Gongyi City, Zhengzhou, Henan Province — the western gateway of Zhengzhou, a millennium-old ancient capital (Western Capital of the Northern Song Dynasty), boasts both cultural treasures such as Kang Baiwan Manor (the "No.1 Mansion in the Central Plains") and Du Fu's Hometown, as well as natural landscapes like Fuxishan and Qinglongshan. It is an important node to decode the civilization of the Central Plains.
Visit the secret realm of mansions, seek the legacy of the Poet-Saint, explore imperial mausoleum stone carvings, tour karst cave wonders, and understand the millennial civilization of the Central Plains
Explore Kang Baiwan Manor in the morning to experience the mansion style and family governance wisdom of the Yu merchants in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stroll through Du Fu's Hometown in the afternoon to trace the growth trajectory and poetic life of the "Poet-Saint". Taste Gongyi's characteristic foods in the evening.
Wander through the Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Mausoleums (Yongzhao Mausoleum) in the morning to admire the powerful and exquisite royal stone carvings of the Song Dynasty. Visit Gongyi Grotto Temple in the afternoon to appreciate the Buddhist statue art from the Northern Wei to Tang dynasties and experience the peak achievements of stone carvings in the Central Plains.
Explore Fuxishan Snowflake Cave in the morning to admire the crystal-clear stalactites and underground karst cave wonders. Visit natural landscapes such as Xiaolongchi and Yunvtan in the afternoon. Buy Gongyi's local specialties in the evening and end the trip.
A characteristic pasta of Gongyi, different from Zhengzhou Noodle Soup. The noodles are wider and chewier, the soup is slowly simmered with lamb and lamb bones, served with kelp, shredded tofu, and lamb slices, finally sprinkled with coriander, mellow and flavorful. The noodle soup in Huiguozhen is particularly famous.
A century-old famous brand in Gongyi, founded in the Qing Dynasty. It uses local native pork, braised with more than 20 kinds of spices, with tender meat, salty and tasty, fat but not greasy. It is a good choice for banquets and gifts in the local area.
A traditional famous food in Gongyi, named after its production in Laojuntang Village. It uses free-range local chickens, made through 12 processes, with golden chicken skin, tender meat, rich braised flavor, easy to carry and preserve.
A specialty snack of Fuxishan, made from wild acorn starch, with a smooth taste. Served with mashed garlic, balsamic vinegar, and chili oil, it is cool and relieves summer heat, a common summer food for farmers in mountainous areas.