Ruzhou Voyage Tips and guide

Ruzhou is a county-level city in West Henan, managed by Pingdingshan City. It is named after the North Ruhe River, which runs through it.

As a colorful pottery jar with storks, fish, stone axes, and painted pottery, it possesses the "Three Treasures of Ruzhou" (Ru porcelain, "Ru Tie", and plum blossom jade), and Ru porcelain is the top of the five famous porcelain of the Song Dynasty. Ru porcelain town has also promoted the integration of traditional culture and modern tourism.

Ruzhou, a pearl in western Henan with millennia of culture and scenic beauty, is bordered by Songji Mountain north, outer mountains south, and crossed by Ruhe River north. With over 1,400 years of history since the Sui Dynasty, it boasts "Ruzhou Three Treasures" — top-tier Song-era Ru porcelain, national treasure calligraphy "Ru Tie", and rare plum blossom jade. It is also the birthplace of traditional Chinese opera, home to Fengxue Temple (one of Central China’s "Four Great Temples") with ancient pagodas and pavilions, and linked to Jet Li’s Shaolin Temple; the Neolithic Stork Fish Stone Axe Painted Pottery Jar witnesses its early civilization. Today, Ruzhou thrives with "Wan Gu Shen Tang" hot springs (comparable to France’s Vichy), the "strange slope" wonder, ecological flower seas and parks, blended traditional skills and modern industries in Ruci Town, and local delicacies like "eight bowls" and braised noodles. It has evolved from a Han-Tang royal favorite to a livable modern city, continuing its cultural and ecological legacy.

The ancient Ruzhou Zhili Prefecture, now central Henan’s Ruzhou City, was established as Yizhou in 584 AD (Sui Dynasty), renamed Ruzhou later, became a southeast gateway of Tang’s Luoyang with troops, was promoted in Song, directly governed in Jin, made a Zhili Prefecture (equivalent to a prefecture) independent of Nanyang in 1476 AD (Ming), retained as such in Qing (called "Old Ruzhou" or "Ruzhou Prefecture by folks"), and remained a provincial-direct Zhili Prefecture for over 400 years as part of Henan’s "Eight Prefectures and One Zhili Prefecture".

The Ruzhou dialect belongs to the Mandarin branch of the Northern Chinese language family and is classified under the Wanru sub-dialect (Southern Route Dialect). It is mainly spoken in Ruzhou City, Henan Province, and the surrounding areas of the "Old Ruzhou" region during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Ruzhou City belongs to the warm temperate continental monsoon climate, with distinct four seasons. Spring is warm and the temperature rises rapidly, with drought and little rainfall;Summer is hot, with concentrated rainfall and mostly southeast winds;Autumn is cool and sunny;Winter is cold, with sparse rain and snow, and more northerly winds. The annual average temperature is 14.8 ℃.

Official website of Ruzhou Municipal Government, Henan Province.

The transportation in Ruzhou city is very convenient, mainly through public transportation (including free new energy vehicles), supplemented by taxis and shared bicycles. It covers commercial districts, residential areas, and scenic spots, and key stations can be quickly transferred. Whether for daily travel or sightseeing in the city, you can walk smoothly without leaving the city.

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  34.1749112.83451 Ruzhou Station (汝州站), East section of Chaoyang Middle Road. Parking (over 200 parking spaces). (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.1425112.81932 Ruzhou Bus Passenger Transport Center (City Transfer Core) (汝州汽车客运中心（市内换乘核心）), Southwest corner of the intersection of Wangsong South Road and Jianxing Street (around 28 Xier Road). (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.15112.81673 Wangsong South Road Bus Hub (Urban Transit Core) (望嵩南路公交枢纽（城区中转核心）), North side of the intersection of Wangsong South Road and Danyang Middle Road. Intersection of 6 urban bus routes. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.161112.7984 Coal Mountain Bus Station (Northwest Area Hub) (煤山客运站（西北片区枢纽）), West Section of Guangcheng West Road, Meishan Street. Starting station of Tianrui Bus Line (formerly Route 12). (updated Dec 2025)

Charging standard: The starting price is 5 yuan (including 2 kilometers), 1 yuan/kilometer for exceeding 2 kilometers, and an additional 0.5 yuan/kilometer empty driving fee for exceeding 5 kilometers; From 22:00 at night to 6:00 the next day and during the Spring Festival period, an additional fee of 0.5 yuan per kilometer will be charged.

Main waiting points:

On the right side of the exit of Ruzhou Station

North Gate Square of Passenger Transport Center Station

Southwest corner of Wangsong Square

East Gate of Ruzhou Museum

Car hailing methods: roadside advertising, Didi Chuxing app, phone hailing (0375-6862428)

Operation status: Operated by Shunqi Travel Company, 2000 dockless vehicles (including electric bicycles) have been deployed, equipped with safety helmets, and 400 planned parking spaces have been set up.

