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10 Days in Xinxiang

Ten days covers every Taihang valley day trip plus two honest neighbor-city days — Yinxu in Anyang and the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou.

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Best time: April-May or September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Xinxiang?

10 days lets you go beyond Xinxiang's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Xinxiang guide

10-day Xinxiang itinerary at a glance

Use our full Xinxiang travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Guoliang tunnel roadBaligou gorge and waterfallBaoquan, Guanshan and TianjieshanBigan Temple and Prince Lu's tombYinxu side day (Anyang)Henan Museum side day (Zhengzhou)
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Day 1

Guoliang and the Cliff Tunnel

About 1.5-2 hours to the trailhead in Huixian. The Guoliang tunnel runs 1,250 m through the cliff, carved 1972-1977 by 13 villagers over five years; entry about 80 yuan and the village sits near 1,700 m. Overnight in the village.

Scenes from Xinxiang, China
  1. xinxiang guoliang tunnel
  2. xinxiang wanxian mountain
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Day 2

Nanping Gorges at Wanxianshan

The same 80-yuan Wanxianshan ticket covers the southern side — Danfen Gorge's boardwalks, Black Dragon Pool and a chain of falls down red-rock steps. Late light from the cliff-edge viewpoint is the keepsake shot.

Scenes from Xinxiang, China
  1. xinxiang wanxian mountain
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Day 3

Baligou Gorge Full Day

A 5A gorge some 50 km out, entry about 80 yuan with the shuttle extra — stairways, red-rock pools and the tall Tianhe waterfall dropping well over 150 m. Non-slip shoes earn their keep on wet stone.

Scenes from Xinxiang, China
  1. xinxiang baligou
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Day 4

Baoquan Spring Country

Baoquan, an hour southwest in Huixian, trades cliff roads for water — spring-fed streams, boardwalks and pools; entry about 80 yuan with the shuttle extra, and late March-April adds a tulip sea on the terraces.

Scenes from Xinxiang, China
  1. xinxiang baoquan
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Day 5

Guanshan Red Gorge

Guanshan national geopark, about an hour out in Huixian — a red-sandstone gorge with a string of pools and falls, entry about 60 yuan with the shuttle extra. The gorge walls keep it cooler on July afternoons.

  1. xinxiang guanshan
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Day 6

Tianjieshan and the Iron Top

At Huilong, the S-shaped tunnel road climbs to the Yunfeng Gallery lookouts and Laoyeding, the temple-topped summit at about 1,570 m known as the Iron Top; allow a full day with the park shuttle, and sleep back in Xinxiang.

  1. xinxiang tianjie mountain
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Day 7

Jiulianshan Stream Country

Jiulianshan, about 1.5 hours west in Huixian, is the gentler valley — stream crossings, hanging walks and the small Xilian temple high up; go early, wear shoes you can wet, and pair it with a low-key evening in town.

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Day 8

Yinxu — Anyang Side Day

A neighbor-city day — Anyang is about 25 minutes north by HSR. Yinxu, the UNESCO-listed Shang capital where the oracle bones surfaced, pairs with the national writing museum; back in Xinxiang by evening for dinner.

  1. anyang yinxu
  2. anyang chinese writing museum
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Day 9

Zhengzhou — Henan Museum Side Day

The provincial capital is 20-odd minutes south by HSR — the Henan Museum's bronzes and jades (free with ID, closed Mondays), an Erqi Square stroll, then the short ride home.

  1. zhengzhou henan museum
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Day 10

Bigan Temple, Prince Lu's Tomb and Departure

Morning at Bigan Temple in Weihui, 20 km north — first built in 494, with a stele said to be carved by Confucius, entry about 40 yuan. Afternoon at the Ming tomb of Prince Lu on the northern city edge, entry about 40 yuan, then the HSR from Xinxiang East.

  1. xinxiang bigan temple
  2. xinxiang luwang mausoleum

Budget for 10 days in Xinxiang

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Xinxiang?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Xinxiang?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Xinxiang?
Xinxiang's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Xinxiang guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Xinxiang and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Xinxiang with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Xinxiang safe for tourists?
Yes. Xinxiang has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Xinxiang travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.