Pingdingshan: A prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Henan Province, also known as Yingcheng. It is an important energy and heavy industry base in the Central Plains Economic Zone and the central city in central Henan. It currently governs 2 cities, 4 counties and 4 districts, with an area of 7,882 square kilometers and a permanent population of 5.2077 million in 2018. Pingdingshan is not only a resource-based industrial city, but also an outstanding tourist city in China, a national garden city, a national forest city, a national sanitary city and a provincial civilized city. It is also a city of Chinese folk arts, a city of Chinese calligraphy, the hometown of Chinese Guanyin culture, and the home of Chinese Ru kiln ceramic art. Township and China Tangjun Base.
There are 169 reservoirs of various types in Pingdingshan. The middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project passes through the city. There are two national-level wetland parks, Bailuzhou and Baigui Lake. There are more than 4,200 tourism resource units, ranking second in Henan Province. Yaoshan - Zhongyuan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The scenic area has a hot spring belt that stretches for hundreds of miles and the Zhongyuan Giant Buddha, the world's tallest bronze standing Buddha. Yaoshan Geopark is a national geological park. Pingdingshan Museum , Erlang Mountain , Lamp Stand , Thrush Valley , Sansu Garden , Yaoshan Grand Canyon Rafting, Xiangshan Temple , etc. are national 4A-level tourist attractions. In October 2017, Pingdingshan City was selected into the first batch of national agricultural sustainable development experimental demonstration zones.
In 2018, Pingdingshan City’s regional GDP was 213.523 billion yuan, an increase of 7.5%. In 2018, it was re-confirmed as a national sanitary city (district).
As of April 2019, Pingdingshan City governs Ye County, Jiaxian , Baofeng County, Lushan County 4 County, Xinhua District, Weidong District , Zhanhe District , Shilong District District and Xincheng District, High-tech Zone, hosting Wugang City , Ruzhou City.
Yexian County
Yexian County Government Office
Yexian County Government Office is the only Ming Dynasty county government building among the existing ancient government offices in China. It is not only large in scale and majestic, but also a fifth-grade county government office. Because it is located in the Central Plains, the architectural style of Yexian County government follows the symmetrical courtyard architectural structure layout in northern China, highlighting the rough, dignified and simple architectural characteristics of northern China and even the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. In addition, Yexian County Located on the transportation thoroughfare of "Nantong Yungui and North Youyan", influenced by the economic and cultural intersection of the south and the north, the building incorporates some of the exquisite and delicate features of southern architectural craftsmanship in terms of woodworking and brick carving techniques. It provides a physical basis for studying the characteristics and changing patterns of architectural schools in the north and south of ancient China.
Attraction distribution:
Yexian County Government is located in the center street of Yexian County, Pingdingshan City, facing south and covering an area of 16,848 square meters. The entire building consists of 41 units and 153 houses on the central axis and on the east and west side lines. The main buildings include the lobby, second hall, third hall, prison room, kitchen, magistrate's house, Daxian Temple, Xushou Hall, Sibu Zhai, etc. On the basis of the original ones, new display contents such as "The Remains of Confucius' Passing to Ye", "The Deeds of Ye Gong", and "The Story of Huang Tingjian's Reign as County Lieutenant in Ye" were added, and the cultural relics warehouse was moved to the newly completed cultural relics exhibition hall of the county government. Known as the "treasure of the town government" of the county government, the chime bell has become a highlight of the Yexian county government to attract tourists.
scenic spot qualification:
National 3A-level scenic spot
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Jiaxian
Jiaxian Sansu Garden
Introduction to the scenic spot:
admired. In 1969, when the production team was irrigating the farmland, they discovered the tomb of Su Zhongnan and his wife that had been washed away by water. The unearthed epitaph read: "... On the dark day of October in the fifth year of Xuanhe, Mr. Ruili was buried together in Jiacheng, Ruzhou, . To the southeast of the tomb is the corner of Xun..." (Su Zhongnan was the second son of Su Zhe). Later, experts from Su academic circles confirmed the fact that Sansu was buried with his tomb. The earth is valued by the people. In the past 900 years, Sansu Garden has been built, destroyed and repaired several times. The heroic spirit of Sansu has always stood proudly in the world and will last forever.Sansu and his son have long been inseparable from each other and have been inseparable from the common people in Jiacheng. All the elders in Jiacheng regard their husband as their honor, and all the students in Jiacheng regard him as their teacher. Su Shi, the great writer of the Song Dynasty, was born in Sichuan Meishan County, but was buried in Jiaxian County after his death. The reason for this has been controversial in academic circles. In commemoration of the 900th anniversary of Su Shi's burial and the 14th Su Shi Academic Symposium in China, it was said that the area around Songshan Mountain in China had "thick soil and deep water", a view advocated by scholars in the Northern Song Dynasty, and was recognized by experts and scholars present at the meeting.
