Shangqiu Ancient City Hanfu Check-in Guide

🏛️ Shangqiu 3 Days 2 Nights Cultural Leisure Tour Guide (Budget 4000 RMB) Suitable for: History and culture enthusiasts, short weekend trips, foodies Budget allocation: Transportation (800 RMB) + Accommodation (600 RMB) + Dining (700 RMB) + Tickets & Experiences (1500 RMB) + Others (400 RMB) 📅 Itinerary Day 1: In-depth Tour of Shangqiu Ancient City Morning High-speed train from Zhengzhou / Self-drive → Shangqiu Station (High-speed train 1h, ticket about 60 RMB; Self-drive 2.5h) Taxi to hotel (recommended near Suiyang District Ancient City, about 20 RMB) Shangqiu Ancient City (Guide Fu City) (Combo ticket 100 RMB, includes 8 major attractions) One of the best-preserved Ming and Qing ancient cities in China, must-visit: North City Gate (Gongchen Gate): Ancient city landmark Former Residence of Hou Fangyu: Ming and Qing dynasty scholar, setting of the story "The Peach Blossom Fan" Confucian Temple: The largest Confucian temple in eastern Henan Noon Lunch: Guocun Roast Chicken (40 RMB per person, served with ancient city hanging oven sesame flatbread) Afternoon Zhang Xun Shrine (included in combo ticket) "An-Shi Rebellion" Suiyang Defense Battle Hero Memorial Hall Mu Family Courtyard (included in combo ticket) Qing Dynasty Shanxi merchant mansion, a model of eastern Henan residential architecture South Lake Boat Ride (30 RMB per person) Paddle around the city moat, see the ancient city’s reflection Evening Dinner: Ancient City Water Ji Mo (30 RMB per person, intangible cultural heritage dessert) Night tour of the ancient city: Free light show, small drinks at bar street (50 RMB) Accommodation: Boutique guesthouse in the ancient city (e.g., Guide Fu Courtyard, about 280 RMB/night) Day 2: Mangdang Mountain Han Culture Tour Full-day chartered car (round trip about 300 RMB) Morning Mangdang Mountain Tourist Area (General ticket 160 RMB) Tomb of King Liang Xiao and Queen: Han Dynasty "underground palace," see the earliest ice cellar Place where Han Gaozu cut the snake: Night light and shadow show recreates the legend Great Han Heroic Scenery Area: Climb Liu Bang statue observation deck Noon Lunch: Yongcheng Xuehu Beef Pan-fried Buns (25 RMB per person) Afternoon Xishan Han Stone Relief Tomb (included in general ticket) Han Dynasty "comic strip" stone carving art Geological Park (included in general ticket) Explore Cambrian fossil group Evening Return to city, dinner recommended: Xiayi Sand Soup (30 RMB per person) Accommodation: Same as Day 1 Day 3: Huoshen Platform + Return Morning Huoshen Platform (Yanbo Platform) (Ticket 40 RMB) China’s earliest astronomical observatory, origin of the Shang tribe Ancient temple fair every Tuesday/Saturday (free market) Shangqiu Museum (Free, closed on Mondays) Focus on Shang Dynasty bronzes and Song State relics Noon Lunch: Zhecheng Steamed Lamb (50 RMB per person) Afternoon Buy specialties: Minquan grape wine, Jiazai dried tofu, Yucheng lotus root Return trip (Taxi to Shangqiu Station about 30 RMB) 💰 Budget Details (Reference for 2 people) Item Cost (2 people) Transportation 800 RMB (High-speed train + chartered car/self-drive fuel) Accommodation 600 RMB (2 nights special accommodation) Dining 700 RMB (including intangible cultural heritage food) Tickets & Experiences 1500 RMB (Ancient city combo ticket + Mangdang Mountain general ticket) Shopping/Others 400 RMB Total 4000 RMB 📌 Tips Transportation advice: Walk + sightseeing bus inside the ancient city (10 RMB per person), chartered car recommended for Mangdang Mountain (carpooling possible). Must-experience: Hanfu photo shoot in the ancient city (50 RMB/set), Han ritual performance at Mangdang Mountain (free). Best seasons: Spring and autumn are best (April temple fair is lively, October for Mangdang Mountain red leaves). Cultural trivia: Shangqiu is the origin of "fire culture," Yanbo is the "fire god" of Huaxia. Shangqiu is the "Source of the Three Shang Dynasties · Capital of Huashang," understand 3,000 years of history in three days! 🔥 Let me know anytime if you need optimization~