3 Days, 2 Nights in Xinxiang: Stunning Autumn Scenery and Authentic Food
In October, Xinxiang's autumn colors and delicious food are simply stunning! 🍁🍜 This nanny-level guide will help you explore this hidden gem of a city—every snap is a masterpiece, and every bite is a delicious treat. Save it now! ✨
💛Day 1
[⏰Morning] Baligou Scenic Area
📍Address: Baligou Town, Huixian County, Xinxiang City, Henan Province
🚗Transportation: We recommend driving or chartering a car. Use the "Baligou Scenic Area Parking Lot" navigation.
⏱Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
✨Baligou in autumn is as stunning as an oil painting! Autumn leaves, waterfalls, and streams—every photo is a masterpiece! Wear red or white for stunning photos! 📸
[🕛 Lunch] Old Town Hot Pot
📍 Address: Intersection of Jianshe Road and Shengli Road, Muye District, Xinxiang City
🚗 Transportation: Direct taxi from downtown
⏱ Hours: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
😋 Must-try Xinxiang specialty noodles! Rich broth, chewy noodles, and melt-in-your-mouth lamb. Only 30 yuan per person, and you'll be stuffed! 🍜
[🌆 Afternoon] Luwang Tomb
📍 Address: Luwangfen Township, Hongqi District, Xinxiang City
🚌 Transportation: Direct bus No. 13
⏱ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
🏯 This Ming Dynasty mausoleum boasts magnificent architecture. The golden autumn colors of the ginkgo trees make it a perfect photo op. Dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, it's even more photogenic! 📱
[🌙Evening] Pingyuan Road Night Market
📍Address: Pingyuan Road Pedestrian Street, Weibin District, Xinxiang City
🚗Transportation: We recommend taking a taxi to the "Pingyuan Road West Exit"
⏱Opening Hours: 6:00 PM - Midnight
🍢A must-try for Xinxiang nightlife! Grilled gluten, fried jelly, almond tea...a foodie's paradise! 20 yuan per person, enough to make you walk with your hands on the wall~🤤
💛Day 2
[⏰Morning] Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area
📍Address: Shayao Township, Huixian District, Xinxiang City
🚗Transportation: We recommend joining a day tour or driving yourself
⏱Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
🌄Autumn colors on the cliffs! The Guoliang Village Cliff Road is a must-see (wear comfortable shoes 👟). The photos standing on the cliff edge are absolutely stunning!
[🕛 Lunch] Farmhouse Inn in the Scenic Area
📍 Address: Inside Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area
⏱ Opening Hours: Opening Hours
🍗 Wild Mushroom Stewed Chicken YYDS! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the rice cooked with mountain spring water is incredibly fragrant. A truly satisfying meal for only 40 yuan per person! 🍚
[🌆 Afternoon] Guanshan Geopark
📍 Address: Shangbali Town, Huixian County, Xinxiang City
🚗 Transportation: Drive or charter a car
⏱ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
🏞 Red Stone Canyon is incredibly spectacular, with vibrant colors adorning the forest in autumn. A must-see for geology enthusiasts! Non-slip shoes are recommended, and be careful when taking photos. 📸
[🌙 Evening] Guoliang Village B&B
🌌 Experience the slow pace of mountain life in a stone house under the stars. Remember to bring a jacket; October nights can be a bit chilly in the mountains. Choose a B&B with floor heating for added comfort! 🛏
💛Day 3
[⏰Morning] Bigan Temple
📍Address: Bigan Temple Street, Weihui District, Xinxiang City
🚌Transportation: Bus No. 15 direct access
⏱Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
🙏The Lin Clan Ancestral Temple, with its thousand-year-old cypress trees, exudes a sense of history. Autumn prayers are incredibly effective! You can write a wishing plaque and hang it up! ✨
[🕛Lunch] Geji Braised Lamb
📍Address: Middle Section of Heping Road, Hongqi District, Xinxiang City
🚗Transportation: Direct taxi from downtown
⏱Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
🐑Top must-eat in Xinxiang! The lamb is tender and not greasy, and the braised lamb is perfectly cooked. One person can enjoy three bowls of rice! Highly recommended! 🔥
[🌆Afternoon] Pingyuan Museum
📍Address: No. 698 Pingyuan Middle Road, Hongqi District, Xinxiang City
🚌Transportation: Bus No. 3/24
⏱Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
🏛Free Treasure Museum! The bronze exhibition area is a must-see. The indoor tour is perfect for an afternoon escape from the heat – remember to turn off the flash when taking photos! 📸
[🌙Evening] Return Trip
💡Tips:
🍁October sees large temperature swings, so remember to bring a jacket and sunscreen.
🥾Baligou and Wanxian Mountain are recommended for a full day, and wear non-slip shoes.
💰Total cost per person: approximately 800 RMB (excluding round-trip transportation)
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