[2025 Gushi Attraction] Travel Guide for Xijiuhua Mountain Scenic Area (Updated Mar)

Xinyang, this city in southern Henan, is like a warm pearl hidden in the land of the Central Plains. Here, the mountains and rivers are intertwined, and the fragrance of tea is overflowing. It has both the majestic atmosphere of the north and the gentleness and beauty of the south. It is beautiful in all seasons. No matter when you come, you can reap a unique travel experience Optimal travel time and climate temperature Xinyang is a transition zone from subtropical to warm temperate with four distinct seasons. The climate is pleasant in spring and autumn, with an average temperature of 15 - 25°C, which is best for traveling. In spring, the flowers are blooming like brocade, and the tea gardens are blooming with new green; in autumn, the air is crisp and the mountains are dyed. The average temperature in summer is 25 - 32°C, which is occasionally cramped, but you can go to the mountains to escape the heat and play in the water. The average winter temperature is 0 - 10°C, which is relatively wet and cold, however you can see different winter scenery and experience the hot springs. Must-visit attractions Rooster Hill 🏞️ Jigong Mountain is one of the four great summer resorts in China. It is known as "the green divides Yu Chu and the three rivers". The forest here is dense, and there are many strange peaks and rocks. The Dawn Peak is like a rooster crowing, which is lifelike. Climbing to the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery of Yuchu. There are also numerous buildings of various styles on the mountain. Walking among them, you feel like you are traveling through time and space. - Tickets: around 75 yuan - Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 Lake Nam Wan 🌊 Nanwan Lake, the "Pearl of Southern Henan", has a vast water area and clear and transparent water. There are 61 islands in the lake, of different sizes and forms. You can take a boat tour, board the Bird Island to watch the birds flying, and go to the Tea Island to feel the tea culture. Find a place to sit by the lake and enjoy the lake breeze, which is very relaxing. - Tickets: about 120 yuan including boat ticket - Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:30 Haotang Village🌈 Known as “the village painted by the painter,” Haotang Village is full of idyllic poetry. The houses with white walls and Daiwa are scattered in a well-proportioned manner, with gurgling streams and swaying lotus flowers. Here, you can slow down, experience rural life, visit the country library and feel the humanities. - Tickets: Free - Open all day Mount West Kowloon 🌳 This is the largest Buddhist cultural tourist destination in southern Henan, with beautiful mountains and clear waters and high forest coverage. There are both the thousand-year-old Myokoji Temple and the thrilling canyon rafting. Stroll through the mountains and forests, listen to the lingering bells and feel the inner tranquility. - Tickets: Different attractions charge differently, the pass is about 180 yuan - Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 Xinyang on the tip of the tongue Sin Yang Hot Dry Noodles🍜 Xinyang hot dry noodles are different from Wuhan hot dry noodles. The noodles are thinner and chewy. The sesame sauce is rich and fragrant, coupled with unique condiments, spring onions, coriander and other seasonings, every bite is full of rich fragrance, 7 - 15 yuan a bowl, the streets and alleys can eat. Gushi goose pieces 🦢 The local Gushi white goose is used as raw material. After stewing, the goose meat is tender and the broth is delicious. When eating, you can serve with vermicelli, thousand sheets and other side dishes, in the cold weather to come to a pot, warm and satisfying, 50 - 80 yuan per person. Lo Shan Colon Soup 🥘 The large intestine is treated cleanly and without odor, fat but not greasy. With pork blood, tofu and other ingredients, the soup is mellow and spicy. Served with rice, it is a perfect match, 20 - 30 yuan a portion. Fresh fish from the mall 🐟 The fresh fish is marinated and fermented in bamboo tubes, and then cooked. The fish is tender, with a unique fermented aroma and full of flavor. It is a specialty delicacy of Shangcheng County. Travel Notes 5. Transportation: Xinyang transportation is more convenient, with airport, train and car. But to some attractions you may need to transfer to a local shuttle bus or take a taxi, planning your trip and transportation routes in advance. 6. Tea: Xinyang Maojian is famous, when purchasing, pay attention to the quality, avoid buying inferior tea. You can go to regular tea markets or brand stores. 7. Mosquito protection: Mosquitoes are more common in spring and autumn, especially in the mountains, so remember to carry mosquito repellent. 8. Wear: Carry appropriate clothing according to different seasons, pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. 5. Respect the customs: Xinyang has some unique folk culture and respects the local customs and habits when playing in the countryside. The beauty of Xinyang is hidden among the mountains and rivers, hidden in the fragrance of tea, waiting for you to personally explore this treasure land and start an unforgettable trip ~

