[2025 Shangqiu Attraction] Travel Guide for Suihuangling (Updated Oct)

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.

A Stroll Through Shangqiu｜Picking Up Fragments of a Thousand Years in the Folds of Time "One city witnessing five thousand years"—in the morning light of Shangqiu, stories more vivid than history books are hidden. This ancient city, gently embraced by the old course of the Yellow River, is like an open thread-bound book, each page filled with the secret whispers of time. 🌿 Must-Walk Time Paths - Shangqiu Ancient City: Free to walk the city walls, 10 yuan to climb the tower. Wild grass growing between the bricks is the most vivid ring of the Ming city wall. Standing at Gongchen Gate, the grid-like streets are outlined like ink lines, and the gray tiles of the courtyard houses glow softly in the sunlight. - Yingtian Academy: 30 yuan admission. One of the four great academies of the Northern Song Dynasty, the wind under the corridor sounds like the teacher lecturing, and the ginkgo leaves falling in the courtyard resemble the pages dropped by students back then. - Mangdangshan Han Culture Scenic Area: Combined ticket 100 yuan. Enter the tomb of King Liang Xiao, where the chisel marks on the stone wall still carry the warmth of two thousand years ago. Climb Bao’an Mountain at dusk to see the sunset gild the Han tomb cluster, as if the carriages and guards are coming from the depths of history. - Suihuang Mausoleum: 20 yuan admission. The birthplace of China’s first fire seed, the sacred fire altar in front of the statue of Suiren, where the flame flickers all year round, as if continuing to write the prologue of civilization. 🍲 Ancient City Flavors on the Tip of Your Tongue - Shuijimo: The outer crust is crispy like amber, the inside soft with a honey fragrance. It is said to have been a royal tribute during the Ming and Qing dynasties. When bitten, you can hear the "crack" of time shattering. - Zao Fish: Slow-cooked crucian carp from the old course of the Yellow River, with bones so tender they crumble, and fish meat carrying a slight drunkenness from the wine lees. Paired with a bowl of mixed grain porridge, it’s an authentic breakfast. - Duozi Lamb: Thinly sliced as paper, rolled in a hot baked flatbread. The aroma of the meat mixed with sesame is the warmest comfort while wandering the streets. 🏡 Stay Inside the Story - Choose a courtyard homestay inside the ancient city, such as "Guidefu Inn." At night, lying on the carved big bed, you can hear the bell of the Drum Tower shattering the moonlight. - For a panoramic view, choose "Nanhu Hotel." Open the window to see the shimmering waves of Nanhu Lake reflecting the silhouette of the ancient city. When the morning mist rises, it looks like a living ink painting. 💡 Small but Important Tips - Tricycles in the ancient city start at 5 yuan. The drivers tell old stories as they take you through the streets and alleys, warmer than navigation. - It’s best to visit Mangdangshan in the morning to avoid the midday sun. When the hawthorn trees on the mountainside bear fruit, the red berries hang like little lanterns. - Autumn is the best season to come. The reeds by the moat turn white, contrasting with the ancient city walls. Every snapshot is a moody masterpiece. The romance of Shangqiu is that as you walk, you suddenly collide with history. Perhaps at some corner, you will encounter an old teahouse, where the sunlight on the bamboo chairs is no different from a thousand years ago☀️

Place of origin, absolutely worth your exploration!!! 🌟 Travel around Henan—Unveiling the top five must-visit attractions in Shangqiu (Detailed Travel Guide🔍) 🚀 Shangqiu, located in the heart of Henan, boasts over five thousand years of city-building glory. As the cradle of merchants, goods, and commercial culture, and once the capital of the Shang Dynasty, Shangqiu is revered as the 'Root of the Three Merchants • Holy Land of Chinese Merchants.' This ancient city, rich in cultural heritage and historical sites, includes the resting place of the ancestor Suiren—Suì Huáng Líng, and the best-preserved ancient city in China—Shangqiu Ancient City. 🗣️ Language Communication: The standard language of the Central Plains region—Central Plains Mandarin is used, and of course, the authentic Shangqiu dialect has its unique charm. —— 👏 Highly Recommended Attractions: 1️⃣ Hua Mulan Temple 🏛️: This temple was first built in the Tang Dynasty and has undergone renovations and improvements during the Jin, Yuan, and Qing dynasties (see picture two). 🎟️ Ticket Price: Only 10 yuan ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily 💖 Tip: This is the hometown of the legendary heroine Hua Mulan, whose story of disguising herself as a man to join the army in place of her father has been passed down through the ages. Hua Mulan is from Yingkuo Town, Yucheng County, Shangqiu. 2️⃣ Mangdang Mountain 🏞️: Home to the world's largest Western Han Dynasty Liang King Tombs, grand in scale and awe-inspiring (see picture three). 🎟️ Ticket Price: 90 yuan 🎓 Student Discount: Available with a student ID ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM 🚼 Facilities: Provides stroller rental, mother and baby rooms, and other convenient facilities 🚗 Parking Fee: 10 yuan per time 💖 Tip: Includes multiple exciting attractions such as the Han Liang King Tombs Scenic Area, Liu Bang's Snake Slaying Uprising Site, Great Han Heroic Scenic Area, and Mangdang Mountain Geological Park. 3️⃣ Shangqiu Ancient City 🏰: Also known as Guide Mansion City, it was built in the sixth year of the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty (1511 AD), with a profound historical background (see picture four). 🎟️ Ticket Price: 100 yuan ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM daily 🚗 Parking Service: Free 💖 Tip: The four gates of the ancient city each have their unique features. The east gate is called 'Binyang,' the south gate 'Gongyang,' the west gate 'Dieze,' and the north gate 'Gongchen.' The arched city gates exude an ancient charm. 4️⃣ Ningling Ten Thousand Mu Pear Orchard 🍐: In the spring breeze, pear flowers bloom, creating a fairyland-like scene (see picture five). 🎟️ Ticket Policy: Free admission all year round ⏰ Opening Hours: Open 24/7 💖 Tip: In the golden autumn, the branches are laden with golden crispy pears, forming a beautiful harvest picture. 5️⃣ Yanbo Terrace 🔥: Also known as Mars Terrace or Fire God Terrace, it has over 4000 years of historical accumulation (see picture six). 🎟️ Ticket Price: Affordable 15 yuan ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily 💖 Tip: Every year from the first day of the first lunar month to the second day of the second lunar month, a grand ancient trade fair is held here, attracting millions of tourists from Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei, and other provinces.