[2025 Zhengzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Diehu Lake Park (Updated Aug)

Hey, everyone 👋! Zhengzhou in May is amazing! The weather is perfect, not too cold and not too hot, and there are so many fun and delicious places to explore 🥳! This guide will help you avoid the crowds and discover Zhengzhou's super interesting side. Save it and let's go! 📍 Lesser-known photo spots 1️⃣ Liangku Oil Refinery Creative Park 🎨 Industrial style lovers will be thrilled! 🏭 This creative park was converted from an old factory. The rusty pipes and retro brick walls are perfect for taking high-end photos 📸! There are many artsy little shops and independent cafes ☕️, and art exhibitions are held from time to time. It's super chill to spend an afternoon here. 2️⃣ Diehu Park 🌳 Zhengzhou's "Little Sanya" is the real deal! 🏖️ The sand is soft and the lake water is clear, so every photo looks great. Bring a kite 🪁 and sand-digging tools, and have a beach battle with your friends! Watch the sunset 🌇 by the lake in the evening. The orange-red sunset is reflected on the lake, making it incredibly romantic! 3️⃣ Sesame Street Park 🚂 A retro neighborhood that's full of childlike fun! 🚞 With its green trains and steam locomotive, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time. There are many unique restaurants and handmade shops along the streets. Buy a creative souvenir 🎁 and have fun strolling around and taking pictures! 🍜 Local hidden food list ✅ Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup: The spicy and savory hot soup, served with crispy fried bread, is a must-try! 🌶️ ✅ Guo Guo Mutton Soup: Milky white mutton soup, sprinkled with chopped green onions and cilantro, and soaked with a piece of flatbread, is heartwarming and comforting. 🥣 ✅ Ali Tomato Sauce Noodles: The sweet and sour tomato sauce is rich and flavorful, and the noodles soak up all the sauce. It's super satisfying to slurp! 🍝 ✅ Night Market BBQ: The grilled oysters 🦪 and grilled pig brains at Jiankang Road Night Market, served with ice-cold plum juice, bring back the joy of summer! 🚇 Transportation & Accommodation Tips • Transportation: Subway travel is super convenient 🚇, and you can reach most of the main attractions directly! There are also many shared bikes, making short trips super convenient. • Accommodation: If you want to be close to food and shopping, choose the Erqi Square area; if you prefer a quiet place, choose Zhengdong New District, where you can also watch the light show on the Big Corn building 🌃 at night! Hey, everyone, Zhengzhou in May is ready to surprise you! Invite your friends and set off with this guide!

The spring scenery at Diehu Lake is in full bloom! I didn't expect that on Tuesday afternoon, there would be so many people enjoying themselves at the lake. Children were flying kites in the open space, and some uncles were fishing leisurely on the bridge with their equipment. Passing by their fish buckets, I saw they had a good harvest. The willow trees by the lake have also sprouted tender green buds swaying in the wind, and the plum blossoms and pear blossoms nearby are also very beautiful... 🌟Tips for visiting: ①It's very convenient to park on the side of Diehu North Road and walk to the covered bridge. There's also a grassy area nearby where I saw many people camping. ②For flower viewing and photos, be sure to come in the afternoon, as the sunlight is not harsh and the pictures will be softer.

| Free top-tier playground park. Diehu Forest Park in Zhengzhou is really unique~ 🌿It's simply a large art park…🌳 There are children's play facilities everywhere🪅 And these children's play facilities have special shapes🐿 It can be said to be a one-stop park for kids🐾Save it now~ 🏁Address: Diehu Forest Park (Note: Not Diehu Park)📍Navigation: Diehu Forest Park North Gate Ground Parking Lot (Refer to Picture 10) 🎫Tickets: Free❗ 🌈Play Guide: 1⃣[Sightseeing Train]🚂There is a small train at the entrance of the park. You can take the small train to tour the park. The fare and pictures of the small train are provided. 2⃣[Children's Playground]🛝Children's play facilities are all over the park. You can see a playground every 200 meters, and the shapes are very cute, such as: small pine cone climbing frame🐿, big ant🐜, etc. Slides, climbing, and sand digging can all be satisfied. 3⃣[Cycling Path]🚴‍♂There are many slopes in the park, and you can cycle everywhere. Balance bikes and bicycles are both🉑. We forgot to bring them. 4⃣[Natural Landscape]🌳The greenery of the park is also very good, with large lawns and artificial lakes everywhere. There are small fish in the lake🐟 5⃣[Watch the High-Speed Train]🚄The railway crosses the park above. You can take your children to watch the high-speed train pass by.

