Tongxu County Travel
Tongxu County, Kaifeng, Henan Province - an ancient county in the Central Plains with a long history, belonging to the State of Zheng during the Spring and Autumn Period, integrating ancient city style, historical relics and folk culture. The 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes special food, historical exploration and folk custom experience.
2-Day 1-Night Historical and Folk Custom Tour of Tongxu County
Visit the relics of the ancient county, explore the Three Kingdoms culture, trace the history of water transport, taste the mellow flavor of pasta, and experience the unique charm of the ancient central plains county
After arriving in Tongxu County, head to the ancient city area, wander along the ancient city wall to feel the vicissitudes of history, visit Tongxu County Museum to learn about the local history and culture, stroll around the ancient street to taste special snacks. Experience the night market food of Tongxu in the evening.
- Hotels around the ancient city
- Hotels in the county center
- Featured folk inns
- Tongxu Braised Noodles
- Meat Pie
- Crispy Baked Wheat Cake
- Walking is the best way to visit the ancient city
- ID card is required for museum visit
- Pay attention to sun protection and heatstroke prevention in summer
Visit Shangcang Ruins in the morning to explore the ancient water transport and warehousing culture. In the afternoon, visit Cao Zhi's Tomb to experience the cultural heritage of the Three Kingdoms, and purchase Tongxu specialties to end the trip.
- Ancient Relic Exploration
- Folk Performance Watching
- Traditional Pasta Making Experience
- Handicraft Making
- Tongxu Wheat Flour
- Peanut Products
- Sweet Potato Vermicelli
- Traditional Pastries
- About 1.5 hours' drive from Kaifeng Railway Station
- Specialty stores support express delivery service
- The last bus departs from the scenic spot at 18:00
Must-Try Foods in Tongxu County
Tongxu Braised Noodles
A traditional famous food in Tongxu, hand-pulled with high-quality local wheat flour, served with mutton soup and various ingredients, with chewy texture and delicious soup.
Tongxu Meat Pie
A special snack in Tongxu, made with flour as the crust, pork and chives as the filling, fried until golden. The crust is crispy and the filling is fragrant, making it an excellent breakfast in the local area.
Crispy Baked Wheat Cake
A traditional pasta in Tongxu, made with flour as the main ingredient through multiple processes and then baked. It has distinct layers, crispy outside and soft inside, with a salty and fragrant taste.
Tongxu Peanut Cake
A specialty of Tongxu, made with high-quality local peanuts, sweet and crispy, melting in the mouth, and is a traditional festival pastry.
- Spring (March-May): Mild climate, suitable for outdoor activities
- Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp weather, suitable for visiting ancient relics
- Winter (December-February): Can experience local Spring Festival folk customs
- Tongxu Braised Noodles
- Meat Pie
- Crispy Baked Wheat Cake
- Peanut Cake
- Mung Bean Jelly
- Tickets: About ¥60
- Accommodation: ¥80-¥150 per night
- Catering: ¥40-¥70 per day
- Transportation: About ¥60
- Total: ¥400-¥700
- Which restaurant serves the most authentic Tongxu Braised Noodles? → Time-honored braised noodle restaurants in the county seat
- What to pay attention to when visiting ancient relics? → Abide by protection regulations, do not touch at will
- Is there a guide service at Cao Zhi's Tomb? → Guide service can be booked in advance
- When is the peanut harvest season in Tongxu? → August-September every year