Budget Pingdingshan Exploration

Explore the central public green spaces and shopping hubs of urban Pingdingshan.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Lao Ma Dumpling Restaurant

   08:00 – 08:45

   Start the day with a bowl of traditional pork and chive dumplings in broth.

2. 09:00|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Botanical Garden

   09:00 – 10:30

   Walk through the floral displays and shaded pathways of the city botanical garden.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Zhanhe River Park

   10:45 – 12:15

   Stroll along the riverside promenade and observe local daily life.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Zhang Ji Huotao Noodle Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Try hand-pulled Henan noodles in a savory broth.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Tianying Plaza

   14:00 – 15:30

   Browse budget retail shops and local department stores around Tianying Plaza.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Pingdingshan Hebin Park

   15:45 – 17:15

   Relax in the lakeside park area, popular for afternoon walks and outdoor exercise.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Xinhua Pedestrian Street

   17:30 – 19:00

   Walk the bustling pedestrian street for affordable clothes, snacks, and everyday items.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Fang Ji Braised Noodle Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Dine on local braised beef noodles at a neighborhood eatery.

Visit cultural sights and hike through forested hills near the city center.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Li Ji Spicy Soup Stand

   08:00 – 08:45

   Enjoy a traditional Henan Huoshatang (spicy soup) served with fried dough sticks.

2. 09:00|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan China Stone Museum

   09:00 – 10:30

   Examine the collection of rare minerals, fossils, and carved stones native to the region.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Guanghua Temple

   10:45 – 12:15

   Tour the grounds of this historic Buddhist temple complex.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at A-Keqi Beef Noodle Shop

   12:30 – 13:30

   Have a quick, inexpensive bowl of spiced beef noodle soup.

5. 14:00|16:00
   

   Outdoor

   Daliangshan Forest Park

   14:00 – 16:00

   Hike the outdoor forest trails for elevated views over Pingdingshan.

6. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Botanical Garden

   16:15 – 17:45

   Revisit the botanical garden to see the afternoon greenhouse exhibits.

   • entryFree
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Xinhua Pedestrian Street

   18:00 – 19:15

   Explore the evening street stalls and small shops along Xinhua Pedestrian Street.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Donglaishun Hotpot Pingdingshan

   19:30 – 21:00

   Share an affordable mutton hotpot meal with communal dips.

Venture into the mountain parks southwest of Pingdingshan for outdoor scenery.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Wang Ji Steamed Buns Shop

   08:00 – 08:45

   Eat freshly steamed pork buns and hot soy milk.

2. 09:00|10:45
   

   Outdoor

   Lushan National Park

   09:00 – 10:45

   Trek along mountain pathways surrounded by valleys and pine forests.

3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Yaoshan Mountain

   11:00 – 12:30

   View granite peaks and rock formations around the Yaoshan scenic area.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Lushan Mountain Farmhouse Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Sample rural mountain dishes featuring seasonal wild vegetables and tofu.

5. 14:00|15:45
   

   Outdoor

   Daliangshan Forest Park

   14:00 – 15:45

   Continue outdoor exploration on the forested hillside trails.

6. 16:15|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Zhanhe River Park

   16:15 – 17:30

   Unwind near the water back in the city after a mountain trek.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Tianying Plaza

   17:45 – 19:15

   Browse budget electronics and household goods inside Tianying Plaza.

8. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Deyueshun Roast Duck Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:45

   Order half a roast duck served with thin pancakes and scallions.

Discover mineral history and temple architecture combined with afternoon park walks.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Chen Ji Huhu Porridge Shop

   08:00 – 08:45

   Warm up with millet porridge and savory pickled vegetables.

