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County-level city in Henan, China
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Ruzhou is a county-level city in West Henan, managed by Pingdingshan City. It is named after the North Ruhe River, which runs through it.
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张公巷窑址
The Zhanggongxiang kiln site from the end of the Northern Song Dynasty to the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty can be seen with ancient kiln ruins such as foundations and ash pits, as well as contemporaneous kiln equipment such as boxes and bowls. You can also see exquisite blue porcelain and specimens with thin body and glaze from this period, with glaze colors including sky blue, and egg blue. Some unique shapes and patterns are not seen in the Ru kiln of the same period.
风穴寺及塔林
It is a large ancient architectural complex that gathers buildings from various dynasties, with over 140 buildings from the Tang to Qing dynasties, and is known as the "Museum of Ancient Architecture". There have been buildings throughout the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Such as the Seven Ancestral Pagoda in the Tang Dynasty, the Hanging Bell Pavilion in the Song Dynasty, the Zhongfo Hall in the Jin Dynasty, the Luohan Hall in the Yuan Dynasty, the Pilu Hall, the Dizang Hall, the Heavenly King Hall, and the Guanyin Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty.
法行寺塔
The Faxing Temple Pagoda is a brick pagoda that integrates the craftsmanship of the Tang, Song, and Jin dynasties. It is 20.87 meters high and consists of a tower base, a tower body, and a tower brake. The tower base is nearly square, with a south facing round ticket gate in Tang Dynasty style. The upper octagonal nine-story eaves are in a beautiful parabolic shape, combining the characteristics of Song and Jin dynasties. It is an important example for studying contemporary architecture and craftsmanship.
煤山遗址
You can see relics such as house foundations, pottery kilns, water wells, and tombs from the Neolithic Age to the Xia Dynasty, as well as relics such as stone axes, pottery, bone tools, jade spears, and clear cultural layer accumulations.
李楼遗址
You can see relics such as house foundations, ash pits, and tombs from the Neolithic Age to the Xia Dynasty, as well as pottery, stone tools, bone artifacts, and some ash pits containing charred rice.
汝州文庙
Inside, there are ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (Dacheng Hall, Qisheng Palace, etc.) and precious cultural relics, including calligraphy treasures such as the Northern Song Dynasty's "Ru Tie" and rare Ru porcelain from the Ru Porcelain Museum.
中山寨遗址
It contains two cultural relics, Peiligang culture and Yangshao culture, and is a prehistoric cultural site with important academic value. The site covers an area of 750000 m².
东沟窑址
It is an important folk porcelain kiln site in Henan during the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, known for its fusion of Ru kiln and Jun kiln craftsmanship. In 2019, it was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit.
九峰山景区
The scenic area is named after nine peculiar peaks distributed from west to east. Ruzhou used to be known as Nanliang and Zhounan, and Jiufeng Mountain is also known as "Nanshan" because it is located south of its territory. Built on Jiufengshan National Forest Park, Tengkou Reservoir, and the regional culture of Ruzhou, it is provincial-level forest park and a national AAAA level tourist attraction.
汝州怪坡风景区
The scenic area covers an area of 12 square kilometers and consists of a strange slope viewing area, a bamboo forest temple, and a Yuhuangshan leisure resort. The main slope of the core landscape "Sister Strange Slope" is 126 meters long, presenting an abnormal physical phenomenon of "riding uphill without pedaling".
丹阳湖景区
汝州女儿城
汝州市汝瓷博物馆
汝瓷博物馆新馆
汝州青瓷博物馆
中原军政大学旧址纪念馆（红色博物馆）
汝河国家湿地公园
Wetland Ecology+Sports and Leisure: National Wetland Park (3A Scenic Area); Set up a plastic track and a hydrophilic fitness area, where 204 species of animals can be observed, accompanied by a cute pet interactive area and a boat project.
城市中央公园
Ecological+Comprehensive Fitness: including a lakeside trail, sports square, waterfall water system, high negative oxygen ion content. The Ruxing bus route provides direct access, with dedicated lanes for parent-child cycling and a children's sports area. In spring, visitors can enjoy flowers, while in autumn, the forest is fully dyed.
洗耳滨河公园
Waterfront+National Sports: with basketball courts, fitness equipment areas, and nighttime illuminated trails built along the riverbank; Set up a parent-child amusement park (climbing net, rocking music), open 24 hours a day, accessible by bus routes 16 and 20.
