Zhumadian Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

The lights are brilliant, allowing time to travel through a thousand years

Zhumadian has a history that includes emperors from different eras such as Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu, Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Tuoba Hong, King Cao Biao, Zhao Yiluan of the Jia Dynasty, and Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who lived here, conducted inspections, made secret visits, and stayed incognito; Additionally, in Zhumadian, there are numerous legends about 'Wang Ran supporting Liu Xiu' and stories from the Eastern Han period about 'Liu Xiu saving the imperial post station,' which are widely circulated among the people; Moreover, during the reign of the Ming Chenghua Emperor, Zhu Jianze's brother Mi Jian Shen was ennobled as the ruler of Runan. When Emperor Chenghua passed through the Zhumadian post station on his way to the south to suppress a rebellion, and after returning victorious, he stopped again at the Zhumadian post station, which was an important logistical supply station for the campaign. To thank the people of Zhumadian for protecting the imperial treasures and assisting in quelling the rebellion, he granted the post station the status of an imperial post station. As the lanterns light up, the classical architectural style allows time to travel through the ages. Come, let's go and see what the post station looked like a thousand years ago.

In the spring of March, one's heart is captivated at the post station

Along the banks of the Lian River, the spring scenery grows even richer. The willows sway gently, the crabapple trees bloom, and the green peach and apricot flowers are in their full glory. Although the plum and peach blossoms have faded, the beautiful scene remains. The rapeseed flower fields are also a sight to behold, captivating the hearts of those who pass by.

Who says Henan doesn't have a true Jiangnan!

Who says Henan doesn't have a true Jiangnan! That must be because you've never been here The heartland of Yuzhou, the very center of the world—Zhumadian

Stroll around the Royal Post Station and feel its unique charm!

Stroll around the Royal Post Station and feel its unique charm! Zhumadian has the reputation of being the 'belly of Henan, the center of the world', so it is also known as 'Heaven in the Middle'. There is a must-visit attraction--the Royal Post Station. What is royal? It is said that Emperor Gaozu of Han Liu Bang once stationed here, and Ming Xianzong Zhu Jian deeply saw his brother Zhu Jianze here to set up a horse post. What is a post station? This place is convenient for transportation, with officials and merchants gathering from all directions, and postmen shuttling back and forth. The scenic area takes post station culture as the core, integrates Zhumadian's intangible heritage, folk customs, and food culture, and the open areas include Canal Water Street, Time Post Lane, Beichen Gate, Post City Old Street, etc. Every corner of the stroll exudes a strong historical and cultural atmosphere. This place is not only suitable for walking around, tasting food, but also for deeply exploring China's long history and cultural heritage. This place not only has a group of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, but also many ancient trees, ancient bridges and other places worth visiting. There are also many characteristic snacks and handicraft shops on both sides of the street. The entire post station retains the historical appearance of the ancient town. The night view at night cannot be missed. Walking in it is like walking into ancient times. About tickets: The scenic area is open 24 hours a day and does not charge admission fees.

Lushan is a peculiar landform of granite. It consists of beeswax, Nanshan, Beishan, Liubeishan, Huaguoshan and Tianmoshan. The main peak of the Wax Mountain is steep and the cliff is high. There is no gap in the height of 300 meters. The peak of the peak is slow-flowing, like the honey juice coating.

Mount Chaya in Zhumadian, Henan | One of the filming locations for Journey to the West

