Not in Yunnan! In Henan! My social media is flooded with questions!!!
New weekend escape spot for workers in Zhengzhou! A 1.5-hour drive takes you straight into Anyang Linzhou——
By day, it’s the "Henan Little Lijiang" with "blue bricks, black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water,"
By night, it transforms into the "Central Plains Phoenix Ancient Town" with "lights flooding the ancient streets."
The best part is fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and thrilling activities, with unbeatable value for money!
🎫 Ticket Guide: Staying at a guesthouse equals free play vouchers
- ✅ Adult ticket 60 RMB | Student ticket 30 RMB (bring your student ID!)
- ✅ Best value: 90 RMB combo ticket includes 3 out of 7 activities (glass suspension bridge/jungle off-road/bungee jumping)
- ✨ Hidden perk: Stay at a scenic area guesthouse and get a free combo ticket! Free parking + highway tolls can be deducted from the room fee, saving you almost half~
🚗 Transportation Guide: Self-driving fans rejoice, zero parking stress
- 🚘 From Zhengzhou: Jinggang’ao Expressway → Nanlin Expressway, 1.5 hours direct (navigate to "Wanquan Lake Scenic Area East Gate")
- 🅿️ Parking: Scenic area parking lot 10 RMB/day, free parking if you stay at a guesthouse!
🌿 One-day leisurely route: From Shijing Town to the canyon peak
Enter from the East Gate → First stop: "Oracle Bone Script Wall" 📜
Check in at Henan’s version of the "Cultural Foyer"! The stone wall is covered with Shang Dynasty oracle bone inscriptions, every photo feels like a "time travel to Shang and Zhou."
Second stop: "Glass Suspension Bridge" 🌉
Step on the transparent bridge and look down at the canyon! Clear water flows beneath your feet, green mountains look like spilled green paint. Even those afraid of heights can hold the railing and snap "floating in the air" shots (Tips: wear light-colored clothes for better photos!)
Third stop: "Pinghu Dam" 💦
Stroll along the dam and watch the sparkling water surface~ At dusk, don’t miss the "Water Fire Kettle" intangible cultural heritage show! A giant water kettle sprays fire on the lake, the light and shadow reflected in the water look like scattered diamonds, giving you goosebumps~
Fourth stop: "Qixi Li Cultural Tourism Town" 🏮
White walls, black tiles, and red lanterns, with the scent of sugar painting drifting through the alleys~ Live performances like "Love in the Yin Shang" and "Fu Hao’s Expedition" happen irregularly:
- "Fu Hao’s Troop Inspection" watch the female general ride horses and wave spears, the armor’s reflection is super cool!
- "Great Shang Dance" dance with the performers waving flower umbrellas, the scene instantly turns into a "Shang and Zhou disco"~
Final stop: "World Granary" 🌾
Climb to the highest point to overlook the whole town! The blue-tiled roofs layer upon layer, the distant canyon looks like a green ribbon. When tired, order a bowl of Anyang flat noodles with vegetables, eat while watching the sunset from a "God’s eye view," it’s so satisfying you’ll want to stomp your feet~
📸 3 top photo spots guaranteed to get hundreds of likes
1. Center of the glass suspension bridge: spread your arms and snap "floating in the canyon," add filters later and it instantly looks like a fantasy drama poster
2. Stone bridge in the town: wait for girls in Hanfu to walk by, capture "bridge arch reflection + flowing flowers," the "Qi River flowing" from the Book of Songs comes to life
3. Terrace at the World Granary: shoot "town lights at dusk," like stars spilled onto the earth
🎢 Thrill seekers must try! Adrenaline package arranged
- 🎈 Bungee jumping: 30-meter platform overlooking the lake, the moment you jump you only hear wind and screams (remember to get your brave certificate!)
- 🚙 Jungle off-road vehicle: cross muddy mountain roads, enjoy canyon views while bumping along, finish with a refreshing smoothie to calm your nerves
- 🏄 Water flying: follow the coach flying through air and water, remember to have friends film your "aerial flips," your social media will be insanely cool~
🏡 Accommodation recommendation: "secluded guesthouses" with canyon views right outside your window
- "Chenguangli Guesthouse": original wood style courtyard with terrace and soaking pool, wake up to birdsong in the morning, sip tea watching canyon mist drift in~
- "Qiao Guesthouse": family-friendly! Rooms come with children’s tents, the town market is downstairs, after night market stroll just lie down and relax~
📌 Helpful Tips (local insider advice!)
1. Wear non-slip shoes! The glass bridge and stone paths can be slippery, sports shoes are 10 times better than sandals
2. Bring a light jacket! The canyon has big temperature differences between morning and night, don’t freeze while watching the night view~
3. Avoid crowds: arrive before 8 AM on Saturday to enjoy an empty "quiet town"; return Sunday afternoon to avoid highway traffic
4. Must-eat food: "Anyang stewed dishes" and "Linzhou stewed noodles" in the scenic area are very filling, about 20 RMB per person to eat until full~
❤️ Why recommend Wanquan Lake?
It’s not noisy like Lijiang or Fenghuang, but hides the surprise of "north-south fusion"—
You can find the elegant charm of the Book of Songs in the town, and enjoy extreme thrills in the canyon,
Shoot ancient style photos by day, chase human lights by night,
24 hours full of "relaxation" and "freshness."
Friends from Zhengzhou/Anyang, don’t stay home this weekend!
Spend 1.5 hours driving to unlock Henan’s "dual romance"~