Shangjie District Travel
Shangjie District, Zhengzhou, Henan — a satellite city of Zhengzhou famous for its aluminum industry, featuring both industrial style and beautiful landscapes. It has leisure venues such as Wuyun Mountain Ecological Scenic Area and Lvcheng Park, making it a unique destination to experience industrial culture and natural leisure.
3-Day 2-Night Industrial-Tourism Integration Tour in Shangjie District
Explore aluminum industry civilization, tour landscapes and countryside, enjoy urban leisure, and experience the diverse customs of an industrial city
Stroll through Lvcheng Park in the morning to experience the green leisure of an industrial city, visit the Aluminum Industry Culture Exhibition Hall in the afternoon to trace the development history of Shangjie's aluminum industry, and taste local characteristic dinner in the evening.
- Aloft Shangjie Hotel
- Lvcheng Guest House
- Zhongxin Road Boutique Homestay
- Shangjie Rouhe (Meat Sandwich)
- Handmade Noodles (Xin'an Road Branch)
- Lao Li's Braised Noodles
- Advance telephone reservation is required 1 day before visiting the Aluminum Industry Exhibition Hall
- Citizens do morning exercises in Lvcheng Park in the early morning, you can experience local life
- The two attractions are 1.5 kilometers apart, accessible on foot or by shared bike
Go to Wuyun Mountain Ecological Scenic Area in the morning to climb mountains and enjoy the scenery to experience natural landscapes, visit Shangjie Botanical Garden in the afternoon to watch various plant landscapes, and return to the urban area to taste farm food in the evening.
- Bus No.403 from urban area to Wuyun Mountain (about 40 minutes)
- Self-driving is recommended from Wuyun Mountain to Botanical Garden (about 30 minutes)
- Free parking lots around the Botanical Garden
- Wuyun Mountain Ecological Scenic Area: Free (Some experience projects are charged)
- Shangjie Botanical Garden: Free
- Non-slip shoes are recommended for climbing Wuyun Mountain
- Wuyun Mountain is cool in summer, suitable for summer resort
- The best viewing period for blooming flowers in the Botanical Garden is spring (April-May)
- The signal in mountainous areas is weak, it is recommended to download offline maps in advance
Wander around Zhongxin Road Commercial Street in the morning to experience the urban folk life of Shangjie, buy local specialties, taste street snacks in the afternoon, and go to the station to end the trip in the afternoon.
- Taste street snacks on Zhongxin Road
- Buy fresh ingredients at the farmers' market
- Check in at time-honored shops on the commercial street
- Experience convenient services such as characteristic haircuts and shoe repairs in Shangjie
- Vacuum-packed Shangjie Rouhe (Meat Sandwich)
- Handmade Dried Noodles
- Wuyun Mountain Walnuts
- Aluminum Craft Souvenirs
- About 1 hour's drive from Zhengzhou Railway Station
- About 30 minutes' drive from Zhengzhou West Railway Station
- There are shuttle buses from Shangjie District Bus Station to Zhengzhou (every 30 minutes)
Must-Try Foods in Shangjie District
Shangjie Rouhe (Meat Sandwich)
A characteristic snack of Shangjie District, made with refined flour as the wrapper, filled with braised pork, green peppers and other fillings, and pressed by an iron plate. The outer skin is crispy and the filling is fragrant, which is the first choice for local breakfast.
Handmade Noodles
A favorite pasta of Shangjie people, the noodles are handmade, chewy and smooth, served with tomato and egg, fried sauce and other toppings. Simple and unpretentious but full of flavor, reflecting the northern pasta culture.
Wuyun Mountain Farm Braised Chicken
Selected free-range local chickens from Wuyun Mountain, stewed slowly with potatoes, vermicelli, etc. The meat is firm and the soup is rich, which is the signature dish of mountain farmhouses.
Shangjie Spicy Soup (Hulatang)
An improved version of Henan Hulatang, with moderate spiciness, added with local characteristic ingredients, served with Rouhe (Meat Sandwich), which is a classic breakfast combination for Shangjie people.
- Spring (April-May): Flowers bloom in the Botanical Garden, a good time for spring outing in Wuyun Mountain
- Autumn (September-October): Cool weather, suitable for mountain climbing and outdoor activities
- Winter (December-February): Can experience rural farm customs (late January to February)
- Shangjie Rouhe (Meat Sandwich) (Laojie Branch on Zhongxin Road)
- Handmade Noodles with Tomato and Egg Topping
- Wuyun Mountain Farm Braised Chicken
- Shangjie Spicy Soup (Hulatang) with Fried Cakes
- Fried Vegetable Dumplings (Farmers' Market)
- Tickets: About ¥20 (Some experience projects are charged)
- Accommodation: ¥100-¥200 per night
- Catering: ¥40-¥80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥80 (Including round trip to Zhengzhou)
- Total: ¥500-¥850
- Is Shangjie District far from Zhengzhou's main urban area? → About 30 kilometers, accessible by bus and intercity railway
- Is Wuyun Mountain suitable for the elderly and children? → There are gentle trails, suitable for family trips
- Do I need to make an appointment to visit the Aluminum Industry Exhibition Hall? → Yes, you can make an appointment in advance by calling 0371-6892xxxx
- Which one is the most authentic Shangjie Rouhe (Meat Sandwich)? → "Laojie Rouhe" at the intersection of Zhongxin Road and Xin'an Road