Key parking areas:

Surrounding the Wangsong South Road Bus Hub

East side of Ruzhou Station Square

South Gate Pedestrian Walkway of Passenger Transport Center Station

Central Park entrances and exits

Charging standard: 1 yuan/30 minutes for bicycles, 2 yuan/30 minutes for electric bicycles.

Attention: Zhongdajie Pedestrian Street and the core area of the scenic spot are prohibited parking areas. Unauthorized parking will incur a 20 yuan dispatch fee.

Real time query: "Ruzhou Traffic" official account (real-time location of bus lines, notice of station change)

Emergency consultation: Bus service hotline 0375-6812222 (route consultation), taxi complaint hotline 0375-6862428

Charging services: railway station bus hub charging station, passenger terminal new energy charging station

Parking Guide: North side parking lot of Bus Center Station (2 yuan/hour), underground parking lot of Wangsong Square (3 yuan/hour)

Map of Ruzhou

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  34.161112.844461 Zhanggongxiang Kiln Site (张公巷窑址), Intersection of Zhongda Street and Zhanggong Lane (driving to Zhanggongxiang Kiln Site: from Pingdingshan City Station to Ruzhou, the journey is about 67 km and takes 56 minutes). 08:00-20:00. The Zhanggongxiang kiln site from the end of the Northern Song Dynasty to the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty can be seen with ancient kiln ruins such as foundations and ash pits, as well as contemporaneous kiln equipment such as boxes and bowls. You can also see exquisite blue porcelain and specimens with thin body and glaze from this period, with glaze colors including sky blue, egg blue, etc. Some unique shapes and patterns are not seen in the Ru kiln of the same period. (updated Oct 2025)

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  34.219515112.8915652 Fengxue Temple and Pagoda Forest (风穴寺及塔林), Huangzhuang Village, Qiling Township (drive to Fengxue Temple and Tallinn: depart from Ruzhou Railway Station and arrive via Shuangyong Road, Dream Avenue, and Guliang Avenue; the entire journey is 11.1 km and takes about 22 minutes), ☏ + 86 375-3322878. 08:00-18:00. It is a large ancient architectural complex that gathers buildings from various dynasties, with over 140 existing buildings from the Tang to Qing dynasties, and is known as the "Museum of Ancient Architecture". There have been buildings throughout the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Such as the Seven Ancestral Pagoda in the Tang Dynasty, the Hanging Bell Pavilion in the Song Dynasty, the Zhongfo Hall in the Jin Dynasty, the Luohan Hall in the Yuan Dynasty, the Pilu Hall, the Dizang Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the Guanyin Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty. ¥30. (updated Nov 2025)

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  34.031875112.7721763 Faxing Temple Pagoda (法行寺塔), On the former site of Faxing Temple in the northeast corner of Linru County (driving: departing from the People's Government of Ruzhou City, the journey is about 1.1 km and takes about 3 minutes to arrive). The Faxing Temple Pagoda is a brick pagoda that integrates the craftsmanship of the Tang, Song, and Jin dynasties. It is 20.87 meters high and consists of a tower base, a tower body, and a tower brake. The tower base is nearly square, with a south facing round ticket gate in Tang Dynasty style. The upper octagonal nine story eaves are in a beautiful parabolic shape, combining the characteristics of Song and Jin dynasties. It is an important example for studying contemporary architecture and craftsmanship. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.173942112.8309824 Coal Mountain Site (煤山遗址), Inside Coal Mountain Park on the southeast side of the intersection of Guangcheng Road and Xihuan Road (take the city's public transportation, Ruzhou 2, to Park West Gate Station or Ruzhou 5, to Park North Gate Station). You can see relics such as house foundations, pottery kilns, water wells, and tombs from the Neolithic Age to the Xia Dynasty, as well as relics such as stone axes, pottery, bone tools, jade spears, and clear cultural layer accumulations. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.14654112.659555 Li Lou Site (李楼遗址), Northwest of Lilou Natural Village, Mazhuang Village, Yanglou Town (driving from Ruzhou City, passing through Wangsong Middle Road, Wangsong South Road, Runan Avenue, and the Lilou Site; about 21 km). You can see relics such as house foundations, ash pits, and tombs from the Neolithic Age to the Xia Dynasty, as well as pottery, stone tools, bone artifacts, and some ash pits containing charred rice. (updated Nov 2025)

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  34.1641112.83656 Ruzhou Confucian Temple (汝州文庙), No. 65 Wangsong Middle Road (1. driving: Navigation: "Ruzhou Confucian Temple (No. 65 Wangsong Middle Road)", 10-20 minutes from the city center, with parking spaces available; 2. bus: take bus route 1 to "City Museum" station, or take bus route 5 to "City Hospital" station and walk for 10 minutes; 3. taxi: it takes about 10 minutes to reach within the city center, and it is about 3 km from Ruzhou Station), ☏ +86-3756890015. 9:00-18:00. Inside, there are ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (Dacheng Hall, Qisheng Palace, etc.) and precious cultural relics, including calligraphy treasures such as the Northern Song Dynasty's "Ru Tie" and rare Ru porcelain from the Ru Porcelain Museum. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.1974112.9797 Zhongshanzhai Site (中山寨遗址), Zhongshanzhai Village, Zhifang Town. It contains two cultural relics, Peiligang culture and Yangshao culture, and is a prehistoric cultural site with important academic value. The site covers an area of 750000 m². (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.2623113.09288 Donggou Kiln Site (东沟窑址), Donggou Village, Dayu Town (drive or take a taxi). It is an important folk porcelain kiln site in Henan during the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, known for its fusion of Ru kiln and Jun kiln craftsmanship. In 2019, it was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. (updated Nov 2025)

