Sheqi County, Nanyang, Henan — the pearl of Central Plains ancient towns and the birthplace of commercial port culture, integrating the historical charm of Shedian Ancient Town, the architectural essence of Shanshan Guildhall, and the scenery of Zhaohe River. A 2-day & 1-night in-depth tour decodes the essence of commercial port culture and appreciates the unique charm of the integration of ancient town and nature.
Visit Shedian Ancient Town to recall the prosperity of the Ming and Qing dynasties, admire the architectural treasures of Shanshan Guildhall, taste ancient town delicacies and enjoy folk customs, and unlock the beauty of southern Henan's commercial port culture and nature
Wander around Shedian Ancient Town all day, visit Shanshan Guildhall to experience the charm of architectural art, explore Fire God Temple to learn about folk culture, experience ancient escort scenes at Guangsheng Escort Agency, and enjoy the night view of the ancient town in the evening.
Walk in Zhaohe Park in the morning to enjoy the natural scenery, visit Shedian Wine Town in the afternoon to learn about wine-making culture, explore Lijin Bureau to experience the ancient tax system, and purchase special local products in the evening before returning.
Sheqi's characteristic breakfast, different from Zhoukou spicy soup, Sheqi spicy soup is based on mutton soup, added with various spices, vermicelli, tofu skin and other ingredients, with moderate spiciness and a lingering aftertaste, it is a favorite breakfast of local people.
A traditional snack in Sheqi, made with special flour for the crust, stuffed with braised beef and baked over charcoal fire. The crust is crispy and the filling is fragrant, it is a common food on the streets of the ancient town.
A classic noodle dish in southern Henan, cooked with sesame leaves (pickled young sesame leaves) and handmade noodles, with a unique taste and a delicate fragrance, it is a common home-cooked meal in Sheqi farmhouses.
A historic famous wine in China, originated in the Xia Dynasty, flourished in the Han Dynasty, and prospered in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Made from high-quality sorghum using traditional techniques, it has the characteristics of "soft, sweet, refreshing and clean, with a long aftertaste", and is a landmark specialty of Sheqi County.