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It is one of China's largest and oldest folk art festivals, known as the "Holy Land of Storytellers." National storytellers gathered, performing a variety of songs including storytelling, quick board, large drums, and Taoist sentiments on stage.But there is a temporal aspect to it, starting around the 13th day of the first lunar month each year.
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Xiangshan Temple
The temple was founded in the fourth year of Guanghe during the Eastern Han Dynasty (181) and is one of China's early Buddhist temples, revered as a holy site for Guanyin Bodhisattvas to attain enlightenment.At the start of the new year, locals flock to light the first incense stick of the year to pray for good fortune.
The Pingdingshan Museum houses over 30,000 artifacts and more than 2,000 precious artifacts of grade 3 and above.Pingdingshan boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, making it particularly worth visiting if you want to learn about China's historical and cultural heritage.
White Turtle Lake National Wetland Park
Bai Gui Lake is Pingdingshan City's largest artificial reservoir, boasting picturesque lakeside scenery and a natural ecological environment. Camping here is also a daily activity for many locals, and cycling by the lake is also a great option.
Bai LuZhou National Urban Wetland Park
Because it is close to the city center, it has become a relaxing and entertainment destination for most Pingdingshan people, offering beautiful scenery where you can experience the essence of nature. You can go by bike or bus.
YingCheng GuangChang
is a fairly new city square and will be one of the largest in the province. It features a large, musical fountain with a giant megatron presiding overhead. Also, some classical Chinese waterway structures, a Greek-style outdoor theater and a few hills and ponds. In the evenings you can listen to the locals perform folk songs or maybe some Henan opera. There's also a drum troupe that comes once a week or so that one would be fortunate to come across. West Jianshe Road, just past Guanming road.
He Bin Park
This is the main venue for leisure and entertainment in Pingdingshan's daily life, featuring small amusement parks and zoos with various garden designs of different sizes, making it a great place for leisurely walks.