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  33.9971112.77369 Jiufengshan Scenic Area (九峰山景区), Song Village, Pingwang, Mailing Town (drive or take the shuttle bus from Ruzhou city to Jiliang Town, and get off near the scenic area). 08:00-18:00. The scenic area is named after nine peculiar peaks distributed from west to east. Ruzhou used to be known as Nanliang and Zhounan, and Jiufeng Mountain is also known as "Nanshan" because it is located south of its territory. Built on Jiufengshan National Forest Park, Tengkou Reservoir, and the regional culture of Ruzhou, it was approved as a provincial-level forest park in December 2007 and was rated as a national AAAA level tourist attraction in 2019. (updated Nov 2025)

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  34.2171112.937910 Ruzhou Guipo Scenic Area (汝州怪坡风景区), Northeast of Qiling Township, about 9 kilometers away from the city center (take the Ruzhou No.7 bus directly, or drive or carpool to get there). The scenic area covers an area of 12 square kilometers and consists of a strange slope viewing area, a bamboo forest temple, and a Yuhuangshan leisure resort. The main slope of the core landscape "Sister Strange Slope" is 126 meters long, presenting an abnormal physical phenomenon of "riding uphill without pedaling". (updated Nov 2025)

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  34.152112.898811 Danyang Lake Scenic Area (丹阳湖景区), The core area of Rudong New District, north to Guangcheng Road and south to Jiancai Road (take bus route 1/2 from the city center to the "Park North Gate" station), ☏ +86-375-6881006. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.1624112.843712 Ruzhou Daughter City (汝州女儿城), 50 meters east of the intersection of Jianshe Road and Guangji Road to the north (take public transportation within the city, or drive or take a taxi to get there). (updated Nov 2025)

• 34.168342112.8490313 Ru Porcelain Museum of Ruzhou City (汝州市汝瓷博物馆), No. 65 Wangsong Middle Road (in the Ruzhou Confucian Temple) (take bus routes 5, 7, or 9 in Ruzhou, get off at the station near Ruzhou Confucian Temple, and then walk there; if you are driving can directly navigate to the Ruzhou Ru Porcelain Museum, and vehicles can park around the venue). (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.112112.79514 New Ru Porcelain Museum (汝瓷博物馆新馆), 500 meters west of the intersection of Wangsong South Road and Xingfu Avenue, within the Ru Ci E-commerce Industrial Park (drive or take a taxi). (updated Nov 2025)

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  34.185112.90215 Ruzhou Celadon Museum (汝州青瓷博物馆), Northwest corner of the intersection of Yunchan Avenue and Chaoyang East Road (drive or take the short distance shuttle bus from the city to the eastern region, get off near the intersection, and walk there). (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.168342112.8490316 Site Memorial Hall of the Central Plains Military and Political University (中原军政大学旧址纪念馆（红色博物馆）), No. 65 Wangsong Middle Road (inside the Ruzhou Confucian Temple). (updated Nov 2025)

The festival culture of Ruzhou combines traditional heritage with modern vitality. It not only preserves ancient customs such as intangible cultural heritage temple fairs and folk society fires, but also gives rise to characteristic activities such as Ru porcelain themed events and cultural tourism integration festivals, forming a diverse pattern of "traditional festivals as the root, cultural festivals as the soul, and modern activities as the wings".

• Fengxue Temple June 19th Ancient Temple Fair：The event will be held from the 13th to the 19th of the sixth lunar month (July 7-13, 2025) at the Fengxue Temple scenic area and its surrounding areas. The 7-day grand event includes praying for blessings on Guanyin's enlightenment day, performances of traditional Chinese opera/acrobatics/dragon and lion dances, as well as a handicraft market and snack street, recreating the style of Ming and Qing markets.

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  Spring Lantern Festival Society Fire Conference：It is held on the 19th day of the first lunar month. The main venues are Chenghuang Temple Square and Xier River Beach. The core is the "Iron Pear Blossom" (a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage that has appeared on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala), where more than 100 people create the "Iron Flower Wonder" by making iron water, accompanied by performances of large bronze instruments, stilts, and other social activities.
• Mid-Autumn Festival folk celebration: held from August 14 to 16 of the lunar calendar, covering the daughter city, Fengxue Temple, Jiufeng Mountain, etc. There are traditional and creative activities such as the Moon Worship Ceremony at Daughter City, DIY Ru porcelain mooncakes at Guipo, handmade flower lanterns at the Celadon Museum, free admission to Hanfu at Jiufengshan, and Zen martial arts performances at Fengxue Temple.
• Loong Boat Festival folk experience: it is held around the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in the community square and the civilized practice center. Including Zongzi, free clinic, Quju special session and "Huai Quyuan" recitation, Xinhua Bookstore set up parent-child "confectionery" and "knowledge breakthrough" activities.

