Things to do in Zhumadian

The granite rock formations of Chaya Mountain are quite distinctive, earning it the nickname "Chinese Bonsai." As a filming location for Journey to the West, the mountain features lifelike rock formations such as the Stone Monkey, the Narrow Gorge, and various other strangely shaped rocks. Hiking through the caves and rock walls offers a fun and engaging experience. The mountain isn't very high, and the main route can be completed in half a day, making the hike moderately strenuous. However, many of the unusual rock formations require some imagination, and the cultural and historical facilities are somewhat limited. During holidays, the mountain paths are narrow and prone to congestion, and some sections of the hiking trails are steep. Overall, it's suitable for hikers who enjoy mountain scenery and can be considered a convenient stop along the way; don't expect too much.

What happened to the mountain peak that fell? It didn't fall far, landing in Queshan County, a hundred miles to the south. The locals called the mountain that fell from the sky "Laoluoshan" (a mountain that fell from the sky, later used as a homophone for "Laoleshan").

The distinctive Buddha statues in temples typically refer to those with unique shapes, exquisite craftsmanship, historical and cultural value, or those that stand out in terms of religious significance; each temple has its own unique characteristics. Here, one can truly find inner peace!

Jinding Mountain is located in Zhumadian, with relatively convenient transportation. The mountain is more than 600 meters high and is divided into two mountains, Big Jinding and Small Jinding. There is no cable car to go up the mountain, and the whole climb down takes more than 3 hours. There is a slide down the mountain, and there are many people during the holidays.

The national AAAA-level Tongshan and Tongshan Lake scenic area is known as the "Great Forest in Tianzhong, Beidaihe in the Central Plains", a leisure resort, and a landscape gallery. Located 30 kilometers east of Biyang County, it is an artificial reservoir built in the 1960s. It is a national key protected water conservancy project. After risk removal and reinforcement in 2008, the reservoir area has a brand new look. Tongshan Lake is located in Biyang County, Zhumadian City. There are Tongshan and Tongshan Lake scenic areas, Nangong Temple, and the Tongshan Lake monster, which is said to be a dragon. The beautiful and strange Tongshan Lake has aroused the imagination of many people.

Tomb of Li Si in Shangcai, Henan Province. Li Si studied under Xunzi, and after completing his studies, he entered Qin and assisted the King of Qin in unifying the six kingdoms. After Qin unified the world, he formulated a ritual system for Qin Shihuang and was appointed as prime minister. He was a famous politician, writer and calligrapher. He abolished the feudal system, implemented the county system, unified the writing system with Qin seal script, formulated laws, unified the wheel tracks, measurement system, and currency, and started the centralized system of China. After the death of Qin Shihuang, he conspired with Zhao Gao to forge a will and made his youngest son Hu Hai the second emperor. Later, he was envied by Zhao Gao and was beheaded in Xianyang in 208 BC, and his three clans were exterminated.

I've been there once and it's a very nice place with a beautiful environment, suitable for bringing babies! The room also has a bathroom, which is so beautiful. There is also a rocking chair at the door of the room. In the evening, I invited three or five friends to drink tea and watch the stars together. It is really beautiful. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely go again

There are many "Pangu Holy Lands" in China, but in Henan Province, only Pangu Mountain in Biyang County is called the "Central Plains Pangu Holy Land". This Pangu Mountain is not famous for its height, because the main peak of Pangu Mountain is only 459 meters above sea level, which is "small" among the mountains, but it has won the reputation of "Pangu Holy Land" among many famous mountains and peaks in the Central Plains, which is extraordinary. On the top of Pangu Mountain stands the Pangu Temple. Pangu Temple was built in the Five Dynasties. It is rumored that there was a divine light on Pangu Mountain in those days, and there were also mirages that were seen by villagers and officials. Every wonder disappeared in less than half a day. Among them, there are fairy towers and palaces, which are well-organized; unicorns, colorful phoenixes, blue phoenixes, cranes, white dragons, and dragons play in them; jade grass and jade trees can be seen everywhere; spiritual fruits and treasures are coveted. Immortals fly back and forth between the Yao Palace and Zique, and there are colorful palace maids and boys accompanying them. The air is filled with fairy spirit and is very free. Among them, there is a large hall with the most majestic momentum. There is a large jade plaque on the main entrance of the hall, with four large gold characters "Pangu Temple" written on it, which is magnificent and solemn. In the courtyard outside the hall, there is a jade sculpture over a hundred feet high. There is no flaw on the whole body. The whole body is translucent and shiny, and there is no trace of carving. It is simple and natural, and it is natural. This jade sculpture depicts a god. But this person has a thick beard and eyebrows, angry eyes, a square mouth and big ears, a bare upper body, muscular, and an oak leaf apron on the lower body, which is solemn. Holding a sharp axe, he waved the sky and rebuked the earth, and frightened the ghosts and gods. It is the great god Pangu who created the world.

One of the greatest things I have ever seen - breathtaking achievement of human artistic abilities and devotion. A must visit place and absolutely worth the trip. There are some crowds and you have to be patient if you encounter big groups along the path as the stairs towards the caves are narrow but you are rewarded with astonishing views and a feeling of amazement that will stay with you for a long long time.

A must-see in Wuhan is the Yellow Crane Tower! Purchase tickets online in advance for entry. The park is quite large, allowing for leisurely strolls. The enormous mural of white clouds and yellow cranes on the first floor of the main building is breathtaking. Each floor displays poems, calligraphy, and paintings from various dynasties, which you can read as you walk. Climbing to the top floor offers panoramic views of the Yangtze River and the Yangtze River Bridge, with a refreshing river breeze and expansive scenery. The park is beautifully landscaped with pavilions scattered throughout. If you don't want to climb the stairs, you can take the elevator to the top and then walk down each floor – very convenient for elderly people and children. After your visit, you can conveniently visit the red wall at Simenkou. Overall, it's a wonderful experience, fulfilling my dream of seeing the Yellow Crane Tower from textbooks.