丹阳湖公园
Comprehensive cultural tourism+sports: including forest ecological park, children's playground, aerial boardwalk, and leisure sports field. The children's area is equipped with water boating and maze amusement park, and flower picking can be participated in spring. It is also accompanied by science popularization explanatory signs and a mother and baby room.
如意湖公园
Lakeview leisure+parent-child amusement: 8.7 hectares of water area can be used for boat rides and bumper cars; Set up exclusive children's playgrounds (slides, swings) and music fountain performance areas; Supporting picnic area and zoo, where small animals can be observed, suitable for all day family play.
煤山文化遗址公园
Cultural Sites+Fitness: Provincial Archaeological Site Park, including Xia Dynasty Cultural Site Exhibition Area and Middle aged and Elderly Fitness Area. Set up Tai Chi Square and basic sports facilities.
汝河沙滩公园
Parent child sports+leisure and entertainment: Fujian Haisha Children's Area, where you can build sand castles and play with beach toys. Set up a water sports center (parent-child boat, water gyro); equipped with shower rooms and children's changing rooms.
人文体育公园
Professional sports: focusing on competitive sports facilities, equipped with standard courts and track and field tracks, suitable for specialized sports training and team activities, and surrounded by sports equipment stores.
汝水滨河公园（亲子园）
Waterfront culture+parent-child: exclusive parent-child amusement park with climbing nets and rocking music; Set up a cute pet playground (where you can feed small rabbits and goats). Open night light shows and music fountains, equipped with child safety guardrails.
森林城运动公园
Ecology+Light Exercise: Based on forest vegetation, equipped with simple fitness paths and jogging trails; Featuring low-intensity exercise, suitable for walking, jogging, and forest oxygen bar experiences.
曲圣园
Cultural Science Popularization+Fitness: Integrating Quju Culture Exhibition and Morning Exercise Square. Set up an open-air stage (regularly hosting opera performances) and a fitness equipment area, surrounded by a pedestrian shopping street on Zhongda Street.
月季园
Floral landscape+leisure fitness: featuring rose planting (the best flowering period in spring), equipped with walking paths and resting chairs. Suitable for walking, admiring flowers, and light activities, bus routes 2 and 5 can directly reach you.
如意苑口袋公园
Community convenient fitness. Equipped with fitness paths and children's play facilities, serving three surrounding communities, it is a "doorstep park" for residents' daily exercise and parent-child interaction.
健康主题游园
Health popularization+intelligent fitness: set up health knowledge bulletin boards, heart rate monitors and other intelligent devices; emphasizing the concept of scientific fitness, regularly conducting health lectures, and supporting a rest corridor.
露营公园
Outdoor leisure+light exercise: equipped with camping sites and hiking trails. Suitable for family leisure and short distance sports, night sky observation activities can be carried out, and nearby dining is convenient.
启德亲子乐园
Parent child amusement: more than 30 non powered facilities (rainbow slides, bouncing clouds, and pit dad roller coasters); Night themed lantern festivals featuring Shan Hai Jing; Provide a creative building block area that supports double entry in a single day.
汝水湾景区（亲子区）
Suburban interaction+parent-child: Divide independent parent-child activity areas and large lawn camping sites; a parent-child cycling greenway and a picking garden (seasonal open); Outdoor games such as kites and frisbees can be played, along with a designated resting area for mothers and infants.
煤山遗址健身区
Site protection+mass fitness: Based on the environment of the Coal Mountain site, a middle-aged and elderly activity area and a Tai Chi square will be established; Equipped with chess and card tables and fitness equipment, suitable for daily activities of the elderly population.
汝河水上运动区
Water Sports Special Project: Developing projects such as cruise ships, speedboats, and water gyroscopes; Equipped with professional life-saving facilities and coach guidance, suitable for water sports enthusiasts.
汝州奥斯卡国际影城
Screening rooms and seating: 6 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 800.
汝州望嵩国际影城（横店）
Screening rooms and seating: 5 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 650.
向阳国际激光影城
Screening rooms and seating: 4 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 500.
中影锐博数字影院
Screening rooms and seating: 3 screening halls with a total seating capacity of approximately 400.
汝州八碗（蓝湾半岛店）
The Eight Great Bowls of Ruzhou are a highly representative traditional cuisine in Ruzhou. They carry hundreds of years of local food memories and are often served as banquet dishes for important occasions such as weddings and festivals.
