2025 Bo'ai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

There are two places in Philadelphia where you can meet love, one is Love Park on the northwest side of City Hall, on the east end of Franklin Street, and the other on the University of Pennsylvania campus, a short day trip to Philadelphia. After passing these two places, I found a LOVE, and the LOVE sculpture in the original Pok Oi Park was temporarily demolished because of the Christmas market. Although the original LOVE sculpture is missing, Pok Oi Park is still a very warm little park, or a square where people gather. Standing in the corner of the park, you can see the surrounding high-rise buildings and busy buildings. Christmas market generally lasts from December to Christmas, except for some cheese and sausage shops that are necessary for Christmas fairs, and most of them are tourist souvenirs and handicraft shops, one of which sells various glasses. The jewelry store is very attractive.

#travelinginchina Luoyang Guide 1 Day Tour | Baima Temple & Luoyi Ancient City ~Luoyang, China The Baima Temple is the premier architectural wonder of Buddhist history in China. This great honorable ancient site recognizes the service of the white horse that carried sacred items from India. At the temple location you will find the conjunction of Buddhist branches of Asia joining together to form a community of celebration in prayer. Baima (白马) translates to white horse. The temple is among the first to be built in China that house Buddhist teachings and practice. #travelinspiration #historicallandmarks #localguides #temple #traditional #chinatrip 🎠 Open Summer: April 1st - October 7th 8:00-18:00 Winter: October 8th - March 31st 8:00-17:00 🎟️ Tickets 35 yuan (purchase one day in advance) Purchase at the Baima Temple front gate or online through mini program. 🚙 Transports to Baima Temple in order of convenience: 1. Subway: Ride Line 2 to Line 1 to the end, then transfer to Local Bus Line 56 or taxi to the south gate (cheapest) 2. Taxi: From your hotel ask for transit directly to "Baima Temple South Gate” 3. Bus: Depart from Luoyang Railway Station, take Bus Line 56, about 30-50 minutes (about 1-2¥) 4. Self-drive: parking available, about 20-35 minutes from downtown Luoyang 🪴🪴 Baima Temple Main Attractions: Mountain gate Tianwang Hall Great Buddha Hall Daxiong Hall Qingliang Terrace Zhiyu Tea House Thai Buddhist Temple Burmese Buddhist Temple Indian Buddhist Temple Qiyun Tower 🫖🌼 Look out for these specialties: 1. Great Buddha Hall: The main hall of the Baima Temple, holding the many statues of Sakyamuni Buddha and other sacred figures. 2. Zhiyu Silent Tea House: Step slowly and quietly into the bamboo grove. Be silent while you enjoy the warmth of white tea. Sit on wood benches and immerse into the natural landscape. (White tea is served freely for guests). 3. Thai Buddhist Hall: The splendor of many temple halls at the Baima Temple location is a rarity. Tour the Thai Halls to experience the golden elegance of a unique Buddhist branch. When to go? 🌱Spring (Feb-Apr) - The magnolia flowers at the Thai Temple Hall are in full bloom. 💐Summer (April-Sept) - Celebrate the local Peony festival in Luoyang. ❄️ Winter (Oct-Jan) - Northern China will experience the white snow. Visit Baima (White Horse) and have time for solitude. ❗️ 🗺️ Tips: Luoyang city is also famous for photography of models in Hanfu traditional Chinese clothing. Visit the downtown Yingtiantan relics to find this. Shops available nearby for your own dress up. Luoyi ancient city is accessible by metro. Visit this ancient site for souvenirs, photo ops or local food tasting. Climb the Yingtiantan ritual pagoda. Purchase your ticket (90¥) at the gate. The sky line offers viewing goggles to see the landscape. (Fees per view). The top floor has a 360 degree balcony! Thanks for reading! Visit back for another guide to traveling in China.

