Gongyi Travel Guide | Escape the Crowds to a Millennium-Old Civilization Secret Spot
🌾Gongyi, Henan: Song Tombs Hidden in Wheat Fields, the Hometown of the Poetry Sage Too Touching🌾
🌟 An Overlooked Land of Outstanding Talent and Beauty
- Where the He and Luo Rivers Converge! A small Central Plains city surrounded by mountains and rivers, without the hustle of Zhengzhou or the crowds of Luoyang, enjoying tranquility alone
- Open-Air Stone Carving Museum: 1,027 stone statues from the Song Tombs stand in the wheat fields, with a strong time-travel vibe in spring’s green and autumn’s gold
- Dual Cultural IP: Birthplace of Du Fu + Kang Millionaire’s Henan Merchant Mansion, stepping into a thousand years of history
🏛️ Must-Visit 3 Spots (Save Time and Avoid Mistakes)
1. Song Tombs (Best at Yongtailing)
Stone statues (civil officials, auspicious birds) standing in the wheat waves are beyond stunning; golden wheat fields in April-May and colorful forests in October are the best; free admission
2. Du Fu’s Former Residence
A must-see birthplace kiln under Bijia Mountain, with the night show "Du Fu Returns" and fireworks, recreating the life of the poetry sage
3. Kang Millionaire Manor
Ming and Qing dynasty Henan merchant mansion, the “Liuyu Plaque” in the garden holds worldly wisdom, and the warehouse area shows the prosperity of ancient commerce
🚄 Transportation & Practical Tips
- Transportation: 20 minutes by high-speed train from Zhengzhou to Gongyi South Station, 1.5 hours by car (parking is convenient)
- Best Seasons: April-May (wheat field peak) / September-October (cool autumn weather for sightseeing)
- Must-Eats: Heluo Hutumian noodles, Gongyi Huimian noodles (served with local chili oil)
Post by Gourmet Getaways | Aug 20, 2025
