Xinmi is in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province.
Understand
[edit]Located southwest of Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, Xinmi City boasts a long history and rich cultural heritage. Adjacent to mountains and rivers, it boasts numerous natural landscapes and historical sites, making it a popular destination for tourism and leisure.
Get in
[edit]- Air: The nearest airport is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, approximately a one-hour drive away.
- Railway: Xinmi Station offers connections to Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and other cities.
- Road: The Lianhuo Expressway and the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway provide quick access to downtown Xinmi.
Get around
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Map of Xinmi
See
[edit]- 1 Yellow Emperor's Palace (黄帝宫, 云岩宫, Yunyan Palace, Yunyan Temple), Enjoyland International Tourist Resort (银基国际旅游度假区) (37 km southwest of Zhengzhou City, take bus # 563 from the Xinghua Street Bus Stop (兴华街公交站) about 600 m east of Jiliyan Metro Station on Line 5; get off at the second last stop and walk from there or catch a taxi; the site is about 1 km from the bus stop), ☏ +86 371 63111097. 08:00-18:00. The Yellow Emperor is the mythological ancestor of all Chinese people and is traditionally believed to have ruled over China between 2698 and 2598 BC. The 'palace' is essentially a temple dedicated to the worship of the Yellow Emperor. It was first built during the 10th century AD and has been renovated several times over the centuries. Today, the site is part of the tourist resort known as Enjoyland. You will find it on the north side of the Yunyangong Reservoir, a few hundred metres southwest of Lehai Water World. ¥30.
Do
[edit]- Hiking and trekking in natural areas.
- Visiting museums and cultural parks, and experiencing local folk activities.
- 1 Enjoyland (银基国际旅游度假区), 1 Dahong Road, Liuzhai Town (刘寨镇大鸿路1号) (if coming from Zhengzhou, take bus # 563 from the Xinghua Street Bus Stop (兴华街公交站) about 600 m east of Jiliyan Metro Station on Line 5; get off at the 3rd or 2nd last stop), ☏ +86 4000 178 178. Lehai Water World is open 10:00-19:00 from May 25th to August 31st. Enjoy Snow & Ice World is open 10:00-18:00 on weekdays and 10:00-19:00 on weekends. The Yellow Emperor Palace Hot Springs is open from 10:00 to 22:00. As of December 2019, this park is still partly under construction. Sections that have opened include Lehai Water World (乐海水世界), Enjoy Snow & Ice World (银基冰雪世界), and the Yellow Emperor Palace Hot Springs (黄帝宫御温泉). More sections are expected to open in 2020. Tickets for Lehai Water World are ¥160. Tickets for Enjoy Snow & Ice World are ¥138. Tickets for the Yellow Emperor Palace Hot Springs are ¥280. Tickets are generally cheaper on 3rd-party websites.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Xinmi Hu La Tang: A local breakfast specialty.
- Huimian: A traditional Henan noodle dish.
