Pingdingshan, Henan — historically known as "Eagle City," located in the heart of the Central Plains. It governs districts including Ruzhou and is home to famous attractions such as Yaoshan, the Central Plains Giant Buddha, and Ruzhou Fengxue Temple. It is a tourist city integrating mountain scenery, Buddhist culture, historical sites, and Ru porcelain culture.
Central urban area of Pingdingshan, commercial and cultural center
Central urban area of Pingdingshan, industrial culture characteristic area
Industrial core area of Pingdingshan, transformation and development demonstration zone
Central urban area of Pingdingshan, ecological livable district
Hometown of Chinese folk art, birthplace of liquor culture
Site of the ancient Ye State, famous historical and cultural city
Core area of mountain tourism, hot spring resort destination
Birthplace of Sansu culture, site of ancient Jia Prefecture
Landscape garden city, leisure resort destination
Historical and cultural city, birthplace of Ru porcelain, combining historical sites and natural scenery
Climb Yaoshan to view seas of clouds and pine forests, worship the Buddha to understand compassion and Zen, visit Ruzhou to experience thousand years of porcelain charm, explore Erlang Mountain to enjoy lake and mountain scenery
In the morning, climb Yaoshan to enjoy the unique peaks and sea of clouds. In the afternoon, experience the Yaoshan Hot Spring to relax your body and mind. In the evening, taste local Lushan specialties.
In the morning, visit the Central Plains Giant Buddha to experience Buddhist culture. In the afternoon, explore Huamei Valley to enjoy streams and waterfalls. In the evening, taste farmhouse cuisine.
In the morning, visit Ruzhou Fengxue Temple and the Ru Official Kiln Site to experience thousand-year-old culture. In the afternoon, explore Erlang Mountain and Shimantan Reservoir to enjoy lake and mountain scenery. Purchase local specialties before departure.
A specialty of Lushan County, Pingdingshan. Meat, vegetables, tofu products and other ingredients are stewed together in one pot with secret seasonings. Delicious and flavorful, with a balanced mix of meat and vegetables. It is a beloved home-style dish among locals.
A traditional snack of Jia County. Noodles are pressed using a special Huluo press, served with mutton soup and various seasonings. The noodles are chewy and the broth is delicious. It is one of Henan's famous noodle dishes, honored as a "Chinese Famous Snack."
A specialty of Wugang City. Made from high-quality soybeans, the texture is delicate and smooth. Served hot with a special dipping sauce, it has a silky mouthfeel and rich soybean aroma. It is a classic choice for local breakfast.
A signature dish of Ruzhou City. Made with locally raised free-range chicken and Ruzhou's specialty vermicelli, stewed together. The chicken is tender, the vermicelli is smooth, and the broth is rich. Both nutritious and flavorful, it is an essential dish at local banquets.
A specialty of Baofeng County and one of China's famous liquors. Originating in the Shang and Zhou dynasties and flourishing in the Tang and Song dynasties, it is known for its "pure and clean fragrance, soft and sweet taste, refreshing and smooth finish, and lingering aftertaste." It is an excellent choice for entertaining guests.