Jinshui District Travel
Jinshui District, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province — the political, economic and cultural core area of Zhengzhou, gathering provincial-level cultural and museum venues, prosperous commercial blocks and ecological leisure spaces, is the first choice to experience the modern urban charm and cultural heritage of Zhengzhou.
3-Day 2-Night Cultural & Urban Tour of Jinshui District
Explore the roots of civilization, enjoy urban leisure, taste trendy food, and experience the diverse charm of Zhengzhou's core area
Visit Henan Museum in depth in the morning to appreciate the 5,000-year context of Central Plains civilization, stroll through Zijing Mountain Park in the afternoon to experience the ecological oasis in the city center, and check in surrounding time-honored food in the evening.
- Hilton Zhengzhou (Jinshui Road Branch)
- Henan Hotel
- Boutique Homestay on Huayuan Road
- Xiao Ji Noodle Soup (Weiwu Road Branch)
- Ge Ji Braised Pancake (Wenhua Road Branch)
- Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup (Fengchan Road Branch)
- Henan Museum requires reservation on official website 3 days in advance
- The museum provides free guided tours (10:00/14:00)
- Bauhinia flowers bloom in Zijing Mountain Park in spring (March-April)
Take kids to explore Zhengzhou Zoo in the morning to watch various rare animals, stroll along Dongfeng Canal Riverside Park in the afternoon to experience urban waterfront ecology, and taste characteristic food in Huayuan Road Business District in the evening.
- Zoo is directly accessible from Huayuan Road Station of Metro Line 2
- Shared bikes from Zoo to Dongfeng Canal (about 15 minutes)
- There are multiple entrances and exits along the Riverside Park, self-driving parking is recommended
- Zhengzhou Zoo: ¥30 for adults, half price for children under 1.4 meters
- Dongfeng Canal Riverside Park: Free
- Special feed is required to feed animals in the zoo
- Zoo is crowded on weekends, arrive before 9:00 AM is recommended
- Dongfeng Canal is cool in the evening in summer, suitable for walking
- It is recommended to prepare a stroller for children as the park is large
Visit International Trade 360 Plaza in the morning to experience young trendy culture, check in shopping districts along Huayuan Road in the afternoon to buy characteristic souvenirs, and head to the station in the evening to end the trip.
- Check in internet-famous shops at International Trade 360
- Taste high-end Henan cuisine at David Plaza
- Buy Henan specialties on Huayuan Road
- Try all kinds of snacks at Fengchan Road Food Street
- Haoxiangni Jujube Series Products
- Henan Noodle Soup Instant Gift Box
- Cultural and Creative Bookmarks (same style as Henan Museum)
- Zhengzhou Characteristic Pastries
- About 30 minutes by car from Zhengzhou Railway Station
- About 40 minutes by car from Zhengzhou East Railway Station
- Metro Line 2 near International Trade 360 directly reaches the two major stations
Must-Try Food in Jinshui District
Xiao Ji Noodle Soup (Weiwu Road Branch)
One of the representative brands of Zhengzhou noodle soup, famous for "Three Fresh Noodle Soup". The soup is boiled with chicken, duck and sheep bones, the noodles are wide and chewy, with rich ingredients, and it is a must-try pasta in Jinshui District.
A Wu Yellow River Carp (Yingxie Road Branch)
A Henan cuisine restaurant with Yellow River carp as its signature. The fish meat is tender, the sauce is rich, and it is eaten with handmade noodles dipped in sauce, showing the characteristics of Henan's "fish culture".
Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup (Fengchan Road Branch)
A well-known spicy soup brand in Zhengzhou, with thick soup color, spicy and fragrant taste, served with oil cakes and meat boxes, it is an excellent choice to experience Henan's hardcore breakfast.
Fengchan Road Night Market Snacks
A well-known night market block in Jinshui District, gathering skewers, fried jelly, ice powder and other snacks from all over the country. It has a strong nightlife atmosphere and is a gathering place for young people's supper.
- Spring (March-May): Bauhinia flowers bloom in Zijing Mountain Park, pleasant climate
- Autumn (September-November): Suitable for visiting parks and shopping districts, avoiding extreme heat
- Winter/Summer Vacation: Peak season for family trips to Zhengzhou Zoo, off-peak travel is recommended
- Xiao Ji Three Fresh Noodle Soup
- Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup with Oil Cake
- A Wu Yellow River Carp
- Fengchan Road Skewers
- Ge Ji Braised Pancake
- Tickets: About ¥80 (including Museum reservation, Zoo)
- Accommodation: ¥180-¥350 per night
- Catering: ¥80-¥150 per day
- Transportation: About ¥60
- Total: ¥650-¥1100
- How to book Henan Museum? → Official website or "Henan Museum" WeChat official account
- Are there giant pandas in Zhengzhou Zoo? → Yes, located in Panda House (separate queue required)
- Good photo spots at International Trade 360? → Internet-famous wall outside the mall, cultural and creative area inside
- Business hours of Jinshui District shopping districts? → 10:00-22:00 (extended to 22:30 on weekends)