Xinyang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Jigong Mountain

Jigong Mountain, located within the territory of Xinyang City, Henan Province, to the east of Tongbai Mountain, at the westernmost end of the Dabie Mountains, is a national nature reserve. The area is rich in forest and biological resources, earning the reputation of 'dividing the green between Henan and Hubei, and controlling the three rivers'. The 'Buddha's light, sea of clouds, rime, rain crust, rosy clouds, exotic flowers and plants, peculiar peaks and rocks, waterfalls and flowing springs' are known as the eight great natural landscapes. On the mountain, there are architectural complexes from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China with different nationalities and styles, known as the 'World Architecture Museum', which was the first public concession in Chinese history. The most characteristic buildings include the Yilu House, General's Tower, Misty Rain Tower, Huijing Tower, American Church, and Swedish Building. At 765 meters, ascending to the peak offers an unobstructed view of the entire mountain. At the foot of Baoxiao Peak, there is a poem inscribed: 'Ascend Jigong Mountain leisurely, climb Baoxiao Peak swiftly, where the scenery is fine, and the summer heat is tempered by autumn winds.' Jigong Mountain is named after this peak, and Baoxiao Peak is the symbol of Jigong Mountain.

A low-cost, high-appeal guide to taking your kids out for the weekend

Xuchang to Xinyang! A low-cost, high-appeal guide to taking your kids out for the weekend: Little Jiangnan in the north, let's go to Xinyang The first stop is Wenxin Tea Village, a free attraction, with rolling tea hills all being Maojian tea. Standing among the tea fields is like standing in an ink wash landscape painting. You can pick tea and take photos along the footpath, which is especially picturesque. It takes less than an hour to reach the top, and you can also have afternoon tea on the mountaintop. Lunch at Haotang Village to taste the local farmhouse delicacies, a pot of stewed chicken is super satisfying for the taste buds. After the meal, take a leisurely stroll around the village, enjoying the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere~ The second day, head to Borden Forest Park, where the legendary bald cypress forest is located. The Jigong Mountain mini train is also here, you can take an electric cart to Ming Lake and walk back, white clothes are the best for taking photos. For lunch, you can find a farmhouse by Nanwan Lake for a 'one fish, two dishes' experience. In the afternoon, you can go to a less crowded part of the lake to watch the sunset~

Walking 30,000 steps, Jigong Mountain in the off-season is so comfortable!

Walking 30,000 steps, Jigong Mountain in the off-season is so comfortable! Coming to Xinyang Jigong Mountain in early winter, hiking up the mountain, there is a different taste in my heart. Green, yellow, red, blue... Different from the Taihang Mountains in Henan, which are dominated by natural landscapes, here you can not only enjoy natural scenery, such as Baoxiao Peak, Star Lake, Moon Lake, but also cultural history: the World Architecture Group, the World Square, the Danish Building, the American Building, the North German Building, the Villa Group, the Meiling Dance Hall, the Zhongzheng Air Defense Cave... Everywhere reveals the legacy of the Republic of China. It seems to have traveled back to the Republic of China. Transportation: It takes 50 minutes to drive from Xinyang city to the west gate of the scenic area, and then you can walk up the mountain on the ancient footpath in the scenic area, which takes 1.5 hours in total, or you can take the scenic area bus, which takes 20 minutes. The real play starts when you get to the top of the mountain, all the attractions are on the top of the mountain, and it takes 2.5 hours to visit the whole journey. Accommodation: The Danish Building can accommodate, there are many other hotels and homestays on the mountain, if you want to pursue cost-effectiveness, go to South Street or North Street, similar to farmhouses. Catering: There are many small shops on the mountain, hot dry noodles, dumplings, etc., you can also go to South Street or North Street, there are many small restaurants. Reminder: There are very, very few people in the off-season, it is very comfortable to stroll around, but many businesses are not open. If you choose to come in the off-season, be sure to wear thicker, although the mountain is not up to 800 meters, but the wind is quite big. I recommend a day trip, if it is summer, you can consider staying on it, after all, it is a summer resort, it must be very cool.

