Recommending This Beautiful and Delicious Small City in Henan! Free Admission to All Attractions, Affordable Accommodation and Food, the Perfect Year-End Travel Destination!

They say fame comes early. Recently, Xin'an County in Luoyang City, a place known for its beauty and cuisine, has truly become popular! In the newly released list of the National Civilized Cities, Xin'an, as the second-ranked city in Henan Province and the only one in Luoyang City, successfully made it into the sixth batch of National Civilized Cities.

To celebrate Xin'an County's achievement of being named a National Civilized City, all scenic spots in Xin'an County will offer free admission. From the 5A-level Longtan Grand Canyon to the 4A-level Qingyao Mountain and Daimei Mountain, and down to 3A-level scenic spots...

From December 1, 2020, to March 1, 2021, all visitors can enter all A-level scenic spots in Xin'an for free (a 5-yuan insurance fee is required).

If you haven't decided where to travel at the end of the year or the beginning of next year, I suggest you go here—Xin'an County, the National Civilized City! In fact, Xin'an County is not just about its title as a civilized city; the real surprise lies in its vibrant everyday life.

This ancient and beautiful land has nurtured Longtan Grand Canyon, Qingyao Mountain, Daimei Mountain, the Qian Tang Zhi Zhai Museum, the Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area, and more. In winter, the stunning ice waterfalls, lush valleys, the serene Zhenhu Lake, and the red-brick white-walled artistic museum create a scene that draws countless photographers.

Longtan Grand Canyon boasts a beautiful natural environment with towering peaks, deep narrow gorges, diverse and unique rock formations, numerous waterfalls and streams, and fragrant forests and flowers. Qingyao Mountain's beauty throughout the four seasons never disappoints: the refreshing green of spring and summer, the painting-like autumn and winter, and the Qingyao Mountain covered in pristine white snow, exuding a fairy-tale-like purity.

Near the Yellow River, the Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area offers a sky as blue as washed and clouds as soft as cotton. Standing on the observation deck, looking out at the meandering Yellow River, you feel a profound sense of awe. At the Tugu Cave Scenic Area, around the New Year, there are occasional intangible cultural heritage performances—such as striking molten iron and lion dances—bringing back the long-lost flavor of the New Year.

The Yousheng Gongkuang Mine Tour Scenic Area incorporates elements of Jiangnan gardens. Based on the characteristics of different mining areas, the site is divided into 13 zones, creating a northern Jiangnan landscape with greenery year-round, flowers in three seasons, and water everywhere. The Su Garden Scenic Area near the county town is a favorite weekend spot for many people, both young and old. It features a small zoo, a shooting range, a swimming pool, and other comprehensive facilities. Open to the public year-round, it offers a beautiful environment that relaxes the mind and nurtures the soul.

The scenery of Xin'an County is as beautiful as its name, like a pearl that brings "peace of mind" inlaid in Luoyang, the ancient capital for thousands of years. Today's Xin'an has gradually shed the "stiffness" of a traditional tourist city and quietly transformed into a travel destination with both beauty and substance.

What's more, Xin'an is also a long-overlooked food town. The whole city is filled with simple yet heartwarming小吃 (snacks) that fill your travel-weary stomach and satisfy your hungry soul.

Xin'an Tiemen Stewed Noodles, Xin'an Yao's Sour Noodles, Hutu Noodles, Tangmian Jiao, Qingyaoshan Town Xiaogoucun Winter Peach, Yuli Persimmon... Step away from the historical sites and landscapes, and Xin'an's food appears modest and unassuming, often too low-key to catch your attention. But when you get hungry and plop down at a street-side eatery, you'll realize that the flavors of Xin'an hide so many surprises.

Those who have already planned their trip will notice that the free admission period in Xin'an County is exceptionally long. So if you have enough time, you can explore several major travel destinations in Xin'an. Not only can you take in the beauty and food of Xin'an's hot spots, but you can also experience the leisure and comfort this small town brings to your spirit and mind.