Biyang County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province - known as the "Hometown of Pangu" and the "Pearl of Southern Henan". It integrates the lake and mountain scenery of Tongshan Lake, the creation culture of Pangu Mountain, the ecological wonders of Baiyun Mountain, and the red memories of Jiaozhuyuan. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour unlocks natural beauty and cultural heritage, allowing you to experience the unique charm of the landscapes in southern Henan.
Climb the sacred Pangu Mountain to explore creation legends, visit the beautiful Tongshan Lake to admire lake and mountain scenery, discover the secret Baiyun Mountain to enjoy natural oxygen bar, and visit Jiaozhuyuan to recall the red revolutionary journey
Climb Pangu Mountain in the morning to explore the creation legend of Pangu separating heaven and earth; visit Jiaozhuyuan Revolutionary Site in the afternoon to review the revolutionary struggle history of the Hubei-Henan border area; visit the county museum in the evening to systematically sort out the historical context of Biyang.
Explore Tongshan Lake in the morning and take a boat to admire the lake and mountain scenery and island wonders; explore Baiyun Mountain in the afternoon and stroll through the primeval forest to enjoy the natural oxygen bar; visit Bishui Lake Park in the evening to experience the beauty of the integration of urban ecology and humanity.
Biyang's iconic specialty food, made from high-quality local free-range donkeys, marinated with unique craftsmanship. The meat is fresh and tender, lean but not dry, with a rich aroma. It is known as "dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground". It can be served cold, stir-fried, or in soup, and is the finale dish of local banquets.
A special feast made from wild fish in Tongshan Lake, including braised silver carp, pan-fried large white stripe fish, fried river shrimp, fish ball soup, etc. Due to the pure lake water, the fish meat is delicate and delicious, and the soup is sweet, reflecting the dietary characteristics of the water town in southern Henan. It is a must-try food when visiting Tongshan Lake.
A traditional snack in Biyang, made from peas or mung beans through grinding, boiling, and condensing. It has a smooth and chewy texture, served with special chili oil, sesame paste, garlic puree and other seasonings, sour and spicy, appetizing. It is a common street food to relieve summer heat in summer.
A traditional pasta in Biyang folk. Dried sesame leaves are cooked with handmade noodles, seasoned with soybeans, chili, etc. The noodles are chewy, the sesame leaves are fragrant, and the taste is mellow. It is a common home-cooked meal in rural southern Henan, reflecting the local farming diet culture.