[2025 Xin County Attraction] Travel Guide for Xinxian Guojiahe Provincial Wetland Park (Xinyang, Henan) (Updated Jul)

Just a 2-hour drive🚗 to uncover Hubei's hidden "Little Yili" paradise! With grasslands, streams, grazing cattle, and shady trees... it’s just like Xinjiang✨ From Yangshanheba to Guojiahe Wetland Park The stunning scenery along the Daoshui River is endless🌊 This is how summer water adventures should be! 📍Location: Yangshanheba, Hong'an County 🚗Transport: Self-driving recommended, ~2h from Wuhan 🌟Must-Do Activities: ✅Stream trekking & picnic, camping🏕️ (Bring Fanta! The orange soda is ultra-refreshing🧊) ✅Kayaking & drifting🚣‍♀️ ✅Horseback riding in shallow waters🐴 ⚠️Tips: 1️⃣Multiple parking spots along the way—drive slow to find your perfect spot 2️⃣Stream water is clean for wading🌊 but stay safe 3️⃣Bring your own fishing net🎣—on-site purchases are pricey 4️⃣Check kayak rental prices first💰 5️⃣Don’t forget sun protection! Hats & sunglasses are a must🕶️ Relax under the riverside trees🌳 Listening to cicadas and watching kids splash around While cattle drink peacefully nearby🐄 This is what summer is all about~

May in Xinyang is naturally radiant and effortlessly brilliant. Now the weather is mild, and cloud shadows ripple on Nanwan Lake Egrets skim the water, their wingtips touched by April's rain and May's sunshine; Now spring is in full bloom, with mist swirling through Jigong Mountain's valleys The endless greenery spreads fresh and expectant across the mountains; Now the scenery is picturesque, with Xingxiuchuan's fine sand turned to scattered gold by the warm sun Brilliantly declaring: laugh freely and indulge in spring. Come unlock your dream holiday in Xinyang this May Day! 👣Xinyang Travel Routes for May Day Maojian Market - Songyuan Tea House - Shihe River Cruise - Shihe Fireworks Walking Street - Nanwan Lake - Shanyu Forest Camping Ground - Shencheng Old Tea House - Jigong Mountain - Xingxiuchuan Beach Campsite - Xinxian Dabie Mountain Camping Park - Guojiahe Wetland Park DAY1 🌈Maojian Market Visit Maojian Market from April 28 to May 5 for a grand bazaar featuring tech products, fragrant teas, camping gear, creative handicrafts, and authentic local food. Enjoy the market with electronic music parties, beer festivals, water performances, and youth-themed events accompanied by music and excitement! On this beautiful spring day with clear skies and gentle winds, come to Maojian Market to explore, eat, and sightsee. 🌈Songyuan Tea House Located at the southwest corner of New Seventh Avenue and New Twelfth Street, Songyuan Tea House offers a city retreat. Choose a window seat, relax in the chair, and bask in your private patch of sunshine. On the table, spring water simmers in the teapot, releasing Maojian tea's unique fragrance into the air. One cup, two cups, capturing this pot of flowing spring. Paired with some desserts or snacks, it's perfectly satisfying. Spending half a day here is delightful. 🌈Shihe River Cruise In the afternoon, take a cruise on the Shihe River. The boat cuts through the water, heading toward the distant horizon. Starting from Tianlun Square in the city center, travel east past the No. 2 rubber dam to experience the sparkling waters; head west to Mingyang Pavilion to admire the ancient pavilion in the sunset. Escape the bustle of the streets and discover Shihe's beauty from a fresh perspective, experiencing the essence of urban landscapes and natural ecology. 🌈Shihe Fireworks Walking Street As night falls, stroll along the Shihe River. This is one of Xinyang's most popular night markets. The long street combines a relaxed pace with vibrant life: fragrant Maojian tea for a delightful sip; tender and spicy barbecue with enticing aromas; chance upon a summer-exclusive mung bean jelly dessert for a refreshing taste... Every bite contains Xinyang's unique flavors, deepening our fondness for this small city. DAY2 🌈Nanwan Lake Take a boat on Nanwan Lake, where islands scatter like stars, waiting to be explored. "Tea Island" showcases Maojian tea culture; "Monkey Island" is a joyful kingdom of wild monkeys; "Bird Island" is a paradise for various rare birds. In the spring-green landscape, nature's magnificent painting unfolds before your eyes, while the breeze composes a symphony in your ears. Worldly troubles are forgotten, leaving only the purest love and attachment to this land. 🌈Shanyu Forest Camping Ground By Nanwan Lake, a charming "paradise" is created with metasequoia forests. The proud metasequoia trees stretch their lush branches, layering the high sky and providing natural shade. Rather than visiting crowded attractions, come to this quiet wilderness with close friends, sit by the lake, and feel the breeze - a truly pastoral experience. 🌈Shencheng Old Tea House Located in Shihe Park, Shencheng Old Tea House was converted from Shenbo Building. Inside, well-worn eight-immortals tables are surrounded by the sounds of city life, while carved brick archways frame conversations. Order a pot of tea (the teahouse provides hot water for self-brewing), accompanied by a plate of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and seasonal tea snacks. With historic architecture and beautiful scenery as company, both body and soul feel light and content. DAY3 🌈Jigong Mountain Plan an early morning climb of Jigong Mountain, where the air is filled with faint woodland fragrance and sweet moisture. When immersed in the forest atmosphere, comfort instantly spreads throughout your body. Stroll through the Museum of World Architecture, where historic buildings like Sister Buildings, Meiling Ballroom, and Yilu tell tales of past glory and legend, narrating modern historical changes. Experience the splendor of bygone days through direct visual immersion. 🌈Xingxiuchuan Beach Campsite Head to Xingxiuchuan Beach Campsite in the afternoon. The 150-mu beach features layers of pure white fine sand, like pearls constantly polished by azure waves. Play freely on the beach, ride the campsite's popular mini train, or simply relax on a beach chair and enjoy a peaceful moment. When sunset arrives and bonfires are lit, barbecue aromas fill the air as laughter flows through the night. 🌈Xinxian Dabie Camping Park Drive along the Mingji Expressway toward Xinxian County. The journey itself becomes enjoyable as you pass Huai River, Chushandian Reservoir, and Lingshan. Arriving at Xinxian Dabie Mountain Camping Park, morning mist mingles with smoke and mountain haze, while birds whisper in the wind. When you press the camera shutter, mountains and flower seas interweave into poetry, as if capturing a scene from Tao Yuanming's otherworldly paintings. 🌈Guojiahe Wetland Park As vegetation flourishes, Guojiahe Wetland Park welcomes its peak season. The 300-mu natural lawn embraces deep, quiet forests; 16-li of maple and poplar trees have grown for generations along shallow riverbanks, sheltering brilliant wild flowers. Water enthusiasts can rent a small boat to show off their skills and paddle into the green depths; or set up camp along the stream banks and enjoy a carefully prepared outdoor barbecue.

