Top 10 must-see tourist attractions in Shangqiu City (Part 1)

Located at the junction of four provinces in Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Anhui, Shangqiu is the eastern gateway of Henan Province and one of the six central cities of the China-Europe Landbridge. With a history of over 5,000 years, it is known as the "origin of the Three Shang" and the "capital of Huashang" due to its prosperous commercial activities. It is an important birthplace of the Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation, as well as a famous ancient capital during the Six Dynasties. Shangqiu is also a city with rich historical and cultural relics, including the tomb of Emperor Shennong, the earliest astronomical observatory in the world called Huoshen Tai, the tomb of the Daoist master Zhuangzi, and the Yingtian Academy of the Northern Song Dynasty, which is one of the four most prestigious academies in ancient China. Now, let me show you in detail the other fascinating attractions in Shangqiu.

Mangdang Mountain Tourism Resort is a national 5A-level scenic spot that integrates mountain and water tourism, cultural tourism, and ecological tourism. The scenic area has a significant locational advantage, with the Lianhuo Expressway, Jiqi Expressway, and Zhengxu High-speed Railway Yongcheng North Station only 3.5 kilometers away from the scenic area. Located in Yongcheng City, Henan Province, at the junction of the four provinces of Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Anhui, the Mangdang Mountain Han Culture Scenic Area is only 1 kilometer away from the Lianhuo Expressway Yongcheng exit. It is an emerging Han culture tourism destination on the eastern border of Henan. The scenic area, with its beautiful scenery, covers 14 square kilometers and is composed of more than a dozen small hills. On the vast eastern Henan plain, this unique mountain group is like a 'fairy' among fallen leaves, elegant and graceful, beautiful and charming.

Suihuang Mausoleum Scenic Area

Suihuang Mausoleum, also known as the Mausoleum of Suiren, is the burial site of Suiren, who is credited with inventing fire by drilling wood in ancient times. It is located three miles southwest of the ancient city of Shangqiu. According to historical texts such as 'Guidefu Zhi', 'Han Feizi', and 'Zuo Zhuan', as well as records from the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, 'Suihuang Mausoleum is northwest of Yanbo Terrace'. Experts have verified that Suiren was the first person in the world and the ancestor of the Chinese nation. Suiren established the first Chinese surname 'Feng', observed celestial phenomena, formulated the first Chinese calendar, and established Shangqiu as the center of heaven and earth, founding the first capital of China there. Due to his significant contributions, he was revered by later generations as the 'Heavenly Emperor', ranking first among the 'Three Sovereigns'. The Suihuang Mausoleum has undergone multiple restorations and expansions, covering an area of over 440 acres. The mausoleum mound is pyramid-shaped, with a length and width of 82 meters each and a height of 13.9 meters. In front of it extends a sacred path, flanked by stone statues of dragons, phoenixes, and qilins, surrounded by lush pines and cypresses.

Beihu Scenic Area

Beihu Scenic Area is located north of Suixian County, 60 kilometers east of Shangqiu City, 160 kilometers west of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, 5 kilometers south of the Yongcheng-Dengfeng Expressway, and 12 kilometers north of the Longhai Railway and the Lianyungang-Horgos Expressway. The scenic area is well connected by roads, with the Minquan-Taikang Highway running through the middle of Beihu Scenic Area and the Zhengzhou-Yongcheng Highway crossing the southern part of the scenic area. The boundaries of Beihu Scenic Area are: starting from Zhenxing Street in Suixian County in the east, extending to Huancheng West Road in the west, connecting to Beihuan Road in the north, and bordering Suizhou Avenue in the south. The area stretches 6 kilometers from east to west and 3 to 5 kilometers from north to south. Beihu Scenic Area is composed of Donghu, Xihu, Suzi Lake, Zhuojin Lake, Hengshan Lake, Ganjuh Lake, and Fenghuang Lake, covering a total area of 15.6 square kilometers, with a water area of 6.9 square kilometers. Beihu Scenic Area is a naturally formed river and lake due to historical reasons. Beihu is an inland lake formed by the frequent flooding of the Yellow River during the Song and Yuan dynasties. It is the main water conservancy project for flood control in Suixian County and an important node in the water system construction of the entire Suixian County.

Shangqiu Ancient City

Many friends may know the story of 'a thousand miles of marriage tied by a single thread'. This magical and touching love story happened in our Shangqiu Ancient City. Speaking of the beautiful Shangqiu Ancient City, it has a long history and splendid culture, with over four thousand years of history. The current ancient city was first built in the sixth year of the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty, nearly five hundred years ago. Names like 'Suiyang', 'Song State', 'Nanjing', and 'Guide Prefecture' from various periods in Shangqiu's history seem to tell people about its long and glorious history. As early as 1986, Shangqiu Ancient City was named a National Historical and Cultural City by the State Council. In 1996, the Guide Prefecture City Wall was listed as a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit and a key tourist attraction in Henan Province. It is a shining pearl on the Longhai and Beijing-Kowloon railway lines.

Huaihai Campaign Memorial Hall

A 24.6-meter-high Martyrs' Monument, a 720-square-meter Huaihai Campaign Memorial Hall, a 500-square-meter martyrs' memorial facility, and a 10,000-square-meter martyrs' cemetery were built. From 2007 to 2012, the second phase of the cemetery's expansion and renovation invested 80 million yuan, successively building the Martyrs' Cemetery (including a 600-square-meter cemetery, a 10.5-meter-high tomb, a 200-meter-long tomb wall, and 12 famous martyrs' cemetery statues), a 9,160-square-meter Huaihai Campaign Chen Guanzhuang Area Annihilation Battle Memorial Hall, a 730-square-meter monument gallery (340 square meters on the east side, 320 square meters on the west side), and the Huaihai Campaign General Front Committee Office (Liu Bocheng, Chen Yi, Deng Xiaoping, Su Yu, Tan Zhenlin) and other monument galleries. In the Su-Lu-Yu-Wan region, the cemetery is an important base for patriotic education and a red tourism destination, receiving 150,000 visitors annually.