2025 Ruzhou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

The bell tower witnessed the vicissitudes of Xi'an City for hundreds of years, and it is also the most striking spiritual aspect of Xi'an. Looking out from the sky at night, the four streets of the east, west, north and south meet here. The bell tower inspires fascination as it is such a brilliant structure that stands in the centre of the city. The citizens of Xi’an are proud of this heritage. 

## A Two-Day, One-Night Nanny-Level Travel Guide to Pingdingshan **Day 1: History and Culture Tour** **Morning:** * **Arrive in Pingdingshan**. High-speed rail or train is recommended for convenient and fast travel. * **Check in to your hotel**. Hotels in the city center are recommended, with prices around CNY 200–300 per night. * **Visit Xiangshan Temple** (entry fee: CNY 50) to experience Buddhist culture and admire the ancient architecture. * **Lunch**: Enjoy local specialties such as Jiaxian Hele Noodles and Lushan Langguo Cai. Average cost: CNY 30–50 per person. **Afternoon:** * **Visit the Spring Temple Buddha** (entry fee: CNY 120). This is the tallest statue in the world and is truly awe-inspiring. * **Visit Yaoshan Scenic Area** (entry fee: CNY 80) to enjoy the natural scenery and experience the glass walkway (additional fee required). * **Dinner**: Try Baofeng Lamb Soup and Yexian Quezi Huimian. Average cost: CNY 40–60 per person. **Evening:** * **Enjoy a night tour of Baigui Lake National Wetland Park** to admire the night view and experience the city's charm. * **Return to the hotel and rest**. **Day 2: Natural Scenery Tour** **Morning:** * **Visit Huamei Valley** (entry fee: CNY 60) to admire natural landscapes such as waterfalls and canyons. * **Experience Huamei Valley Rafting** (additional fee required) to enjoy the summer coolness. * **Lunch**: Simple meals are available in the scenic area. Average cost: CNY 30–50 per person. **Afternoon:** * **Visit Sansu Garden** (entry fee: CNY 40) to learn about the lives of Su Xun, Su Shi, and Su Zhe. * **Visit Fengxue Temple** (entry fee: CNY 30) to experience the tranquility and solemnity of the ancient temple. * **Dinner**: Enjoy local snacks such as Wugang Hot Tofu and Ruzhou Fenpi. Average cost: CNY 20–40 per person. **Evening:** * **Return trip**, concluding your pleasant Pingdingshan journey. **Total Expenses:** * **Transportation**: Costs vary depending on your departure location. * **Accommodation**: CNY 200–300 per night. * **Food**: Approx. CNY 150–250 per person. * **Entry Fees**: Approx. CNY 380 per person. * **Other**: Optional activities such as rafting, approx. CNY 100–200 per person. **Total**: Approx. CNY 1,000–1,500 per person (excluding transportation). **Friendly Reminders:** * The above itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences. * Pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. * Book hotels and tickets in advance to avoid unavailability during peak seasons. * Pay attention to safety and keep your personal belongings safe. **Have a pleasant trip!**

🌈I have a boy who is obsessed with subways. Ever since he saw Wuhan’s high-tech maglev train on the Internet, he has been attracted to it. In order to fulfill our child's wish, we came all the way from Beijing to experience it. Our child's dream came true and everything was worth it. [Yeah][Yeah][Yeah] The following is a guide and experience, I hope it will be helpful to friends who want to come: ⭐ Transportation Guide: I strongly recommend taking the subway 🚇. No matter which line you take, you will need to transfer to Line 11 and get off at Guanggu 4th Road Station, which is the Guanggu Skytrain Gaoxin Avenue Station. After exiting the station, buy a SkyRail ticket and enter the station to experience it. [Tiptop] ⭐Route: Jiufeng Mountain⛰️—Longquan Mountain⛰️ 🎫Ticket price: • 💰30 yuan for unlimited rides (cannot exit the station during the journey) •💰40 yuan for unlimited rides (enter and exit the station at will during the journey) There are also discounted tickets on the website, which can be redeemed directly at the ticket office for paper tickets. ⭐ Itinerary tips: It is strongly recommended to take the bus from Gaoxindadao Station to Jiufengshan Station, and then take the bus from Jiufengshan Station to Longquanshan Station. The advantage is: there are many people at Gaoxin Avenue Station, but if you take the bus to the Jiufeng Mountain terminus and then to Longquan Mountain, there will be fewer people at the terminus, so after getting on the bus you will not only have a seat but also be able to find the best viewing position. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Full of technology, the future is here. When dreams become reality, children's joy is beyond words. As a mother, I am willing to do my best to accompany him and fulfill his wishes. Life is about experience, enjoy it. [Awesome][Awesome][Awesome]