[New City Landmark for Spring] In spring, Zhengzhou's Diehu Park is an ecological wonderland hidden within the city's concrete jungle. The shimmering 3,000-mu lake and continuous cherry blossom forests create a pink and white canvas. The 8-kilometer lakeside path is caressed by tender green willows. Children chase kites on the windmill lawn, while tulips and February orchids weave a rainbow carpet along the lakeside boardwalk. This is not only Zhengzhou's newly popular check-in spot but also a spring utopia praised by citizens as "away from the hustle, yet close to the city." [Core Guide: Three-Hour Stroll] 🌸 Flower Viewing Tour: The Cherry Blossom Avenue (west lake shore), Tulip Maze (south entrance), and February Orchid Slope (east shore viewing platform) are three must-see photo spots, best captured in the early morning or evening light. 🚴 Experiencing Nature: Cycle around the lake (tandem bike rentals: CNY 30/hour), visit the forest children's play area (free non-powered facilities), or relax at the lakeside teahouse (approx. CNY 40 per person for Xinyang Maojian tea while watching black swans). 🎫 Free Access: Open all day, free of charge! No reservation required, and it's a pet-friendly park with designated poop bag pickup points. [Food Delights: Lakeside Flavors] ▫️ Diehu Market: Freshly baked flower cakes (CNY 15/box), cherry blossom ice cream (trendy bamboo tube style: CNY 20) ▫️ Must-try in Jingkai District: A 10-minute drive away, you'll find "Lao Tang Hui Mian" (featuring intangible cultural heritage mutton soup base) and "Yu Xiaoqi Guan Tang Shao Bing" (crispy pastry with secret spicy sauce). [Transportation Tips: Green Travel Preferred] 🚇 Take Metro Line 5 to Jingkai Central Plaza Station (Exit C), then cycle 1.8 km to the south entrance. 🚌 Bus No. 292 to Diehu Park Station takes you directly to the core area. 🚗 Navigate to "Diehu Forest Park Parking Lot" if driving. Arriving before 9:00 am on weekends is recommended (limited parking). [In Conclusion] When the spring breeze ripples across Diehu Lake, the city takes on a tangible gentleness. Around 128 plant species weave the poetry of the seasons here. Grab your picnic blanket and good spirits, and come collect the unique romance of spring in the Central Plains this weekend.

🌸 This hidden gem features peach blossoms covering the mountains, and best of all, there are very few tourists. 🌸 The blossoms are now in full bloom and are expected to last until early April, making it the perfect time to visit. —————— 📷 Location: Diehu Forest Park, Zhengzhou - Jingkai Riverside Park 🌸 Blooming period: Mid-March to early April 🚗 Transportation: Navigate directly to "Peach Blossom Stroll" 🎫 Tickets: No reservation required, free entry ———— 📷 Travel tips ✅ Be sure to navigate to "Peach Blossom Stroll," as some maps may not accurately locate Jingkai Riverside Park and may direct you to Longhai Road Riverside Park instead. ✅ Jingkai Riverside Park's peach blossoms are currently in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms around Cherry Blossom Lake are expected to bloom by the end of the month. ✅ There is a public parking lot next to the peach blossom forest, about a 5-minute walk away. ✅ The shops in the park are currently closed, so it's recommended to bring snacks, especially if you have children. Picnics are also a great option. ✅ Jingkai Riverside Park and Diehu are separated by a road, about a 5-minute drive apart. The peach blossoms at Diehu are also in full bloom and can be found near "Diehu Park Beach."

