怀府家乡菜(云台山店)

Donkey meat stewed with Chinese yam, stir-fried wild mushrooms, and mountain leek dumplings are all local specialties, delicious, reasonably priced, and worth tasting. In particular, the donkey meat dish is a must-try in Jiaozuo and is well-known in the Central Plains. [Taste]

Huaifu Hometown Cuisine is located in the commercial street of Yuntaishan Shore Service Area in Xiuwuju, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. Huaifu's private dishes, wild leek dumplings, old soup noodles, yam millet porridge, and various types of rice with gravy are all delicious.

Let's do something different this time. Your budget: 25,000 yuan (3 days, 2 nights). This is no ordinary trip, but a luxurious getaway with the ultimate experience. So, I've customized this [Jiaozuo 3 Days, 2 Nights: Taihang Secrets × Luxurious Wellness] travel guide for you. It will take you: ⛰ Exploring Yuntaishan, a global geological wonder 🏡 Staying at a luxurious cliffside B&B 🍵 Experiencing the thousand-year-old Huaifu culture and enjoying authentic iron stick yam soup 💆 Enjoying private hot springs and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments 🍽 Savoring authentic Henan cuisine and creative mountain feasts This isn't a check-in tour; it's an experiment in mountain living to revitalize your body and mind. Budget Overview | Total Cost: ¥24,800 (2 people, ¥12,400 per person) Items | Cost | Description | | Round-trip airfare/high-speed rail (first-tier city → Zhengzhou → Jiaozuo) | ¥4,000 | Business class/preferred seat, taxi transfer | | Accommodation (2 nights) | ¥12,000 | Yuntaishan Peijiazhuang Village Luxury B&B (Cliff Suite + Private Hot Spring) | Private car + guide service | ¥2,500 | Full-service transfer + in-depth Yuntaishan tour guide | | Attraction tickets + VIP access | ¥800 | Yuntaishan, Hongshi Gorge, electric car, and cable car all included | | Dining (5 exquisite meals) | ¥3,500 | Mountain feast + Huaifu cuisine + B&B breakfast | | Wellness Experience (Hot Springs + Therapy) | ¥1,500 | Baijiayan Hot Spring Private Hot Spring + Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage | | Souvenirs + Photography + Emergency Plans | ¥500 | Iron Stick Chinese Yam Gift Box + Yuntaishan Cultural and Creative Products + Travel Photography Service | Total | ¥24,800 | ✅ Stay within your budget | Itinerary: Hidden Mountain Tide × Luxurious Living × Cultural Immersion 1 | Arrive in Jiaozuo · Stay at a Cliffside Home Fly or take the high-speed rail from a first-tier city to Zhengzhou East Station Specialized shuttle service (approximately 1.5 hours) directly to Yuntaishan Scenic Area Accommodation at "Dowry Village·Yelu B&B" ¥6,000/night Cliffside Glass Room | Private Hot Spring | Terrace with Mountain View | Butler Service Renovated from a Ming and Qing Dynasty house, hidden deep in the mountains, this B&B accommodates only 10 groups. - Afternoon: Enjoy Huaishan Chinese Yam Tea in the B&B's teahouse and listen to the butler share stories about the "Four Great Huaishan Herbs of Jiaozuo." - Evening: Customize a Six-Flavor Mountain Feast prepared by the B&B's chef for ¥800 - Recommended: Stewed Chicken with Iron Yam, Wild Bamboo Shoots with Nepeta Tenuifolia, and Scrambled Eggs with Persimmon Leaves. - Overnight in Yuntaishan, drift off to sleep to the sound of insects. 