Pingyu County Travel
Pingyu County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province - known as the "Hometown of Chinese Chariot Culture" and "Birthplace of Tairen", integrates profound maternal education culture, chariot civilization relics, and characteristic sesame industry. A 2-day & 1-night in-depth tour unlocks the millennium-old cultural code and pastoral customs, appreciating the ancient charm of southern Henan and the beauty of modern farming.
2-Day & 1-Night Cultural and Pastoral Tour of Pingyu County
Visit the birthplace of Tairen to inherit the context of maternal education, explore chariot culture to trace the origin of civilization, tour Sesame Town to taste farming customs, and stroll through Chen Fan Park to understand the integrity spirit
In the morning, stroll through Tairen Park to feel the profound heritage of Chinese maternal education culture; in the afternoon, visit Chariot Culture Park to trace the millennium-old inheritance of ancient chariot-making techniques; in the evening, visit the county museum to systematically sort out the historical context of Pingyu.
- Pingyu Junyue International Hotel
- Express Hotel in the county center
- Homestay in Lantian Sesame Town
- Pingyu Sesame Oil Mixed Dishes
- Fried Buns
- Vermicelli Chicken Soup
- Sesame Crisp Candy
- "Maternal Education Stories" explanation at Tairen Park at 9:00 every day
- Traditional chariot-making craft experience available at Chariot Culture Park (reservation required)
- Free audio guide provided by the museum
In the morning, explore Lantian Sesame Town to experience the fun of sesame planting and processing; in the afternoon, stroll through Chen Fan Park to understand the integrity spirit of the famous minister of the Eastern Han Dynasty; in the evening, visit Shanghe City to experience the market customs blending ancient and modern times.
- Take Bus No.10 from the county seat to Lantian Sesame Town (about 20 minutes)
- Chen Fan Park and Shanghe City are 2 kilometers apart, accessible on foot or by bike
- Taxi fare between attractions is about 5-10 yuan
- Tairen Park: Free
- Chariot Culture Park: 20 yuan
- Lantian Sesame Town: 30 yuan (experience projects charged separately)
- Pingyu County Museum: Free
- Chen Fan Park: Free
- The best time to visit Lantian Sesame Town is during the sesame flowering period (July-August)
- The night market in Shanghe City opens after 18:00, where you can taste a variety of local snacks
- When buying sesame oil, it is recommended to choose the geographical indication product "Pingyu White Sesame"
Must-Try Foods in Pingyu County
Pingyu Sesame Oil
A landmark specialty of Pingyu, made from "Pingyu White Sesame", a national geographical indication product, using the traditional water substitution method for pressing. It has a golden color and rich fragrance, known as the "treasure in oil", and is an excellent choice for cold mixing and seasoning.
Pingyu Fried Buns
A traditional breakfast in Pingyu, made by wrapping chives and eggs or pork filling in flour, fried until the bottom is crispy and the top is soft. Served with local spicy soup or bean porridge, it is delicious and the most common market food on the streets.
Pingyu Vermicelli Chicken Soup
A classic soup in Pingyu, made by boiling locally raised free-range chicken pieces with sweet potato vermicelli and green vegetables. The soup base is slow-cooked with chicken bones, full of umami flavor, with tender chicken and chewy vermicelli, making it an ideal warming food in winter.
Sesame Crisp Candy
A special dessert in Pingyu, made from white sesame and maltose through multiple processes. It has a milky white color, crispy taste, sweet but not greasy, with a strong sesame aroma, and is the first choice for festival gifts and daily snacks.
- Summer (July-August): 10,000 mu of sesame blossoms in Lantian Sesame Town, suitable for sightseeing and photography
- Autumn (September-October): Sesame harvest season, you can participate in picking and processing experiences
- During the Spring Festival: Folk temple fair in Shanghe City, featuring dragon and lion dances, opera performances, etc.
- Pingyu Sesame Oil Mixed Dishes
- Fried Buns
- Vermicelli Chicken Soup
- Sesame Crisp Candy
- Horseshoe Sanzi (Fried Dough Twists)
- Tickets: About 50 yuan
- Accommodation: 70-150 yuan/night
- Catering: 30-60 yuan/day
- Transportation: About 30 yuan
- Total: 300-650 yuan
- Are there parent-child experience projects in Lantian Sesame Town? → Yes, there are parent-child activities such as sesame candy making and sesame oil grinding
- What's special about Pingyu white sesame? → High oil content, mellow taste, a national geographical indication product
- Is the explanation in Chariot Culture Park charged? → Free explanation for groups of more than 10 people, individual tourists can rent an explainer (10 yuan/unit)
- Where to buy authentic Pingyu sesame oil? → "Pingyu Specialty Pavilion" in Shanghe City or large supermarkets