Follow this itinerary to easily explore Shangqiu!

Follow this itinerary for a hassle-free trip to Shangqiu! 📍Itinerary Day 1: Upon arrival in Shangqiu, head to the ancient city of Shangqiu. Visit the Guide Mansion City Wall and the ancient county government office. In the afternoon, visit the Yingtian Academy and enjoy the night view of the ancient city in the evening. Day 2: Visit the Mangdang Mountain Scenic Area to learn about the history and culture of the Han Dynasty. Day 3: Visit the Shangqiu Museum in the morning and relax and enjoy yourself at Riyue Lake in the afternoon. 📍Recommended Attractions Shangqiu Ancient City: With a history of thousands of years, the ancient city features city gates, city walls, and courtyard houses. You can climb the city wall to overlook the beautiful scenery of the ancient city, shop at traditional handicraft stores in the city, and taste local snacks. Yingtian Academy: One of the four major academies in the Northern Song Dynasty, it has a quiet environment and a strong scholarly atmosphere. Here, you can learn about the ancient education system and cultural traditions. Mangdang Mountain Scenic Area: Known as the "Source of the Han Dynasty," it houses cultural relics such as the Han Liang Royal Tombs and the Han Emperor Liu Bang's Snake-Slaying Stele. The natural scenery is also very beautiful. Shangqiu Museum: The first museum in China to showcase the history and civilization of Shang culture, it has a rich collection of cultural relics that help visitors understand the history and culture of Shangqiu. Huoshentai: The birthplace of the ancestor of Chinese merchants and the origin of fire, it is also the earliest astronomical observatory in China, with a history of more than 4,500 years. There is also a lantern festival during the Chinese New Year. 📍Food Recommendations Shui Jian Bao (pan-fried dumplings), Duozi Mutton, Preserved Fish, Shangqiu Fried Liangfen (mung bean jelly noodles), Shangqiu Mutton Soup… 📍Accommodation Options Downtown: Hotels such as Qingzhu Fulinyuan Hotel and Xana Hotel offer convenient transportation and shopping. Inside Shangqiu Ancient City: You can choose homestays such as Suyin Minsu to experience the atmosphere of the ancient city and easily explore the ancient city.