There are four major summer resorts in China, namely Chengde in Hebei, Moganshan in Zhejiang, Lushan in Jiangxi, and Jigong Mountain in Henan. Among them, Jigong Mountain in Xinyang City, Henan Province may be the weakest one, but the head of Jigong Mountain is not small. It is not only beautiful scenery, comfortable climate, but also has the reputation of World Architecture Exhibition. Today we came to Jigong Mountain, visited many historical sites, and felt the cool environment of Jigong Mountain as a summer resort. It is really fascinating and can't bear to leave.

Off-season~Nanwan Lake

Coming here to play during the off-season is quite good, not many people, waited for half an hour to gather more than a dozen people to set off the boat, a boat of people feels like a group tour, I see a lot of bad reviews on the internet are caused by the lack of experience due to the large number of people during the peak season. It feels quite worthwhile, every piece of scenery is worth your personal experience. It's best to take a ride to the dock, there's also a lot of walking after getting on the island. Get some water and food before going to the island, not too much, just a few hours in total. Peanut Monkey Island also sells, not expensive, you can go there to buy food for the monkeys.

Nanwan Lake Scenic Area, located in Xinyang City, Henan Province, has always been known as the Southern Pearl of Henan. This afternoon, we drove to Nanwan Lake, took a boat ride to enjoy the lakes and mountains on both sides of the river, and boarded the "Tea Island" in the lake. In the "Tea Island" of Nanwan Lake, everyone continues to enjoy tea while enjoying the scenery, is there a better holiday time than this?

Xinyang is the southernmost city in Henan Province. It has rich tourism resources, and Nanwan Lake is known as the first lake in the Central Plains. Yesterday's boating tour, coincident with the heavy rain, the ink-like scenery in front of you is more dreamy and charming. Boarding the tea island in the lake, I found that the island is full of chestnut trees, and the fruit has fallen to the ground. I learned from the locals how to call the chestnut without being stabbed by the outside, and also tasted the taste of raw chestnut for the first time. The experience is very wonderful.

The water area of Nanwan Lake is 75 square kilometers, with 61 islands in it. The scenery is different. The upper reaches of the lake is the main producing area of "Xinyang Maojian", and the lake is rich in Nanwan fish.

Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park

Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park covers a total area of 33.4 square kilometers, consisting of four major scenic areas: Jinlan Mountain, Liankang Mountain, Xidashan, and Jiulongtan. Within Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park, there are cloud-wrapped peaks, cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear streams, lush forests, and strangely shaped rocks among other natural landscapes. There are also cultural landscapes such as the highest peak in southern Henan, Jinlan Mountain, the Taoist holy site Jinlan Taoist Temple, and the Buddhist holy site Yunyong Zen Temple. Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park is a comprehensive tourist area that combines ecological tourism, summer vacation, religious culture, and science education.

Xinyang Travel Guide | Xin County Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park

"Natural forest oxygen bar" The park has magnificent peaks, lush forests, clear streams and various wild animals and plants. The air here is fresh, the environment is beautiful, and it is an ideal place for people to relax and enjoy nature. Whether it's the sea of flowers in spring, the green shade in summer, the red leaves in autumn or the silver-wrapped in winter, it can make people linger. Come to Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park this autumn, experience the magic of nature, and feel the quiet and harmonious atmosphere~ Travel Tips Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Detailed address: No. 1 Liankang Road, Xinji Town, Xin County, Xinyang City, Henan Province, Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park Ticket: 50 yuan/person