Four-hour train ride to visit the ancient temple as famous as Shaolin Temple Location: Fengxue Temple, located in Fengxue Mountain, Ruzhou, about 1.5 hours' drive from Pingdingshan West Station, and half an hour's drive from Ruzhou City. Driving is recommended. Built in the Eastern Han Dynasty, famous all over the world Fengxue Temple was built in the first year of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and was rebuilt and expanded in successive dynasties. It is as famous as White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple, and Xiangguo Temple, and is known as one of the "Four Famous Temples in Central China." Also known as Xiangji Temple, Qianfeng Temple, and Baiyun Zen Temple, it has the most names among famous temples in China, and is now listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. Named after the mountain, with winding paths leading to secluded places When the temple was rebuilt in the Northern Wei Dynasty, the temple was located under Yindong Mountain in Baima Stone Valley. When the construction was about to start, a gust of wind blew the bricks and wood to the current site of the temple, hence the name "Fengxue Temple." The temple is hidden in the valley, with two mountains on both sides, green pines on the side of the mountain, gurgling water, winding paths, and the artistic conception of an ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains. Ancient architectural treasures, incense for thousands of years Fengxue Temple has preserved more than 140 buildings from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, and is known as the "Ancient Architecture Museum" of seven generations. The Tang Dynasty Seventh Patriarch Pagoda (Figures 9-11), there are only 6 well-preserved Tang Pagodas in China, and it is one of them. The Song Dynasty Bell Pavilion (Figures 12-13), located on the stone platform in the southwest of the temple, is a double-eave building with a hip-and-gable roof, with flying eaves and corners, majestic and spectacular. The pavilion houses a Northern Song Dynasty iron bell, which is very precious. The "Fengxue Bell" is also one of the eight scenic spots in Ruzhou. The Jin Dynasty Central Buddha Hall (Figures 4-8), which is more than 800 years old, is a single-eave building with a hip-and-gable roof, and is the best-preserved Jin Dynasty hall building in Henan Province. In addition, Fengxue Temple also has the Pilu Hall built in the Ming Dynasty, the third largest pagoda forest in China, the waterfall in the Shaolin Temple movie, and the steles of past dynasties, which are rare ancient cultural relics. The cover photo was taken from the back mountain of Fengxue Temple. Climb to the top and look far away to fully appreciate the magnificence of this ancient temple.

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Qizu Pagoda is located in Fengxue Temple, No. 985 Fengxue Road, Ruzhou City, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province, and is one of the three national treasures of Fengxue Temple. Qizu Pagoda was built in the 26th year of the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty (738), and was named by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. It enshrines the relics of the seventh patriarch of Zen Buddhism, and is one of the six well-preserved Tang pagodas in China. It is located in the center of Fengxue Temple, with a height of 24.17 meters. It is one of the six well-preserved Tang pagodas in China, and is the earliest existing building in Fengxue Temple, which is called a national treasure by cultural relic experts. Ticket information: Free Opening hours: 8:00-20:00 Transportation: Take bus No. 7 or No. 19 from Ruzhou City. The walking distance from bus No. 19 is long, so it is recommended to take bus No. 7 or drive.