老杨家羊肉烩面
This is an old shop that has been open for more than 30 years. The soup is made by boiling sheep bones for 8 hours, and the taste is rich and mellow. Noodles have a chewy texture and are paired with soul oil and chili peppers, making them the preferred choice for locals.
张记三鲜烧卖
The "popular king" of the breakfast industry in Ruzhou, Shaomai Pi is a hand rolled ultra-thin noodle skin, filled with a classic combination of fresh pork, shrimp, and diced bamboo shoots. After steaming, it is crystal clear and has a fragrant and tender filling. The door will open at 05:00, which is the "fireworks flavor" that local people must eat in the morning. It's even better with a bowl of soup with pepper.
老三家・豆腐粉条菜（市标店）
The local specialty combination focuses on "tofu+noodles+vermicelli dishes". Tofu is braised tender tofu, noodles are chewy, and the soup base is made of bone broth with a fresh and spicy taste. Paired with homemade pickled vegetables, it has a generous portion and a home cooked flavor, making it a popular "restaurant" for nearby residents.
杨老三烧鸡（总店）
The roasted chicken in this shop is an intangible cultural heritage delicacy of Ruzhou, which originated during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty and has been passed down for five generations. As a renowned physician in Ruzhou, the founder has created an exclusive braised secret recipe by combining precious traditional Chinese medicines such as Angelica sinensis and Amomum villi with aged soup. Today, they still insist on using high-quality local chicken, which is boiled over high heat and slowly braised over low heat for twelve hours. The finished product has a bright red color, soft and tender flesh, and is both delicious and nourishing.
逍遥镇杜老大胡辣汤
The super hot breakfast shop in Ruzhou focuses on "soup with pepper with Ruzhou flavor" - different from other regions in Henan, the soup with pepper here has a stronger pepper flavor and thicker soup juice. The ingredients include diced beef, fungus, and vermicelli. The spicy degree is moderate, and it is paired with steamed buns or steamed buns, which is the "soul breakfast" for local people to wake up in the morning.
刘家牛肉锅贴
The beef Potsticker here are freshly wrapped and fried in the Ming Dynasty. The bottom is golden and crispy. If you bite them, you will burst the juice. It is suggested to match with a bowl of Hot and sour soup, which can not only relieve boredom, but also complement the fragrance of Potsticker, so the dining experience is very good.
好人家地锅宴
Our main dish is Yuxi pot style dishes, stewed in an iron pot on site. Our signature dishes are pot style chicken and pork ribs, paired with corn tortillas (dipped in soup) attached to the edge of the pot. The ingredients are fresh and have a strong sauce aroma, making it suitable for many people to dine together. It is one of the first choices for locals to eat "hot dishes".
崔记锅盔
Ruzhou traditional Guokui shop, Guokui is a thick pastry baked by charcoal fire. It is crisp outside and soft inside. It has salty flavor, five flavors and other tastes. When it is first baked, it can be eaten directly or with vegetables (such as with local pickled vegetables).
老字号揽锅菜
Ruzhou classic stew dish, cooked in a large iron pot with ingredients such as pork belly, fried tofu, vermicelli, vegetables, etc. The soup is rich and the flavor is mellow, making it a "warm to the stomach" home cooked dish. It is especially served with rice and is a "hard dish" often ordered by local families.
大肉灌肠
Ruzhou intangible cultural heritage dish, made by marinating pig intestines with meat filling, fragrant but not greasy, often served as a cold dish and is a common dish at banquets.
汝州粉皮
Intangible cultural heritage snacks, made from mung beans as thin as paper, are both soft and refreshing when cold or hot stir fried. They were once dishes of the Qing Dynasty court.
慢岛时光咖啡馆
A cozy literary spot hidden on Huoshenmiao Street, right next to Zhonglou Street Theater. Tucked in a garden-side alley, it exudes a tranquil vibe—perfect for an afternoon of relaxation.
漫山・茶馆
A tea house located in the Provence Villa area, featuring a courtyard-style space with Chinese-style tea settings. It specializes in loose-leaf tea and tea snacks, making it a serene place to savor tea.
瓦坎达咖啡馆
A "warm community café" with a focus on "affordable, good coffee." The laid-back atmosphere makes it ideal for a daily commute pick-me-up.
沁咖
A casual café in the Wanda business district with bright interiors. It offers both coffee and light meals, making it a convenient spot to rest while shopping.
