Huangchuan County Travel

Huangchuan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province — historically known as Guangzhou, the ancient capital of the Huang State and the birthplace of the Hwang Clan. It integrates thousand-year-old ancient city relics, Hwang Clan root culture, and waterfront ecological scenery. Experience the unique charm of "Ancient Guangzhou Rhyme, Huang State Legacy" with a 3-day 2-night in-depth tour.

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Historical Years of Huangguo Ancient City
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National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit (Huangguo Ancient City)
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Core Attractions
18+
Specialty Foods
Scenery of Huangguo Ancient City Ruins in Huangchuan County
Huangguo Ancient City - Birthplace of the Hwang Clan
A national key cultural relic protection unit, first built during the Western Zhou Dynasty, it is the site of the capital of the ancient Huang State. Existing relics include city walls, palace areas, sacrificial sites, etc. The unearthed Huang State bronzes are hailed as "national treasures", and it is a sacred place for Hwang Clan clansmen at home and abroad to seek their roots.

3-Day 2-Night Historical and Cultural Tour of Huangchuan County

Visit Huangguo to trace ancestral roots, tour Guangzhou to taste ancient charm, admire Huanghe River to view ecology, taste tribute noodles to recall craftsmanship, and unlock the beauty of the integration of a thousand-year-old ancient city and waterfront scenery in southern Henan

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Huangguo Ancient City, Guangzhou Ancient City Wall, Xiaohuang River, Huangchuan Museum, Yiyang Ancient Town, Sanyi Temple, Wanghe Tower
Suitable for
History and culture enthusiasts, Hwang Clan clansmen seeking roots, ecological sightseers, photography enthusiasts, parent-child families
Per Capita Budget
¥600-¥1100
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Seeking Roots in Huangguo
Huangguo Ancient City · Huang Clan Ancestral Hall · Guangzhou Ancient City Wall · Wanghe Tower
Trip Highlights

Trace the history of the Huang State throughout the day, explore the ruins of Huangguo Ancient City to feel the vicissitudes of thousands of years, participate in root-seeking ceremonies at the Huang Clan Ancestral Hall, stroll along the Guangzhou Ancient City Wall to overlook the urban style, and climb Wanghe Tower to enjoy the night view of the Xiaohuang River.

Attraction Arrangement
Huangguo Ancient City
A national key cultural relic protection unit, the site of the capital of the Huang State from the Western Zhou to the Spring and Autumn Period, covering a total area of about 2.8 square kilometers. The existing city wall is 5-7 meters high in residual height. Precious bronzes such as tripods, jue, and ge have been unearthed in the city, among which the "Huang Junmeng Tripod" is a national first-class cultural relic.
Huang Clan Ancestral Hall
Built for Hwang Clan clansmen at home and abroad to seek roots and worship ancestors, adjacent to Huangguo Ancient City, with a construction area of 3000 square meters. It has a main hall, ancestor worship square, Hwang Clan history exhibition hall, etc. The World Hwang Clan Fellowship Association is held every year, making it a cultural exchange center for the Hwang Clan.
Guangzhou Ancient City Wall
First built in the Tang Dynasty, with existing city wall relics from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, about 3 kilometers long and 6-8 meters high. It is based on stone strips and built with blue bricks, retaining city gates such as South Gate and Small South Gate. It is a historical witness of Huangchuan as "Guangzhou".
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Business Hotels in Huangchuan Urban Area
  • Guangzhou Ancient City Theme Homestays
  • Boutique Inns by Xiaohuang River
Food Recommendations
  • Huangchuan Tribute Noodles
  • Huanggang Fish Soup
  • Fried Mung Bean Balls
  • Stir-Fried Bacon with Vermicelli Sheet
Travel Tips
  • Professional tour guides are available at Huangguo Ancient City (¥50/time)
  • Some sections of the ancient city wall are steep, please pay attention to safety
  • Night view lights of Wanghe Tower are on from 19:00 to 21:00
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Ecology and Humanities
Xiaohuang River National Wetland Park · Huangchuan County Museum · Sanyi Temple · Mosque
Trip Highlights

Stroll through Xiaohuang River Wetland Park in the morning to enjoy waterfront scenery, visit Huangchuan County Museum in the afternoon to systematically understand the history of Guangzhou, explore Sanyi Temple and Mosque to experience multiculturalism, and take a cruise on Xiaohuang River in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Xiaohuang River National Wetland Park
A national wetland park, with Xiaohuang River as the main body, covering a total area of 1200 hectares. The river course is winding and tortuous, with dense vegetation on both banks. It has facilities such as waterfront platforms, bird watching huts, and fitness trails, making it a good place for citizens to relax and for ecological sightseeing.
Huangchuan County Museum
A comprehensive museum with a collection of more than 1000 cultural relics, featuring Huang State bronzes, Guangzhou porcelain, and revolutionary cultural relics. It has exhibition halls such as "Huang State Culture", "Guangzhou History", and "Revolutionary Course", systematically showing the development context of Huangchuan.
Sanyi Temple
A long-standing Taoist site in Huangchuan, first built in the Ming Dynasty, with existing main halls, side halls and other buildings. It enshrines Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, reflecting the cultural characteristics of the integration of Confucianism and Taoism. A traditional temple fair is held every Spring Festival.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Rural bus from Huangguo Ancient City to the county seat (about 30 minutes, ¥5/person)
  • Bus No. 2 in the county seat to reach the Wetland Park
  • The museum and Sanyi Temple are 1 kilometer apart, accessible on foot
Ticket Information
  • Huangguo Ancient City: ¥40
  • Huang Clan Ancestral Hall: ¥30
  • Museum: Free (ID card registration required)
  • Xiaohuang River Cruise: ¥25/person
Travel Tips
  • Spring is the best time for bird watching in the Wetland Park, it is recommended to bring binoculars
  • Free explanation at the museum at 10:00
  • No noise in Sanyi Temple, respect religious etiquette
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Ancient Town and Specialties
Yiyang Ancient Town · Guangzhou Old Street · Huangchuan Tribute Noodles Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop · Return Trip
Trip Highlights

