Shangqiu 6-Day Travel Guide

Here is a 6-day Shangqiu travel guide with a budget of 7,000 RMB, covering attractions, accommodation, dining, transportation, and more for your reference: 【Shangqiu 6-Day Travel Guide】—— Exploring the Millennium Ancient City and Han Dynasty Heritage 1. Itinerary Overview Total Budget: 7,000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, dining, tickets, shopping, etc.) Duration: 6 days and 5 nights Theme: History & Culture + Natural Scenery + Food Experience 2. Daily Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Shangqiu, Initial Exploration of the Ancient City ●  Morning: Arrive at Shangqiu High-Speed Railway Station, check into hotel (recommended Huashang Weijing International Hotel or a guesthouse near Shangqiu Ancient City for convenient sightseeing). ●  Afternoon: Visit Shangqiu Ancient City (free), tour Guiding Prefecture City Wall, Yingtian Academy (ticket about 30 RMB), Zhang Xun Shrine (free), and feel the historical charm of the ancient city. ●  Evening: Taste Shangqiu specialties—Xuehu Beef Water-Fried Buns, Shaozi Soup; enjoy a night walk by the South Lake of the ancient city and admire the night lights. ●  Accommodation: Hotel near Shangqiu Ancient City (about 300 RMB/night) ●  Budget: Transportation + Dining + Tickets ≈ 400 RMB Day 2: In-depth Han Culture Tour at Mangdang Mountain ●  All day: Head to Mangdang Mountain Tourist Area (ticket about 100 RMB, including Han Liang King’s Tomb, Great Han Heroic Statue, etc.), experience Han Dynasty culture, visit the Snake-Beheading Stele, Chen Sheng’s Tomb, and enjoy local mountain cuisine for lunch. ●  Evening: Return to downtown Shangqiu, free activities. ●  Accommodation: Hotel in downtown Shangqiu ●  Budget: Tickets + Transportation + Dining ≈ 500 RMB Day 3: Cultural Exploration and Ecological Leisure ●  Morning: Visit Suihuang Tomb (Fire Ancestor Sui Ren’s Tomb) and Yanbo Platform (China’s earliest observatory, free), learn about Shangqiu as the origin of “fire culture.” ●  Afternoon: Tour Riyue Lake Scenic Area (free), bike around the lake, enjoy wetland scenery, and catch the sunset at Taoran Pavilion. ●  Evening: Taste local night market barbecue or specialties such as Duozi Lamb. ●  Accommodation: Hotel in downtown Shangqiu ●  Budget: Dining + Transportation ≈ 300 RMB Day 4: Nature and Folk Experience ●  All day: Visit Shangqiu Yellow River Old Course National Forest Park (ticket about 50 RMB), enjoy forest hiking and bird watching, or choose Suixian Beihu Scenic Area (free) to enjoy lake views and water activities. ●  Evening: Return to the city, visit Shangqiu Museum (free) to learn about the city’s historical changes. ●  Accommodation: Hotel in downtown Shangqiu ●  Budget: Tickets + Transportation + Dining ≈ 400 RMB Day 5: Surrounding Visits and Artistic Shopping ●  Morning: Visit Minquan Wang Gongzhuang Hu Village (free), explore farmer tiger painting art, and buy special souvenirs (such as tiger paintings, Gong Mahua pastries). ●  Afternoon: Tour Yucheng Xianghe Water Conservancy Scenic Area (free), experience ecological folk culture. ●  Evening: Free shopping, taste Guocun Mengjia Roast Chicken or Beiguan Liu’s Sesame Seed Cake with Lamb Soup. ●  Accommodation: Hotel in downtown Shangqiu ●  Budget: Transportation + Dining + Shopping ≈ 600 RMB Day 6: Departure ●  Morning: Free activities, you can stroll in Shangqiu People’s Park (free) or buy local specialties (such as Ningling Jinding Xiehuasu Pear). ●  Afternoon: Head to Shangqiu Station according to train schedule for departure. ●  Budget: Transportation ≈ 200 RMB 3. Total Budget Allocation 1.  Accommodation: 5 nights × 300 RMB/night ≈ 1,500 RMB 2.  Dining: about 150 RMB/day × 6 days ≈ 900 RMB 3.  Tickets + Transportation: about 1,800 RMB (including city buses, taxis, attraction tickets) 4.  Shopping: about 1,000 RMB (souvenirs, specialties) 5.  Contingency Fund: about 800 RMB Total: ≈ 7,000 RMB 4. Practical Tips 1.  Transportation: Direct access via Shangqiu High-Speed Railway Station; recommended city transport includes shared bikes/public buses + special tricycles (10 RMB/ride). 2.  Food Highlights: Must-try Xuehu Beef Water-Fried Buns, Shaozi Soup, Shuijimo, Duozi Lamb, Anping Stir-Fried Chicken. 3.  Festivals: If visiting during the lunar April 8th Ancient Temple Fair or September 9th Han Culture Tourism Festival, you can experience special folk customs. 4.  Notes: ○  In summer, pay attention to sun protection; there is a lot of walking inside Shangqiu Ancient City, so comfortable shoes are recommended. ○  Book popular attractions in advance to avoid holiday peak times. ○  For highway travel, refer to the “Travel Guide” (avoid foggy road sections, pay attention to safety). ●  Cultural Depth: Explore the ancient city, academy, Han tombs, and touch millennium history. ●  Natural Scenery: Mangdang Mountain, Riyue Lake, Yellow River Old Course, experience ecological beauty. ●  Food Experience: Intangible cultural heritage snacks and local specialties, a taste of Shangqiu. ●  Artistic Shopping: Wang Gongzhuang tiger paintings, Gong Mahua and other special souvenirs. We hope this guide makes your Shangqiu trip fulfilling and unforgettable! Feel free to communicate if you need to adjust itinerary details.