• Love Porcelain Festival and Rural Culture Performance: The main event will be held from April 18th to 20th, and regular performances will be held every Saturday from April to October in Ruci Town. With the theme of "Porcelain Charm for a Thousand Years", there will be a tea banquet/ceramic design competition, handmade pottery making (taught by intangible cultural heritage inheritors), accompanied by six major markets and eight major performances (iron pear blossoms/circus).
• Ru Porcelain Culture Theme Exhibition: Mid Autumn Festival and National Day will be held at the Celadon Museum and Ru Porcelain Town New Hall. Set up four exhibition halls to talk about the history of Ru porcelain and showcase the works of masters. Parents and children can experience clay painting, observe the Chai kiln, and also integrate calligraphy and painting exhibitions, as well as red film screenings.

• Mid Autumn Festival and National Day Cultural and Tourism Feast: From October 1st to 7th, the entire scenic area will be linked (receiving 955200 visitors in 2025). Daughter City has NPC interactive/fire pot performances, Jiufengshan performs Sichuan opera face changing, Yunbao Wonderland offers homestay and pot casting, and also offers ticket redemption lottery and parent-child package discounts.
• Civilized themed festival activities: held on Qingming and Children's Day, covering martyr cemeteries, communities, and scenic areas. During Qingming Festival, there will be an oath to honor the martyrs. On Children's Day, there will be a "Colorful Children's Day, Deep Affection Dragon Boat Festival" parent-child handicraft/recitation event, and volunteers will be assigned to the scenic area to promote civilized tourism.

The urban area of Ruzhou is based on the concept of "ecological priority, diversified functions, and shared by the whole people", and has built a green space system with "large parks as the skeleton, small and medium-sized parks as the vein, and characteristic venues as embellishments". As of 2025, there are more than 80 parks and fitness facilities, covering ecological, sports, parent-child, cultural and other functions, integrating local cultural elements. 85% of them are located near transportation stations, forming a "15-minute leisure circle" to meet the diverse needs of citizens.

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  34.11113.0051 Ruhe National Wetland Park (汝河国家湿地公园), In the southern part of the city, about 5 km north of the city center, it runs through the entire Ruzhou area (including the Rushui Riverside Park and Beach Park). Wetland Ecology+Sports and Leisure: National Wetland Park (3A Scenic Area), with a total area of 4071.6 hectares; Set up a plastic track and a hydrophilic fitness area, where 204 species of animals can be observed, accompanied by a cute pet interactive area and a boat project. (updated Dec 2025)

• 34.153112.8512 City Central Park (城市中央公园), Rudong New District, starting from Ruhe North Road in the south and ending at Dream Avenue (north bank of the central part of Ruhe National Wetland Park) in the north. Ecological+Comprehensive Fitness: 4245 acres, including a lakeside trail, sports square, waterfall water system, high negative oxygen ion content; The Ruxing bus route provides direct access, with dedicated lanes for parent-child cycling and a children's sports area. In spring, visitors can enjoy flowers, while in autumn, the forest is fully dyed. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.145112.823 Xier Binhe Park (洗耳滨河公园), Along the banks of the Xier River, 100 meters east of the intersection of Xiangyang Road and Binhe West Road. Waterfront+National Sports: 3018 acres, with basketball courts, fitness equipment areas, and nighttime illuminated trails built along the riverbank; Set up a parent-child amusement park (climbing net, rocking music), open 24 hours a day, accessible by bus routes 16 and 20. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.155112.864 Danyang Lake Park (丹阳湖公园), Rudong New District, east side of Forest Ecological Park. Comprehensive cultural tourism+sports: including forest ecological park, children's playground, aerial boardwalk, and leisure sports field; The children's area is equipped with water boating and maze amusement park, and flower picking can be participated in spring. It is also accompanied by science popularization explanatory signs and a mother and baby room. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.165112.865 Ruyi Lake Park (如意湖公园), In the northeast of the city, it borders Chaoyang East Road to the north and Yunchan Avenue to the west. Lakeview leisure+parent-child amusement: 8.7 hectares of water area can be used for boat rides and bumper cars; Set up exclusive children's playgrounds (slides, swings) and music fountain performance areas; Supporting picnic area and zoo, where small animals can be observed, suitable for all day family play. (updated Dec 2025)

• 34.161112.7986 Coal Mountain Cultural Heritage Park (煤山文化遗址公园), Coal Mountain Street, southeast of the intersection of Guangcheng Road and Xihuan Road (inside Coal Mountain Park). Cultural Sites+Fitness: Provincial Archaeological Site Park, including Xia Dynasty Cultural Site Exhibition Area and Middle aged and Elderly Fitness Area; Set up Tai Chi Square and basic sports facilities, balancing cultural protection and public fitness. (updated Dec 2025)