Stroll through Yiyang Ancient Town in the morning to feel the folk customs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, wander around Guangzhou Old Street in the afternoon to explore traditional craftsmanship, experience hand-made noodles at the Tribute Noodles Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop, and purchase special local products for the return trip.

Attraction Arrangement
Yiyang Ancient Town
A historical and cultural block in Huangchuan, named after the ancient Yiyang County. It retains residential buildings, shops, guild halls and other buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Republic of China, with distinctive stone roads, blue brick and black tile, and horse head walls. More than 10 time-honored shops exist.
Guangzhou Old Street
A traditional commercial block in Huangchuan, 1.2 kilometers long, concentrating shops of Huangchuan's characteristic snacks and handcrafts, such as century-old tribute noodle shops and hand-made vermicelli sheet workshops. You can taste authentic food and buy special products.
Huangchuan Tribute Noodles Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop
A workshop displaying the production techniques of "Huangchuan Tribute Noodles", a national intangible cultural heritage. You can watch the whole process from kneading dough, proofing dough to stretching strips and drying, experience hand-stretching noodles, and learn about the history of this tribute food that is "as thin as silk and hollow as bamboo".
Practical Information
Experience Projects
  • Folk performances in Yiyang Ancient Town (10:00/15:00 on weekends)
  • Hand-made tribute noodles experience (¥30/person)
  • Traditional pastry making in Guangzhou Old Street
  • Fishing in Xiaohuang River (bring your own fishing gear)
Specialty Recommendations
  • Huangchuan Tribute Noodles (National Geographical Indication Product)
  • Huangchuan Vermicelli Sheet
  • Guangzhou Sesame Slice
  • Huang State Bronze Cultural and Creative Products
Return Trip Guide
  • Yiyang Ancient Town is about 8 kilometers from Huangchuan Station, accessible by Bus No. 1
  • Huangchuan Station has trains to Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan
  • Specialties can be purchased in bulk in Guangzhou Old Street, with express delivery available

Must-Try Foods in Huangchuan County

Huangchuan Tribute Noodles

The iconic food of Huangchuan County, a national geographical indication product, originated in the Tang Dynasty and was a tribute in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Made from high-quality wheat flour through 28 manual processes, the noodles are as thin as silk with hollow interiors and have a smooth taste, suitable for soup noodles or cold mixed noodles.

Huanggang Fish Soup

A special soup in Huangchuan, made with wild crucian carp from Huanghe River, stewed with tofu and ginger slices. The soup is milky white, the meat is tender, and the taste is mellow. Named after Huanggang Town, it is a traditional way of eating for local fishermen, known as "nourishing fish soup".

Fried Mung Bean Balls

A traditional snack in Huangchuan, made by grinding mung beans into pulp, seasoning with green onions and ginger, making into balls and deep-frying. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, salty and delicious, it can be eaten directly or stewed in soup, and is a common "table-closing dish" at Huangchuan banquets.

Stir-Fried Bacon with Vermicelli Sheet

A farm dish in Huangchuan, the Huangchuan vermicelli sheet is made from mung beans, as thin as paper and as transparent as a mirror. Stir-fried with bacon, the vermicelli sheet absorbs the meat flavor, and the bacon is oily but not greasy, salty and slightly spicy, which is a classic combination in home cooking.

Huangchuan County Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-April): Flowers bloom on both banks of Xiaohuang River, suitable for spring outings
  • Autumn (September-October): Cool weather, suitable for ancient city tours and root-seeking activities
  • Winter (December-January): Experience tribute noodle making and participate in Sanyi Temple fair
Must-Try Foods
  • Huangchuan Tribute Noodles
  • Huanggang Fish Soup
  • Fried Mung Bean Balls
  • Stir-Fried Bacon with Vermicelli Sheet
  • Guangzhou Sesame Slice
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥90
  • Accommodation: ¥110-240/night
  • Catering: ¥60-90/day
  • Transportation: About ¥70
  • Total: ¥600-¥1100
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Can overseas Hwang clans reserve ancestor worship? Book the ancestral hall three working days in advance with your family tree documents
  • Best time for handmade noodle experience? Every morning 9:00-11:30
  • Is Xiaohuang River cruise available on rainy days? Small cruise suspends while large sightseeing ship still operates
  • Can vacuum-packed tribute noodles be mailed? All downtown specialty stores provide nationwide express delivery