Just a 1-hour drive away, newly named National Civilized City, this resort in Luoyang is about to become wildly popular

In the blink of an eye, the magical year 2020 has ended. Have you decided where to go in 2021? Friends around me and readers in the background all ask me to recommend New Year travel destinations. After thinking it over, I ultimately want to recommend Xin'an County — a conscientious tourist destination with free admission. It is also the only small county in Luoyang that has been rated as a 'National Civilized City', making people never get tired of visiting it.

Located in Beigou Village, Zhengcun Town, Xin'an County, the Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area is a 'treasure travel destination' worth visiting in Xin'an. Although the beauty of Xin'an has been well received by surrounding tourists and citizens, this paradise with unique scenery is rarely visited by tourists. The Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area, integrating dining, accommodation, and entertainment, is no less than any popular destination in China.

In terms of accommodation, the most distinctive cave dwellings in western Henan, farmhouse guesthouses, and quadrangle courtyards are all located here. The cave dwellings are warm in winter and cool in summer. In winter, the temperature inside is above 20°C, and in summer, it is as cool as early autumn, so there is no need to turn on the air conditioner. You can enjoy the wonderful experience brought by nature and the wisdom of ancestral architecture. 'Natural air conditioner, constant temperature residence' is the most authentic portrayal of accommodation in Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area.

In terms of food, it covers everything from local Xin'an dishes to pastoral flavors. 'Northeast iron pot stew' is a popular way of eating loved by friends in Luoyang. Seven or eight people gather around a big pot, with ribs and potatoes bubbling with hot steam. Sitting in the farmhouse-style cave dwelling brings a lot of comfort to the soul.

In the Sheep Village, a copper pot hot pot awakens the taste buds. In the Fish Village, eating carp while overlooking the Yellow River, the deliciousness is not only in the mouth but also in the heart. Of course, there are also local Xin'an foods: Tangmianjiao, Quanluohui, Hutu noodles, Huimian... The lingering aroma of food in this pastoral setting makes it even more delicious.

In terms of fun, Dahe Pastoral is never short of recreational activities. There are as many as dozens of amusement activities, including rural parks, carp barbecue, Colorful Village, Yellow River Grand View, etc. Coming here for the New Year is definitely worth the trip. The fairy-tale Colorful Village, poetic alleys and pastoral fields, dreamlike Mangshan Gorge, and heavenly Yellow River Grand View make every visitor entranced and reluctant to leave.

The surprises of Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area are far more than what is shown in this article. If you haven't decided where to go for the New Year with your family and friends, why not go here? Free admission, convenient transportation, safe destination, rich and interesting activities—together with Dahe Pastoral Scenic Area, welcome the first blessing light of 2021.