2 Days 1 Night Gongyi Summer Escape Guide | Explore the Beauty of Grottoes and Landscapes

This hidden gem actually houses one of China's three major grottoes! Perfect for summer cooling and cultural check-ins, all for about 300 RMB per person to enjoy to the fullest～😍
Day 1 ⛰️
Morning: Gongyi Grotto Temple

One of China's three major grottoes, less crowded than Longmen! The Northern Wei period Buddha statues are stunning, be sure to hire a guide (80 RMB per session)
🚌 Transportation: 15-minute taxi from downtown, search "Gongyi Grotto Temple"
⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (recommended to visit in the morning for cooler weather)
Noon: Old Town Street Heluo Noodles

A local 30-year-old shop! Must-try lamb heluo noodles (12 RMB), perfectly paired with freshly baked sesame flatbread
📍 Address: Opposite Xinhua Road Street Office
⏰ Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Afternoon: Kang Baiwan Manor

"Home of Yu Merchants' Spirit," a huge Ming and Qing dynasty manor, with a 400-year-old wisteria trellis perfect for photos
🚗 Transportation: 20-minute taxi from the grotto temple
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
Evening: Accommodation Recommendation

🏨 Gongyi Baker Hotel: 200+ RMB/night, within walking distance to the night market
🍢 Must-eat late-night snack: Barbecue street on Jianshe Road
Day 2 🌊
Morning: Fuxi Mountain Snowflake Cave

Natural karst cave with a constant 18°C temperature! The colorful stalactites look just like snowflakes, remember to bring a jacket
🚌 Transportation: Tourist shuttle bus (departs at 7:30 AM)
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Noon: Scenic Area Farmhouse

Recommended dishes: pot chicken + acacia flower scrambled eggs, about 40 RMB per person for a full meal
Afternoon: Ciyun Temple

"Ancestral Temple of Shiyuan," a thousand-year-old ancient temple with 53 spectacular peaks inside
🚗 Transportation: 15-minute taxi from Snowflake Cave
⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Evening: Return Trip

🚄 High-speed train from Gongyi Station to Zhengzhou in 1.5 hours

💡 Tips:

Student ID gets half price at the grotto temple and Snowflake Cave
Firefly Festival at Fuxi Mountain in July and August
Total taxi fare about 150 RMB, carpooling recommended

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