Xinyang's potential is too great, a must-read for beginners!
In the southern gateway of Henan, there is a city known far and wide for its tea, where countless tender stories are hidden among the mountains and rivers—Xinyang, a place where the soul can find refuge. Here, every breath is a deep confession to nature, and every step taken echoes with history.
🏞️【Attractions】🏞️
1. Jigong Mountain: Known as the 'Green Divide between Chu and Yu', Jigong Mountain is a paradise for summer retreats. Strolling among the century-old villas is like traveling back to the leisurely years of the Republic of China, with a distant view from the mountain peak, the sea of clouds churning, a sight too beautiful to absorb.
2. Nanwan Lake: The vast and clear Nanwan Lake, known as the 'Pearl of Southern Henan'. Taking a flat boat through more than 100 islands, tasting the lake's fresh fish, and admiring the seamless blend of water and sky, one's soul can completely relax.
3. Shihetang Town Tea Mountain: This is the main production area of Xinyang Maojian tea. Coming here in spring to participate in tea picking and tea making experiences, personally brewing a cup of fresh tea, you can feel the journey of freshness from fingertips to taste buds.
🍽️【Cuisine】🍽️
• Xinyang Hot Dry Noodles: Different from Wuhan's hot dry noodles, Xinyang's version pays more attention to the richness of the soup base and the chewiness of the noodles, paired with a special sesame sauce, each bite is satisfying.
• Nanwan Fish Head Soup: Made from wild large fish heads from Nanwan Lake, the soup is milky in color, fresh but not greasy, a delicacy not to be missed in Xinyang.
• Chestnut Braised Chicken: Using local free-range chicken and wild chestnuts, the meat is tender and the chestnuts are sweet, warming both the stomach and the heart.
🚗【Transportation Tips】🚗
• Getting to Xinyang: Xinyang East Station is the choice for direct high-speed trains, with direct trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other places; Xinyang Minggang Airport connects to many major cities in China, providing convenience for travelers from afar.
• City Transportation: Xinyang has a well-developed urban bus network, and taking a taxi or using a shared bicycle is also a good choice for exploring the city. If you plan to visit the surrounding scenic areas, renting a car for a self-driving tour is more free and flexible.
📅【Itinerary Suggestions】📅
DAY 1: Arrive in Xinyang, head to Shihetang Town in the afternoon to experience tea culture, and taste authentic Xinyang cuisine at night.
DAY 2: Spend the whole day exploring Jigong Mountain, enjoy the natural scenery, and return to the city to rest at night.
DAY 3: A day trip to Nanwan Lake, including a boat tour of the lake, island trekking, and a Nanwan fish feast for lunch.
DAY 4: Depending on personal interests, you can choose to visit the Xinyang Museum to learn about local history and culture, or enjoy free shopping in the city, and return in the afternoon.
🌈Every moment in Xinyang is a profound conversation with nature and history. This is not just a trip, but a purification of the soul. Take this guide with you on your journey to Xinyang, and let your soul find its home amidst the fragrance of tea and the beauty of the landscape.
I chose the route north and walked a relatively niche scenic spot. The scenery of the scenic spot is average. But it's good to walk around. I chose to go up the mountain and go down the mountain. I can still see a certain scenery.
I took the heavy rain to visit Jigong Mountain. I feel good and refreshed. A good summer resort. Jigong Mountain is not high. It is worth a visit and will have the opportunity to visit again!
Jigong Mountain is not bad, it will be more suitable to go in summer, when we go is late March, the leaves look a bit dry. The weather on the mountain is changeable, empty during the day, the wind is very strong at night, the third morning rain, saw the rainy Jigong Mountain. The world architecture on the top of the mountain combines history and understands it very interesting.
It was a bit cold in the early morning before the summer, and the road up the mountain was very convenient, just in time for the sunrise on a sunny day. The scenery is very beautiful. There are many places to swim in the scenic area. Unfortunately, many buildings are not open to the outside world. Go to the top of Jigong Mountain to watch the sunrise.
The scenic spot does not feel like the 5A scenic spot, the traffic instructions are not clear, a visitor center, a tourist station. Later, I called to know that I had to go to the Ximen parking lot by car. The parking fee was 20. Then I took the bus up the mountain. I could take the battery car for 10 yuan per person. In fact, there was no need to sit. The main peak Bao Xiaofeng is the chicken head. Then below is the villa made by various countries, there is a Soong Ching Ling ballroom, a bomb shelter, for a living Buddha Temple.