Xuan Zhong Pavilion is located in Fengxue Temple at No. 985 Fengxue Temple Road, Ruzhou City, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province. It is one of the main buildings of Fengxue Temple and one of the eight major attractions of Fengxue Temple. It was built in the Song Dynasty and has been repaired over the years, retaining the architectural features of the Yuan Dynasty and earlier. Some components were rebuilt or replaced in the Ming Dynasty. Xuan Zhong Pavilion has a unique architectural style, simple structure, and beautiful shape, making it an excellent example of ancient Chinese architecture.‌ It is one of the filming locations for the movie "Shaolin Layman Disciple," produced by San Yang Film Co., Ltd. and co-produced by China Film Co-Production Corporation, released on August 8, 1985. Ticket information: Free Opening hours: 8:00–20:00 Transportation: Take bus No. 7 or No. 19 from Ruzhou City. Bus No. 19 requires a long walk, so it is recommended to take bus No. 7 or drive.

In this golden autumn, the red leaves of Dahongzhai (also known as "Dahongzhai", famous for its beautiful red leaves) are in full bloom, making it the best time for mountain climbing and sightseeing. This guide will carefully plan a viewing route for you, and attach practical red leaf photography skills, making your trip to Dahongzhai both fulfilling and interesting. Viewing route planning Morning: Arrive at Dahongzhai Scenic Area, first go to the main peak of Dahongzhai, which is not only the first peak of Xuchang, but also an excellent place to enjoy red leaves. The red leaves are brilliant like flames under the autumn wind, and they are interesting with the blue sky and white clouds. In addition, don't forget to visit the ancient temple of Longquan Temple for a thousand years, and feel the sharp contrast between the tranquility of the ancient temple and the enthusiasm of the red leaves. Afternoon: Continue to explore Chuangwangxia, Monk, Fan Lihua Terrace and other attractions. These places are not only beautiful mountains and rivers, but also red leaves are dotted among them, like poetry and painting. Along the winding mountain road, every step is a beautiful landscape painting. Dinner: It is recommended to enjoy local food at Dahongzhai Hotel or Farmhouse Inn, and taste the authentic mountain flavor. Accommodation: Choose Dahongzhai Hotel or Farmhouse Inn and enjoy a quiet night. Red leaf photography skills Backlight shooting: Backlight shooting of red leaves can highlight the shape, lines and veins of the leaves, creating a unique light and shadow effect. Use accessories such as lens hoods and polarizers to eliminate leaf reflections, make the subject clear, and the colors full. Contrast color: Use the contrast color of red leaves and the surrounding environment, such as the blue of the sky and the dark color of the trunk, to enhance the visual impact. Reasonably arrange these contrasting colors to enhance the sense of hierarchy of the picture. Medium and close-up composition: When shooting red leaves, there is no need to blindly pursue a wide view. The medium and close-up shots can better highlight the unique beauty of red leaves. The medium shot can show the harmonious coexistence of red leaves and the environment, and the close-up can explore the texture and color levels of red leaves. Simple background: Choose a simple background, such as green or dark, to highlight the hue and level of red leaves. If the on-site environment is messy, you can take a low-angle shot with the blue sky as the background to make the picture more concise and powerful. Dress matching: When shooting red leaves, pay attention to wearing clothes that contrast with red leaves, such as blue and green, to avoid the same color as red leaves, so as not to be submerged in red leaves. Safety tips: Red leaves are mostly dead leaves, please do not discard cigarette butts and other flammable items in the red leaf area at will to prevent forest fires. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Dahongzhai and enjoy an unforgettable red leaf viewing trip. Remember to bring a camera, capture those moving moments, and let this beauty become an eternal memory.

