Prefecture-level city in Henan, People's Republic of China
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Pingdingshan (平顶山; Píngdǐngshān; also known as Eagle City) is a coal-mining city in Henan. a prefecture-level city in the Chinese administrative system. The city’s terrain slopes from west to east in a trapezoidal layout, with the vast Funiu Mountains to the west and the Huang-Huai Plain to the east. Geographically, it lies at the transitional boundary between the warm temperate and northern subtropical climate zones, characterized by cold winters, hot summers, a large annual temperature range, relatively low precipitation, and four distinct seasons.
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Central Plains Great Buddha
Huge statue of Vairocana Buddha. It is located on Mount Yao. At 128 metres (420 ft), excluding a 25-metre (82-ft) lotus throne, it is the second-tallest statue in the world.
HuaMeiGu
Huamei Valley was named after the large number of Hwamei birds that inhabit and breed there.The Huamei Valley Scenic Area is rich in forest and water resources, with beautiful natural scenery that resembles a pastoral paradise and a landscape painting. It has great development potential and is a charming tourist destination in Central China.
Climb the mountain on foot or take a cable car to the top.
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.
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.
Mountain Top Park
Pingdingshan, as a city, is named after this mountain. As the name suggests, the summit of this mountain is flat. You can hike or hike up the mountain, offering a panoramic view of the entire city.
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.
Yexian County Government Office
Occupying an area of 16,848 m², it was founded in the second year of Ming Hongwu (1369). Here you can see ancient government offices, with prisons, kitchens, prefectural residences, and other buildings distributed from south to north on the eastern side.It is the only well-preserved Ming dynasty government office(yamen) in China.
Fengxue Temple was founded in the first year of the Eastern Han Dynasty (circa 190 AD) and has a history of over 1800 years, making it one of China's oldest Buddhist temples.Many scenes in the movie "Shaolin Temple" were actually filmed at Fengxue Temple, not at Shaolin Temple. This is mainly due to the severe destruction of Shaolin Temple, while Fengxue Temple is relatively well-preserved.
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.
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.
Due to its seasonal nature, it is only open from May to October. The watershed features numerous rapids and deep ponds dotted with flat lakes, with rivers varying in width and narrowness, making it an ideal destination for rafting.If you enjoy thrilling experiences, rafting will provide you with an excellent experience.
Like Grand Canyon rafting, the difference is that it's cheaper here, but the experience will be different, so you can choose whoever you like.
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.
In spring, rhododendrons bloom in a sea of flowers, with pink, red, and purple intertwining across the mountains. They frequently host mountain climbing, photography exhibitions, and flower sea hikes, making them the most influential natural landscape festival of Pingdingshan's spring.Held in April each year, it is necessary to plan your itinerary in advance as it is farther from the city center.
From December to February, there are many ice and snow activities here, including skiing, snowmobile racing, children's ice and snow amusement parks, as well as ice sculpture exhibitions and winter folk events.It's perfect for playing with kids.
cripple HuiMian noodles
This is a hotel that hasn't been built for long, with very new facilities and spacious rooms, offering excellent value for money.
Harrway Hotel
This is both a hotel and a distinctive bathing center in China, where you can experience the local bathing culture.
The room is clean and spacious, making it a good hotel in Pingdingshan, though it is somewhat distant from the city center and close to the museum and lake.
This is a well-known chain hotel found throughout China, with excellent environmental service, making it a great choice.
Ju Zi Hotel
Like Quan Ji, it is a nationwide chain hotel with the same style and design as all Ju Zi Hotels. The hotel is filled with the scent of oranges, and all the toiletries used are orange-flavored. If you enjoy the taste of oranges, we particularly recommend staying.
There are no ultra-star hotels on Pingdingshan, so this is the best hotel on Pingdingshan. Located within the wetland park, the hotel offers a beautiful environment and overlooks the lake. The hotel's garden design leans towards a European style, featuring luxurious room types.
Wanda square
Wanda Square is a comprehensive shopping center that integrates shopping, leisure, entertainment, and dining. It meets all your needs for eating, drinking, and having fun, so if you feel bored and have nowhere else to go, it is highly recommended that you visit.
ZhongJun World City
Similar to Wanda Square, but built later than Wanda Plaza, and with updated internal facilities, it and Wanda Square are in the eastern part of the city, making them suitable for shopping needs at both ends of the city.
Denis
The earliest comprehensive department store in Pingdingshan is located in the heart of the city center, but it was established relatively early, offering a shopping experience that isn't as enjoyable as Wanda and Zhongjun, though it's still a great place to visit.
By plane
Pingdingshan City does not have an airport; you can land at Zhengzhou Airport. The airport has several intercity bus routes that directly reach the city center of Pingdingshan.
By bus
By taxi
The meter rate for normal taxis starts at ¥6. The meter is based on both distance traveled and time taken.
By bus
G60 is a longer route in Pingdingshan City, with the first and last stations being "Pingding Shanxi Station ↔ Jianxu Intersection," spanning approximately 35 km and passing through multiple areas.
By cycling
Shared bicycles cost approximately RMB three yuan per ride.
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