一树花开咖啡馆
A small shop nestled in Wangsongtang Courtyard, its poetic name hints at a quiet, courtyard-style coffee space—an oasis amid the hustle.
南希静吧咖啡馆
A peaceful spot on Houhuosi Street; the "quiet" in its name suggests a calm ambiance, great for solo time or light chats.
零点咖啡馆
A community café downstairs from the Expo Garden on Wangsong Road. It’s likely a "late-night coffee corner" open during evening and night hours.
酸奶家族（广育路店）
瑞幸咖啡 (汝州大张盛德美店)
A convenient chain coffee spot in Kangxincheng Plaza. It serves budget-friendly coffee and light bites, ideal for a quick pick-me-up while shopping in the area.
瑞幸咖啡 (汝州绿洲广场店)
Nestled in Oasis Plaza (near Guangyu Road & Fuxing Street), this Luckin offers the brand’s signature affordable drinks in a bright, casual space—perfect for a fast, tasty coffee break.
蜜雪冰城 (万基花园店)
A community branch of Mixue Bingcheng, specializing in affordable ice cream and fruit teas—your go-to for a budget-friendly treat.
柠檬奶茶饮品店
A fresh, vibrant shop at the county road junction. It’s likely focused on fresh lemon teas, offering a tangy, refreshing flavor.
DQ (万达广场店)
An ice cream specialty shop in the Wanda business district, famous for its Blizzard series (customizable with toppings like mochi or cookies)—a must-visit for dessert lovers.
茶百道 (宏翔大道店)
A tea shop at the intersection of County Road 032 and Industrial Boulevard. It’s probably a youth-oriented spot specializing in fresh fruit teas and milk teas.
面具酒吧
A top-notch entertainment complex built with huge investment, equipped with advanced and dazzling stage design technology, featuring an immersive dance floor party experience. It operates until 06:00 and is a popular choice for young people's nightlife.
野火民谣酒馆
Featuring a folk music atmosphere, with a band performing and guitar playing every night, equipped with professional mixologists, offering craft beer, special cocktails, and meals such as wild fire stir fried chicken and flower shell shrimp tail. Launch cost-effective packages such as ¥19.8 (6 bottles of beer+4 snacks) and ¥68 (24 bottles of beer+Jiugong grid), open until 05:00.
昆仑雅林酒店 (汝州火车站店)
Free parking, buffet breakfast, fitness room, laundry service, chess and card room, butler service.
全季酒店 (汝州滨河公园店)
Free parking, charging station, fitness room, free laundry, carpool pick-up, river view room
维也纳 3 好酒店
Free parking, buffet breakfast, laundry room, robot service, free mini bar
汝州天瑞中州国际饭店
Free parking, charging stations, fitness room, business center, rich breakfast, elegant environment
金鼎商务酒店
Free parking, buffet breakfast, fitness room, laundry service, chess and card room, butler service
仟那美宿酒店
Free parking, charging stations, intelligent customer control, robot services, chess and card rooms, and newer facilities
美宸酒店
Free parking, intelligent customer control, free laundry, chess and card room, audio-visual room, spacious room
万达广场（平顶山汝州店）
A 300,000㎡ urban complex integrating shopping mall, themed pedestrian street, office buildings/apartments, etc. It gathers over 400 brands, including supermarkets, international cinemas, game centers, and Ruzhou porcelain intangible cultural heritage blocks.
新大新时代广场
A comprehensive mall that often holds public welfare activities (such as free 大锅菜，a kind of Chinese stew), with supermarkets and clothing department stores.
金博大购物中心
A mid-to-high-end shopping center with more than 200 brands in 18 categories including jewelry, clothing, and catering.
绿洲广场（望嵩文化广场店）
A commercial center with brands like KFC and Watsons, combining a shopping mall with an underground themed pedestrian street. It focuses on fashion shopping, catering and entertainment.
华予购物广场
A mall mainly engaged in retail and catering, covering formats such as jewelry, clothing, milk tea and food. It has convenient transportation (reachable by multiple buses).
By bicycles
Operation status: Operated by Shunqi Travel Company, 2000 dockless vehicles (including electric bicycles) have been deployed, equipped with safety helmets, and 400 planned parking spaces have been…
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Real time query: "Ruzhou Traffic" official account (real-time location of bus lines, notice of station change)
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