Things to do in Guangshan

Sima Guang's Former Residence: Located in the courtyard of Sima Guang Hotel on Sima Guang Middle Road, Guangshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province, this is the birthplace of Sima Guang and the place where the story of Sima Guang smashing the jar took place. The existing courtyard of the former residence is very small, with two rooms and a group sculpture of Sima Guang smashing the jar in the courtyard, which is not worth visiting.

The Yellow Crane Tower is a must-see attraction in Wuhan, located in Wuchang District. It has several entrances, but the current site is not the original location of the tower. The main attraction is the cultural atmosphere and the beautiful poems left by the ancients. You can go up the tower by elevator, but there's a separate fee. A leisurely stroll through the area can easily take two or three hours; if you just want to see the tower and leave, it will be much faster.

Lovely place for a hiking trip. Nice village on top with a lot of shops, hotels, restaurants, banks, and villas. Stops are well connected and it’s easy to take a break.

The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.

The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the Yellow Crane Tower. At the very top, watching the ships on the Yangtze and the cars and trains on the bridge, with the breeze blowing, is very pleasant, and it's not too crowded. The scenic area isn't large; a leisurely hour is about right to appreciate the scenery. Qingchuan Pavilion and Guishan Scenic Area are directly connected by the Iron Gate Pass, which leads to the West Gate of Guishan. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the breeze and osmanthus fragrance is a wonderful experience.

The Bell and Drum Tower Parent-Child Park is located in Popihe Town, Guangshan County, Xinyang City, Henan Province. It is 28 kilometers away from Guangshan County. It is a good place to play and check in. The Bell and Drum Tower Parent-Child Park and the Zhiyu Park Natural Classroom, Children's Play and Leisure are the three core operations. The non-powered facilities in the park have the characteristics of recreational sports, fun fitness, etc. In the experience process, through climbing, running, jumping and various trainings on coordination ability and strength, children should cultivate children's self-confidence and strong character in the process of experience. At the same time, returning to nature alleviates the weakening of children's senses of touch, hearing, vision, smell, etc. caused by electronic products.

Sanhe Ancient Town is a free ancient town near Hefei that's well worth visiting. With its charming canals, ancient streets, and alleys, it exudes a captivating atmosphere. You can stroll along the cobblestone paths, visit historical residences, and sample local delicacies such as rice dumplings, rice wine, and dried tea. It's not overly commercialized, making for a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Overall, it offers great value for money and is perfect for a short trip to experience the charm of a Jianghuai water town.

Compared to the crowds at Tingtao Pear Garden during holidays, Luoyan Scenic Area is much quieter. There are no tour groups bringing people here, so it's a good place to stroll around East Lake and enjoy the scenery.

Tianzhu Mountain is very beautiful. The weather was great the day we went, so it was truly stunning. It was very convenient to take the cable car up and down the mountain with our elderly relatives. The only downside is that the overall price is a bit high, but it's still worth a visit.