It's a three-hour drive from Beijing to Kaifeng, but it won't arrive until about 1 in the evening. You can consider getting up early to take a bus to Zhengzhou, and then transfer to Kaifeng, which can save 2 hours. Kaifeng enjoys the reputation of being a city of seven dynasties, a famous cultural city, the old capital of the Great Song Dynasty and the capital of chrysanthemums. With a long history and profound cultural accumulation, there are many places of interest in Kaifeng. It won't take long for all the small scenic spots in Kaifeng, including the museum, to be visited in one afternoon. The next day, I went to see the Qingming Shanghe Garden and took the high-speed train back to Beijing at 4 pm.
Popular attractions: Qingming Shanghe Garden, Kaifeng House, Dasong Wushu City, Suoguo Temple, etc.
Must-eat food: glutinous rice balls, almond tea, fried bean jelly, cheese chicken, kang steamed buns, etc.
The deepest feeling in Luoyang lies in the ecological and living atmosphere. There are nearly 100 parks in Luoyang, where people play chess, sing and dance in an endless stream every day, and the number of museums exceeds 30. In the old city, you can see Ma Le Feng Ting Street and Barrow's office without looking at the music fountain. In the new area, you can go to Balitang Music Festival, whether it is classical or literary, humanistic or natural.
Popular attractions: Luoyang Old Street, Longmen Grottoes, Baima Temple, Luoyang City National Heritage Park in Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Must-eat food: Luoyang water mat, confused noodles, mutton soup and hot soup.
As a famous historical and cultural city, Datong has the characteristics of "three generations of Beijing and two dynasties", especially the Northern Wei culture represented by Yungang Grottoes and the Hanging Temple in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Liao and Jin culture represented by Huayan Temple, Shanhua Temple, Kannonji, Jueshan Temple Tower and Yuanjue Temple Tower; Ming and Qing culture represented by the Great Wall, Fortress, Longbi and Datong Fucheng in Ming Dynasty. From Beijing, you can sleep in a sleeper for one night or fly back and forth, probably to 700 yuan.
Popular attractions: Hangkong Temple, Huayan Temple, Yungang Grottoes, Datong Ancient City Wall and Hengshan Mountain.
Must-eat food: yellow cake, Hunyuan bean jelly, Guangling dried bean curd, Datong instant-boiled mutton.
Take the k609 train on Friday night, get on the train and sleep, and arrive at around 9 am on Saturday. Buy a pass, play for two days, visit the ancient city on the first day and watch a performance in the evening; Get up early the next day and go to Wang's Courtyard/Qiao's Courtyard, and then sweep the scenic spots in the ancient city. Return to Beijing by k6 10 on Sunday evening. If you don't want to sleep on the train, you can choose the high-speed train. If you are not satisfied with the number of trains from Pingyao to Beijing, you can choose Pingyao-Taiyuan-Beijing.
Popular attractions: Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family Courtyard, Shuanglin Temple and China Escort Museum.
Must-eat food: seabuckthorn juice, Pingyao beef, oatmeal, Pingyao dishes and oily meat.
Dandong is relatively far away, but if you are tired of going to Tianjin, you must not miss this small town in Liaodong. Eating seafood, drinking beer, soaking in hot springs and big sweet milk strawberries can make your little holiday secret and enjoyable. If you have time, you can also visit North Korea across the Yalu River. It is also a good choice to have a night train sleeper in Dandong.
Popular attractions: Yalu River Bridge, Phoenix Mountain, Lvjiang Village and Dalu Island.
Must-eat food: big ballast, rice sausage, sour soup, barbecue, big banana soda, strawberry.