What to Do in Nanyang in 5 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Nanyang Wuhou Temple

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 766 Wolong Rd, Wolong Qu, Nanyang Shi, Henan Sheng, China766 Wolong Road, Wolong District, Nanyang City

Nanyang Wuhou Temple is known as Zhuge Liang Hut. It is a cluster of ancient buildings that were built to commemorate Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms Period. It is also the site of the sacred Nanyang and the story of "Three Visits to the Cottage" and "The Strategic Decision Making in the Cottage." Stepping into the gate of Wuhou Temple, you face a large worship hall where there are clay statues of Zhuge Liang, his son Zhuge Zhan and his grandson Zhuge Shang. At the front of the main hall is a stele corridor of the Ming Dynasty, inlaid with the stone carvings about the Memorial on Sending Out the Troops by Yue Fei. Some of the buildings toward the back of the temple are part of the Ten Views of Wolong, including Cottage and Yeyun Temple, which are based on scenes from the life of Zhuge Liang.

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Nanyang Wuhou Temple, don’t forget pay a visit to The Seventy-Two Pools.

The Seventy-Two Pools

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 55 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 239 Provincial Rd, Fangcheng Xian, Nanyang Shi, Henan Sheng, China

The Seventy-Two Pools is located in Nanyang City's Fangcheng County. This scenic spot provides natural footpaths, tianchi leisure vacations, outdoor training, forest exploration, and tours of the Meinü (Pretty Girl) Peaks. It embodies the concept of ecological and healthy lifestyle, as well as thrilling explorations. The spring water of The Seventy-Two Pools collects in the valley after coming down from the west peak of Qifeng Mountain and the south slope of Quanbai Mountain. It flows through the valley in the mountains, and then forms a waterfall. Under the waterfall, a pool of water is formed; it is called Xiangtan (the Loud Pool).

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Holiday Inn Nanyang in advance, because all the tourists head to The Seventy-Two Pools love staying at it.

Holiday Inn Nanyang

As the only international brand hotel in town, Holiday Inn Nanyang is contructed by Central China Premier Hotel Investment(Henan) Co., Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central China Real Estate Group. The conveniently located Holiday Inn Nanyang enjoys the most beautiful scenery with a nice artificial lake and greenbelts around it. The hotel close to Bai River and 312 national road. It enjoys speedy access to downtown and Nanyang Airport only 10-minutes drive, and the Nanyang Station are within reach for 20-minute drive respectively. The hotel has 360 comfortable guestrooms and suites, from the spacious windows can enjoy the lake district scenery.It is more convenient that free wired and wireless broadband internet access covers the hotel areas.The hotel has 1,500 sq.m. function space including seven function rooms and one Grand Ballroom which can accommodate10 to 1,000 people. Fitness certre, indoor hearted swimming pool and SPA will release your press, enjoy your life.

Day 2 | Morning

District Magistrate Office in Nanyang

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: 100 Minzhu St, Wancheng Qu, Nanyang Shi, Henan Sheng, China

Originally built in 1271, the District Magistrate Office in Nanyang has had periods of prosperity and decline, and over 100 magistrates. It is a well-preserved and now has been developed as the Museum of District Magistrate Office in Nanyang. The office faces south, with a symmetrical axis and structured and versatile layout. After renovation and expansion in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the office had a grand scale until the Guangxu Period in the Qing Dynasty. The office has over 100 rooms and inherits the architectural style of the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming District Magistrate Office in Nanyang, Baotianman Ecological Tourism Area next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Baotianman Ecological Tourism Area

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 75 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Neixiang, Nanyang, Henan, China

Baotianman Ecological Tourism Area has a well-preserved ecological structure. From north to south, the scenic area reveals geological relics formed in different geological and historical periods during the evolutionary process of the orogenic belt. There are precious geological relics everywhere, such as the metamorphic strata, tectonic denudation landforms, and karst caves, which offer stunning beauty along with scenic spots, rare animals, and plants.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Baotianman Shanshui Inn in advance, because all the tourists head to Baotianman Ecological Tourism Area love staying at it.

Baotianman Shanshui Inn

Opened in 2019, the Baotianman Shanshui Inn is a great accommodation choice in Neixiang.

The hotel is located approximately 77km from Neixiang Railway Station. Traveling to and from the railway station is easy with Neixiang Railway Station located approximately 77km away.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. Guests of this Neixiang hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent.

Day 3 | Morning

Nanyang Longwan Hot Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 1:00pm-8:30pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Wancheng, Nanyang, Henan, China

Nanyang Longwan Hot Spring is located in Nanyang city on Changjiang Road, just east of Nanyang Institute of Technology. The water comes from sources as deep as 1,000 meters underground, where the water temperature can be 62°C or more. The scenic area is divided into areas with indoor and outdoor springs. It includes a multitude of hot spring pools large and small and features a surfing machine, whirlpool and fountain and other amusement facilities to satisfy your individual needs.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Nanyang Longwan Hot Spring, don’t forget pay a visit to Naughty Cat Amusement Park.