⛰ [Two-day itinerary] Day 1: Qingtianhe—Film and Television City—Yuntai Ancient Town Day 2: Jiaozuo Museum—Yuntai Mountain 📍 Detailed address: North of Shaqiang Village, Qixian Town, Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province 🚗 Transportation guide: You can navigate there yourself. There is a very large parking lot. 🕙 Opening hours: Open all year round 💰 Ticket price: CNY 150 per person 🌟 Highlights and features of the scenic spot: [1] Qingtianhe: Recommended route: Tourist Center → Tianpu Scenic Area → Water Park → Ancient Village → Return. This is a tourist destination that combines various natural landscapes such as mountains, canyons, waterfalls, and ancient villages. Must-see attractions include Tianpu Scenic Area, Water Park, and the ancient village. [2] Yuntai Mountain: Danxia landform canyon, about 2 km long, takes about 1.5–2 hours to tour. Monkeys are more active in winter. Visit the icefalls in Quanpu Gorge. This year, there are also penguins and monkeys enjoying the hot springs. Hongshi Gorge is a must-see core attraction. Quanpu Gorge/Tanpu Gorge and the Macaque Valley are in the same "Xiaozhaigou" area and can be visited together. [3] Jiaozuo Museum: The museum has three floors. The first floor displays the scientific and technological achievements of Jiaozuo cultural relic protection. The second floor displays modern and contemporary historical relics of Jiaozuo. The third floor displays ancient historical relics of Jiaozuo. The most treasured item is a five-story, painted pottery warehouse building. The museum is not very large. The free guided tours are highly recommended. [4] Yuntai Ancient Town: Here you can deeply feel the charm of Tai Chi culture. There are often Tai Chi performances in the square. The ancient opera house with carved beams and painted rafters is one of the town's landmarks. Here you can enjoy traditional opera performances. When the silk strings sound, it's as if you've traveled back to the bustling ancient times. 📌 Tips: [1] Follow the rules of the scenic area. Do not climb or wade without permission. [2] Protect the environment during the tour. Do not litter, damage vegetation, or destroy the landscape. [3] Respect local cultural heritage and customs during the tour.

When the familiar melody rings in my ears, "The sky that hasn't cleared for a long time still holds your smile," I decide to head to Jiaozuo to pursue the poetry and distance in Jay Chou's "In the Name of Love." As soon as I get off the train, Yuntai Mountain eagerly comes into view. Standing on the edge of the cliff at Red Stone Gorge, the red rocks and green water in the valley inexplicably match the helpless affection in "In the Name of Love." Just like the song, love and time intertwine and settle in the gorge, making people intoxicated. Following the winding mountain road, I arrive at Qingtian River. The mountains and water here depend on each other, like the gentle whispers in the lyrics. Boarding a cruise ship, the breeze brushes my face, and I can't help but hum. At this moment, I become a unique note in the mountains and water. As night falls, I head to the bustling night market and order a serving of authentic Naotang donkey meat. The meat is tender and melts in your mouth. Listening to the laughter and chatter around me, accompanied by the melody of "In the Name of Love," this is the unique human touch of Jiaozuo. Every moment in Jiaozuo is closely connected to this song. Have you ever traveled to a city because of a song? Share your experience in the comments, and don't forget to like and save. Who knows, next time, we might be in the same city, listening to the same song!

Qingtian River Scenic Area is like a flowing landscape painting, bringing me unparalleled tranquility and comfort. The mountains here are green, the waters are clear, and the air is fresh, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax. Qingtian River is famous for its winding river course and crystal-clear lake water. Boating on it, the water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the green mountains on both sides, forming a natural painting that is mesmerizing. Walking along the trails, you are surrounded by beautiful scenery everywhere. The river meanders through steep cliffs and gorges, occasionally accompanied by birdsong, making you feel like you are in a paradise. The water of Qingtian River is clear and tranquil, making you slow down and appreciate the beauty of this land. Especially when the morning mist spreads, the mountains and waters are shrouded in a light veil, dreamy and enchanting, making you intoxicated. Whether it's the fresh natural atmosphere or the charming lake and mountain scenery, Qingtian River makes you feel relaxed and refreshed. This journey made me deeply appreciate the power of nature, bringing tranquility and beauty, and it was a purification journey for the soul.