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  34.08112.837 Ruhe Beach Park (汝河沙滩公园), On the south bank of the Ruhe River, in the middle of the Ruhe National Wetland Park (900 meters north of Qianzhuang Station). Parent child sports+leisure and entertainment: 21000 square meters of Fujian Haisha Children's Area, where you can build sand castles and play with beach toys; Set up a water sports center (parent-child boat, water gyro); Equipped with shower rooms and children's changing rooms, it receives over 5000 visitors per day in summer. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.12112.8358 Humanistic Sports Park (人文体育公园), Along Hongxiang Avenue, 2.1 kilometers east of Heshun Prefecture. Professional sports: focusing on competitive sports facilities, equipped with standard courts and track and field tracks, suitable for specialized sports training and team activities, and surrounded by sports equipment stores. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.1112.849 Rushui Riverside Park (Parent Child Park) (汝水滨河公园（亲子园）), 200 meters southwest of the intersection of Hongxiang Avenue and Ruhe North Road, north bank of Ruhe National Wetland Park. Waterfront culture+parent-child: exclusive parent-child amusement park with climbing nets and rocking music; Set up a cute pet playground (where you can feed small rabbits and goats); Open night light shows and music fountains, equipped with child safety guardrails. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.14112.8110 Forest City Sports Park (森林城运动公园), Xiangyang Middle Road, about 230 meters southeast of Jiangshan Lan Kwai Fong. Ecology+Light Exercise: Based on forest vegetation, equipped with simple fitness paths and jogging trails; Featuring low-intensity exercise, suitable for walking, jogging, and forest oxygen bar experiences. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.147112.8211 Qusheng Garden (曲圣园), North section of Zhongda Street, near Ruzhou Theater. Cultural Science Popularization+Fitness: Integrating Quju Culture Exhibition and Morning Exercise Square; Set up an open-air stage (regularly hosting opera performances) and a fitness equipment area, surrounded by a pedestrian street on Zhongda Street, which can also accommodate leisure shopping. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.14112.81512 Rose Garden (月季园), West side of Wangsong South Road, near the Passenger Transport Center Station. Floral landscape+leisure fitness: featuring rose planting (the best flowering period in spring), equipped with walking paths and resting chairs; Suitable for walking, admiring flowers, and light activities, bus routes 2 and 5 can directly reach you. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.148112.81613 Ruyi Garden Pocket Park (如意苑口袋公园), South side of the intersection of Wangsong South Road and Danyang Middle Road. Community convenient fitness: built by demolishing illegal constructions and greening, covering an area of 8 acres; Equipped with fitness paths and children's play facilities, serving three surrounding communities, it is a "doorstep park" for residents' daily exercise and parent-child interaction. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.146112.8214 Health themed park (健康主题游园), Surrounding the Ear Washing Office, near the Ear Washing River. Health popularization+intelligent fitness: set up health knowledge bulletin boards, heart rate monitors and other intelligent devices; Emphasizing the concept of scientific fitness, regularly conducting health lectures, and supporting a rest corridor. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.17112.83215 Camping park (露营公园), About 130 meters to the east of Chaoyang Xintiandi, Chaoyang Middle Road. Outdoor leisure+light exercise: equipped with camping sites and hiking trails; Suitable for family leisure and short distance sports, night sky observation activities can be carried out, and nearby dining is convenient. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.15112.8116 Qide Parent Child Park (启德亲子乐园), No. 3 Jianzi Road, adjacent to the east of Qide Huafu Community. Monday to Friday 09:00-19:00 (daytime session), 17:00-21:30 (nighttime session, including lantern festival); Weekends and holidays 08:30-22:00 (all day, night lights on at 18:30). Parent child amusement: The 20000 square meter venue includes more than 30 non powered facilities (rainbow slides, bouncing clouds, and pit dad roller coasters); Night themed lantern festivals featuring Shan Hai Jing; Provide a creative building block area that supports double entry in a single day. Adult 30 CNY/Child 50 CNY (free for children under 1.2 meters). (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.09112.8217 Rushuiwan Scenic Area (Parent Child Area) (汝水湾景区（亲子区）), Outside the embankment of the Beiru River, it starts from the Second Wastewater Treatment Plant in the east and ends at the Linmang Highway Bridge in the west. Suburban interaction+parent-child: Divide independent parent-child activity areas and large lawn camping sites; Establish a parent-child cycling greenway and a picking garden (seasonal open); Outdoor games such as kites and frisbees can be played, along with a designated resting area for mothers and infants. (updated Dec 2025)

• 34.1605112.798518 Coal Mountain Site Fitness Area (煤山遗址健身区), Within Coal Mountain Park, in the southern area of the site. Site protection+mass fitness: Based on the environment of the Coal Mountain site, a middle-aged and elderly activity area and a Tai Chi square will be established; Equipped with chess and card tables and fitness equipment, suitable for daily activities of the elderly population. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.081112.82819 Ruhe Water Sports Area (汝河水上运动区), Ruhe National Wetland Park Rational Utilization Area, west of Beach Park. Summer: 8:00-18:00. Water Sports Special Project: Developing projects such as cruise ships, speedboats, and water gyroscopes; Equipped with professional life-saving facilities and coach guidance, suitable for water sports enthusiasts. (updated Dec 2025)