Jiufeng Mountain in Pingdingshan is a super great scenic spot. Let me introduce it to you in detail. 🎈Address of scenic spots: Pingdingshan Jiufengshan Scenic Area is located in Pingwangsong Village, Jiliao Town, Ruzhou City, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province. It is a great tourist destination with mountains and beautiful scenery! 🚗 Transportation to scenic spots: Pingdingshan Jiufeng Mountain has very convenient transportation. You can get there via the following routes: Lintong Expressway 👉 Ruzhou East Exit to Jiufeng Mountain North Gate 20 kilometers. Guangcheng East Road 👉 passes through G207, Cheng'an Road, Xingfu Avenue, Jiufeng Avenue to the north gate of the scenic area. Take the Ruzhou exit of Ningluo Expressway to the north gate of Jiufeng Mountain, 15 kilometers away, via Wangsong South Road, Xingfu Avenue, Jiufeng Avenue to the north gate of the scenic area; or take the Wenquan exit to the west gate of Jiufeng Mountain, 15 kilometers away, and take the regular paid lines 344, S237, Yanglou, Jiliao to Lidian (west gate). From Erguang Expressway 👉Jiliao Exit to Jiufeng Mountain West Gate 10 kilometers, via the expressway lead line and S237 to Lidian (West Gate); or from Wawu Exit to Jiufeng Mountain 10 kilometers, via S237 and Beizi to Lidian (West Gate). 💖Must-visit attractions: 👫Lovers Valley: The scenery here is beautiful, and the streams are gurgling. It is a great place for couples to date! Jiunv Gorge: With landscape as its theme, winding paths and cascading waterfalls, it is truly intoxicating! 🌊Waterfall: There is a spectacular waterfall in Jiufeng Mountain, pouring down from a high place, the momentum is very magnificent! 💧Stream: The mountain stream is crystal clear and flows leisurely, giving people a sense of tranquility. 🏯Chu Great Wall: A historical relic that allows people to feel the war years of ancient times. 🎫Ticket information: Ticket price: 55 yuan/person (no discount tickets). Recreation items: Water slide 58 yuan, observation deck 58 yuan, package ticket 118 yuan (including tickets, sightseeing bus, rainbow slide, glass plank bridge and other items), big package ticket 228 yuan (including sky mirror, glass water slide, flying magic carpet and many more exciting items). Tickets for other attractions: Deer Park 40 yuan, Jinmi Cave 28 yuan, Fengyan Village 35 yuan. 💡Tips: It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and light clothes for hiking and mountaineering. Pay attention to sun protection and hydration, as the sunshine and climate of Jiufeng Mountain are very challenging. You can bring some dry food and water in case of emergency, but don’t forget to protect the environment of the scenic area and don’t leave any garbage! There are many steps and steep mountain roads in the scenic area. Please pay attention to safety and do not climb or leave the designated route at will! I hope this information can help you, and I wish you have fun! Remember to take more beautiful photos.

In this fast-paced modern society, occasional travel has become an important way for us to relax and enjoy life. And a comfortable stay is undoubtedly an indispensable part of the trip. Recently, I had the honor to stay at Vienna 3 Best Hotel (Ruzhou Chaoyang Middle Road), and this stay left a deep impression on me. From the moment I stepped into the hotel lobby, I was attracted by the elegant and warm atmosphere here. The design of the lobby cleverly combines European classical elements with modern minimalist style, which is noble and elegant, and comfortable and kind. The warm reception of the front desk staff made me feel the warmth of home. Their professional service and kind smiles made me look forward to this stay. My room is located on the upper floor of the hotel, with a wide view, overlooking the bustling scene of Ruzhou city. The layout of the room is simple and generous, the color is warm and comfortable, and people feel relaxed as soon as they enter. The bed is soft and comfortable, allowing me to sleep well. What is particularly worth mentioning is that the facilities in the room are very complete, from high-speed wireless network to modern bathroom facilities, everything is available, fully meeting my various needs during the trip. At Vienna 3 Best Hotel, I also enjoyed a delicious breakfast. The hotel's breakfast is rich in variety, with Chinese buns and fritters, as well as Western bread and fried eggs, as well as fresh fruits and juices. I can choose according to my own taste, and each one is memorable. The environment of the breakfast restaurant is also very elegant, allowing me to enjoy a quiet and comfortable meal while dining. It is particularly worth mentioning that the dishes in the Qinghuan Tea Academy downstairs of the hotel are absolutely unique, and I still can't forget it, and it is memorable. In addition to high-quality accommodation and catering services, Vienna 3 Best Hotel also provides convenient surrounding facilities. The hotel is near Ruzhou's famous food street, where I can easily taste local specialties. At the same time, there are several shopping centers and entertainment venues around the hotel, which are very convenient for shopping and leisure. During this stay, I also deeply felt the hotel's emphasis on environmental protection and health. The interior of the hotel is decorated with environmentally friendly materials, and the air circulation is good, so I can live with peace of mind and comfort. This persistent pursuit of environmental protection and health also made me full of respect for Vienna 3 Best Hotel. In general, Vienna 3 Best Hotel (Ruzhou Chaoyang Middle Road) left a deep impression on me. It not only provides a comfortable living environment and delicious catering services, but also allows me to feel the warmth of home and a convenient living experience. If you are planning to travel to Ruzhou, I strongly recommend you to stay at Vienna 3 Best Hotel, I believe you will also have an unforgettable stay.