Jinjialing is located deep in the Taihang Mountains in Zhaihuo Township, Boai County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. It is the best place to watch the Taihang red leaves in autumn. It is the Taihang Mountains National Macaque Nature Reserve and a rare green corridor in the Taihang Mountains in the north and south of Henan. The forest here is boundless, the vegetation is luxuriant, there are many kinds of animals and plants, exotic flowers and plants are everywhere, and there are nearly 10,000 acres of artificial pine forest. The area of ​​red leaves in Jinjialing is huge, with nearly 100,000 acres of continuous red leaves covering the ditches and ridges in the scenic area; the red leaves in Jinjialing are bright in color, as delicate as the sunset, and as brilliant as the sunset; there are many varieties of red leaves here, including those in the south The brilliant zelkova leaves and the fiery red maple leaves in the north can be said to be compatible with both north and south. In late autumn, when red leaves cover the mountains and fields, this place becomes a paradise for tourists. Ticket price: RMB60/person for adults Opening hours: all day Transportation Guide: Go there by car

On the auspicious day of the first day of the seventh lunar month, it is suitable to go to Jiaozuo Yueshan Temple for a spiritual blessing ceremony.📍 Driving there takes only about 40 minutes, and you can reach this tranquil holy land. The scenic area has a convenient parking lot🅿️, and each car only needs to pay a parking fee of ¥10. The ticket price is affordable, only ¥25, allowing you to easily step into this space full of Zen. Entering Yueshan Temple, although it is not large in scale, a leisurely walk around for about 40 minutes allows you to fully appreciate its unique charm. This visit is my first real entry into Yueshan Temple. In the past, I only had a fleeting glance. Unexpectedly, the temple is lush and pleasant, and it is known as one of the four major Buddhist temples in the Central Plains region along with Xiangguo Temple in Kaifeng, White Horse Temple in Luoyang, and Shaolin Temple in Songshan. It has a long history and a great reputation. There is only a winding path up the mountain, and devotees hold incense sticks and proceed devoutly. At the foot of the mountain, there are vendors selling incense. The shopkeepers are kind and not only give away lighters but also carefully add oil to the incense to help ignite it. Of course, you can also bring your own incense for a more personalized blessing experience. Inside Yueshan Temple, it is peaceful and serene, allowing one's mind to settle. On the way down the mountain, I had the fortune to taste the famous Jiang noodles of the Bo'ai area. Its unique flavor is unforgettable, and I highly recommend it. Here, I also warmly remind all visitors to bring their own lighters, as the wind on the mountain occasionally extinguishes the flame, and specific areas within the temple do not provide incense lighting services. Today is the first day of the lunar month, a perfect time for blessing and wishing.

Xizhanggan Village is located in the eastern part of Motou Town, Boai County, Henan Province, 4 kilometers away from the county seat. It covers a total area of 0.5 square kilometers, bordered by the Quanliang River to the east, surrounded by bamboo forests to the north and south, with fresh air and flowing water, presenting a picturesque bamboo forest water village scene. The village currently has 401 mu of arable land and 40 mu of bamboo forest. There are 73 households with a total population of 335 people. The village has one villager group, four village committee cadres, and 19 party members. It has received honors such as "Henan Province Sanitary Village", "Jiaozuo City Advanced Village in Characteristic Agricultural Industry Development", "Boai County Demonstration Village for Human Settlements Environment", and "Boai County Excellent Village for Safe Construction". Xizhanggan Village in the Bamboo Forest Water Village is open to the public for free. It is recommended to drive there.

