4.2/5
RonaTongTaking the high-speed train from Shangqiu is very convenient, and half a day is enough time to explore. The tourist attractions here are quite commercialized; in the end, we visited the Royal Mausoleum, Liu Bang Slaying the Serpent, and the Great Han Dynasty – all places with legendary and historical significance. Because it's the off-season, taxis are hard to find, so I recommend driving yourself.
4.3/5
M93***47Stepping into the ancient city of Shangqiu feels like traveling back in time. Built in the sixth year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty, this ancient city, round on the outside and square on the inside, resembles an ancient coin. Entering through the north gate, Gongchen Gate, I climbed the city wall and gazed down upon the city walls, where the streets resembled a chessboard and the architecture was quaint and simple. Entering the Hou Family Residence, I felt the joys and sorrows of Hou Fangyu and Li Xiangjun. The Confucian Temple is also unique, with its halls on the left and the school on the right. Exiting the South Gate, the rippling waters of South Lake create a striking contrast with the ancient city. Everything here exudes the weight and vicissitudes of history, enchanting and making one reluctant to leave.
