2025 Treasure City｜Zhengzhou Three Days Two Nights In-Depth Travel Guide

On the 2025 travel list, Zhengzhou is definitely a travel-friendly destination! This three-day, two-night itinerary helps you precisely capture the charm highlights of Zhengzhou. Save it and you’re ready to go～🌟 Day 1: Cultural and Museum Tour✨ and Retro Celebration🎉 Core route: Henan Museum 🎫 → Erqi Tower 🏙️ → Mixue Ice City Global Headquarters 🍦 → Jianye Movie Town 🎬 Henan Museum 🏺: Opens daily at 9:00 AM, reservation required 1-3 days in advance via the official “Henan Museum” WeChat public account. Closed all day Monday, don’t miss it! Erqi Tower 🗼: A landmark building in Zhengzhou, the tower is free to enter. Climb the tower to overlook the surrounding streets, and next to it is Asia Joy City, a food hub 🍜 just a five-minute walk away!!! All kinds of local snacks are available, perfect for recharging after shopping. Mixue Ice City Global Headquarters 🍧: The “top star” headquarters of affordable tea drinks must be checked in! Here you can buy super cute merchandise and enjoy various limited-edition treats with great value 💸, perfect for young people to take photos 📸. Jianye Movie Town 🎭: Recommended to enter after 3 PM to avoid the scorching sun 🌞 and perfectly connect daytime and nighttime views. The retro Republic of China style streets are super photogenic; wearing a qipao or Zhongshan suit for photos instantly boosts the atmosphere 👗. Day 2: Immersive Central Plains Civilization Drama Festival🎭 Core destination: Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City (full day recommended ⏰) As a “super IP” of Henan culture, Fantasy City uses wheat fields as its backdrop, featuring 21 theaters and 56 spaces. The emotional impact here is very strong; friends with low tear points should prepare tissues in advance 🧻. Many people are moved from start to finish. Must-see shows🌟: 🌟1. "Train Station": Set against the historical background of 1942, intertwining patriotism and personal fate, with intense plot and no dull moments; 🌟2. "Fantasy City": The main theater, presenting cultural heritage through a time-space dialogue, with top-notch stage design and storytelling; 🌟3. "Wheat, Oh Wheat": Using wheat fields as a carrier, telling stories of land and livelihood, full of everyday life and vitality; 🌟4. "Red Temple School," "Cao Cao’s Wheat Field," "Xue Huaiyi": Each explores campus memories, Three Kingdoms history, and the era of Empress Wu Zetian respectively, all different styles but equally wonderful. The park offers a variety of dining options; recommended to try Henan stewed noodles and steamed dishes 🍲 to recharge and continue watching. Day 3: City Scenery📸 and Artistic Trendy Play🎨 Core route: Big Corn Building 🌽 → Grand Guanyin Temple 🙏 → Youhua Factory Creative Park 🛠️ → Haodu · New Elephant 🌸 Big Corn Building 🌃: Best to visit early morning or evening. During the day, you can shoot the city skyline; at night, the lights make it especially dazzling, an excellent spot for night photography. Grand Guanyin Temple 🙏: A Buddhist sanctuary offering tranquility amid the bustle, free to enter, and provides free incense and candles to visitors. The temple’s architecture is grand, with thriving incense burning, peaceful and healing. Youhua Factory Creative Park 🛠️: Transformed from an old factory, full of industrial style. The park has live houses, handmade shops, specialty restaurants, and is a popular gathering spot for young people. Every shot looks like a vintage blockbuster 📸. Haodu · New Elephant 🎬: The intangible cultural heritage courtyard with blue bricks and gray tiles is great for photos. Shoot big scenes during the day and enjoy the night view at night 🌙~ free and highly cost-effective. Zhengzhou Food List · Unmissable Local Flavors 🍽️ Geji Steamed Cake 🥞: The steamed cake absorbs meat aroma and broth, with a chewy texture. Paired with a bowl of egg drop soup, it’s a classic; Xiaoyao Town Liu Xiang Spicy Soup: Rich soup color, mellow pepper flavor, paired with fried dough or deep-fried dough sticks, truly amazing; Sichang Stewed Noodles (Curry Flavor) + Sichang Baked Buns: Curry-flavored stewed noodles are unique, with rich and non-greasy broth. The baked buns have crispy crusts and tender meat filling, a “golden combo” of Sichang; Heji Stewed Noodles 🍜: Famous for rich broth, wide noodles, and large chunks of lamb, fresh and delicious soup with generous portions; Practical Tips 📝: 1. Plan your time well for all attractions ⏰; 2. Zhengzhou Metro covers core attractions. Download the “Zhengzhou Metro” app to scan and ride 🚇, convenient and efficient; 3. Before traveling, follow the official “Henan Culture and Tourism” platform to claim cultural and tourism vouchers, enjoying discounts on accommodation, tickets, and dining 💴.