Attraction distribution:
Sansu Garden Cultural Relics Scenic Area is located at the foot of Xiaoemei Mountain 23 kilometers northwest of the county, covering a total area of 140,000 square meters. The scenic spot mainly consists of Sansu Memorial Hall, Sansu Tomb, Guangqing Temple, Sansu Temple, Dongpo Forest of Steles, Su Shi's Commoner Statue, Dongpo Lake, Su Zhongnan and his wife's tomb and Liang's tomb. There are walls around the cemetery. Yuan, the south wall has an open door in the middle, which is simple and elegant. The stone lions squatting on both sides of the door are majestic. Inside the mausoleum gate stands a stone square about two feet high and more than ten feet wide. There are six tombs arranged in a row in the southwest of the three tombs, which are the tombs of Su Shi's sixth son. There are 588 ancient cypresses in the garden, most of which were built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. They are lush, green and tall. The gate of Guangqing Temple is Nantianmen, the entrance gate is Tianwang Hall, Daxiong Hall, and Sansu Temple is at the end. There are colorful statues of Sansu in the Sansu Temple, with Su Xun in the middle, Su Shi and Su Zhe on the left and right. There are stone steles from the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties inside and outside the hall. The "Mr. Sansu's Beautiful City Map" stele from the Qing Dynasty is particularly prominent.
scenic spot qualification:
National 4A-level scenic spot
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Baofeng
Baofeng Xiangshan Temple
Scenic Area Introduction:
Pingdingshan Xiangshan Temple is one of the known early Buddhist temples in China. It has an important and irreplaceable position in the history of Chinese Buddhism and Guanyin culture. Its religious roots and cultural characteristics are very protrude. Xiangshan Temple has gone through the Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, and has a history of more than 1,800 years. The name "Xiangshan" comes from Buddhist scriptures. With the introduction of Buddhism, the name Xiangshan also came to China. Pingdingshan Xiangshan Temple is the earliest Guanyin Taoist temple called Xiangshan Temple. It is also the earliest Xiangshan Temple in China. It is regarded as the "True Xiangshan Temple". Later, Buddhism spread from the Central Plains and Xiangshan Temples were also established in various places. However, Pingdingshan Xiangshan Temple is regarded as the "True Xiangshan Temple" in China. The status of Xiangshan Temple as the ancestral temple is unshakable.
Attraction distribution:
Xiangshan Temple is located in the south of Naodian Town, Baofeng County, 3 kilometers north of Xincheng District, Pingdingshan City. Xiangshan Temple in the past dynasties generally has a mountain gate, King Kong Hall, Heavenly King Hall, Great Compassion Hall, Dharma Hall, Zen Hall, Guest Hall, Bell Tower, Abbot's Courtyard, etc. It also includes pagodas, tomb towers, sutra buildings and other buildings, especially the Cai Jing Monument in the Song Dynasty, The Guanyin Tower is the most precious.
scenic spot features:
Mountain climbing, worship, religion
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Lushan
Lushan County Yaoshan Scenic Area
Scenic Area Introduction:
One of the famous mountains. Yaoshan is named after Yao's grandson Liu Lei built the Yao Temple to worship his ancestors. It has unique peaks, numerous waterfalls, dense forests, excellent hot springs and brilliant cultural landscapes. The mountains stand tall, the peaks look like sculptures, and the rocks are numerous, which are a major feature of Yaoshan's natural scenery. Standing on the top of the main peak, Jade Emperor, you can see thousands of rocks and ravines, flying dragons and phoenixes, far and near, high and low, and different scenery, forming a beautiful picture. The scenery of Yaoshan Mountain is different in four seasons and the scenery is charming. In spring, the green leaves are whistling and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant; in summer, the forests are deep and shaded, refreshing and pleasant; in autumn, the mountains and fruits are abundant and the forests are dyed; in winter, the snow is covered in snow, just like a fairyland; it combines "majestic, dangerous, beautiful, strange and secluded" Integrated, it has become an excellent place for tourism, summer recuperation, leisure and entertainment, scientific research and adventure.
