Great places to visit around Xuchang, come and check-in together

Xuchang has rich tourism resources in the surrounding areas, mainly in Yanling and Yuzhou. The scenic spots around the area are easily accessible, and it takes about 1 hour to drive from the city to reach them. Now, let me introduce a few distinctive attractions for you.

Yanling Hot Springs

The water source of Yanling Hot Springs is a national exempted geographical indication mineral water, one of the three major high-quality water sources in China. Yanling is also known as the 'Hometown of Longevity in China'.

Yanling Flower Expo Park

Established in September 2002, the Yanling National Flower and Tree Expo Park covers a total area of 1500 acres. The park is divided into three functional areas: the Expo Exhibition Area, the Wax Plum Culture Exhibition Area, the Ecological Science Popularization Exhibition Area, the Tropical Plant Bonsai Exhibition Area, the Leisure and Vacation Resort, the Leisure and Entertainment Area, and a series of landscape areas. It is also a national AAAA-level scenic spot. Every year at the end of September, the nationally renowned China Central Plains Flower and Tree Trade Fair is held here. If you love flowers and trees, don't miss it.

Colorful Land

Yanling Colorful Land Sightseeing and Leisure Tourism Area is located in the western section of Huahai Avenue, Yanling County, covering a planned area of 5000 mu. It mainly features a unique tourism project centered on pastoral flower sea sightseeing, wedding ceremony base, sketching and film shooting, and flower farming culture display. It is also a comprehensive tourism project integrating leisure, sightseeing, entertainment, health vacation, and specialty dining. There are hundreds of plant species inside, mainly including lavender, tulips, cosmos, morning glories, phlox, verbena, and American dwarf sunflowers.

Yuzhou Dahongzhai

Located in the northwest border of Yuzhou, the main peak is 1156 meters high, making it the highest mountain in Xuchang. In autumn, Dahongzhai becomes a peak tourist attraction. Every early November, the Red Leaf Valley in Dahongzhai is filled with red leaves, making the mountains extraordinarily charming. Inside the scenic area, there are clear springs and streams everywhere, with river embankments and reservoirs dotting the landscape like mirrors. Dahongzhai also has a sacred tree, a female ginkgo tree that is over 1,400 years old, also known as the Gongsun tree or ginkgo tree.
Shenhou Ancient Town is a historic town, known as the only living ancient town in China. It is not only a 4A tourist attraction but also the birthplace of Jun porcelain and Jun porcelain culture. Shenhou Ancient Town is a famous town in China, formed by the accumulation of five thousand years of ceramic culture. The area is home to numerous historical sites, including Lingquan Temple, Huaxilou, Zushimiao, Dengyu Village, and Jun Kiln Ruins, among others. The core attraction is Shenhou Old Street, commonly known as the 'Seven Mile Long Street.' Visitors can enjoy snacks on the old street, stroll through the thousand-year-old Shenhou Old Street, and savor the culture of the Central Plains.