Xin'an, Henan Hides 9 Stunning Attractions: Free Admission, Eating and Fun Cost Only a Few Dozen Yuan

As one of the counties and cities with the greatest development potential and vitality in the central and western regions, Xin'an County, under the guidance of the 'Revitalizing the County through Culture and Tourism' strategy, has been committed to building itself into an international hub for humanistic exchange and an international cultural tourism city. At the same time, to further showcase Xin'an's cultural charm and scenic beauty, the promotional event 'Enjoy Touring Luoyang, I'm Waiting for You in Xin'an' continues.

It is reported that since August, the 'Enjoy Touring Luoyang, I'm Waiting for You in Xin'an' event has been successively held in Yanshi, Song County, and Chanhe, receiving great popularity and recognition from the public. In October (excluding legal holidays), the event will continue in Mengjin, Ruyang, and Xigong. With just a valid ID, visitors can enter nine major scenic spots in Xin'an County for free.

Next, Xin'an County will roll out more promotional events for other districts and counties of Luoyang, with continuous surprises. So, this golden October, let's head to Longtan Grand Canyon, Daimei Mountain, Qingyao Mountain, Qiantang Zhizhai, Xin'an Hangu Pass, and other scenic spots for a stroll.

As a recipient of multiple honors such as 'China's Top Tourism County', 'National Advanced Cultural County', and 'National Advanced County for Cultural Relics Protection', Xin'an County has unique advantages in tourism resources.

If you want to make a timeless appointment with nature, Longtan Grand Canyon, formed over 1.2 billion years of geological sedimentation, is definitely the top choice. It is also the nearest 5A-level scenic spot to Luoyang.

Within the scenic area, gorges face each other, pools and waterfalls link like pearls, cliffs stand thousands of feet tall, and the gorges are beautiful and secluded, making visitors linger and forget to leave. This scenic spot, gathering six major natural mysteries, seven deep pools and waterfalls, and eight natural wonders, lives up to the praise of the famous Chinese poet He Jingzhi: 'Spectacular beauty, admired by gods and men.'

The Xin'an Hangu Pass ruins, spanning over two thousand years, have built its unique charm. Every scenic spot seems to tell a long history.

Having witnessed the development of Chinese civilization, the heritage value of Xin'an Hangu Pass is even more prominent.

It boasts two 'Top Ten National Archaeological Discoveries'—the excavation project of the eastern wall of the pass and the Han Dynasty Eastern Salt Depot site. It is not only the seventh batch of national key cultural relic protection units announced by the State Council but also the first pass west of Luoyang among the 33 application points of the 'Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor,' which was successfully inscribed on the World Heritage List.

If you want to encounter the Tang Dynasty, head to the Qiantang Zhizhai Museum!

This scenic spot, known as the 'Stone-inscribed Tang History' and 'Evolution of Tang Calligraphy,' is the best place to study Tang history. The collection of Tang dynasty epitaphs alone allows you to have an unprecedented dialogue with people of different classes from the Tang Dynasty.

Qingyao Mountain, known as the 'Natural Geological Museum,' fully interprets the saying that every scene in nature has its unique characteristics.

Its peculiar landform and geology, integrating mountains, rocks, water, caves, forests, grass, flowers, birds, and animals into five major sightseeing areas, vividly display majesty, danger, wonder, seclusion, beauty, and charm. The pleasant landscapes, captivating views, and breathtaking steepness all make it irresistible.

'Daimei's extraordinary scenery tops the world, making one sigh that Peach Blossom Spring is but a small grotto.'

Daimei Mountain, named after the Shang Dynasty queen 'Daimei Madonna,' is a geological wonder, a cultural mountain, and an ecological mountain. It is a national 4A-level scenic spot, a world geopark, a national water conservancy scenic area, and the only original ecological tourism scenic spot in China surrounded by the Yellow River on three sides.

In addition, attractions like the Luoyang Yousheng Industrial and Mining Tourism Area, which integrates coal mine operations, biological specimens, geological fossils, and popular science education; the historically rich Tugudong; the beautiful and culturally profound Su Garden; and the exquisite Jindoushan Scenic Area—all will open their doors to welcome visitors from Mengjin, Ruyang, and Xigong.

While having fun, don't forget to taste the various local snacks of Xin'an County. 'Famous for 3,000 li along the Longhai Railway, flavor unmatched in the He-Luo region'—Xin'an's steamed dumplings (Tangmianjiao); 'Sour noodle soup reheated three times, even better than meat'—jiang noodles; and the delicious Yellow River carp. All for just a few dozen yuan, you can eat your fill.

If you don't want to return empty-handed, agricultural products like mulberry leaf tea, dates with walnuts, and wild honey from Qingyao Mountain, as well as a series of cultural and creative products from Xin'an Lide, are the best souvenirs of Xin'an County.