⏱️: 08:00-18:00 🎫: Adult ticket/CNY 48; 📍Address: West Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area, Chenlinzi Town, Gushi County, Xinyang (west side) 🚗Transportation: You can drive there, and the scenic area has a parking lot, which is very convenient. 🌟Must-see attractions: 🎍Bamboo Culture Tour: There are lush bamboos everywhere. Walking in the bamboo forest, you can feel the breeze blowing through the bamboo leaves, as if you are in a green fairy tale world. It is a great place to take photos, and you can take great photos easily.📷 🍵Tea Culture Experience: There is a tea house in the scenic area, where you can learn about the fun of tea frying and the process of tea making. You can also taste authentic Xinyang Maojian tea, which is full of fragrance and will leave you with endless aftertaste.😋 🌾Farming Culture Courtyard: Walking into the farming courtyard is like traveling back in time. There are traditional farming tools, and you can learn about ancient farming methods and feel the hard work and wisdom of farmers. You can also experience the pastoral life of men farming and women weaving, which is very interesting.👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 🛍Folk Workshop: Bamboo Village Winery, Li's Shop, Nanshan Pottery House, and other folk workshops allow you to experience traditional crafts such as winemaking and handicraft making. You can make your own souvenir, which is very meaningful.🎁 🎓Study Tour Class: This is a good place for study tours. Students can experience folk culture such as paper cutting, pottery making, and tea art, and participate in outdoor development and ecological science activities to learn knowledge and improve their abilities through practice.📚 🍲Food Recommendations: There are many local specialties from southern Henan, such as fresh bamboo shoots and delicious mountain delicacies, which will satisfy your taste buds. There is also traditional craft brewed wine, which you must try.🥂 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: There are special homestays in Zhongyuan Bamboo Village, and the "Bamboo Forest" homestay is hidden deep in the bamboo forest. Listening to the rustling of the bamboo forest outside the window, you can take a comfortable bath to wash away the fatigue of the day and fall asleep quietly in the embrace of nature. The gray color and wooden furniture are simple and low-key, echoing the natural environment, making you feel like you are living in a landscape painting.🛏 🎇Light Show: At night, there will be a wonderful night light show in the scenic area. Through holographic projection, the bamboo village is covered with a mysterious veil, and the colorful lights flash with the music, creating a gorgeous night view that will make you linger.💃

Xijiu Mountain Scenic Area 📍 Address: Chenlinzi Town, Gushi County, Xinyang City 🎙️ Central Plains Bamboo Village - Xijiu Mountain! South of the Huai River, find the first ray of morning light in the bamboo forest mist; on the border of Henan and Anhui, encounter the fragrance of tea in the vast green fields; in the heart of China, touch the cultural imprint left by ancient Zen temples; in a hidden world, find a peaceful and quiet paradise. 🎙️ The scenic area is an ecological tourist destination in the Central Plains that integrates "tea, bamboo, and Zen," with a viewing area of 80 square kilometers and a forest coverage rate of 95%. It has a tea garden, bamboo sea, flower sea, lakes, and canyon waterfalls, with a high content of negative oxygen ions. The main attractions include Miaogao Zen Temple, Xungen Building, Tea Mountain Slide, Central Plains Bamboo Village, Liudream Valley, Flower Valley, Grassland Parent-Child Park, Egret Lake Water Park, and Longjin Creek. 🎙️ Here, visit the ancient temple, smell the lingering fragrance of tea, listen to the wind blowing through the bamboo sea, get lost in the sea of clouds, find peace, and enjoy tranquility. Central Plains Bamboo Sea - Xijiu Mountain, a paradise of your own!

Travel Tips 1. Equivalent to Suzhou and Shanghai, Xinyang is a less popular city, and the distance between scenic spots is relatively far, suitable for self-driving tours. 2. Bring your student ID and ID card, half price for scenic spots with a student ID. Take good care of your mobile phone. 3. Bring a selfie stick, power bank, and charger. 4. Be prepared for sun protection, as both Jigong Mountain and Nanwan Lake are outdoors. 5. Jigong Mountain and Xijiu Hua Mountain are not very high, suitable for hiking. 6. Nanwan Lake is very large, with beautiful scenery and various animals inside. 7. Xinyang Maojian tea is very famous, you can go to Wenxin Tea Garden to experience tea picking. Although Xinyang belongs to Henan, it is located in the southernmost part. Its eastern neighbor is Anhui, and its southern neighbor is Hubei. The western and southern parts of Xinyang are Tongbai Mountain and Dabie Mountain, respectively, which are the watershed of the Jianghuai Basin. Whether from the perspective of natural scenery or cultural customs, the tourism resources are quite rich. Henan Xinyang's tea gardens are also a major attraction. During the tea picking season each year, the clouds and mist are hazy, and walking among them, your nostrils are filled with the natural fragrance of tea. Now, traveling in this season, walking in the city's parks and streets, you are constantly surrounded by the fragrance of osmanthus, providing a wonderful experience from visual, olfactory, and gustatory aspects. Tea is probably the most well-known calling card of Xinyang. During the Tang and Song dynasties, Xinyang tea was absolutely top-tier in Huainan Road, and Su Dongpo specifically affirmed 'Huainan tea, Xinyang is the best.'