Xinyang Huangchuan County Travel Guide | Four Hidden Gems

Four Off-the-Beaten-Path Attractions: Yiyang Ancient Town's Slow Time & Huang Kingdom Ruins' Historical Echoes Discover the most vibrant local life in southern Henan along the Huai River 🌅 Here are four must-visit spots in Huangchuan for a perfect 24-hour trip! 1️⃣ Huang Kingdom Ruins Address: Longgu Township | Ticket: Free Open: 24/7 🌟 Highlights: • 2,600-year-old ruins with 4m-high remaining city walls • Bronze inscriptions documenting the origin of "Huang" surname • Free archaeological experience (tool rental ¥20) 2️⃣ Hongshan Fort Address: Shuangliushu Town | Ticket: Free Open: 24/7 ✨ Highlights: • Ancient mountain fortress ruins with breathtaking views • Temples and Taoist shrines adding mystical atmosphere 3️⃣ Xiaohuang River Wetland Park Address: Downtown | Ticket: Free Open: 24/7 🌟 Highlights: • Aerial view reveals yin-yang fish shaped S-curve • Perfect for morning tai chi or night fishing • Wooden trails with QR-code birdcall guides 4️⃣ Yiyang Ancient Town Address: Yiyang Street | Ticket: Free Open: 24/7 🌟 Highlights: • Ming-Qing architecture with carved gatehouses • Daily 3pm Yiyang Opera shadow puppet shows 🍽️ Must-Try Local Foods: ▸ "Old Dock Lobster" (West Night Market) Triple lobster feast: spicy/garlic/drunken styles ▸ "Fishing Boat at Dusk" (East Market) Crispy rice crust in milky fish soup with perilla leaves ▸ "Wangji Traditional Pastry" (Central Market) Steamed glutinous cake with brown sugar & sesame 🏨 Accommodation Guide Fangtang Hotel (Xinyang Huangchuan Yingbin Road Branch) Location Advantages: • Transport hub: 15-min bus from Huangchuan Station • Direct buses to attractions • Living circle: 5-min walk to markets, 7-min to Xiya Libao Plaza