High-speed rail makes this niche city perfect for budget travelers.

Here’s a Zhengzhou travel guide: Recommended Attractions • Historical and cultural sites: The Henan Museum has a rich collection, where you can admire many precious cultural relics such as the Jiahu Bone Flute and Owl-shaped Bronze Zun of Fuhao, and learn about the long history of the Central Plains. Only Henan: Drama Park allows the audience to experience the charm of Central Plains culture through immersive performances in 21 theaters. The main drama "Fantasy City" is worth seeing, and the night light show is stunning. At the Zhengzhou February 7 Memorial Hall and February 7 Square, you can visit the February 7 Memorial Tower to commemorate the heroes of the February 7th Strike. The surrounding area is a prosperous business district. • Natural scenery: Mount Song is composed of Taishi and Shaoshi peaks. The main peak of Taishi Mountain, Junji Peak, has magnificent scenery and the momentum of "seeing all the mountains at a glance." Songding Forest Park has overlapping peaks and different scenery in the four seasons. Summer is a good place to escape the summer heat. • Leisure and entertainment: Zhengzhou Yinji International Tourism Resort has many play projects such as Yinji Animal Kingdom, which is suitable for family trips. Zhengzhou Fantawild Adventure is a large-scale comprehensive entertainment tourism resort with various exciting amusement facilities and wonderful performances. Shengshi Tangquan Bathing is a comprehensive Tangquan health and leisure place with a variety of leisure projects. Recommended food • Local flavors: Chengzhanggen Teahouse (Jinshui Road Branch) is a famous museum full of "Yu" flavor, where you can taste authentic Henan cuisine. Master Cheng's DaSong Stir-fry Building (Zhongxing Road Branch) is famous for its roast duck, which is one of the top ten classic Henan dishes. Bai Gang Lamb (Hongzhuan Road Branch) has a century-old history, and its lamb dishes are highly praised. • Featured snacks: Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup ( Shunhe Road Branch) is famous for its spicy and delicious spicy soup. He Ji (Renmin Road Branch) is known for its stewed noodles with a mellow and rich soup. Ge Ji Stewed Pancake (Funiu Road Branch) is an intangible cultural heritage food with a fragrant taste. Accommodation suggestions • Luxury type: Zhengzhou Dennis Plaza InterContinental Hotel offers a panoramic floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the park. Zhengzhou Greenland JW Marriott Hotel boasts the city skyline and the beautiful scenery of Ruyi Lake. Zhengzhou Fuli Wanda Culture Hotel offers a panoramic view of the bustling night scene from the cloud rooms. • Design sense: Xiangzhizhiwu THE GRAND HOUSE (Zhengzhou East Railway Station CBD International Convention and Exhibition Center Branch) has a high-end and comfortable decoration style. Zhengzhou East Railway Station Bolai Hotel has a strong sense of design and enthusiastic service. Zhengzhou M Hotel has a dark style and unique decoration. Travel route planning If you have plenty of time, you can arrange a 3–5 day trip to play slowly. The following is a three-day tour route for reference: • Day 1: In the morning, visit the Henan Museum, and in the afternoon, go to Only Henan: Drama Park to watch various wonderful performances and feel the breadth and depth of Central Plains culture. • Day 2: Go to Mount Song in the morning. You can choose to hike or take a cable car to enjoy the natural scenery. In the afternoon, go to Dengfeng city to taste local delicacies. • Day 3: In the morning, go to Zhengzhou Yinji Animal Kingdom to get close to the cute animals; in the afternoon, return to the city, stroll around February 7 Square, enjoy the night view of the February 7 Memorial Tower, and taste snacks. The above guide can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. I hope you have a pleasant trip in Zhengzhou.