🙏In the northwest corner of Diehu Lake, beside an inconspicuous mound, there is a temple. Two guardian deities stand guard at the temple gate. Although the interior looks a bit simple, it doesn't detract from the fact that this is a thousand-year-old temple—Fayun Temple. · 🙏Fayun Temple, also known as Caogu Temple, was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. Having undergone repairs throughout the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it still exudes a sense of age, especially the ancient ginkgo tree in front of the Ksitigarbha Hall, said to be the largest in Central Plains. —————— 📍Temple Location: Diehu Park, Jingkai District, Zhengzhou City 🎫Ticket Information: Free, three sticks of incense can be obtained 📅Opening Hours: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm daily ❤️Tips: There is a "No Minors Allowed" sign 🚗Transportation Recommendation: It's a bit far, driving is recommended 🅿️Parking Information: Park on both sides of Chaosheng Road —————— 🌟Tour Guide ✅The ancient temple is free, no reservation required 👉Fayun Temple is a municipal cultural relic protection unit. The gate is relatively simple, and many people may pass by without noticing it. 👉After entering, there is a relatively large space. The bulletin board next to it has an introduction to the temple, including the mound next to the temple, which has a significant history. 👉Burning incense is prohibited inside the main hall. The only incense burner is at the entrance. You can worship first and then tour. In addition to monks, there are also many nuns here. 👉The Ksitigarbha Hall behind the Mahavira Hall is currently under reconstruction and it seems it will take about a year to complete. · ✅There are recent events you can participate in 👉It just so happens that there's a temple event. The details are in the comments section. Feel free to take a look if you're interested. The event is from March 12th to 18th. · ✅Diehu Ring Bridge, the natural environment is quite good 👉There are many trees outside the temple, now full of blooming magnolias and plum blossoms. One tree is tied with many prayer strips. 👉Just outside the temple is Diehu Lake. Many people take ancient-style wedding photos here, and you can see the Ring Bridge in the distance. 👉A large area outside the temple is a garden. This should be the site of the Caogu Temple. It should be very beautiful in summer. 👉It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Fayun Temple to the Ring Bridge, which is not far. You can come here to relax.

Don't cry because it is over, smile because it happened. This is definitely the most fairy-tale-like forest park in Zhengzhou, A long elevated bridge runs through the park, Various large sculptures and amusement facilities like those in a fairy tale world, Whether for taking photos and checking in, or for walking with children, It is definitely the best choice for weekend outings! 📍Navigation: Diehu Forest Park (not Diehu Park) 🏞️Location: The triangular area where the East Third Ring, South Fourth Ring, and Airport Expressway intersect in Guancheng Hui District _ ‼️Play tips 1. Be sure to navigate to 'Diehu Forest Park South Parking Lot' for free parking. 2. There is a cycling lane in the park, suitable for biking. 3. You can come here for barbecues and camping, but remember to take care of the plants and protect the environment, 4. There are a lot of amusement facilities in the park, which are very suitable for bringing children during holidays, and all the facilities are free to use. 5. Currently, the flowers in the park are blooming beautifully, making it a perfect summer retreat.

This is a beautiful camping site symbolizing love! Among the popular check-in spots in Zhengzhou, Butterfly Lake is an unavoidable destination. The scenery around Butterfly Lake is quite beautiful, making it an excellent place for dating, camping, and leisure. Butterfly Lake is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Chao River, also known as the Caogusi Reservoir. The lake is the main feature here, with nearly ten islands of various sizes on it. Around the lake and islands, there are scenic spots such as the Ring Bridge, Lake Viewing Platform, Lotus Viewing Walkway, Scenic Viewing Platform, Children's Beach, Cloud Top Garden, Cherry Blossom Lake, Bamboo Path, Fayun Temple, Magpie Corridor, and Art Restaurant. The entire park is divided into several areas with different styles according to their orientation. In the middle of the lake, there is a drawbridge called Butterfly Lake Bridge. The bridge is all white, and the middle part is a large ring, which looks like a huge ring from the front, so locals like to call it the Ring Bridge. Because of the symbolism of the ring, this bridge has become a famous love landmark in Zhengzhou, and Butterfly Lake has thus become a popular dating spot for couples, with many girls and couples coming here specifically for photos. The southwest corner of Butterfly Lake is the Children's Beach, also known as the Golden Sand Beach, with a water-friendly platform and a riverside convenience station nearby. The area of this beach is neither too large nor too small, with sun umbrellas set up inside. Visitors can drink coffee, chat, or enjoy the lake view under the sun umbrellas, giving a strong impression of a seaside beach.