✅ A homestay in Dayu Town, Ruzhou City, Pingdingshan, Henan Province, it is first and foremost a mountain scenic area, built on the top of a mountain, so you need to drive up the mountain, which takes about more than 30 minutes. The mountain road is not easy to navigate, not too steep but winding and meandering, with many bends, and the road is not very wide, so driving skills are required. However, this mountain road is very beautiful, lined with various bamboos and small trees, and the air is very fresh😇. ✅ After arriving at the hotel, you can choose your preferred room type. We booked a separate small suite in advance, which is a wooden cabin with two floors, giving a bit of a return to the forest vibe, with better privacy. During the day, we eat, chat, drink tea, and enjoy the scenery with friends, and at night we gather together to eat hot pot, which is very lively👍🏻. The room has two beds and is spacious enough, with a tea room inside. ✅ Yunqi is the small house in the picture, with a unique and staggered layout, beautifully designed, very artistic, and photogenic, with Qiugan and others nearby. ✅ The Gengju room type is in the ground, quieter and further away from other rooms, not too convenient, surrounded by various animals such as chickens, ducks, and geese. ✅ The Pusu room type is inside a tent, supported by a frame so it won't be damp, and kids probably like this one, it's quite fun. ✅ Inside the scenic spot, everyone sees different things so the experience is different, but coming here is really relaxing, isolated from the world. Here you can completely relax, put down your phone, and feel the nature, brew a pot of good tea, chatting with a few good friends is really nice

I chose the Kunlun Yalin Hotel for this business trip, and I was really amazed when I entered the room. The area must be 20-25 square meters, with a separate dry and wet shower, toilet, and washbasin. The decoration is quite simple and straightforward, and it looks very comfortable overall. I don't know if many people are like me, needing complete silence to sleep, but the soundproofing of the room is indeed very good. I didn't hear any other noises while sleeping, and the zero-pressure mattress of Kunlun Yalin is really as good as its reputation, I fell asleep instantly. The breakfast is even better, really rich, and check-out was delayed until 2 pm, I really loved it, great value for money, highly recommended!!

🌟 Located in Henan Ruzhou, anciently known as Ruzhou, it is the birthplace of celadon and an important cradle of Chinese ceramic culture. 🌿 🏺 Stepping into the Ruzhou Celadon Museum is like traveling through a thousand years, finding oneself in an ocean of porcelain. Each exhibit here carries the weight of history and the sediment of culture. 📜 🌸 The celadon inside the museum has a warm jade-like color, delicate silk-like texture, and comes in various shapes, all breathtakingly beautiful. Each piece of porcelain seems to be telling its own story, waiting for you to listen. 👂 💖 Here, you can feel the purity and elegance of celadon, and experience the charm and rhythm of traditional culture. Whether you are visiting with family or gathering with friends, this is a rare and wonderful place to be. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📍 Address: Central Cultural District, Ruzhou City, Henan 🕒 Opening Hours: Daily 9:00-17:00 🚗 Transportation: Accessible by city bus, and convenient for self-driving. Come to the Ruzhou Celadon Museum to appreciate the millennium charm of porcelain and experience the allure of culture!

