Mianchi County Travel
Mianchi County, Sanmenxia, Henan Province — an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, integrating Yangshao Culture sites, the history of the Qin-Zhao Alliance, and the ecological scenery of Shaoshan. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes the genetic code of Chinese civilization and touches the historical context.
Three-Day Two-Night Civilization Tracing Tour in Mianchi County
Explore the roots of Yangshao culture, visit the ancient alliance site, climb the green slopes of Shaoshan, taste the flavors of the ancient county, and decode the earliest codes of Chinese civilization
Immerse yourself in Yangshao Culture all day, visit the museum to decode painted pottery civilization, explore Yangshao Village Site to experience ancient villages, personally experience painted pottery making techniques, and trace the source of Chinese civilization.
- Yangshao Culture Theme Hotel
- County Business Hotel
- Homestays around the site
- Yangshao Big Apricot Soup
- Mianchi Beef Soup
- Stone Baked Bun
- Sour Soybean Milk Noodles
- The museum provides free explanations (10:00, 14:00)
- Painted pottery making experience takes about 1.5 hours
- Strong UV rays in the site area in summer, sun protection is recommended
In the morning, climb the Qin-Zhao Alliance Platform to revisit the historical allusion of 'Returning the Jade Intact to Zhao', in the afternoon visit the Eighth Route Army Mianchi Station to experience red culture, and in the evening search for the Ancient Qin-Zhao Boundary Stele.
- Take Bus No.1 in the county to reach the Alliance Platform
- The site of the army station is about 1.5 kilometers from the county center, accessible on foot
- Taxi fare between attractions is 5-10 yuan
- Qin-Zhao Alliance Platform: 20 yuan
- Site of the Eighth Route Army Mianchi Station: Free (registration required)
- Ancient Qin-Zhao Boundary Stele: Free
- Historical scene drama performances at the Alliance Platform Scenic Area (10:30 on weekends)
- Red-themed explanations can be reserved at the army station site
- It is recommended to bring historical books to assist in understanding the background of the attractions
In the morning, explore Shaoshan National Forest Park, hike in the forest oxygen bar to admire strange peaks and rocks, in the afternoon explore the geological wonders of Daimeishan (Mianchi Section), and return with Yangshao specialties in the evening.
- Shaoshan forest hiking (recommended "Shun Di Temple - Wangsong Platform" route)
- Geopark scientific research explanation
- Mountain camping (advance application required)
- Wild fruit picking (July-August in summer)
- Yangshao Big Apricots (June-July)
- Yangshao Wine
- Painted pottery cultural and creative products
- Mianchi Persimmon Cakes
- Shaoshan is about 35 kilometers from the county seat, the last return bus is at 16:00
- Mianchi Railway Station has trains to Zhengzhou and Xi'an
- Specialties can be directly mailed through the scenic spot courier point
Must-Try Foods in Mianchi County
Yangshao Big Apricot
A specialty of Mianchi, named after a planting history of over 2,000 years and production in the birthplace of Yangshao Culture. The fruits are plump, sweet and sour with juicy flesh, and have been awarded the National Geographical Indication Product.
Mianchi Beef Soup
A special food in western Henan, made by slow-cooking local yellow beef for more than 6 hours, with clear soup color and tender meat. Served with baked buns, it is a favorite breakfast of Mianchi people.
Stone Baked Bun
A traditional pasta in Mianchi, baked with pebbles, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, can be sweet or salty. It is said to have evolved from the food making methods of the ancient Yangshao people.
Sour Soybean Milk Noodles
A classic pasta in western Henan, made by boiling noodles with fermented mung bean milk, served with celery, peanuts and other ingredients, sour and delicious, easy to digest, and is a summer refreshment in Mianchi.
- Summer (June-July): Yangshao big apricots are ripe, suitable for picking
- Autumn (October-November): Best time to view Shaoshan red leaves
- Spring (April-May): Mild climate, suitable for visiting sites
- Yangshao Big Apricot
- Mianchi Beef Soup
- Stone Baked Bun
- Sour Soybean Milk Noodles
- Mianchi Persimmon Cakes
- Tickets: About 120 yuan
- Accommodation: 110-240 yuan/night
- Catering: 55-95 yuan/day
- Transportation: About 70 yuan
- Total: 550-950 yuan
- Is reservation required for Yangshao painted pottery experience? → Yes, it is recommended to make a phone reservation 1 day in advance
- Is Shaoshan suitable for self-driving? → There is a mountain road, suitable for self-driving (driving time about 1 hour)
- Where can I pick Yangshao big apricots? → Ten Thousand Acre Apricot Garden in Yangshao Town (open June-July)
- Is there a explanation service at the Qin-Zhao Alliance Platform? → Paid explanation is provided (50 yuan/time)