Five Days and Four Nights Travel Guide for Zhoukou City

Five Days and Four Nights Travel Guide for Zhoukou City (Budget 5000 RMB) Trip Highlights: ✔ Explore the culture of Fuxi, the origin of Chinese civilization ✔ Stroll along the Shaying River and experience the water town charm of eastern Henan ✔ Taste authentic Zhoukou cuisine and enjoy the food culture of eastern Henan ✔ Visit the hometown of Laozi and explore the essence of Taoist culture 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Zhoukou, experience eastern Henan culture Morning: Arrive in Zhoukou, check into hotel (Recommended: Zhoukou Tianming Jinjiang International Hotel, about 400 RMB/night) Afternoon: Visit Guandi Temple (ticket 30 RMB), learn about Guan Yu culture Evening: Explore Zhoukou Night Market, try Xiaoyao Spicy Soup, Huimian noodles, and Beef Fire Bake (about 50 RMB/person) Day 2: Discover Fuxi culture, step into the origin of Chinese civilization Morning: Visit Taihao Mausoleum (ticket 60 RMB), feel the Fuxi culture Afternoon: Tour Longhu National Wetland Park (free), walk by the lake and relax Evening: Taste Zhoukou specialty snacks, such as Men Guan Meat and Daokou Roast Chicken (about 80 RMB/person) Day 3: Shaying River scenery, water town charm of eastern Henan Morning: Take a boat tour on the Shaying River (ticket about 80 RMB), enjoy the scenery on both sides Afternoon: Visit Zhoukou Museum (free), learn about Zhoukou history Evening: Free time, you can take a walk in Zhoukou People's Park (about 30 RMB/person) Day 4: Hometown of Laozi, explore Taoist culture Morning: Head to Luyi County (about 1.5 hours by car), visit Taiqing Palace (ticket 60 RMB), experience Laozi culture Afternoon: Visit Mingdao Palace (ticket 40 RMB), learn about Taoist philosophy Evening: Return to Zhoukou city center, taste Luyi specialty cuisine (about 80 RMB/person) Day 5: Return trip, bring some Zhoukou specialties home Morning: Visit Zhoukou specialty market, buy Xiaoyao Spicy Soup ingredients, Luyi Daqu liquor, Huaiyang Daylily (about 300 RMB) Afternoon: Return trip 💰 Budget Details (for 2 people) ✅ Transportation (high-speed rail/self-driving round trip): about 1000 RMB ✅ Accommodation (4 nights, 400 RMB/night): 1600 RMB ✅ Meals (5 days, about 100 RMB/person/day): 1000 RMB ✅ Tickets and experiences: about 500 RMB ✅ Shopping and others: about 900 RMB Total: about 5000 RMB 📌 Travel Tips ✔ Zhoukou has distinct four seasons, best to visit in spring and autumn; take sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. ✔ Attractions like Taihao Mausoleum and Taiqing Palace have rich cultural heritage; it is recommended to learn the historical background in advance. ✔ Zhoukou cuisine is flavorful and spicy; the spicy soup is quite hot, so adjust according to your taste. Wish you a pleasant trip! 🎉of Laozi in ZhoukouNational Wetland Park