📷 Travel Photography Tip: Capture the "Cliff Sunset" from the terrace at dusk for the ultimate in atmosphere. | Yunshan In-Depth Tour: Geological Wonders + Cultural Exploration After breakfast, enter the park with a private guide and car (avoid the crowds and use the VIP channel). Morning: Visit [Hongshi Gorge] The world's rare "Wanggu" landform, with a 300-meter-deep gorge and verdant mountains and clear waters. The guide will explain the "1.2 billion years of geological evolution." Noon: Lunch at [Yuntaishan · Yunshang Restaurant] within the scenic area, ¥300/person. Enjoy the canyon view while enjoying the swirling clouds and mist. Afternoon: Take a cable car to [Zhuyu Peak]—the spot where Wang Wei wrote "Everywhere with dogwood branches, one less person." Walk along the glass plank road for a bird's-eye view of the Taihang Mountains. Optional Tai Chi performance (from the origin of Chenjiagou). Return to the B&B in the evening. Dinner: [Huai Mansion Private Cuisine] Customized Dinner ¥1000 Reproductions of Huaiqing Mansion's century-old recipes: Braised Lamb, Stir-fried Chicken, and Preserved Eggs from Haichan Palace - Evening: Reserve a private bath at Baijiayan Hot Springs ¥680/person Sourced from 1900 meters below the surface, the hot spring water contains strontium and orthosilicic acid, nourishing the skin and soothing the mind. A traditional Chinese medicine herbal remedy is provided, allowing you to soak while listening to the mountain breeze. Your guide will take you on a "less-known" route, avoiding 90% of the tourists! 3｜Healthy Wellness + Return with a Rewarding Experience After breakfast, experience a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wellness treatment, ¥400/person. - Items: Meridian Massage + Moxibustion + Chinese Yam Mask (for lung and spleen nourishment). Therapist is from Jiaozuo University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Morning: Visit the Yuntaishan Cultural and Creative Market. Recommended Souvenirs: Iron Stick Chinese Yam Powder Gift Box, ¥198 Cornus Officinalis Sachet (to ward off cold and evil spirits), ¥88 Hand-painted Yuntaishan Map Postcard, ¥50 Check-out at 12:00 PM, transfer to Zhengzhou East Railway Station/Airport. Return Trip Family-Friendly? We can arrange a children's version of the "Geological Expedition Mission Card" for children to learn while playing. 2. Recommended for Couples? The private cliff bath and star-studded terrace are incredibly romantic, perfect for proposal/anniversary photos. 3. Best Time to Visit? Spring (April-May): Mountain flowers in full bloom Autumn (September-October): Forests ablaze with color Winter (December-February): Red Rock Gorge, a fairyland in the snow Summary: What did you buy with that 25,000 yuan? It wasn't the ticket, it was a private guide taking you to see Yuntaishan, a place 99% of people never see. It wasn't the accommodation, it was the ultimate experience of sleeping on the edge of a cliff, listening to the wind as you drift off to sleep. It wasn't the meal, it was a mouthful of iron-stick yam, revealing the richness of millennia-old Huai medicine culture. It wasn't a trip, it was a profound healing experience for both body and mind, and a cultural awakening. In Jiaozuo, You won't see the throngs of people taking "check-in photos." You'll capture: 🌅 A ray of morning light piercing the mist of Red Rock Gorge ♨ A pool of hot springs reflecting the starry sky 🍲 A bowl of yam soup, warming to the core. I walk the wildest roads, dwell in the deepest mountains, and tell you: travel should be this luxurious and gentle. #Jiaozuo City Tourist Attractions

