Summer Vacation Guide to Henan Travel Without Pitfalls

June-July travelers to Henan are in for a treat! As a local, I've compiled essential tips for famous attractions to help you avoid common traps. 🥙[Food Recommendations] 🔹Classic Yu Cuisine: Braised Noodles: Zhengzhou Heji Braised Noodles and Xiaoji Braised Noodles feature rich broth and chewy noodles. Spicy Soup: Zhoukou Xiaoyao Town and Luohe Beiwudu offer distinct regional varieties. Crispy Noodles with Sweet&Sour Carp: Kaifeng's traditional delicacy pairing crispy fried noodles with carp. 🔹Night Market Snacks: Kaifeng Drum Tower Night Market: Soup dumplings, almond tea, stir-fried bean jelly. Luoyang Old Town Cross Street: "Bu Fan" soup, fermented noodle soup, boiled tripe. Zhengzhou Jiankang Road Night Market: Braised noodles, lamb skewers, grilled gluten. 🚄[Transport Guide] 🔹Intercity Travel: High-speed rail: Beijing-Guangzhou and Xuzhou-Lanzhou lines crisscross Henan. Zhengzhou to Luoyang/Kaifeng takes 30mins. Regional railways: Zhengzhou-Kaifeng/Jiaozuo lines offer convenient connections. Highways: Well-developed network but prone to summer afternoon storms - check weather alerts. 🔹Urban Transport: Zhengzhou: Metro covers main areas; avoid rush hours (7:30-9:00/17:30-19:00). Kaifeng/Luoyang: Efficient bus systems; shared bikes ideal for compact scenic areas. 🔹Mountain Attractions: Yuntai Mountain/Laojun Mountain: Book shuttle buses or chartered cars in advance; caution on winding roads. Song Mountain: Electric carts available at Shaolin Temple; Sanhuangzhai trail requires stamina. ☁️[Weather Tips] June: Temp: 25-35°C (rising late month) Attire: T-shirts + sun protection, light jacket for rain. Note: Harvest season may bring farm vehicles on rural roads - drive carefully. July: Temp: 28-38°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms Attire: Quick-dry clothes, sunhat, sunglasses, compact umbrella. Note: Anti-slip precautions at water attractions like Yellow River Scenic Area/Yuntai Red Stone Gorge. ⚠️Extreme Weather: • Avoid low-lying areas during urban flooding • No riverbank camping due to mountain flash flood risks