I'm back from Yuzhou, and here's the truth, no negativity

🌸 May Yuzhou Travel Guide | An Immersive Walking Guide to the Ancient Capital of Xia Dynasty 🌸 Geographical Location: Yuzhou is located in the central part of Henan Province. It is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, the capital of the Xia Dynasty, the capital of Jun porcelain, and a distribution center for Chinese medicinal materials. It is known as the "Xia Capital," "Jun Capital," and "Medicine Capital." Here, you can find ancient plant fossils from 2.5 billion years ago, as well as the everyday atmosphere of the old streets from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In May, the wind carries the fragrance of locust flowers and the mystery of Jun porcelain kiln changes. 📍 Day 1: Traveling Through the Millennium Jun Porcelain Universe 🌞 Morning: Yuzhou Museum → China Jun Porcelain Culture Park Yuzhou Museum (Free): You'll be dazzled by the bronzeware and Jun porcelain fragments as soon as you enter! Focus on the "Archaeological Exploration of Xia" special exhibition on the second floor, where pottery shards from the Xia Dynasty site tell stories. Jun Porcelain Culture Park (Ticket approx. CNY 60): The giant Tiancheng Pavilion is like the "Eiffel Tower" of the Jun porcelain world. From the top floor, you can overlook the Jun porcelain production line and even DIY pottery throwing (charged project, approx. CNY 50). 🌤 Noon: Shenhou Ancient Town Old Street Must-Eat: "Kiln Worker's Dish" in the old street: stir-fried jelly and fried grasshoppers (crispy with cumin flavor), served with a bowl of firewood paste noodles. A carbohydrate bomb that will explode in your mouth! Things to Do: Wait for the kiln opening ceremony (10am every day) and watch the shocked expressions of the kiln workers when they knock open the kiln door! 🌙 Evening: Night Tour of the Ancient Town "Kiln Light and Shadow Dance" Shadow Play: A light and shadow dance by the Zouyu Bridge, where kiln fire transforms into Jun porcelain patterns. Taking photos in Hanfu is absolutely stunning! Accommodation: Gepu Light Luxury Homestay (Average CNY 300+): A Wabi-sabi style courtyard hidden in the mountain valley, with a terrace for stargazing and a private hot spring pool. The owner will also give you a homemade Jun porcelain cup! 📍 Day 2: Mountain Climbing and Oxygen Absorbing Wilderness Fun 🌞 Morning: Dahongzhai Scenic Area (Ticket CNY 60) Must-Play: Glass Sky Bridge (Warning: shaky legs!) → High-Altitude Water Slide (Warning: screaming!) → Climbing the Zhaixing Tower (Stamina +10086) Hidden Things to Do: Pick wild mulberries at the foot of the mountain (sweet in May!) and feed the little monkeys in the scenic area (don't feed them! They will snatch food!) 🌤 Noon: Farmhouse in the Scenic Area Must-Order: Stir-fried wild vegetables with bacon + locust flower pancakes (locust flowers are only available in May!) + corn grits soup. You can eat until you're full for an average of CNY 30. 🌙 Evening: Camping by Baisha Lake Boating at Night: There is an open-air KTV on the island in the center of the lake. If you bring your own speakers and play "Little Apple," you will be applauded by the older folks! Accommodation: Baisha Lake Starry Sky Tent (Average CNY 150): Lie down and watch the Milky Way. You may be awakened by the sound of frogs in the early morning (but it's super healing!) 📍 Day 3: Niche Secret Realm of Wild Romance 🌞 Morning: Dafengkou Scenic Area (Free) Ancient Plant Fossil Wall: The 250 million-year-old calamite fossils look like alien writing! Bring a notebook to make a rubbing (charged CNY 20) and take it home as an "ancient postcard." Climb the Steel Fork Tower: Overlook the vast bamboo forest. When the mountain wind howls, you'll feel like the heroine of a martial arts movie! 