✨A travel blogger deeply immersed in the mysteries of the Taihang Mountains and the culture of the Central Plains. You asked, "Jiaozuo travel guide, budget 1500 yuan"— I understand. You don't want to just visit the crowds of Yuntaishan. You want to delve into the textures of the southern foothills of the Taihang Mountains. See the Danxia red cliffs and the emerald waters of Hongshi Gorge. Take a boat through the "Heavenly Forest" of Fenglin Gorge. Walk into Chenjiagou and listen to the breathing of the birthplace of Tai Chi. Stay overnight in a mountain B&B and listen to the whispers of the stream and pine wind. 📍3 Days, 2 Nights in Jiaozuo: The Essence of Taihang Mountains and the Origin of Tai Chi ✅ Three Key Features: Yuntaishan's Wonders, the Birthplace of Tai Chi, and the Secret Peaks ✅ Accessible by Public Transportation and Carpooling | Relaxing Pace | Enjoy Photography and Culture 💰Total Budget: Under 1,500 RMB (Single Person) --- ### 📊 Budget Details - 🚄 Round-Trip Transportation: 500 RMB (High-Speed Rail to Jiaozuo Station/Xiuwu West Station, Departing from Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xinxiang) - 🚌 Local Transportation: 200 RMB (Public Transportation and Carpooling, Jiaozuo → Yuntaishan → Chenjiagou) - 🏨 Accommodation: 400 RMB (2 Nights: 1 Night at a B&B at the Foot of Yuntaishan + 1 Night at the Tai Chi Town Inn in Wenxian) - 🎫 Entrance Fees: 320 RMB (120 RMB for Yuntaishan + 60 RMB for Fenglinxia + Chenjiagou Tai Chi Ancestral Hall (30 yuan, student/advance ticket discounts available) - 🍽Food: 230 yuan (average 80 yuan per day, try Huaifu Donkey Meat Soup, Xiaoche Beef, and wild vegetables) - 🎁Souvenirs: 80 yuan (Tai Chi bookmarks, yam powder, Xiuwu walnuts) - 💡Emergency Funds: 70 yuan --- ### 🗓 Itinerary Highlights Day 1 | Yuntaishan · Hongshi Gorge × Zhuyu Peak 🚄Arrive at Jiaozuo Station → Take bus/carpool to Yuntaishan Scenic Area (approximately 40 minutes) ✅ Morning: Hongshi Gorge (The Highlight!) Walk through the underground canyon and see the red cliffs reflected in the emerald water. The light and shadows are picturesque, and the photos are sure to be amazing! ✅ Afternoon: Take a sightseeing bus to Zifang Lake → Take a boat or hike to Zhuyu Peak. Ascend to the summit at 1,308 meters and overlook the surging peaks. This is the scene depicted in Wang Wei's poem, "Everywhere with dogwood branches, one less person." ✅ Accommodation: B&B at the shore service area (mountain views from the window, clean and comfortable). ✅ Dinner: Stir-fried mushrooms and river shrimp at a farmhouse. Day 2 | Fenglin Gorge: A Hidden Gem × Qinglong Gorge Rafting (Optional) 🚌 Yuntaishan → Fenglin Gorge (Shared car 40 yuan, 1 hour) ✅ Visit Fenglin Gorge—Yuntaishan's "Quiet Sister" ✅ Take a boat into the lake, where the emerald waters flow through the peaks, reminiscent of a journey through the "Thousand Island Lakes of the Taihang Mountains." ✅ Climb the Glass Suspension Bridge or hike the Suspension Plank Road to overlook Emerald Lake. ✅ Optional Afternoon Rafting in Qinglong Gorge (Summer Only, 60 yuan, exciting and refreshing) ✅ Accommodation: Chenjiagou Tai Chi Inn, Wen County (Wooden House Courtyard, Full of Zen) ✅ Dinner: Tai Chi Health Meal at the Inn (Millet Porridge + Steamed Chinese Yam + Fried Tofu) Day 3｜Chenjiagou·The Birthplace of Tai Chi ✅ Morning: [Chenjiagou Tai Chi Ancestral Hall] (30 RMB) See the bronze statue of Chen Wangting practicing Tai Chi and hear the origin story of the "Thirteen Postures of Tai Chi" ✅ Experience: Learn the 24-posture Tai Chi morning exercises from a master for free (6:30-7:30 AM) ✅ Visit: Yang Luchan's training place and the Tai Chi Museum ✅ After lunch, return to Jiaozuo Station, concluding your Taihang and Tai Chi journey. - ✅ Best Season: - 🌸April-May: Mountain flowers in full bloom, Yuntaishan begins to turn green - 🍂September-October: Autumn colors ablaze, peaks and valleys reminiscent of an oil painting - ☀️June-August: Rafting is permitted, but it's recommended to depart early to avoid the heat. - 📸 Photography Tips: - The best light in Hongshi Gorge is before 10 AM, and the water is crystal clear. - Sunrise over Zhuyu Peak reveals a sea of clouds, so it's best to ascend the mountain by 5 AM. - Wear plain Hanfu (Chinese traditional clothing) in Chenjiagou for stunning "Tai Chi Flowing Clouds" photography. - 🍜 Must-Try: - Huaifu Donkey Meat Soup (Jiaozuo Intangible Cultural Heritage) - Xiaoche Beef (Wenxian Time-Honored Brand) - Fried Jelly and Chinese Yam Soup - ⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid: - Yuntaishan is crowded on holidays, so it's best to visit on weekdays. - Public transportation is limited in Fenglin Gorge, so carpooling or chartering is recommended. - The Tai Chi experience is free, but in-depth courses are available for an additional fee. --- Spend your 1,500 yuan on a journey to the heart of the Taihang Mountains and experience the millennia-old tradition of Tai Chi. 📩 Leave a message "Jiaozuo + Email" to receive: ✅ Yuntaishan Crowd-Free Route Map |✅ Tai Chi Introductory Video |✅ Jiaozuo Food Map Follow my travel blog. Next stop: the source of mountains and martial arts. 🏞️☯️📸✨ #YuntaishanScenicArea #JiaozuoYuntaishanHongshixia #YuntaishanZhuyuFeng

The specialty chicken is really not tasty. Apart from the environment, the wild vegetables and mushrooms are ok.