The best attractions for a one-day trip to Shangqiu are Shangqiu Ancient City, Mangdang Mountain, Yingtianfu Academy, Yanbotai, and Suihuang Mausoleum.

1. Shangqiu Ancient City: Also known as Guide Fucheng, it was the county seat of Shangqiu during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was built in the sixth year of Zhengde in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of nearly 500 years. The ancient city is mainly composed of three parts: the brick city, the city lake, and the city outline. It is round on the outside and square on the inside. The last piece is shaped like a huge ancient coin, which looks very unique.

2. Mangdang Mountain: Also known as "Fairy Peak", it is the only mountain group on the plains of eastern Henan. It has a long history and many relics, and is known as the Museum of Han Culture. The ancient and magical Mangdang Thirteen Peaks have history on the peaks and legends on the caves. The Confucius Temple, Chen Sheng Garden, the Mausoleums of Han and Liang Dynasties, Liu Bang's Snake Killing Monument and other places of interest are all scattered among them.

3. Yingtianfu Academy: One of the four major academies in ancient times, its predecessor was Suiyang Academy, which was founded by Yang Kui, a Shangqiu native in the Later Jin Dynasty of the Five Dynasties. At that time, most academies in the Northern Song Dynasty were located in mountain resorts. Only Tianfu Academy was established in a bustling city. Later, with the addition of writers Yan Shu, Fan Zhongyan and others, Yingtianfu Academy gradually developed into the most influential academy in the Northern Song Dynasty.

4. Yan Bo Terrace: Located in the southwest of the ancient city of Shangqiu, it is an observatory built by Emperor Ku's son Yan Bo more than 4,500 years ago. It is also the earliest existing star observatory in China.

5. Mausoleum of Emperor Sui: The cemetery of Sui Ren who invented the method of drilling wood to make fire in ancient times. According to the research of historical experts, Sui Ren is the first person in the world and the ancestor of the Chinese nation. The Suiren family's tomb and statue stand in the center of the mausoleum area. It is surrounded by green cypresses and green grass. The architectural style of the mausoleum also draws on the design concept of ancient imperial mausoleums.

The top ten specialties of Shangqiu

The top ten specialties of Shangqiu include steamed buns, whistle soup, bad fish, stir-fried chicken, shrimp roe, braised noodles with three delicacies, Hairy eggs, dry-pot duck, braised pork elbow, and horse-headed dog meat.