Jiyuan (济源, Jìyuán) is in North Henan.
Understand
[edit]Jiyuan is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Henan Province, China, located at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains and the middle reaches of the Yellow River. Named after the "source of the Ji River," Jiyuan is the site of the ancient Chinese myth "Foolish Old Man Who Moved the Mountains."
Get in
[edit]- Air: The nearest airport is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, approximately a two-hour drive from Jiyuan.
- Railway: Jiyuan Station and Jiyuan High-speed Railway East Station offer direct connections to Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Luoyang, and other cities.
- Road: The Lianhuo Expressway and Erguang Expressway pass through Jiyuan, providing convenient transportation.
Get around
[edit]- Public buses, taxis, and shared bicycles are available in the city.
- Special tourist buses or chartered vehicles are available for travel between scenic spots.
Map of Jiyuan
See
[edit]- 1 王屋山 (Wangwu Mountain) (愚公移山发源地), Northwest of Jiyuan City (about 20 km away from Jiyuan city center and can be reached by taking a tourist bus or driving yourself). 08:00-18:00. One of China's most famous Taoist mountains, it's also the birthplace of the legend of "Foolish Old Man Moving the Mountains." With its majestic presence and numerous Taoist temples, it's a representative attraction in Jiyuan. 80¥.
- 2 济渎庙 (Jidu Temple) (水神庙), Northern part of Jiyuan city (you can take a bus or taxi directly to the city). 08:30-17:30. One of the four ancient temples in China, it was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and is dedicated to the water god Jishui. The temple is large in scale and has a profound cultural heritage. 40¥.
- 3 小浪底水库 (Xiaolangdi Dam), Xiaolangdi Town (about 1.5 hours by car from the city center). Visitors can tour and take photos at the Yellow River's large-scale water conservancy projects, and learn about the facilities for water diversion, power generation, and flood control. Free.
- 4 济源博物馆 (Jiyuan Museum), Jianshe Road. 09:00–17:00. It showcases Jiyuan's history, archaeology, and folk culture, making it a great place to learn about local culture. Free.
Do
[edit]Mountain climbing and nature exploration:
- Wangwu Mountain hiking, photography, and autumn foliage viewing.
- Yellow River Wetland hiking, picnicking, and bird watching.
Cultural experiences:
- Jidu Temple visit to learn about Taoism and folk culture.
- Museum visit to learn about local history and archaeology.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Mutton soup: A local specialty.
- Jiyuan sesame cake: Crispy and delicious.