Suiyang District Travel
Henan Shangqiu Suiyang District - the core area of a national historical and cultural city, home to national treasure-level heritage sites like Shangqiu Ancient City and Yingtian Academy, integrating Shang-Zhou civilization, Han-Liang culture, and Song-Ming Neo-Confucianism. A 3-day 2-night in-depth tour decodes the Central Plains cultural gene, appreciating the unique charm of the integration of ancient city and humanities.
Suiyang District Three-Day Two-Night Ancient City Cultural Heritage Tour
Explore the Ming-Qing ancient city to appreciate vicissitudes, visit Yingtian Academy to comprehend Neo-Confucianism, pay homage to the loyal and heroic martyrs to sense sincerity, view the Fire God Platform to enjoy folk customs, unlocking the beauty of Eastern Henan's history and culture
Spend the whole day wandering in Shangqiu Ancient City, climb the city wall to overlook the checkerboard-style ancient streets, visit Guidefu Confucian Temple to feel Confucian culture, explore the Mu Family Courtyard House to appreciate Ming and Qing architectural art, and take an evening stroll by South Lake to admire the ancient city's reflection.
- Ming and Qing style B&Bs within the ancient city
- Lakeside view hotels by South Lake
- Business hotels in the urban area
- Shangqiu Water-Excitation Steamed Buns
- Wine-Marinated Fish
- Stacked Meat
- Shrimp Braised Gluten
- The ancient city can be explored on foot (about 3 hours for the whole route) or by scenic sightseeing vehicle (30 yuan/person)
- South Lake light show starts at 19:30 in the evening
- Recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes for walking
Visit Yingtian Academy, one of China's four great academies, in the morning to feel the prosperity of Song Dynasty Confucianism. Pay respects at Zhangxun Temple in the afternoon to remember loyal martyrs. Visit Baguanzhai to appreciate authentic calligraphy by Yan Zhenqing. Take an evening stroll at Wenya Platform to recall literati gatherings.
- Walk or ride shared bicycles within the ancient city
- Yingtian Academy is about 1 km from the South Gate of the ancient city
- Zhangxun Temple and Baguanzhai are adjacent and can be visited together
- Shangqiu Ancient City Wall: 50 yuan
- Yingtian Academy: 30 yuan
- Zhangxun Temple: 20 yuan
- Baguanzhai: 20 yuan
- Combo Ticket: 80 yuan (includes city wall, Yingtian Academy, Zhangxun Temple, Baguanzhai)
- Yingtian Academy has scheduled guided tours (10:00, 14:00)
- Photography is prohibited in the Baguanzhai stele exhibition hall
- Recommended to understand the historical background of the Suiyang Defense Battle during the An-Shi Rebellion in advance
Visit the Fire God Platform Scenic Area in the morning to explore the origins of fire culture, visit the Ebo Platform to understand ancient star-gazing culture, explore the Shangzu Temple in the afternoon to feel the context of Shang culture, and purchase Shangqiu specialties in the evening for the return journey.
- Fire God Platform temple fair folk performances (during Spring Festival)
- Ebo Platform ancient stargazing experience
- Shangzu Temple rubbing interaction
- Shangqiu paper-cutting intangible cultural heritage experience
- Shangqiu Water-Excitation Steamed Buns (vacuum-packed)
- Minquan Grape Wine (specialty from neighboring production area)
- Zhecheng Huqin (geographical indication product)
- Shangqiu Fried Dough Twists
- Fire God Platform is about 5 km from the urban area, accessible by Bus No. 1
- Shangqiu Station (high-speed rail station) has trains to Zhengzhou and Xuzhou
- Urban specialty markets are concentrated on Kaixuan Road Pedestrian Street
Must-try Foods in Suiyang District
Shangqiu Water-Excitation Steamed Buns
A traditional famous pastry of Suiyang, also known as "Ice-Fire Buns", made with flour and sugar as ingredients, deep-fried and then drizzled with syrup, crispy outside and soft inside, sweet but not greasy. Named because it needs to be doused with ice water during preparation, with a history of over 300 years.
Wine-Marinated Fish
A specialty food of Suiyang, made with crucian carp through pickling, deep-frying, and wine-marinating, with crispy bones and tender meat, savory and delicious. Named because it is seasoned with wine lees, a must-have dish for local banquets, with a history of a thousand years.
Stacked Meat
A classic meat dish of Shangqiu, made by pressing cooked beef into stacks, sliced for eating, with firm texture and rich aroma. Can be eaten directly or in flatbreads, a very characteristic street food in the area.
Shrimp Braised Gluten
A traditional vegetarian famous dish of Suiyang, mainly using gluten as the ingredient, cooked with shrimp (dried small shrimp), with delicious flavor and chewy texture, hailed as "a meat dish among vegetarian dishes", representing Eastern Henan vegetarian cuisine.
- Spring (Mar-May): Pleasant spring scenery in the ancient city, suitable for strolling and sightseeing
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities
- During Spring Festival: The Fire God Platform temple fair is lively, can experience folk customs
- Shangqiu Water-Excitation Steamed Buns
- Wine-Marinated Fish
- Stacked Meat
- Shrimp Braised Gluten
- Sugar Cake
- Tickets: About 150 yuan
- Accommodation: 100-200 yuan/night
- Dining: 50-80 yuan/day
- Transportation: About 50 yuan
- Total: 500-800 yuan
- Need reservation for Shangqiu Ancient City? → No reservation needed, tickets can be purchased on-site
- When is the Fire God Platform temple fair held? → From the first day to the sixteenth day of the Lunar New Year
- Does Yingtian Academy have guided tour service? → Yes, 50 yuan/time
- Which shop has the most authentic Water-Excitation Steamed Buns? → "Old Ma's Pastry Shop" inside the ancient city (century-old shop)