Northern Little West Lake in Huixian Baiquan is truly amazing!

Jiangnan is Henan’s ✌️ glass spring that you’ll fall in love with at first sight! Absolutely stunning! It turns out there’s a "Northern Little West Lake" hidden in northern Henan, with few people, beautiful scenery, and free entry in the early morning! 😍 Guangzhou has the Pearl River, Jiangnan has Taihu Lake, and Henan has our own "Little West Lake"🏞️ We always thought Jiangnan was the synonym for water towns, until we met Huixian Baiquan Scenic Area! Pavilions and towers reflected in the clear waves, stone bridges and willow shadows swaying in the breeze, a pool of thousand-year-old living water nurturing the rare elegance of the North🌿 📍 Detailed address: No. 1 Baiquan Scenic Area Road, Huixian City, Xinxiang, Henan Province 🕙 Opening hours: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (It’s recommended to come early! Free before 7:30 AM) 🚗 Transportation: About 1.5 hours driving from Zhengzhou There is a large free parking lot at the entrance🅿️ 🎫 Tickets: Free before 7:30 AM! 27 RMB per person after 7:30 AM (half price for students) ✨ My private travel route (3-4 hours slow stroll version): Enter from South Gate → Weiyuan Temple → Long Pavilion → Penyuting Pavilion → Kesang Pavilion → Yongjin Pavilion → Sumen Mountain Stele Corridor 📸 Must-check-in spots: 1️⃣ South Gate Archway Stunning at first sight! An ancient-style gatehouse with red walls and gray tiles, directly facing the rippling Baiquan Lake Every snap is a masterpiece📷 2️⃣ Weiyuan Temple Right after passing the archway, you’ll see the ancient building complex dedicated to the "God of Weiyuan" The historical atmosphere is fully immersive! 3️⃣ Long Pavilion & Baiquan Lake Absolutely the core highlight!⭐️ It’s recommended to take a boat tour around the lake (20 RMB/person) Exploring the lake center is truly beautiful 4️⃣ Penyuting Pavilion & Kesang Pavilion Ming Dynasty buildings hidden by the lakeside Cute little stone beasts crouch on the eaves Sitting here daydreaming is so healing☁️ 5️⃣ Yongjin Pavilion The story of "Yongjin Sheng Lishui" originates here! Wind chimes at the pavilion corners ring with the breeze Instantly transports you to the vibe of "My Own Swordsman" 🎐 6️⃣ Sumen Mountain Stele Corridor A little surprise when climbing the mountain!🏞️ Over 300 stone inscriptions by famous figures from various eras The giant Ming Dynasty "Sumen Mountain Fu" stele is especially impressive 🍜 Local food recommendations: Sweet and sour spicy hot pot✌️ and Earth Pot Chicken💯 Both are must-try dishes highly recommended by locals! It’s not Jiangnan, it’s Henan’s ✌️ glass spring you’ll fall in love with at first sight! Absolutely stunning! It turns out there’s a "Northern Little West Lake" hidden in northern Henan, with few people, beautiful scenery, and free entry in the early morning! We always thought Jiangnan was the synonym for water towns, until we met Baiquan Scenic Area in Huixian, Henan. Pavilions and towers reflected in the clear waves, stone bridges and willow shadows swaying in the breeze, a pool of thousand-year-old living water nurturing the rare elegance of the North. - 📍 Baiquan Scenic Area, Huixian City, Xinxiang, Henan Province 🚗 Transportation: About 1.5 hours driving from Zhengzhou, free parking at the entrance 🎫 Tickets: Free before 7:30 AM! After that, 27 RMB per person - 🌿 My travel route (3-4 hours slow stroll version) Enter from South Gate → Weiyuan Temple → Long Pavilion → Penyuting Pavilion → Kesang Pavilion → Yongjin Pavilion → Sumen Mountain Stele Corridor - 📸 Check-in spots 1️⃣ South Gate Archway Ancient-style gatehouse with red walls and gray tiles, facing the rippling Baiquan Lake 2️⃣ Weiyuan Temple The first ancient building complex you see after passing the archway, dedicated to the "God of Weiyuan" (Baiquan is regarded as the source of the Wei River) 3️⃣ Long Pavilion & Baiquan Lake The core of the core! A hexagonal pavilion with flying eaves stands on the lake’s central island, connected to the shore by a stone bridge. It’s recommended to take a boat tour (20 RMB/person) around the lake for a deeply immersive experience✅ 4️⃣ Penyuting Pavilion & Kesang Pavilion Ming Dynasty relics hidden by the lakeside, with cute little beasts crouching on the flying eaves. Sitting in the pavilion watching the clouds roll by is super healing 5️⃣ Yongjin Pavilion The story of "Yongjin Sheng Lishui" originates here! The pavilion is built by the water, with copper bells hanging from the eaves. When the wind blows, the tinkling sound mixed with flowing water makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the Tongfu Inn from "My Own Swordsman" 6️⃣ Sumen Mountain Stele Corridor The hidden gem is the stele corridor halfway up the mountain! Over 300 stone inscriptions by famous figures from various eras, the most impressive being a giant Ming Dynasty "Sumen Mountain Fu" stele - 🍜 About the food Sweet and sour spicy hot pot✌️ and Earth Pot Chicken💯 are strongly recommended by locals Finally: Baiquan is free from excessive commercial noise, it offers thousand-year-old spring water, poems left by scholars, and the genuine simplicity of Henan people. If you’re tired of crowded cities🌆, why not come here for a visit? Personal experience: There’s no excessive commercial noise here There is 🌿 thousand-year-old spring water and poetry And the genuine warmth of Henan people A cultural check-in spot away from the crowds Come and experience the unique charm of the northern water town! 🥰