Geographical Location: The Yellow River Scenic Area is located about 30 kilometers northwest of Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, on the bank of the Yellow River.
Main Features: The magnificent scenery of the great river and the long-standing Yellow River culture complement each other. It is a large scenic area integrating sightseeing, leisure and vacation, science popularization and education and other functions.
Main Attractions
Giant Statues of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang
The statues of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang are built according to the terrain of the mountain, with the mountain as the body and a height of 82 meters, which is awe-inspiring. The overall image is lifelike. Standing in front of the statues, one can feel the strong aura and long historical heritage of the Chinese nation. This is also one of the must-visit check-in points for tourists.
Various cultural activities, such as sacrificial ceremonies, are often held around the statues. Tourists can learn about the activity time in advance and participate in them to deeply understand the connotation of Yanhuang culture.
Wulong Peak Scenic Area
Wulong Peak is the central scenic area of the Yellow River Scenic Area and gets its name because five mountain ranges converge, resembling five giant dragons. The pavilions and towers on the mountain are scattered in an orderly manner. Looking from a high place, the scenery of the Yellow River is all in sight.
You can stroll along the mountain paths to enjoy the perfect combination of natural landscape and cultural scenery, and you can also watch the surging Yellow River water at the riverside viewing platform at close range.
Yueshan Temple
Yueshan Temple is located at the southernmost end of the scenic area and is a Buddhist temple with a long history. The buildings in the temple are antique and the incense is strong.
Climbing to the main peak of Yueshan Mountain, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River and the surrounding mountains. At the same time, there is a ropeway here for tourists to go up and down the mountain, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the scenic area from different angles on the ropeway.
Dayu Mountain
Dayu Mountain is themed on the story of Dayu taming the flood. There are relevant sculptures and murals on the mountain, vividly reproducing the arduous process and great achievements of Dayu in taming the flood.
Tourists can climb the mountain along the hiking trail to understand Dayu culture while enjoying the vast scenery on both sides of the Yellow River.
Tour Route Planning
One-day Essence Tour
Morning: After entering the scenic area gate, first go to the Giant Statues of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang, participate in or observe relevant cultural activities (if any), and visit the cultural exhibition halls around the statues to deeply understand Yanhuang culture. It takes about 2 3 hours.
Noon: Have a meal and take a rest in the dining area of the scenic area.
Afternoon: Visit the Wulong Peak Scenic Area, stroll in the mountains to enjoy the natural scenery and cultural scenery, and then take the ropeway to Yueshan Temple, visit the temple and overlook the full view of the Yellow River at the viewing platform on the top of the mountain. Finally, go down the mountain via Dayu Mountain, and visit the relevant exhibitions of Dayu taming the flood on the way. The whole process takes about 3 4 hours.
Two-day In-depth Tour
First Day
Second Day
Tickets and Opening Hours
Ticket Price: The full-price ticket is 60 yuan per person. Students, the elderly and others with valid certificates can enjoy a half-price discount. Some items in the scenic area, such as the ropeway, need to be purchased separately.
Opening Hours: It is open all year round. From March 1st to November 30th in summer, it is open from 8:00 to 18:00. From December 1st to the end of February of the following year in winter, it is open from 8:00 to 17:00.
Food Guide
Food in the Scenic Area
Yellow River Carp
Features: The Yellow River carp in Zhengzhou is famous for its tender meat and delicious taste. The restaurants in the scenic area mostly cook it in traditional ways such as braising in soy sauce and sweet and sour. The color is bright red. When you eat it, the outside is crispy and the inside is tender. The sweet and sour taste (sweet and sour way) or the mellow and delicious taste (braising in soy sauce way) is very good.
Recommended Restaurant: [specific restaurant name] near the Wulong Peak Scenic Area. Its chefs are good at cooking Yellow River carp and can bring out the freshness of the carp to the extreme.
Huimian (Henan Stewed Noodles)
Features: Henan Huimian is a classic noodle dish. The Huimian in the scenic area is based on hand-made noodles with high-gluten flour, paired with a rich mutton soup. There are also tender mutton slices, daylily, agaric, vermicelli and other ingredients in the soup. The noodles are chewy and the soup is rich and delicious.
Recommended Restaurant: [Huimian restaurant name] near the scenic area gate. The Huimian in this restaurant has a large portion and an authentic taste, and is highly praised by tourists.
Food around the Scenic Area
Geji Stewed Pancake
Features: Stewed pancake is one of the characteristic delicacies in Zhengzhou, and Geji Stewed Pancake is even more outstanding. The shredded pancake is flexible, the meat is fragrant, and it is stewed just right. Each shredded pancake is soaked with rich soup, and the fragrance of the side dishes is also integrated into it, with a mellow taste.
Store Recommendation: The main store of Geji Stewed Pancake, about 10 kilometers away from the scenic area, is a good place to taste this delicacy. The classic one is Sanxian (three-delicacy) Stewed Pancake.
Alijia Tomato Noodles
Features: The soup base is made of fresh tomatoes boiled into tomato sauce, paired with chewy noodles. The soup is sweet and sour and appetizing, and the noodles are smooth. With some side dishes such as green vegetables and agaric added, it is nutritious and delicious.
Store Recommendation: The chain store of Alijia Tomato Noodles around the scenic area has a clean and tidy environment and is a good choice for a simple meal after playing.
Accommodation Suggestions
In the Scenic Area
There are a small number of accommodation facilities to choose from, such as the Yellow River Hotel, etc. The advantage is that it is convenient to visit the scenery of the scenic area in the morning and evening, and the environment is quiet, but the price may be relatively high and the rooms are in short supply, so it is necessary to book in advance.
Around the Scenic Area
There are many farmhouses and budget hotels to choose from within a range of 3 5 kilometers from the scenic area gate. The farmhouses can let tourists experience rural life and taste farm food. The budget hotels have more affordable prices and relatively comfortable accommodation conditions. You can choose according to your own needs.
Traffic Guide
Public Transport
In Zhengzhou urban area, you can take buses such as You 16 and 18 to directly reach the Yellow River Scenic Area. The first and last bus times and departure intervals can be learned through the bus query software. It is convenient and cost-effective, but it may be crowded, especially on holidays.
Self-driving
Starting from Zhengzhou urban area, you can go to the scenic area through sections such as Lianhuo Expressway. Drive according to the navigation prompts. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, and parking is relatively convenient, but the parking spaces may be in short supply on holidays. It is recommended to start early or choose public transport.
