Yancheng District Travel
Yancheng District, Luohe City, Henan Province — a vital cultural town in the Central Plains, hometown of Xu Shen, the Sage of Chinese Characters. It boasts millennium-old bridges and memories of anti-Jin history, integrating Chinese character culture, ancient bridge art, and red history. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes the cultural genes of the Central Plains civilization.
3-Day 2-Night Cultural Tracing Tour in Yancheng District
Taste the beauty of Chinese characters, explore the mystery of ancient bridges, recall the anti-Jin military feats, admire the scenery of Shali River, and decode the cultural code of the Central Plains
Upon arriving in Yancheng District, head straight to Xu Shen Cultural Park to systematically learn about the origin and evolution of Chinese characters. Visit the Chinese Character Museum to experience the charm of characters, and in the evening, visit Luohe Museum to supplement local historical knowledge.
- Homestays around Xu Shen Cultural Park
- Hotels in Yancheng urban area
- Scenic hotels along Shali River
- Yancheng Tofu Box
- Oil Twisted Bun (Youxuan Mo)
- Spicy Soup with Fried Dough Sticks
- It is recommended to hire a tour guide for the cultural park (¥50)
- Chinese character experience projects need to be booked in advance
- Museum is free with ID card required
In the morning, visit the millennium-old Xiaoshang Bridge to learn about its architectural art and historical value; in the afternoon, visit the Yancheng Battle Ruins to revisit Yue Fei's anti-Jin military feats; in the evening, admire the stone carving art of the Bi'an Temple Scripture Pillar.
- Bus No. 106 directly from urban area to Xiaoshang Bridge
- Taxi fare between attractions is about ¥20-30
- Self-driving is more convenient (free parking lot)
- Xiaoshang Bridge Scenic Area: ¥40
- Yancheng Battle Ruins: Free
- Bi'an Temple Scripture Pillar: Free
- There is an exhibition of Yue Fei's deeds in Xiaoshang Bridge Scenic Area
- War history enthusiasts can purchase the historical data collection "Battle of Yancheng"
- Traditional handicrafts can be experienced in the ancient street around the scripture pillar
In the morning, stroll through Shali River National Wetland Park to experience the beauty of natural ecology; in the afternoon, climb the Dragon Tower to overlook the whole city, visit the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall, buy characteristic souvenirs, and then end the trip.
- Wetland cycling (bike rental ¥20/hour)
- Aerial photography at Dragon Tower
- Intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting experience (¥30/person)
- Xu Shen cultural and creative products (reprinted version of "Shuowen Jiezi")
- Yancheng Bar Momo (Gangzi Mo)
- Rubbings of Xiaoshang Bridge stone carvings
- Luohe Sesame Slice
- 10 minutes' drive from Luohe West Railway Station (High-speed Railway Station)
- About 1.5 hours' drive from urban area to Zhengzhou Airport
- Special products can be delivered by express (handled at the scenic area service center)
Must-Try Delicacies in Yancheng District
Yancheng Tofu Box
A traditional famous dish of Yancheng. Tofu is cut into squares and fried until golden, filled with stuffing, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, salty and delicious, with a history of over 100 years.
Oil Twisted Bun (Youxuan Mo)
A characteristic pasta of Yancheng. The dough is rolled into multiple layers and baked until crispy, can be sweet or salty, often eaten with spicy soup for breakfast.
Yancheng Bar Momo (Gangzi Mo)
Steamed buns made by pressing dough with a special bar, chewy texture, rich wheat flavor, a must-have food for local festivals.
Luohe Sesame Slice
A classic dessert of Yancheng, made with sesame, white sugar, and maltose, thin as a cicada's wing, sweet and crispy, a time-honored food in Henan Province.
- Spring (March-May): Outing in wetland, pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp autumn weather, suitable for outdoor sightseeing
- Winter (December-February): Can participate in Xu Shen Culture Festival activities
- Yancheng Tofu Box
- Oil Twisted Bun with Spicy Soup
- Bar Momo with Meat
- Luohe Sesame Slice
- Braised Three Treasures (local specialty)
- Tickets: About ¥100
- Accommodation: ¥120-260/night
- Catering: ¥50-80/day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥600-1000
- Guide service at Xu Shen Cultural Park? → Professional guide ¥50/time, electronic guide ¥30
- Recommended visiting time for Xiaoshang Bridge? → 1.5-2 hours
- Need reservation for intangible cultural heritage experience? → Reservation 1 day in advance is recommended on weekends
- Where to buy authentic Yancheng specialties? → Concentrated area of century-old shops in the old urban area