2. 09:00|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Guanghua Temple

   09:00 – 10:30

   Observe morning prayers and peaceful courtyard gardens in Guanghua Temple.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Pingdingshan Hebin Park

   10:45 – 12:15

   Walk along the waterfront avenues of Hebin Park.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Xiaosanguo Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Eat low-cost family-style Sichuan and Henan stir-fry dishes.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan China Stone Museum

   14:00 – 15:30

   Study ancient geological artifacts and decorative stone carvings.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Xinhua Pedestrian Street

   15:45 – 17:15

   Shop for budget souvenirs and snacks on Xinhua Pedestrian Street.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Botanical Garden

   17:30 – 19:00

   Enjoy the botanical gardens during late afternoon golden hour.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Old Town Fried Noodle Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Savor stir-fried noodles with crisp vegetables and braised pork.

Combine mountain park paths with commercial centers in the lower district.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Zhao Ji Pancake Stall

   08:00 – 08:45

   Eat savory Jianbing (crispy stuffed crepes) freshly cooked on a griddle.

2. 09:00|11:00
   

   Outdoor

   Lushan National Park

   09:00 – 11:00

   Explore secondary hiking paths in Lushan National Park.

3. 11:15|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Yaoshan Mountain

   11:15 – 12:30

   Take in panoramic mountain viewpoints from lower observation decks.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Yaoshan Mountain View Eatery

   12:30 – 13:30

   Have a simple lunch of wild mushroom soup and stir-fried pork.

5. 14:30|16:00
   

   Outdoor

   Pingdingshan Hebin Park

   14:30 – 16:00

   Rest near the lake gardens in Hebin Park.

6. 16:15|17:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Zhanhe River Park

   16:15 – 17:45

   Walk along the landscaped banks of the Zhanhe River.

   • entryFree
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Tianying Plaza

   18:00 – 19:15

   Pick up budget clothing and local packaged snacks.

8. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Grand Sichuan Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:45

   Enjoy spicy Mapo tofu and boiled pork slices at a affordable price.

Spend the day exploring mountain forest parks and stone art exhibitions.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Sun Ji Tofu Pudding Stall

   08:00 – 08:45

   Enjoy savory tofu pudding seasoned with soy sauce, chili oil, and scallions.

2. 09:00|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan China Stone Museum

   09:00 – 10:30

   Revisit special galleries featuring carved jade and mineral specimens.

   • entryFree
3. 10:45|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Daliangshan Forest Park

   10:45 – 12:15

   Walk among the mature tree canopies in Daliangshan Forest Park.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Huaxi Beef Rice Noodle Shop

   12:30 – 13:30

   Slurp hot rice noodles in beef broth with fresh herbs.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Guanghua Temple

   14:00 – 15:30

   Spend a quiet afternoon exploring the temple architecture.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Xinhua Pedestrian Street

   15:45 – 17:15

   Look through affordable fashion boutiques on the main shopping avenue.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Botanical Garden

   17:30 – 19:00

   Take a relaxed evening walk through the outdoor flower gardens.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Xiangcaoyuan Local Cuisine

   19:30 – 20:45

   Sample home-style Henan dishes including stewed pork ribs and seasonal green vegetables.

Finish the trip with mountain viewpoints and late afternoon bargain hunting.

1. 08:00|08:45
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Zhou Ji Fried Dough and Soy Milk Stand

   08:00 – 08:45

   Eat hot Youtiao with fresh warm soy milk.

2. 09:00|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Pingdingshan Yaoshan Mountain

   09:00 – 10:45

   Take final photographs of the iconic cliff formations.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Outdoor

   Lushan National Park

   11:00 – 12:30

   Enjoy a final short nature hike through lower park trails.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Shanxi Noodle House

   12:30 – 13:30

   Dine on knife-cut noodles with minced pork gravy.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Pingdingshan Hebin Park

   14:00 – 15:30

   Spend the early afternoon along the shaded park walkways.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Zhanhe River Park

   15:45 – 17:15

   Walk along the waterfront path once more before evening.

   • entryFree
7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Tianying Plaza

   17:30 – 19:00

   Do last-minute shopping for travel supplies and snacks.

8. 19:30|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Xinhua Night Market Food Stalls

   19:30 – 21:00

   Sample a variety of inexpensive street snacks including grilled skewers and fried pancakes.