Fengxue Temple, also known as Xiangji Temple, Qianfeng Temple, and Baiyun Zen Temple, is located on Fengxue Mountain at the southern foot of Mount Song in Ruzhou City, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province. Fengxue Temple was founded at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,800 years. Fengxue Temple, along with White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple, and Xiangguo Temple, is known as one of the 'Four Great Temples of the Central Plains.' The temple has been renovated and expanded through the Northern Wei, Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, preserving many ancient architectural remains, which experts call the 'ancient architecture museum' of seven generations under one roof. The temple's architecture follows the natural terrain, scattered and orderly, without a clear central axis, blending with the landscape to form a rare garden-style temple in the north. Among the many ancient architectural complexes in the temple, the most intact buildings are the Tang Dynasty Qizutower, the Song Dynasty Hanging Bell Pavilion, and the Jin Dynasty Central Buddha Hall, which are known as the three national treasures of Fengxue Temple. The Qizutower was built in the 26th year of the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan era to commemorate the famous monk Zhen Chan Master of the Tiantai sect, and Emperor Xuanzong of Tang bestowed the name 'Qizutower.' The tower is 24.17 meters high, a nine-story dense-eave square brick tower, and is the earliest existing building in Fengxue Temple, as well as the most intact Tang tower preserved in the country. The Hanging Bell Pavilion was built during the Song Dynasty and houses a large iron bell cast in the seventh year of the Song Dynasty's Xuanhe period, weighing 9,999 jin, known as the 'Number One Bell of the Central Plains,' and is one of the eight scenic spots of Fengxue. The Central Buddha Hall is a Jin Dynasty building with a history of over 800 years. The Central Buddha Hall is renowned both at home and abroad for its scientific wooden structure and exquisite Jin Dynasty colored paintings and is currently the best-preserved Jin Dynasty hall-style building in Henan Province. The filming location of the movie 'Shaolin Temple' is also here~

Here, an entire ancient castle is the world of children: catching dragonflies, appreciating flowers, catching insects, running on the ridges, picking fruits and vegetables... Yunbao has five types of rooms, and the favorite is Yunqi, where you can listen to the rain hitting the window and the greenery touching the clothes. On the left hand side of Yunqi is a soaking pool on the balcony of the semi-leisure mountain dwelling, and there is also Pusu where you can see the mountains as soon as you open your eyes... Children run in the mountains, like little elves. 30 minutes drive from Dahongzhai, contract half of the green mountain, embrace the breeze, away from the dust but not from the city. Yunbao Miao Jing cluster homestay

The Confucian Temple in Ruzhou, also known as the Ruzhou Academy, is the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. It can be reached within fifteen minutes by foot after getting off at the central bus station in the city. It is now the Ruzhou Porcelain Museum. The exhibition hall includes the former site of the Central Plains Military and Political University, the exhibition of porcelain fragments unearthed from the Ruzhou kiln site, the modern Ruzhou porcelain exhibition, and the 'Ruzhou Calligraphy' exhibition. Among them, the existing amount of Ruzhou porcelain is extremely small, and even the fragments of Ruzhou porcelain are expensive. The phrase 'The sky clears after the rain, at the place where the clouds break' refers to Ruzhou porcelain. An unexpected gain is the 'Ruzhou Calligraphy', where you can see the calligraphy of Li Si, Zhuge Liang, Ji Kang, Shi Tao, emperors of past dynasties, etc. Although it has been reprinted many times and lost some details, the original intention of the brush is still there. The Dacheng Hall in the Confucian Temple is not open to the public, and can only be appreciated from the outside. The Ruzhou Museum is not large, but if you are interested, you can spend a long time looking around.

Fengxue Temple was built in the first year of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the former name of "Xiangji Temple", also known as "Qianfeng Temple", "Baiyun Temple", has more than 1,800 years of history. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China. It is also known as the National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit with Baima Temple, Shaolin Temple and Xiangguo Temple. preserved various temple buildings of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties and other dynasties. It used to be the location of the film "Shaolin Temple" and "Shaolin Scholars". Currently, no tickets are accepted, and the surrounding supporting facilities are slowly building. It is an ancient Temple, the environment is good.