Attraction distribution:
Yaoshan (Shirenshan) Scenic Area is located in the west of Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, covering an area of 268 square kilometers.There are "36 places of interest and 72 scenic spots" in the scenic area, mainly including Jade Emperor Peak, Qianzhang Cliff, Phoenix Terrace, Sisters Peak, Bainiu City , Shenzhi Peak, Hehe Peak, Lotus Peak and Jingxiu Peak. , Shengui Peak, Giant Frog Peak and other green peaks, Liu Lei Stone, Sleeping Beauty, Taibai Drunkenness, Guanyin, General Stone and other strange stone landscapes, Jiuqu Waterfall, Silver Thread Waterfall, Shuanglong Waterfall, Pearl Waterfall, Donglong Pool There are more than 30 waterfalls and other large and small waterfalls. At the same time, the scenic area is very rich in animal and plant resources, with a vegetation coverage rate of 97%. It preserves large areas of virgin forest and rare ancient rhododendron forests, more than 150,000 thousand-year-old trees, and 17 species of nationally protected animals. The scenic area is equipped with the world's most advanced tourist cableway, as well as a 2,000-meter granite layer slide and an eight-kilometer granite road known as "the best slide in the world" and "the first road in China's scenic spots", allowing tourists to enjoy Yaoshan Mountain all year round. Great views provide great convenience.
scenic spot qualification:
National 5A-level scenic spot
scenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, mountain peaks, forests
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Lushan County Zhongyuan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Scenic Area Introduction:
Zhongyuan Giant Buddha in Pingding Mountain, Henan Province has become the world’s largest Buddha with a height of 108 meters. In addition to the world’s largest Buddha, there are also It has rich tourism and cultural resources such as the first bell in the world, the first soup in mainland China, and the first temple in Funiu Mountains.
Attraction distribution:
Pingdingshan Zhongyuan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is located 50 kilometers west of Lushan County, at the end of the Zhengzhou-Yaoshan Expressway, and at the intersection of the 311 National Highway. The scenic area covers an area of 11,700 acres. The area is surrounded by mountains, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, beautiful environment, and humanities A collection of landscapes and natural landscapes, it is a tourist attraction in the Funiu Mountain Ecological Tourism Zone in Henan Province that integrates Buddhist culture, thermal baths, sightseeing, leisure and entertainment.
Scenic Spot Qualification:
National 5A-level Scenic Spot
Scenic Spot Features:
The world’s first Buddha, the world’s first bell, the first soup in the mainland, the first temple in Funiu Mountain, religion
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Thrush Valley Scenic Area in Lushan County
Scenic Area Introduction:
Thrush Valley is known as the “Pocket Three Gorges” , it is located in Yaoshan Town, Lushan County, Henan Province, at the northern foot of Yaoshan Mountain. Thrush Valley is named after the numerous thrush birds that inhabit and breed.
Distribution of scenic spots:
The scenic area is composed of strange peaks, strange rocks, clear streams, bitumen, secluded gorges, beautiful waterfalls, caves, lakes, sea of clouds, red leaves, mountain flowers, wild fruits, Chinese medicinal materials, rare birds and animals, and primeval forests. The complete tourist scenery system is so beautiful.
scenic spot qualification:
National 4A-level scenic spot
scenic spot features:
Sightseeing, hiking, photography, valley
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Lushan Zhaoping Lake Scenic Area
Scenic Area Introduction:
Zhaoping Lake is one of the “ten most beautiful lakes” in Henan. It is the hometown of Liu Lei, a descendant of Yao in the Xia Dynasty. , is also the birthplace of in the world. The scenic spot is located 10 kilometers west of Lushan County, Henan Province. It was originally called Zhaoping Reservoir. It was named after Emperor Guang of Han Dynasty Liu Xiu and Wang Mang Wang Mang were fighting in Kunyang. Liu Xiu built a platform to recruit troops after paying homage to his ancestor Liu Lei here. Zhaoping Lake Scenic Area is a scenic spot developed and built based on the original Zhaoping Platform Reservoir. It crosses the Shah River and forms a high gorge and flat lake. There are mountains in the water and water in the mountains. Shiren Mountain and Zhaoping Lake complement each other. The scenery is strange and spectacular, the water and sky are the same color, the surrounding peaks and mountains are green, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, full of poetry and painting.
Distribution of attractions:
The main attractions in Zhaoping Lake Scenic Area include Zhaopingtan Reservoir, Reservoir Dam, Qiugongcheng Island, Liu Lei's Tomb, Chinese Ancestral Garden of Liu Surname, Liu Family Guild Hall, Ancestral Hall, Sister-in-law Stone, etc.