A low-cost, high-appeal guide to taking your kids out for the weekend

Xuchang to Xinyang! A low-cost, high-appeal guide to taking your kids out for the weekend: Little Jiangnan in the north, let's go to Xinyang The first stop is Wenxin Tea Village, a free attraction, with rolling tea hills all being Maojian tea. Standing among the tea fields is like standing in an ink wash landscape painting. You can pick tea and take photos along the footpath, which is especially picturesque. It takes less than an hour to reach the top, and you can also have afternoon tea on the mountaintop. Lunch at Haotang Village to taste the local farmhouse delicacies, a pot of stewed chicken is super satisfying for the taste buds. After the meal, take a leisurely stroll around the village, enjoying the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere~ The second day, head to Borden Forest Park, where the legendary bald cypress forest is located. The Jigong Mountain mini train is also here, you can take an electric cart to Ming Lake and walk back, white clothes are the best for taking photos. For lunch, you can find a farmhouse by Nanwan Lake for a 'one fish, two dishes' experience. In the afternoon, you can go to a less crowded part of the lake to watch the sunset~

Tour around Xinyang

Travel Guide·Tour around Nanyang Xinyang Non-self-driving Guide Route|||No driver's license haha can't drive (very inconvenient, must self-drive if possible) This guide is for those who can't self-drive to talk about how to take the bus...avoid pits and also mark the cost, spent 380💰 in 2 days. Transportation: Train from Nanyang to Xinyang, hard seat 32.5💰 from 5:50 in the morning to 8:30 arrival. Daytime travel is all shared bicycles. Breakfast: Gong's beef ball soup (average, the taste of instant noodles is too strong, the hot and dry noodles with red oil next door are quite delicious, only 4 yuan) 🏠Accommodation: Qianxi E-sports Hotel (The service is very good and it's quite clean! The key section is very convenient, the small electric donkey can go anywhere) At noon we went to Wenxin Tea Village (too late, it's best to go in the morning, take the bus from Hongyun Station to Shihe Port, pass by the tea village, the master said, there is only one in the morning, we went at noon, took to Dongjia River and spent another 80💰 for a chartered car to Wenxin, not worth it! Wenxin tea ticket➕tea water 30💰 There are several stalls, but it's not necessary) →In the evening, after resting in the city, we went to: Xinshen River Night Market, there are many delicious foods. The next day, after waking up and tidying up, we went to Jian Mountain Coffee (Take the bus from Hongyun Passenger Station to Shuixian Bridge, 6💰 per person, just wait for the bus at the intersection when you come back, about 30 by taxi) Take some photos, coffee is 20💰 per person on average →Go home

Located in Xinyang, the Treasure Land is a 5A-level scenic area

Borden Forest Park Borden Forest Park 🌟 Highlights: Fresh air, birds singing and flowers fragrant Convenient transportation, take the city bus line L1 to reach the entrance of the scenic area, and it only costs nine yuan for a one-way trip from the train station to the scenic area Students can use their student ID to get a ticket for 22 yuan Simple and easy to produce great photos, come and visit

A low-cost, high-appeal guide to taking your kids out for the weekend

Xuchang to Xinyang! A low-cost, high-appeal guide to taking your kids out for the weekend: Little Jiangnan in the north, let's go to Xinyang The first stop is Wenxin Tea Village, a free attraction, with rolling tea hills all being Maojian tea. Standing among the tea fields is like standing in an ink wash landscape painting. You can pick tea and take photos along the footpath, which is especially picturesque. It takes less than an hour to reach the top, and you can also have afternoon tea on the mountaintop. Lunch at Haotang Village to taste the local farmhouse delicacies, a pot of stewed chicken is super satisfying for the taste buds. After the meal, take a leisurely stroll around the village, enjoying the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere~ The second day, head to Borden Forest Park, where the legendary bald cypress forest is located. The Jigong Mountain mini train is also here, you can take an electric cart to Ming Lake and walk back, white clothes are the best for taking photos. For lunch, you can find a farmhouse by Nanwan Lake for a 'one fish, two dishes' experience. In the afternoon, you can go to a less crowded part of the lake to watch the sunset~