Ningling County, Shangqiu, Henan Province — "Hometown of Getianshi", "Hometown of Chinese Crisp Pears", integrating ancient music and dance culture, ecological agricultural scenery, and wine culture. It boasts core resources such as Getian Park, Ten Thousand Mu Pear Orchard, and Lv Kun's Hometown. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour unlocks the cultural roots and natural beauty of Ningling, and experiences the unique charm of this ancient county in eastern Henan.
Explore the hometown of Getian to trace the source of music and dance, wander through the Ten Thousand Mu Pear Orchard to admire the snow-like pear blossoms, visit Lv Kun's former residence to comprehend Ming and Qing ideology, taste Zhanggong fine wine to enjoy the flavor on the tip of the tongue, and unlock the beauty of the integration of ancient and modern Ning
Visit Getian Park in the morning to trace the cultural roots of the ancient "Music of Getianshi"; pay homage to Getianshi Mausoleum in the afternoon to experience the historical depth of the ancestor of Chinese music and dance; enter Ningling County Museum in the evening to systematically understand the development context of Ningling, and stroll along the Dasha River Scenic Belt to admire the sunset.
Stroll through the Ten Thousand Mu Pear Orchard in the morning to admire the grand scene of "thousands of pear trees blooming" (spring); visit Pear Blossom Town in the afternoon to experience pear culture-themed homestays and handcrafts; enter Zhanggong Wine Culture Park in the evening to explore the brewing secret of "Among east, west, south, north and central China, the fine wine is in Zhanggong".
Enter Lv Kun's Hometown in the morning to comprehend the people-oriented ideology of the Ming Dynasty; pay homage to Zhanggong Martyrs Cemetery in the afternoon to cherish revolutionary martyrs; visit Ningling Specialty Market in the evening to buy local specialties and finish the journey.
A traditional breakfast in Ningling, named because the batter is dripped into boiling soup to form thin noodles with a special "whistle" (copper funnel-shaped tool). The soup is based on chicken soup or mutton soup, served with coriander, chili oil etc., with a fresh and smooth taste, having a history of more than 300 years.
A national geographical indication product, the core specialty of Ningling "Hometown of Chinese Crisp Pears". Planting began in the late Tang Dynasty, with large fruit, thin skin, juicy and sweet taste, rich in various vitamins, known as "nectar among fruits", can be eaten fresh or made into pear syrup, pear wine.
A specialty of Zhanggong Town, Ningling, starting in Shang Dynasty, prospering in Han Dynasty, and flourishing up to now. It is famous for "rich cellar aroma, soft and sweet taste", won the title of "National High-Quality Wine" in 1979.
A traditional pasta in Ningling, named because the dough is pressed with a bar during production. The momo is snow-white, chewy with rich wheat aroma, can be eaten directly or with dishes.