☀️ Yuntai Mountain Yuntai Mountain, one of the most famous mountains in Henan Province besides Mount Laojun, is located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo. The main attractions include Red Stone Gorge, Zhuyu Peak, and the Tan Waterfall Gorge and Quan Waterfall Gorge. Tickets are valid for two days and include a scenic area shuttle transfer. It's a great place to cool off in the summer and view ice formations in the winter, and I think it's the best-equipped commercial tourist area in the province. 🌈 Qingtian River Located in Bo'ai County, Jiaozuo, it's a World Geopark and also part of the Taihang Mountain Nature Reserve. Viewing the autumn leaves is a major highlight. When visiting Qingtian River, you must take a boat ride; it's like floating on emerald waves, as if you are in a painting. ☁️ Shennong Mountain Situated in Qinyang, Jiaozuo, it is said that the legendary Emperor Shennong identified grains and tasted herbs here, offering sacrifices to the heavens, hence the name Shennong Mountain. The Dragon Ridge Great Wall, a world geological wonder, is the most representative natural landscape of Shennong Mountain and is also a macaque sanctuary. 🌟 Qinglong Gorge Qinglong Gorge and Fenglin Gorge are two major attractions independently located in the western area of Yuntai Mountain, both in Xiuwu County. Fenglin Gorge is within the Qinglong Gorge scenic area. Qinglong Gorge features a mountain cableway and multiple waterfalls suitable for hiking, trekking, and water play, while Fenglin Gorge has lakes and cableways ideal for sightseeing and enjoying the scenery. ☁️ Xieji Cantonese Snacks A tiny shop, but incredibly delicious. It's always super crowded to the point where you have to eat on the roadside. Their honey-glazed char siu rice is their signature dish, so tasty you'll want to lick the plate clean, and not greasy at all!! 🌈 Mulinxuan Fresh Cut Lamb Clay Pot This place isn't in Jiaozuo city center but in Xiuwu County town, yet the taste is absolutely exceptional. It's worth driving half an hour from Jiaozuo just to eat here!! Their lamb is visibly fresh, stewed on the spot. It's recommended to make a reservation in advance. 💧 Intestine Noodles Near the East Second Ring, this noodle shop serves huge portions and the taste is also very good. The highlight is their tender duck heads, which are different from other places. They are soft and mushy, melting in your mouth. You definitely must try the duck heads!! 🌟 Wuzhi Hongxing Clay Pot Garden Speaking of Jiaozuo's cuisine, how can we forget Wuzhi clay pots!! The clay pot from this shop on Chang'en Road tops my list. Pour on freshly fried hot chili segments, and the sizzling oil and aroma hit you right away~ It's simply intoxicating!! 💥 Dongji Roujiamo This is also a delicacy from Xiuwu. Their roujiamo is completely different from what you eat elsewhere. Their meat is like braised meat, very tender and flavorful, incredibly fragrant and delicious, so good it'll make you cry.

Originally named 'Qingfeng Hermitage'. In the 20th year of Dading, it was granted the name 'Daming Zen Monastery'. In the 6th year of Yuan Zhi Zheng and the 3rd year of Yongle of the Ming dynasty, it was rebuilt, and in the Wuyin year of Tianshun, it was bestowed the name 'Baoguang'. After the Qing dynasty, it was renamed 'Yueshan Temple'. In the 17th year of the Republic of China, it was changed to 'Zhongshan Park'. The first official name of Yueshan Temple - Daming Zen Monastery was conferred by Emperor Shizong of the Jin dynasty. Yueshan Temple was built in the third year of Zhenglong of the Jin dynasty, and was initially called 'Qingfeng Hermitage'. Since it was built during the early turbulent years of the Jin dynasty, it did not have official approval from the authorities, meaning it was a temple that had not been sanctioned by the government. What does it mean to not have official approval?

Just like Guilin, better than the Three Gorges Jiaozuo Qingtian River combines the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River and the pastoral scenery of the north. It is known as the "Three Gorges of the North" and the "Guilin Landscape". This is the Qingtian River in Jiaozuo. There are the world's unique natural Great Wall and the world's wonders of stone chickens laying eggs; there are the unique alpine canyon wetland scenery in the Central Plains; there is the "China's No. 1 Spring" Sangu Spring with a maximum water output of 7 cubic meters per second and a hole diameter of 2.18 meters. This spring forms a 7.5-kilometer-long Daquan Lake. The scenic spot also has a rich cultural history. One of the scenic spots is "Tianjingguan", which was once the place where ancient military strategists faced off. You can not only enjoy the scenery of the scroll, but also taste the depth of history.