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It takes two hours to drive from Wuhan Guojiahe Wetland Park and Yangshan River Bar are so close to each other, it feels like they are just the upstream and downstream of the same river There are many cows grazing here, and we encountered water buffalo at Yangshan River Bar There are plenty of trees for shade, and we camped here There are many trash bins nearby, and toilets are also very convenient You can also go boating for fun In the evening, we went to Guojiahe There are a lot of willows here, and a small bridge Saw quite a few people taking photos here, it's very photogenic, searched for a long time There is a bridge in Guojiahe Wetland Park, after crossing it, turn left and go straight to get there The water here is quite shallow, perfect for stream trekking and playing in the water, marked a few specific locations at the end

|“Little Yili” hidden in Henan. Camping 🏕️ Playing in the water 💧 Swinging on the water ✌🏻 Bamboo raft 🍃.... The original ecological wetland park, a forest oxygen bar in summer 📍Location: Guojiahe Wetland Park 🚘Distance: Navigate directly to Guojiahe Wetland Park. This park has no obvious entrance. When I came during the May Day holiday, there were relatively many people and everyone parked their cars directly on the roadside. After parking, you can go directly down to the river, which is the beautiful scene you see. 👉🏻Strategy 🔸1. "Camping" You can bring your own tent and barbecue utensils. When you come here to barbecue and camp, please be sure to bring a garbage bag to take the garbage away. 🔸2. "Play in the water" The river winds through the entire park, and playing in the water is also a good choice in summer. If you want to play in the water, be sure to bring a pair of spare socks, slippers, toilet paper, mosquito repellent, etc. 🔸3. If you have pets, you can bring them with you. Saw the magical sight of golden retrievers and buffaloes playing together😂. 🔸4. There is no place selling water or food in the wetland park, so please remember to bring your own when you come. Wear sunscreen and bring a power bank. 🔸5. It is recommended to come in the afternoon. After playing, you can go to Dingli Village to see the night view and performances.

🥰Xin County Guojia River Wetland Park Immerse yourself in the wilderness, with maple poplars on both sides of the river for ten miles, herds of cows and sheep everywhere, drifting along the river by boat, time slows down😜🍉🌲Feel the wind of the forest, wade in the clear and cool water, be a child in nature. Hurry up and invite three or five friends to set off with Xiaowenlvjun for a check-in🥳 1⃣Recommended check-in points ⭐Camping You need to bring your own tents and equipment, always observe the water depth on both sides of the river, there are water buffaloes and other animals, bring mosquito repellent products and pay attention to safety🤩 ⭐BBQ self-service barbecue There are fast food barbecues on site, you can also bring your own barbecue ingredients, rent the store's barbecue stove and charcoal (there are many supermarkets and restaurants nearby, you can replenish at any time). ⭐Water swing Relying on the riverside tree trunks, there are water swings in the stream, very photogenic📸, it is recommended to shoot in the evening～ ⭐Boating There are several boat rental shops at the entrance of the wetland park, you need to paddle yourself. Some river channels are deep, be sure to wear a life jacket and pay attention to safety❗ If you play in the water, you can bring spare slippers😛 2⃣ Friendly reminder Don't litter! ❗❗❗Play Tips ⏰Opening hours: all day, overnight stay is possible 🕰 Recommended play time: one day 📍Detailed address: Direct navigation to 'Guojia River Wetland Park' 🎫Ticket: None 🤹🏻‍♀Charging items: The boating project costs 20 yuan per boat, 2 people are not limited in time.