Erqi District Travel
Erqi District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province — the urban core area marked by the Erqi Memorial Tower, integrating red history, prosperous commerce and ecological leisure, is a must-visit destination to experience the pulse of Zhengzhou city.
3-Day 2-Night Red Rhyme & Commercial Style Tour in Erqi District
Recall red history, stroll through a century-old commercial street, visit ecological countryside, and taste the vibrant local life of Zhengzhou
Visit Erqi Memorial Tower in the morning to trace the history of Zhengzhou workers' movement, stroll through Dehua Pedestrian Street in the afternoon to experience the prosperity of the century-old commercial street, and taste time-honored local food in the evening.
- Mercure Zhengzhou Erqi Wanda Hotel
- Zhengzhou Yuehai Hotel
- Boutique Homestays around Dehua Street
- Laocaiji Steamed Dumplings
- Mayuxing Barrel Chicken
- Grilled Cold Noodles on Dehua Street
- Climbing Erqi Tower is free with ID registration
- Dehua Street is crowded on weekends, it is recommended to visit during off-peak hours
- Direct access via Metro Line 1 to Erqi Square Station nearby
Experience the leisure life of citizens in Zhengzhou People's Park in the morning, go shopping and entertainment at Erqi Wanda in the afternoon, stroll through the Golden Street to taste snacks from all over the country in the evening, and experience the urban night life.
- Direct access to People's Park via Metro Line 3 to People's Park Station
- Bus No.217 from People's Park to Erqi Wanda
- Shared bikes are convenient for short trips around Wanda
- Boating in People's Park (Best time: 15:00-19:00)
- Watching movies at Wanda Cinema
- Checking in for Internet-famous snacks on Golden Street
- People's Park has a strong morning exercise atmosphere, you can get up early to experience it
- Dinner peak on Wanda Golden Street is from 18:30 to 20:00
- Parking spaces are tight on weekends, it is recommended to travel by public transportation
Go to Cherry Ditch Scenic Area in the morning to experience rural scenery, pick cherries in spring, escape the summer heat in summer, return to the urban area to buy specialties in the afternoon, and end the trip.
- Cherry picking is available during cherry season (late April to mid-May)
- You can experience farm food in the scenic area (recommended: Braised Local Chicken with Mushrooms)
- Phoenix Island is suitable for traveling with children
- Dried Cherries from Cherry Ditch
- Zhengzhou Braised Noodles Gift Box
- Henan Specialty Chinese Yam (Tiegun Yam)
- Erqi Memorial Tower Cultural and Creative Souvenirs
- Cherry Ditch is about 50 minutes' drive from Zhengzhou Railway Station
- About 1 hour's drive from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
- There is a tourist special line at the entrance of the scenic area directly to the urban area
Must-Try Food in Erqi District
Laocaiji Steamed Dumplings
A century-old time-honored brand in Zhengzhou, the steamed dumplings have thin wrappers and rich fillings, served with secret vinegar sauce, fresh and delicious. Founded in 1912, it is a must-try food in Erqi District.
Mayuxing Barrel Chicken
A time-honored brand of China, the chicken is tender and juicy, with yellow skin and white meat, salty and tasty. It is a traditional flavor meat dish in Henan, and the branch on Dehua Street has a long history.
Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup (Erqi Branch)
A well-known spicy soup brand in Zhengzhou, the soup has a rich flavor, spicy and fragrant, served with oil cakes or fried dumplings, it is an excellent choice to experience Henan's breakfast culture.
Grilled Cold Noodles on Erqi Wanda Golden Street
A popular snack on Golden Street, with cold noodles as the base, matched with eggs, sausages, onions, etc., drizzled with secret sauce, rich in taste, deeply loved by young people.
- Spring (April-May): Cherries in Cherry Ditch are ripe, suitable for picking
- Autumn (September-November): Cool climate, suitable for strolling commercial streets and visiting parks
- Winter (December-February): Strong festive atmosphere, the Lantern Festival on Dehua Street is worth seeing
- Laocaiji Steamed Dumplings with Wonton
- Mayuxing Barrel Chicken
- Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup
- Grilled Cold Noodles on Erqi Wanda Golden Street
- Henan Braised Noodles (Erqi Road Branch)
- Tickets: About ¥30 (Cherry picking in Cherry Ditch is extra)
- Accommodation: ¥120-260 per night
- Catering: ¥50-90 per day
- Transportation: About ¥60
- Total: ¥500-900
- Do I need to make an appointment for Erqi Memorial Tower? → No appointment needed, enter with ID registration
- Price of cherry picking in Cherry Ditch? → About ¥30-50 per person (1 catty can be taken away)
- Is there a parking lot on Dehua Pedestrian Street? → There are underground parking lots nearby, charging ¥5 per hour
- Time of Peony Exhibition in People's Park? → Early to mid-April