Naughty Cat Amusement Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Yuyang Bridge, Wancheng District, Nanyang (near Baihe)

The Naughty Cat Amusement Park has a total area of 4.5 hectares, with children's amusement facilities and water entertainment facilities. It is a large-scale comprehensive playground for citizens to relax, exercise and entertain. Among them, Naughty Cat Water Park is one of the largest open-air water parks in Nanyang City. There are a variety of thrilling and interesting water amusement projects, as well as "water slides" specially designed for children, which are very popular with children.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Naughty Cat Amusement Park? Nanyang okeyyayuan (Longquange Shop) is one of your top choices.

Nanyang okeyyayuan (Longquange Shop)

Opened in 2022, the Nanyang okeyyayuan (Longquange Shop) offers travelers a pleasant stay in Nanyang, whether for business or leisure purposes.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 6km from Nanyang Railway Station and 8km from Nanyang Jiangying Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Zhang Zhongjing Memorial Temple, Nanyang Liberates Monument and Legal Culture Alley, Xinhua Street all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 4 | Morning

Nanyang People's Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Middle Section of Renmin Road, Wancheng District, Nanyang City, Henan Province

Nanyang People's Park is located in the middle of Renmin Road, Wancheng District, Nanyang City. It was built in 1958 and is an open public leisure place. There are woody flowers, herbaceous flowers, evergreen trees, hedges, lawns, etc. in the park. There are also beautiful landscapes such as artificial lakes, rockeries, waterfalls, pavilions, curved bridges, fountains, orange orchards and pebble-patterned winding paths built by the government. Various flower exhibitions are held every festival.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Nanzhao Yuanren Mountain Ski Resort.

Nanzhao Yuanren Mountain Ski Resort

Ticket Price: 136 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Nanren County, Nanzhao County

Nanzhao Yuanren Mountain Ski Resort is located in Mashiping Township in Nanzhao County. The resort includes a ski area, a golf course, mountain climbing, mountain sightseeing areas, and entertainment areas. The newly added family park has playgrounds, snow carving and entertainment areas. It is a large tourist resort, open all four seasons, which integrates outdoor skiing, mountain sightseeing and mountain climbing.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Nanzhao Yuanren Mountain Ski Resort, Howard Johnson Zhongtai Hotel Nanyang nearby is the best place to stay.

Howard Johnson Zhongtai Hotel Nanyang

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: Beautiful hotel. Recommend.

车行如故: Very good hotel. Like it very much

Day 5 | Morning

Tomb of Zhang Heng

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Wolong, Nanyang, Henan, China

Zhang Heng's tomb is located about 300 meters northwest of Xiaoshiqiao Village, Shiqiao Town, Wolong District, Nanyang City. The tomb is 8 meters high and 62 meters in circumference, surrounded by an octagonal wall. The inscription on the inscription in front of the tomb is one pass, with Zhang Heng's biography engraved in the Yang and Zhang Heng's biography engraved in the shadow. At 150 meters behind the tomb, there is the remains of Pingzi's reading platform, and Dongxia Village of the tomb is the hometown of Pingzi. The cemetery has now been turned into Zhang Heng Museum. On the central axis, there are: double towers, gates, small arch bridges, stone elephants, worship halls, statues of Zhang Heng, tombs, etc.; there are gatehouses, corridor rooms, armillary spheres, and seismograph models on both sides, and corner towers in four corners. , the overall imitation of the Han Dynasty architecture.

Day 5 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Tomb of Zhang Heng, you can head to Shedian Ancient City, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Shedian Ancient City

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),8:00am-6:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),8:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Shedianzhen, Sheqi, Nanyang, Henan, China

The ancient city of Shengdian is located in Shengdian Town, Sheqi County, Nanyang City. The ancient city was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty and flourished in the Ming Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1900 years. Today, the ancient city of Credit Store is a well-preserved ancient city, where there are city walls, wharfs, streets, shops, and residential buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Surrounded by a 5-kilometer-long city wall around the ancient city, the ancient city is far from the hustle and bustle of big cities, and there are quaint streets everywhere. Until now, the taste of human development is not very strong. Tourists can follow the route of Sheqi Shanxia Guild Hall-Guangsheng Security Bureau-Lijin Bureau-Weisheng Long Ticket Number-Jian Guild Hall-Huoshen Temple. These attractions are located near Yongqing Street and Old Street, not far from each other. In addition, there are also attractions such as the Porcelain Museum and the Jiang Family Courtyard in the ancient city. Among the many scenic spots in the ancient city, Shanshan Guild Hall is one of the most important ones. The Guild Hall was built in the 21st year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1756). The buildings located on the central axis are: Glazed Wall, Xuanjian Building, Stone Arch, Dabai Hall, Chunqiu Building (destroyed in war). When visiting the hall, tourists can pay more attention to the decorative arts of the hall, such as wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, colored glass, colored painting, palace lanterns, etc. Among them, the carvings and other crafts are very delicate. Under the background of lights, the ancient buildings such as Shanshan Guild Hall are more dazzling and gorgeous. You can take a walk along the Zhao River near the ancient city, and visit Hongqi Road and Cultural Square.

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