Mount Chaya, a 5A-level tourist attraction, is located in Suiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province. The TV series Journey to the West was once filmed here, making it the largest attraction in Suiping County. As soon as you enter the scenic area, you are greeted by statues from Journey to the West, even the trash cans are themed with characters from the show. 🌟Attraction Features: 1⃣️Many people in Wuhan have not heard of Mount Chaya, but it is the famous filming location of Journey to the West. 2⃣️The scenic area's main attraction is its rocks; there are various strange and naturally formed rocks, and the experience of walking through this 'stone forest' is truly unique in the country. There are huge rocks that resemble monkeys, as well as the Pipa Rock, among others. 3⃣️The mountain is quite large, and you can take a 'magic carpet' (similar to an elevator, you sit on it, and the whole trip costs 40 RMB per person) to go up. 🎈Travel Tips: ⚡Do not wear leather shoes! Do not wear leather shoes! Otherwise, you will regret your decision😂, be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers. ✨The steps are quite steep, it is not recommended to bring the elderly or very young children to climb the mountain 🎫Ticket: 65 RMB per person, half-price ticket 32 RMB per person, available for purchase on-site or online in advance ⏰Opening Hours: From 7:30 AM 📍Location: 【Mount Chaya, Zhumadian, Henan】 🚇Transportation: (Wuhan-Zhumadian West) High-speed train takes 1h17m in total, there are buses from Zhumadian city area to Suiping County, and from the entrance of Ren'an Hospital in Suiping County, there is a bus to the scenic area, 10 RMB per person, and it takes half an hour to arrive.

Yanqi Mountain--One of the filming locations of Journey to the West

This is the easiest mountain I have climbed, and also the one with the most surprises. This is one of the filming locations of the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West', located in Suiping, Zhumadian! Before coming here, I never thought that just by stones, a mountain's beauty could be upheld. In the winter when the vegetation is withered, looking at the strange rocks and peaks is really the best choice for a trip. The altitude here is not high, and there are no particularly steep steps. Along the way, I saw many children and elderly people climbing. This trip to Zhumadian really brought me too many surprises! Zhumadian is very good, I will come again next time!

The Lushan Mountain in Zhumadian, Henan Province is a rare granite landform in China. The peaks and mountains are staggered, and the strange peaks and stones are everywhere. In the same year, Wu Chengen took inspiration here and wrote the eternal masterpiece "Journey to the West". The vivid and lively scenery has also become the location for the CCTV version of "Journey to the West", "The King called me to visit the mountain". After going down the mountain, I went to the side of the Laoshan Hot Springs Town to relax and enjoy the soup. It was very relaxing and pleasant.

Runan Nanhai Zen Temple in Zhumadian, Henan ▏Experience the serene beauty of nature with your soul

Title: 😍 Today, I want to share with you a temple that is unbelievably beautiful! Let's take a look together! 🤩 🌸 This temple is located in Runan, Zhumadian, China, and is called Nanhai Zen Temple. It boasts not only a long history but also enchanting scenery! Every corner exudes a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere, as if you are in a fairyland. 🕊️ 🏯 As soon as you step into the Zen temple, you will be immediately captivated by its architecture. The glazed tiles are painted with lifelike images, and the golden halls are filled with a sense of mystery. The colorful flying eaves and corners, the smooth lines, and the exquisite carvings, every detail showcases the ancient wisdom and artistic talent of humanity. 🏰✨ 🍃 For thousands of years, this place has accumulated a profound cultural heritage. You can feel the intersection of the ancient and the modern in the unique incense culture, with pilgrims praying and chanting every day. Immersed in such an atmosphere, your soul will find great comfort and peace. 🙏💕

Zhumadian Culture | It's actually the largest in Asia, even bigger than the Forbidden City's Hall of Supreme Harmony!

In Zhumadian, located in southern Henan, lies a Buddhist temple that is not very famous nationwide or even within the province, but it is the largest in Asia, known as 'Asia's Largest Buddhist Temple'. Its Mahavira Hall is said to be even larger than the Forbidden City's Hall of Supreme Harmony. The temple's origins can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, and although it has been rebuilt, it is still majestic and awe-inspiring. 💁 Travel Tips: Nanhai Zen Temple is located in Runan, Zhumadian, and it is a paid attraction with a large parking lot in front. What impressed me the most was the service of the staff and the fair pricing of the incense sellers outside, who do not overcharge and thoughtfully tell you how much to buy without waste. When inquiring about the price of the sightseeing car at the ticket office, the staff, upon understanding our situation, felt that we did not need to buy tickets and kindly suggested that we could do without the sightseeing car. After entering the scenic area through the mountain gate, you still need to walk about 500 meters to the core area. The road is flat, and if there are no elderly people, there really is no need for the sightseeing car. Entering through the Cooperation Gate is the Hall of Heavenly Kings, and crossing the stone bridge after passing through the Hall of Heavenly Kings is the Mahavira Hall, with the bell and drum towers on both sides. Behind the Mahavira Hall are the Circular Hall, the Samantabhadra Hall, and the Manjusri Hall. ❤️ Practical Information: ①Address: Nanhai Avenue, Runan County, Zhumadian City ②Ticket Price: 60 ③Opening Hours: 8:00—17:00

