Zhenping County, Nanyang City, Henan Province — the Hometown of Chinese Jade Carving and an old revolutionary base area, integrating Shifosi jade carving culture, the thousand-year-old Zen charm of Putuo Temple, and the red memory of Peng Xuefeng. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour decodes the essence of jade culture and appreciates the unique charm of the integration of history and red culture.
Admire fine jade carvings to understand the inheritance of craftsmanship, visit a thousand-year-old ancient temple to taste the Zen life, recall revolutionary martyrs to carry forward the red spirit, taste Zhenping's flavors to enjoy characteristic food, and unlock the humanistic and natural beauty of southwest Henan
In the morning, stroll through Shifosi Jade Carving Cultural Industry Park to appreciate various fine jade carvings, visit the Jade Carving Museum to learn about the history and craftsmanship of jade carving. In the afternoon, go to Putuo Temple to experience the peaceful Zen meaning of the thousand-year-old ancient temple.
In the morning, visit Peng Xuefeng Memorial Hall to cherish the memory of the heroic deeds of revolutionary martyrs and receive red education. In the afternoon, go to Wuduo Mountain Scenic Area to enjoy the landscape scenery and experience the fun of mountain climbing. In the evening, purchase local specialties and return.
Zhenping's iconic food, made from local free-range chickens braised with more than ten kinds of spices, golden in color, tender in meat, rich in aroma, known as the "No.1 Chicken in Southern Henan", with a history of a hundred years.
Zhenping's traditional pasta, made from high-quality flour using a unique fermentation process, baked in a pan, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, can be eaten directly or with vegetables, and is a favorite staple food of local people.
Specialty of Zhanglin Town, Zhenping County, pressed from sesame seeds using traditional stone mill technology, golden in color, mellow in flavor, an excellent condiment for cold dishes and cooking, certified as a national geographical indication product.
Zhenping's special pasta, made by fermenting mung bean milk to make noodle soup, adding noodles and side dishes to cook, with a unique sour taste, refreshing and delicious, a common summer food in the local area, rich in nutrition.