Transportation adaptation:

• Large parks: Priority should be given to choosing public transportation (such as taking the Ruxing bus from the City Central Park or the No.11 bus from the Ruhe National Wetland Park) or self driving (most large parks have free parking lots);

• Small and medium-sized amusement parks: mainly on foot and shared bicycles, with core routes such as Route 2, Route 5, and Route 8 available for nearby bus stops;

• Featured special parks: For example, Qide Parent Child Park allows self driving (20 acres free parking lot), and Ruhe Water Sports Area can be reached by taking bus No. 11 to the "Beach Park Station" and walking for 5 minutes.

Scenario recommendation:

• Daily fitness: Health themed park (smart devices), Xie'er Riverside Park (basketball court), Forest City Sports Park (jogging trail);

• Parent child travel: Qide Parent child Park, Ruhe Beach Park, Ruyi Lake Park (Zoo), Danyang Lake Park (Children's Area);

• Cultural Experience: Qusheng Garden (Quju), Meishan Cultural Heritage Park (Xia Dynasty Site), Rose Garden (Flower Landscape);

• Ecological leisure: Ruhe National Wetland Park (bird watching), Urban Central Park (waterfall water system), Camping Park (outdoor camping).

Supporting Tips:

• Maternal and child services: Standardized maternal and child rooms are set up in Danyang Lake Park, Rushuiwan Scenic Area, and Ruyi Lake Park;

• Catering supplies: Large parks (such as the City Central Park and Ruhe Beach Park) are equipped with mobile sales vehicles, and there are many community convenience stores around small and medium-sized parks;

• Safety guarantee: Parent child parks are equipped with child fences and monitoring, and lifeguards are stationed in the water sports area during peak summer hours.

• 34.149112.81720 Ruzhou Oscar International Cinema (汝州奥斯卡国际影城), 5th Floor, Wangjing Department Store, No. 58 Wangsong Middle Road, ☏ +86-159-3757-3815. Screening rooms and seating: 6 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 800. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.146112.81621 Ruzhou Wangsong International Cinema (Hengdian) (汝州望嵩国际影城（横店）), 3rd Floor, Wangsong Middle Road Oasis and Wangsong Cultural Square, ☏ +86-375-6788885. Screening rooms and seating: 5 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 650. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.152112.80822 Xiangyang International Laser Cinema (向阳国际激光影城), ☏ +86-375-3338881. Screening rooms and seating: 4 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 500. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.147112.81823 China Film Ruibo Digital Cinema (中影锐博数字影院), No. 42 Wangsong Middle Road (inside Ruzhou Theater). Screening rooms and seating: 3 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 400. (updated Dec 2025)

• 34.186112.8711 Wanda Plaza (Pingdingshan Ruzhou Branch) (万达广场（平顶山汝州店）), Northeast corner of the intersection of Hongxiang Avenue and Guangcheng East Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.8412 Xinda New Era Square (新大新时代广场), 219 Danyang West Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.175112.853 Jinbo Shopping Center (金博大购物中心), 148 Guangcheng Middle Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.176112.8484 Oasis Square (Wangsong Cultural Square Store) (绿洲广场（望嵩文化广场店）), 200 meters northwest of the intersection of Guangyu Road and Rehabilitation Street. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.178112.8465 Huayu Shopping Plaza (华予购物广场), 99 Chengyuan North Road, north of Huayu Jincheng. (updated Nov 2025)

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  34.19112.851 Ruzhou Eight Bowls (汝州八碗（蓝湾半岛店）), 134 Yanhe West Road, Blue Bay Peninsula Bottom Store, toll-free: +86 375-6931666. The Eight Great Bowls of Ruzhou are a highly representative traditional cuisine in Ruzhou, Henan Province, and also an intangible cultural heritage of Henan Province. They carry hundreds of years of local food memories and are often served as banquet dishes for important occasions such as weddings and festivals. (updated Nov 2025)*

