taste Huaiyao delicacies, watch the sunset over the Yellow River, and experience the soft and hard customs of the hometown of Tai Chi
Head to Chenjiagou in the early morning to explore the birthplace of Tai Chi; visit Cisheng Temple in the afternoon to experience Yuan Dynasty architectural art; stroll through Wen County's old town in the evening to taste Huaiyao food and Tai Chi Banquet.
- Chenjiagou Tai Chi Theme Homestay
- County Hot Spring Hotel
- Old Town Street Featured Inn
- Tai Chi Banquet (Pictographic Tai Chi Dishes)
- Braised Chicken with Huai Chinese Yam
- Wen County Fried Noodles
- Dongfu Meatballs
- Chenjiagou Tai Chi Performance Time: 10:00/15:00 (Free)
- Photography of Cisheng Temple murals is prohibited, please comply with the regulations
- Free tasting of yam products at Huaiyao specialty stores on Old Town Street
Visit the Huai Chinese yam planting base in the morning to experience picking and processing; head to the Yellow River Wetland in the afternoon to watch the river scenery and migratory birds; end the trip after purchasing Huaiyao specialties.
- Take Bus No.5 from the county seat directly to Chenjiagou
- Take the special minibus to Fantian Town to reach Cisheng Temple
- Self-driving is recommended for Yellow River Wetland (about 25 minutes from the county seat)
- Chenjiagou Scenic Area: ¥60
- Cisheng Temple: ¥20
- Huai Chinese Yam Base: Free (Picking experience ¥30 per person)
- Museum: Free
- Wear stain-resistant clothes and gloves for Huai Chinese yam picking
- The best time for bird watching in Yellow River Wetland is from November to February of the next year
- It is recommended to choose vacuum-packed Huaiyao for easy preservation when purchasing
Must-Try Foods in Wen County
Tai Chi Banquet
A special banquet in Wen County, with dishes named after Tai Chi moves, such as 'Tai Chi Yin-Yang Fish' (two-color egg custard), 'Cloud Hand Push Palm' (yam roll), etc. Exquisitely shaped and integrated with Huaiyao ingredients, it has both ornamental and nutritional value, being a combination of Tai Chi culture and diet.
Braised Chicken with Huai Chinese Yam
A classic dish in Wen County, made by slow stewing local iron stick yam and free-range native chicken. The yam is soft and glutinous, the chicken is tender, and the soup is rich, with nourishing and health-preserving effects, being a home-style tonic dish in local autumn and winter.
Wen County Fried Noodles
Traditional pasta in Wen County, made with hand-pulled thin noodles, stir-fried quickly with eggs, bean sprouts and shredded pork, seasoned with local bean paste. The noodles are chewy with rich sauce flavor, being a common civilian food on the streets.
Dongfu Meatballs
A century-old time-honored snack in Wen County, made by hand-beating pork and yam into meatballs, deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Can be eaten directly or stewed in soup, with a delicious taste, being a classic representative of Wen County's banquet and daily snacks.
- Spring (April-May): Chenjiagou Tai Chi Culture Festival, you can watch high-level Tai Chi performances
- Autumn (October-November): Huai Chinese yam picking season, suitable for experiencing farming and tasting fresh yam
- Winter (December-February): Watch migratory birds in Yellow River Wetland, strong New Year flavor in Tai Chi hometown
- Summer (June-August): Cool in Yellow River beach area, suitable for leisure and summer vacation
- Tai Chi Banquet (Chenjiagou Scenic Area Hotel)
- Braised Chicken with Huai Chinese Yam (Time-honored Restaurant in County Seat)
- Wen County Fried Noodles (Old Town Street Night Market)
- Dongfu Meatballs (Headquarters on Wenquan Street)
- Tickets: About ¥100
- Accommodation: ¥100-180 per night
- Catering: ¥60-90 per day
- Transportation: About ¥50
- Huaiyao Specialties: ¥100 (as needed)
- Total: ¥400-750
- Can I learn Tai Chi in Chenjiagou? → There are short-term training courses (1-7 days, cost ¥300-1500)
- Best picking period for Huai Chinese yam? → Late October to early November
- Transportation from Wen County to Zhengzhou? → High-speed rail 30 minutes (Wen County Station to Zhengzhou Station)
- Is there a guide service in Cisheng Temple? → Yes, guide fee ¥30 per time