Queshan County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province - known as the "Pearl of Southern Henan" and "Red Zhugou", integrates Boshan Lake with beautiful lake and mountain scenery, the red memory of Zhugou Revolutionary Old Area, Laole Mountain, a Taoist holy land, and Queshan Iron Flower, an intangible cultural heritage wonder. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour unlocks natural beauty and red cultural context, and appreciates the diverse cultural tourism charm of southern Henan.
Visit the holy land of Zhugou to recall the revolutionary journey, tour the beautiful waters of Boshan to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, climb Laole Immortal Mountain to comprehend Taoist mysteries, watch the iron flower stunt and marvel at the charm of intangible cultural heritage
Visit Zhugou Revolutionary Memorial Hall in the morning to review the red history; tour Boshan Lake in the afternoon to appreciate the lake and mountain scenery; pay homage to General Yang Jingyu Memorial Hall in the evening to cherish the memory of national heroes.
Climb Laole Mountain in the morning to experience the integration of Taoist culture and natural landscapes; visit Queshan Iron Flower Intangible Cultural Heritage Park in the afternoon to learn about the thousand-year-old iron flower craftsmanship; tour the County Museum in the evening to systematically sort out the historical context of Queshan.
A iconic snack of Queshan, made from local mung beans through soaking, grinding, boiling and other processes. It has a delicate and smooth texture, served with sesame paste, chili oil, mashed garlic, vinegar and other seasonings. It is sour and spicy, appetizing, and relieves summer heat when eaten in summer, known as the "No.1 Jelly in Southern Henan".
A special banquet made from wild fish in Boshan Lake, including more than ten dishes such as braised carp, steamed bream, fried small fish, and fish head tofu soup. The fish meat is fresh and tender, and the soup is rich. Due to the pure and pollution-free lake water, the dishes are both delicious and nutritious, and are a must-try food when visiting Boshan Lake.
A traditional famous dish of Queshan, made with chestnuts produced in Laole Mountain and local free-range native chickens, stir-fried and then slowly braised. The chestnuts are soft and sweet, and the chicken is crispy and flavorful. It combines meat and vegetables, rich in nutrition, and is a nourishing delicacy in autumn and winter.
A traditional agricultural product of Queshan, made from high-quality local sweet potatoes through manual leakage and drying. The vermicelli is transparent in color, does not stick after long cooking, and has a chewy taste. It can be used for stewing, cold mixing or soup making. It is a common ingredient on the winter dining table in southern Henan and an important specialty of Queshan.