Scenic spot qualification:
National 3A level scenic spot, provincial scenic spot
scenic spot features:
Photography, fishing, cruise ship, birthplace of Liu surname, reservoir, ancestor of Liu surname, strange rocks, forest
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Wugang
Wugang Erlang Mountain Scenic Area
Scenic Area Introduction:
Henan Wugang Erlang Mountain Scenic Area , mountains, water, forests and cities are integrated into one, integrating leisure vacation, health care and outdoor expansion, with beautiful lakes and mountains. The cultural heritage of Erlang Mountain is also quite rich, and Taoist culture has a long history. According to legend, Erlang walked up the mountain to catch the sun, creating seven peaks including Jianshan, Pingshan, and Changling Mountains, forming today's Erlang Mountain. In addition, the scenic spot has also won five international and national laurels. It has the largest water lantern event in Asia, the longest and most beautiful ancient water plank road in China, the most thrilling water suspension bridge in the Central Plains, and the largest musical fountain and water fountain in southern Henan. It is a base for international dragon boat racing and a national canoeing training base. Annual dragon boat racing, Loy Krathong Festival, Sophora Flower Festival and other large-scale festivals attract a large number of domestic tourists to come here to view the Erlang landscape and the beautiful Jia Steel City.
Attraction distribution:
Erlang Mountain Scenic Area is located on the south bank of Shimantan Reservoir in Wugang City, covering an area of 12 square kilometers. There are 100 natural and cultural landscapes in the scenic area such as the Erlang God statue, observation deck, Jade Emperor's Golden Palace, Longbi Waterfall, forest oxygen bar, Liu Xiu's horse stone, animal sculpture group, Wangyou Valley, Lover's Island, Shenxiandu Suspension Bridge, and the ancient plank road on the water. In addition, there are bamboo rafting, bird performance, ethnic minority customs performances, Dai Water Splashing Festival, bonfire party, dragon boat competition and other entertainment activities for viewing and experience.
Scenic Spot Qualification:
National 4A-level Scenic Spot
Scenic Spot Features:
Leisure, sightseeing, history and culture, water sports, religion, historic sites, peaks, lakes, strange rocks
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Wugang Lamp Stand Scenic Area
Scenic Area Introduction:
Wugang Lamp Stand Tourist Scenic Area is characterized by beautiful natural scenery and popular legendary stories and It contains the history of struggle in the old revolutionary base area and is known as the "Forest Oxygen Bar", "Plant Kingdom" and "Museum of Ancient Marine Geographic Relics". The scenic area has majestic mountains and beautiful peaks. There are 138 landscapes such as the Tianchi Waterfall falling from the sky, the original ecological cliff plank road spiraling up, and the mysterious and alluring Houfu Cave. They all reflect the aura and charm of the deep valleys and gorges, allowing tourists to enjoy their return. The joy of nature.
Attraction distribution:
The Lamp Stand Tourist Scenic Area is located 16 kilometers southeast of , Yangzhuang Township, , covering an area of 56 square kilometers. There are 138 scenic spots in the scenic area, including the original ecological cliff plank road, Qingtan Grand Canyon, Tianchi Waterfall, Skyrocket Cliff, Immortal Stone Shed, primitive seabed, Houfu Cave, Sandie Waterfall, Lantern Pavilion, and Book of Heaven. The geology and landforms are unique.
Scenic Spot Qualification:
National 4A-level Scenic Spot
Scenic Spot Features:
Mountaineering, adventure, summer resort, canyons, waterfalls, geology
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Wugang Stone Floodplain National Forest Park
Scenic Area Introduction:
Wugang Stone Floodplain National Forest Park has the reputation of “Little Jiangnan in the North” and is a collection of mountains It is a leisure and sightseeing resort integrating beautiful greenery, water, strange caves and beautiful rocks. The scenic area has deep mountains and dense forests, rippling lakes, strange peaks and rocks, immortals in caves, cliffs and waterfalls, seas of clouds and foggy mountains, and majestic birds. It is so beautiful that you can go to the mountains to enjoy flowers in spring, go to the forests to escape the heat in summer, and pick wild fruits in autumn. , you can enjoy the snow in winter. Numerous natural and cultural landscapes, places of interest and historic sites are like a beautiful and magnificent picture of natural landscapes, making people linger and forget to leave.
Attraction distribution:
Shimantan National Forest Park is located in the east section of Longquan Road, Wugang City, covering an area of 190 square kilometers.With Longquan Lake Scenic Area as its axis and Jiutou Cliff and Tianchi Scenic Area as its two wings, the park plans four tourist routes and ten major scenic spots (Longquan Lake, Jiutou Cliff, Tianchi, Qishan, Ma'anshan, Pingling, Jiuzhou, Craibei Mountain, Wufeng Mountain , Jiulong Mountain) 76 scenic spots. The scenery in each scenic spot is different, you can watch rocks or tides, you can also explore the forest area that has never been seen for ten miles, or you can go into a modern large-scale steel complex to see how real steel is made.
