There is such a small third-tier city
But defeated Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Qingdao
Elected for 10 consecutive years
"China's Only Permanently Livable City"
As a natural oxygen bar
It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and is covered by mountains and forests
In the pure and transparent first lake of the Central Plains
坐落着形态各异的61座岛屿
Like a jade bead on a plate, the two are inlaid and interdependent
The city is divided in two by the river
It has a large area of hilly hills, terraced canals
Because it resembles the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River
It is known as the "North Country Jiangnan".
Because it is located at the junction of the north and south
Let this have the tenderness of the South
and the pride of the north
Form a unique humanistic charm
It is famous for its tea
It is known as the "Maojian Capital of China".
Henan · Xinyang
Xinyang is known as a permanent livable city in China
The local scenery is beautiful and the culture is profound
But there is an outflow of 2 million people a year
You know why?
Because Xinyang used to be the only county in the province
All of them are cities in poor counties
There are also 6 national-level poverty-stricken counties
As a result, a large number of people began to migrate to work and do business
After that, I will come back to build my hometown
Xinyang is located at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Anhui provinces
It has formed a distinctive Huaihe culture
and a unique humanistic temperament
In Xinyang, enjoy the lake and sky
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Nanwan Lake
Known as the "first lake in the Central Plains", Nanwan Lake is about 12 times the size of West Lake, with 61 islands of different shapes, scattered in the clear blue water, like jade beads on a plate, and the two are inlaid and dependent on each other.
The entire lake surface is pure and transparent, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Coming to the lake in a boat, looking at the surrounding mountains and the fluctuating light of the lake, it seems to have walked into an ancient landscape painting.
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Xiangshan Lake
Xiangshan Lake Scenic Area is a transition zone between subtropical and warm temperate zone, and belongs to a humid and semi-humid climate. Therefore, there are four distinct seasons here, and the temperature is mild, with an average temperature of 23.5 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making it a rare summer resort.
The water is crystal clear and flows around the mountains, and from a high vantage point, it looks like a giant dragon hovering between the mountains.
In Xinyang, walk into the natural oxygen bar
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Jigong Mountain
Jigong Mountain is located at the westernmost end of Dabie Mountain, the whole mountain is covered by vegetation, the temperature is suitable in all seasons, and it is known as "one of the four major summer resorts in China". There are villas from 23 countries such as Britain, the United States, and France in the mountains and forests, and it is known as the "Museum of International Architecture".
Baoxiao Peak is a wonder in the mountains, abruptly rising in the surrounding mountains, like a rooster crowing. Under the sunrise and sunset rays, it is full of majesty.
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Huangbai Mountain
The scenery of Huangbai Mountain is beautiful, the air is fresh, and the only moment out of the circle is the sky realm on the top of Lion Peak, which is thrilling and exciting, very romantic, and looks like an ink painting from a distance.
Compared to the well-known Jigong Mountain, Huangbai Mountain is less crowded, and the Dharma Eye Temple on the mountain is also very quiet, in addition to being able to pray sincerely, you can also stay.
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Xijiushan
West Kowloon Huashan is full of green trees and flowers and plants all over the summer, and always retains the style of the primeval forest. The total forest covers more than 95% of the area, and it is known as the "natural oxygen bar".
With its superior original ecological environment, Egret Lake in West Kowloon attracts thousands of egrets to inhabit here every year. "The falling glow and the lonely bird fly together, and the autumn water grows together in the sky", the ecological beauty described by the poet more than 1,000 years ago has now become the representative scenery of Egret Lake.
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Xinyang Lingshan
Because the history books record that Lingshan "responds to requests, every cloud must rain, and the test is faithful", so it is praised as a magical fairy mountain and a mountain of spiritual experience.
Lingshan Temple in the mountain is one of the four ancient temples in the Central Plains, for thousands of years, the "three wonders of Lingshan" - the temple door is open to the east, the monks and nuns are in the same temple, and the practice of leading hair is unique in the Buddhist world.
In Xinyang, enjoy a leisurely life
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Haotang Village
Haotang Village is known as the "most beautiful village", and the village is full of flowers and plants, intertwined with the surrounding landscapes, allowing people to travel to the anime world of Hayao Miyazaki in a second.
The construction of Haotang's human settlements begins with nature. Its traditional houses are surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the natural elements of the mountain village represented by ancient trees, ancient wells, adobe houses, and thatched houses have been well preserved.
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Tianpu Dawan Ancient Town
Tianpu Dawan Village is located at the foot of the Qinglong Mountains, and between the mountains and rivers, the terrain of high in the north and low in the south has created a traditional village with distinctive characteristics of southern Henan.
The ecology here is complete, retaining the southern Henan architecture with adobe walls and sloping roof tile houses, and at the same time integrating southern house types such as horse head walls and patios, and has been selected as the third batch of traditional villages and Chinese landscape villages in China.
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Dingli Bay Ancient Village
Ding Li Wan Village was founded in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, with the Qing Dynasty Qianlong period the most prosperous, the manor is surrounded by the city wall for more than 10 miles, and there are four gates in the east, west, north and south, there are more than 800 people living in it, known as "Li's Manor".
The architectural style of the ancient village represents the style of ancient Henan architecture, with wooden carvings everywhere, on the beams of the walkway, on the door beams or panes, there are characters on the patterns, as well as flowers, birds, and cordyceps, although it has gone through hundreds of years, it is still lifelike.
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Xihe Ancient Village
Xihe Ancient Village was built in the Ming Dynasty, has a history of more than 500 years, the ancient village is backed by Lion Rock, built near the river, is a typical representative of the residential villages in southern Henan.
The whole village is located in a way that blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape. The houses in the village also maintain their original appearance, and most of the stone carvings, brick carvings, and wood carvings are now well preserved, among which the most distinctive is the Zhang's Huan Gong Ancestral Hall.
Xinyang's authentic cuisine
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Hot dry noodles
A bowl of Xinyang hot dry noodles with tofu brain is a daily breakfast match for many Xinyang people. Different from Wuhan hot dry noodles, Xinyang hot dry noodles have more water and add local seasonings such as red oil and pickles.
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Solid goose blocks
The free-range goose is boiled, cut into pieces, and poured with a sauce stir-fried in pork broth, and it can be eaten directly, which is a local delicacy that cannot be missed.
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Xinyang stew
The stew is made in a unique local earthen pot, half dish, half soup, the dish is soft and rotten, and the soup is rich, bringing a different experience to the tip of the tongue.
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South Bay Fish
The fish grown in Nam Van Lake are very tender, whether they are grilled or boiled, they have a unique flavor.
Xinyang, a third-tier town
Although not as bustling as other big cities
But it has its own leisurely life and unique culture
It's better to pick a good season
Let's go with a pair of friends