Nanhai Zen Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Asia

Nanhai Zen Temple is located in Runan County, Zhumadian City, and has a history of thousands of years. It was rebuilt in the 1980s and 1990s by Master Mingcheng with a huge amount of money. The Zen temple is surrounded by Ru River on three sides, the temple area is open, the architecture is numerous, the pagoda is magnificent, and the Lin Palace is dazzling. It is known as the largest Buddhist temple in Asia and is a national 4A scenic spot. Enter from the west gate, walk a long way, and the fragrance of osmanthus is refreshing. After the cooperation gate, pass the Heavenly King Hall, stand on the Three Hearts Bridge, calm and peaceful, look at the bell tower and drum tower on the right and left, and worship the Daxiong Hall in front, majestic and solemn. On the east side is the Manjusri Hall, on the west side is the Samantabhadra Hall, and behind is the Guanyin Hall, with a thousand hands and a thousand eyes. The North Mountain Gate has twelve archways, which are unique.

Nanhai Zen Temple: Experience tranquility and harmony, explore the hall of Buddhist wisdom!

Roaming Nanhai Zen Temple. Specially selected niche attractions, because of my ignorance, I had not heard of it before, but it was a little surprise to visit in person. The scale is larger than imagined, there are fewer tourists than expected, and the weather is more comfortable than it looks. The layout of the temple is grand, surrounded by rivers, with pleasant scenery. The architectural details are quite exquisite, the main hall, bucket arches, Buddha statues, murals, carvings, couplets... In my layman's eyes, the visible gorgeousness, neatness, and meticulousness are worth savoring, and I really like the reliefs. Today I have received a baptism of Buddhist culture. The Buddhist philosophy of 'turning back is the shore' is not unreasonable!

There are many famous mountains and rivers in Henan, but the Laole Mountain in Zhumadian is definitely a special existence because its altitude is not high, but the floor space is very large. This time I came here and strolled in the drizzle, but I didnt have any fun. It is a natural and natural oxygen bar for health and leisure vacations. It is also a famous Taoist mountain. Although many amusement facilities cannot be played, it is also good to feel the Taoist culture in the Taoist temple here.

Lao Leshan can be seen from the name of the mountain as a Taoist mountain. It used to be the famous Taoist mountain in the Central Plains. According to historical records, Leshan had built a Taoist temple during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It reached its peak in the Northern Song Dynasty and built the "eight palaces and two views and one worship platform". This shows that the scale of Leshan Taoism is great.

When I arrived in Zhumadian City, the weather began to become gloomy and rainy. It rained all night, and there was no sign of stopping after the daylighted up. Although the weather is not good, it does not affect my interest in traveling. In the morning we drove to the Laole Mountain Scenic Area. Old Leshan is more like a large ecological park, perfect for weekend trips or regular stays.

Hot Spring Resort is a resort and leisure hotel that integrates accommodation, bathing and dining. The hotel suites are spacious and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing break. Spring Resort has dozens of large and small hot springs, indoor and outdoor hot springs, what wine baths, milk baths can be appreciated. Because of the large area and many hot springs, the passenger flow is well dispersed. Here, you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

The on-site restaurant specializes in health cards, the environment is extravagant and luxurious, with the privacy and good service of the clubhouse, it is the first choice for vacation and leisure. The dishes here are exquisite and delicate, with both local characteristics of Henan and exquisite and elegant styles. Staying here, there are delicious food, there is time to stay for a while, taste good.