scenic spot qualification:
National 3A level scenic spot
scenic spot features:
Mountaineering, summer vacation, forest
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Ruzhou
Ruzhou Fengxue Temple
Scenic Area Introduction:
Ruzhou Fengxue Temple is one of the four famous temples in Henan Province, and has preserved the best 6 Tang pagodas in China so far. one. Fengxue Temple, also known as Xiangji Temple , Qianfeng Temple, and Baiyun Temple, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China. It is located at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain, with a road between two mountains, thousands of lush trees, and gurgling water. Walking 1,500 meters north from Lili, you can find the temple, which has a poetic and picturesque atmosphere of "an ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains" and "a winding path leading to a secluded place". The temple has a unique architectural style, with no central axis. It follows the mountain's shape and is scattered at different heights. It has ancient cypresses and clear springs, deep valleys and secluded scenery. It has the style of Jiangnan gardens and has always been a tourist attraction. Among the four famous temples in the Central Plains, many architectural relics from the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties have been preserved, leaving a wealth of physical data in the history of Chinese architecture. They are praised by ancient architecture experts as China's ancient architecture museum. Compared with Shaolin Temple , most of the eminent monks of Fengxue Temple in the past dynasties were literary giants with extensive knowledge. They preserved and passed down a large amount of the essence of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, which attracted scholars and experts. Since ancient times, there has been a saying of "Martial Shaolin, Literary Fengxue" .
Distribution of attractions:
Fengxue Temple is located in Fengxue Mountain at the southern foot of Shaoshi Mountain in Zhongyue Songshan Mountain, 9 kilometers northeast of Ruzhou City. It has a total area of about 50 acres. The main existing buildings include the Tianwang Hall, the Zhongfo Hall, the Xuanzhong Pavilion, and the Tibetan Temple. Among them, the Seven Ancestor Pagoda of the Tang Dynasty, the Hanging Bell Pavilion of the Song Dynasty and the Zhongfo Hall of the Jin Dynasty are known as the three national treasures of Fengxue Temple. There are eight major scenic spots around the temple, including Pearl Curtain, Daci Spring, Jinpingfeng, Wugong Cave, Wangzhou Pavilion, Wanyue Platform, Shengxian Bridge, and Xuanzhong Pavilion; seventy-two small scenes including Xiaolongmen, Stone Dragon Head, Living Phoenix Tail, and Dongshan Immortal. Thirty-six blessed places with beautiful scenery and warm winters and cool summers. There are several pagodas outside the temple, including 115 tomb pagodas from the Yuan Dynasty. There are also inscriptions from past dynasties and Buddhist statues from the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
Scenic Spot Qualification:
National 4A-level Scenic Spot
Scenic Spot Features:
Culture and Art, Buddhism, Religion
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Ruzhou Strange Slope
Scenic Area Introduction:
You can ride a bicycle up a strange slope without pedaling, and you can still drive with the engine turned off. This mysterious phenomenon has attracted many tourists at home and abroad to come to explore and reveal the secret. Some people say it is "gravity displacement", and some people say it is "geomagnetic phenomenon". Some people also say that this is "visual difference". There are different opinions and no consensus, which puts a mysterious veil on the strange slope in Ruzhou. The scenic area has towering pagodas, majestic pavilions, surrounded by mountains, clear springs flowing sideways, human resources and natural landscapes complementing each other. It is a multi-functional tourist attraction for leisure, sightseeing, vacation and curiosity.
Attraction distribution:
The strange slope is located 9 kilometers northeast of the city. It consists of three units: the strange slope, Bamboo Forest Temple , and Yuhuang Mountain. Behind the strange slope is a strange cliff with a very peculiar structure. Under the strange cliff, a clear spring winds upward along the cliff stone carvings, forming a unique landscape of "water flowing to higher places". Entering the strange building, the inverted landscape, wonderfully changing lights and sounds make people feel like they are traveling in space. Going up the circular corridor, you will be amazed by the interesting landscapes. Inverted houses, horizontal houses, sloping houses, dream houses, and large and small houses allow visitors to fully experience the feeling of climbing over eaves, walking through walls, entering homes, becoming invisible, and inverting time and space, making them unforgettable.The Yuhuang Temple on the mountain is a well-preserved stone village. There are Yuhuang Temple and Sanguan Temple in the village, and there are more than 10 ancient stone steles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Standing on Yuhuangzhai and looking at the Songyue Mountains in the north like a screen, it gives people the feeling of "all the mountains are covered in small mountains".
Scenic Spot Qualification:
National 3A-level Scenic Spot
Scenic Spot Features:
Curiosity, entertainment, religion, geology
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