🌤 Noon: Farmhouse in Mojie Township Must-Eat: Firewood stewed chicken (simmering in a casserole) + handmade sweet potato noodles (a single slurp will make you a believer!) Easter Egg: Pick wild apricots in the backyard (sour enough to make you frown, but super addictive!) 🌙 Evening: One Last Strike Before Returning Night Market Stroll: Yinghe Avenue Night Market, the 30-year-old "Lao Diao Mutton Soup" has a broth so fresh you'll want to lick the bowl! Served with Yinmei Cola (Yuzhou version of the ultimate soda indulgence) Accommodation: Atour Hotel in Huasha Plaza in the city center (Average CNY 250): Clean to the point of sparkling! The bar on the top floor has folk music performances. It's super pleasant to watch the night view while slightly tipsy. 🏆 Must-Visit List 1️⃣ Shenhou Ancient Town Kiln Opening Ceremony: Witness the heart-pounding moment of "Ten Thousand Colors from the Kiln"! 2️⃣ Dahongzhai Glass Sky Bridge: Not for the faint of heart, but a like-collecting machine for your social media! 3️⃣ Locust Flower Picking (Jiushan Town): Limited to mid-to-late May, the fragrance of the flowers is sweet to the heart! 4️⃣ Jun Porcelain Hand-Pulled Pottery Experience: Make a crooked bowl with your own hands (the boss says you can keep the defective products!) 5️⃣ Baisha Reservoir Boat Trip: A seamless blend of water and sky + wild egret flocks, camera memory warning! 🚗 Transportation Guide ✔️ Bus: Shenhou Ancient Town: Take the "Yuzhou-Shenhou" bus (No. 68, CNY 10) from Yuzhou Bus Station Dahongzhai: Take No. 68 directly from the city center (2 hours, you'll doubt your life, but the scenery is beautiful!) ✔️ Self-Driving: About 2 hours from Zhengzhou, navigate to "Yuzhou Dahongzhai." The mountain roads are winding, so it's recommended for experienced drivers! 💔 Terrible Experience: The scenic area parking lot charges CNY 10/time, but the queues during peak season will make you doubt your life! 💡 Tips ❶ Jun porcelain making experience must be booked 3 days in advance! ❷ Wear sneakers! Walking 20,000 steps while climbing mountains is not a dream~ ❸ Bring cash! Some old street shops only accept cash! ❹ The temperature difference in May is large, so a light jacket + sunscreen is essential! ❺ Photo props: oiled paper umbrella, Hanfu (available for rent in the scenic area!) 🍜 Yuzhou Food Five-Hit Combo 1️⃣ Menzi: Sweet potato flour + starch steamed into a chewy cube, drizzled with garlic juice and chili oil, addictive in one bite! 2️⃣ Yuzhou Thirteen Bowls: A "carbohydrate family bucket" of braised pork + crispy pork + sweet potato noodles. The boss says, "Add more if it's not enough!" 3️⃣ Zahe: A piping hot mix of beef offal + sweet potato noodles + tofu, served with fried dough sticks dipped in the soup! 4️⃣ Huashi Mutton Soup: The soup is as white as milk, and the mutton is so tender it falls off the bone. You'll want to lick the bowl after drinking it! 5️⃣ Fried Grasshoppers: Crispy with cumin flavor, a must-try for adventurous eaters (a game for the brave!) 💰 Expense List (Per Person) 🏠 Accommodation: CNY 200-400 🍜 Food: CNY 80-150/day 🎫 Tickets: CNY 150-200 (half price with student ID!) 🚗 Transportation: CNY 50-80 (gasoline not included for self-driving) 🎁 Souvenirs: Jun porcelain trinkets CNY 30-100 🌟 Why Should You Come? Here, you'll find the Earth's secrets from 2.5 billion years ago, the craftsmanship of kiln fire that has burned for thousands of years, and the wildest joy in the mountains! May in Yuzhou is a dream woven from the fragrance of locust flowers and the glaze colors of Jun porcelain, an adventure where hiking sticks and Hanfu skirts collide. Don't wait! This holiday, let Yuzhou take over your social media feed! 🌈✨