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  34.17112.852 Lao Yangjia Lamb Stewed Noodles (老杨家羊肉烩面), Middle section of Guangyu Road. This is an old shop that has been open for more than 30 years. The soup is made by boiling sheep bones for 8 hours, and the taste is rich and mellow. Noodles have a chewy texture and are paired with soul oil and chili peppers, making them the preferred choice for locals to satisfy their cravings and warm up their bodies in daily life. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.833 Zhang Ji San Xian Shao Mai (张记三鲜烧卖), Danyang West Road. 05:00-13:00. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.173112.8454 Laosanjia Tofu Noodles (Market Standard Store) (老三家・豆腐粉条菜（市标店）), No. 75 Yingfang Street, Fengxue Road Subdistrict. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.178112.8395 Yang Laosan Roasted Chicken (Main Store) (杨老三烧鸡（总店）), Southwest corner of the intersection of Guangcheng West Road and Yongjun Road (West Ring Road). The roasted chicken in this shop is an intangible cultural heritage delicacy of Ruzhou, which originated during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty and has been passed down for five generations. As a renowned physician in Ruzhou, the founder has created an exclusive braised secret recipe by combining precious traditional Chinese medicines such as Angelica sinensis and Amomum villi with aged soup. Today, they still insist on using high-quality local chicken, which is boiled over high heat and slowly braised over low heat for twelve hours. The finished product has a bright red color, soft and tender flesh, and is both delicious and nourishing. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.175112.856 Xiaoyao Town Leader Du soup with pepper (逍遥镇杜老大胡辣汤), No. 258 Guangcheng Middle Road. It is a popular place for breakfast in the local area. It mainly focuses on the authentic soup with pepper in Ruzhou (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.172112.8377 Liu's Beef Potsticker (刘家牛肉锅贴), Coal Mountain Park East Gate. The beef Potsticker here are freshly wrapped and fried in the Ming Dynasty. The bottom is golden and crispy. If you bite them, you will burst the juice. It is suggested to match with a bowl of Hot and sour soup, which can not only relieve boredom, but also complement the fragrance of Potsticker, so the dining experience is very good. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.173112.8498 Good family's pot banquet (好人家地锅宴), 100 meters south of the intersection of Xier Road and Chaoyang Middle Road, east of the road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.1676112.80379 Cui Ji Guokui (崔记锅盔), Wind Cave Road West 7th Row. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.1542112.810610 Old brand braised dishes (老字号揽锅菜), No. 241 Guangcheng Middle Road. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.16112.811211 Big meat enema (大肉灌肠), Near the intersection of Guangyu Road and Miaoxia Street. Ruzhou intangible cultural heritage dish, made by marinating pig intestines with meat filling, fragrant but not greasy, often served as a cold dish and is a common dish at banquets. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.147112.811412 Ruzhou Pink Skin (汝州粉皮), 72 Xiguan Street (Lanshi Food). Intangible cultural heritage snacks, made from mung beans as thin as paper, are both soft and refreshing when cold or hot stir fried. They were once dishes of the Qing Dynasty court. (updated Dec 2025)

There are many beverage shops worth visiting in Ruzhou City.

• 34.17112.851 Mandao Time Café (慢岛时光咖啡馆), No. 11-7 Huoshenmiao Street, 30 meters north of the garden opposite the Zhonglou Street Theater. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.18112.832 Manshan Teahouse (漫山・茶馆), South courtyard of Building 901, Prowangshi Villa Area, Fuying Street, Meishan Street. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.18112.873 Wakanda Coffee Shop (瓦坎达咖啡馆), No. 262 Fengxue Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.18112.874 Qinfei Café (沁咖), F1 Wanda Plaza, northeast corner of the intersection of Hongxiang Avenue and Guangcheng East Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.855 沂沭华开咖啡馆 (一树花开咖啡馆), Room 6 in Wangsong Bathhouse Courtyard. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.856 Nancy Lounge Café (南希静吧咖啡馆), 63 Houhuo Temple Street. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.857 Zero O'clock Coffee Shop (零点咖啡馆), No. 5, downstairs of Expo Garden, Wangsong Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.868 Yogurt Family (Guangyu Road Store) (酸奶家族（广育路店）), No. 171 Guangyu Road (next door to Hua Lai Shi North). (updated Nov 2025)

• 34.18112.859 Luckin Coffee (Ruzhou Dazhang Shengdemei Store) (瑞幸咖啡 (汝州大张盛德美店)), Shop 113, Kangxin City Plaza Commercial Complex. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.17112.8610 Luckin Coffee (Ruzhou Lvzhou Plaza Store) (瑞幸咖啡 (汝州绿洲广场店)), Within the Oasis Square, 200 meters northwest of the intersection of Guangyu Road and Rehabilitation Street. (updated Nov 2025)

• 34.19112.8511 Mixue Ice Cream & Tea (Wanji Garden Store) (蜜雪冰城 (万基花园店)), No. 57, Wanji Garden Phase I. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.2112.9212 Lemon Milk Tea Shop (柠檬奶茶饮品店), Intersection of County Road 032 and Industrial Avenue 290 meters. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.18112.8713 DQ (Wanda Plaza Store) (DQ (万达广场店)), F1 Wanda Plaza, northeast corner of the intersection of Hongxiang Avenue and Guangcheng East Road. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.2112.9214 Chabaidao (Hongxiang Avenue Store) (茶百道 (宏翔大道店)), Intersection of County Road 032 and Industrial Avenue 290 meters. (updated Nov 2025)