The hotel is located at the intersection of Wenhua Road and Kuicheng Road - Serwen Hotel Stepping out is a park, and across the street is Huajian Alley. Staying here means you have all your entertainment, dining, and leisure needs taken care of in one place 🥰 The hotel covers an area of 4,000 square meters, with in-house laundry, gym, book bar, tea room, freshly ground coffee, and more than a dozen other value-added services There are also luxury rooms with a Tai Chi cultural theme The beverages, snacks, and mineral water in the room are all complimentary Each room is not only equipped with a zero-pressure mattress 65-inch ultra-large TV, mini fridge, bay window with a view, high-end skincare and cleansing products Even the toilet is smart What I'm really looking forward to is their buffet breakfast More than 40 different types of breakfast items Pastries, salads, fruits, soy milk, milk, cold and hot dishes, various staples Every day you can taste different local specialties of Jiaozuo There's freshly ground coffee and freshly brewed milk tea in the lobby And at the entrance, there's a large parking lot and charging stations The whole hotel embodies the Tai Chi culture of Jiaozuo Brew a pot of tea, write a few strokes of ink, savor some fine dishes, and have a good night's sleep, thinking about it, I can only say three words: Truly impressive!

The newly opened hotel in Bo'ai, here's my experience: 1. The hotel toilets have an automatic heating function, which is very considerate. 2. The hotel is right above Bo'ai Park, which makes for a pleasant evening run, and across the street is Huajian Alley Snack Street, boasting a superior location. 3. The room comes with 4 bottles of mineral water, cola, orange juice with pulp, and a pack of snacks, which is quite thoughtful. A reminder that all the drinks in the room are free of charge. 4. One thing I particularly like is the table in the room, which is great for ordering takeout or working inside. 5. As for cleanliness, since the hotel is newly opened, it seems pretty good for now, and I hope the owner can maintain the hotel's cleanliness. 6. The soundproofing might be a bit lacking, which is something that can't be changed, but it's not too bothersome. 7. There's a small gym and reading room on the first floor of the hotel, as well as a restaurant. Overall, the stay was good, worth the money spent, and provided great value.

Qingtian River Scenic Area Located in Bo'ai County in the northwest of Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, it combines the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River with the pastoral scenery of the north, and is known as the "Three Gorges of the North" and "Little Guilin of Northern Henan". The scenic area covers an area of ​​106 square kilometers and consists of seven major tourist areas and 308 scenic spots, including the dam, Daquan Lake, Sangu Spring, Xixia, Foerxia, Jinjialing, and Yueshan Temple. It is a rectangular belt-shaped scenic spot that combines grandeur, danger, strangeness, beauty, and seclusion, and can be used for scenery tourism, ecological tourism, cultural tourism, and agricultural tourism.

Qingtian River in Jiaozuo combines the southern water town with the northern pastoral scenery, and is known as the "Three Gorges of the North" and "Guilin Landscape". There is the world's unique natural Great Wall and the world wonder of stone chickens laying eggs; It has the unique alpine valley wetland scenery in the Central Plains; There is the Sangu Spring, known as "China's No. 1 Spring" with a maximum water output of 7 cubic meters per second and a hole diameter of 2.18 meters, and the 7.5-kilometer-long Daquan Lake formed by this spring water. The scenic area also has rich cultural history. One of the attractions is "Tianjing Pass", which was once the site of ancient military confrontations. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while appreciating the thickness of history.

Bo'ai County is a quiet small county in the suburbs of Jiaozuo City. Among the urban areas, the ancient charm of the ancient style is extremely rich. Walk in the lakeside of Bo'ai County, look at the pavilions in the distance, looming, the crowds coming and going from Shikong Bridge, such as a poetic splash of Chinese paintings. The stone bridge stands in the water, and the misty and misty mist fills the water. From a distance, it is like a beautiful picture on the outline of the sky. The pavilion surrounded by lush trees is particularly eye-catching