• 34.165112.80515 MASK CLUB (面具酒吧), No. 272 North Ring Road, adjacent to Jiangshan No.1 West. A top-notch entertainment complex built with huge investment, equipped with advanced and dazzling stage design technology, featuring an immersive dance floor party experience. It operates until 6am and is a popular choice for young people's nightlife. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.14112.8316 Wildfire Folk Tavern (野火民谣酒馆), Located on the west side of Daughter City. Featuring a folk music atmosphere, with a band performing and guitar playing every night, equipped with professional mixologists, offering craft beer, special cocktails, and meals such as wild fire stir fried chicken and flower shell shrimp tail. Launch cost-effective packages such as 19.8 yuan (6 bottles of beer+4 snacks) and 68 yuan (24 bottles of beer+Jiugong grid), open until 5 am. (updated Dec 2025)

• 34.177112.8391 Kunlun Yalin Hotel (Ruzhou Railway Station Branch) (昆仑雅林酒店 (汝州火车站店)), 707 Xihuan Road, ☏ +86 375-6888888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Free parking, buffet breakfast, fitness room, laundry service, chess and card room, butler service. (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.183112.8622 All Seasons Hotel (Ruzhou Binhe Park Branch) (全季酒店 (汝州滨河公园店)), Southwest corner of the intersection of Xier North Road and Hongxiang Avenue, ☏ +86 375-6058888. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00 (late checkout may be available). Free parking, charging station, fitness room, free laundry, carpool pick-up, river view room (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.174112.8743 Vienna 3 Best Hotel (维也纳 3 好酒店), Building 1, Grand Times Shopping Park, Chaoyang Middle Road, ☏ +86 375-6668888. Free parking, buffet breakfast, laundry room, robot service, free mini bar (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.176112.8514 Ruzhou Tianrui Zhongzhou International Hotel (汝州天瑞中州国际饭店), 108 Guangcheng Middle Road, ☏ +86 375-7166666. Free parking, charging stations, fitness room, business center, rich breakfast, elegant environment (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.175112.8745 Jinding Business Hotel (金鼎商务酒店), 150 meters northwest of the intersection of Guangyu Road and Rehabilitation Street, ☏ +86 375-6966666. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Free parking, buffet breakfast, fitness room, laundry service, chess and card room, butler service (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.171112.846 Qianna Meisu Hotel (仟那美宿酒店), 50 meters east of the intersection of Danyang West Road and Xihuan Road, ☏ +86 375-6789999. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Free parking, charging stations, intelligent customer control, robot services, chess and card rooms, and newer facilities (updated Nov 2025)
• 34.173112.8397 Meichen Hotel (美宸酒店), 100 meters north of the intersection of Xihuan Road and Danyang West Road, ☏ +86 375-6688666. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Free parking, intelligent customer control, free laundry, chess and card room, audio-visual room, spacious room (updated Nov 2025)

Ruzhou's hospitals cover various types such as comprehensive hospitals, traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, orthopedic hospitals, etc. There are not only tertiary hospitals that undertake comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, but also specialized and grassroots hospitals that focus on characteristic fields.

• 34.1553112.8151 The First People's Hospital of Ruzhou City (汝州市第一人民医院), The main campus is located at 85 Guangcheng Middle Road, with additional North Campus (120 Chaoyang Road West Section) and South Campus (139 Danyang Middle Road), ☏ +86-375-2320505. The focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid and breast diseases, gastrointestinal and anal diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and tumors, with complete departments. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.173112.80562 Ruzhou People's Hospital (汝州市人民医院), 120 Chaoyang West Road, ☏ +86-375-6666995. Proficient in pediatric difficult cases, orthopedic diseases, and common internal and external medical conditions. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.162112.81953 Ruzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (汝州市中医院), No. 48, Dimu Temple Street, Fengxue Road, ☏ +86-375-6667777. Specializing in traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of stroke and cardiovascular disease, as well as liver disease regulation. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.154112.794 Ruzhou Orthopedic Hospital (汝州市骨伤科医院), No.2 Guangcheng West Road. Specializing in orthopedic diseases such as spinal injuries, fractures, and joint lesions. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.1468112.70235 Ruzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital (汝州市妇幼保健院), No. 199 Xie'er South Road. Focus on gynecological diseases, infertility, neonatal critical illness, and child health. (updated Dec 2025)
• 34.156112.83056 Ruzhou Jingeng Rehabilitation Hospital (汝州市金庚康复医院), No.2 Guangcheng East Road. Focus on postoperative rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation. (updated Dec 2025)

• Luoyang – Thirteen-dynasty ancient capital, home to 3 UNESCO sites (e.g., Longmen Grottoes), and known as "Peony Capital."

• Kaifeng – Northern Song’s capital Bianjing, famous for Song-era spots (e.g., Millennium City Park) and specialties like soup dumplings.

• Anyang – One of China’s eight ancient capitals, with Yinxu Ruins (UNESCO, oracle bones) and birthplace of I Ching.

• Jiaozuo Yuntai Mountain – Global geopark & 5A site, known for Red Stone Gorge and canyon scenery.

• Nanyang – Zhuge Liang’s former retreat (Wolonggang Shrine); famous for Fangcheng braised noodles.

• Sanmenxia – Named after Sanmenxia Dam; has Hangu Pass (Taoist birthplace) and underground courtyards.