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10 Days in Xinyang

Ten days round out the city — lake, tea hills, Jigong, the southeast temple run, then the Shangcheng mountains and one honest side day north at Chaya Mountain.

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

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Xinyang?

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

Source: NihaoVisit Xinyang guide

10-day Xinyang itinerary at a glance

Use our full Xinyang 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.

Jigong MountainNanwan Lake & Shihegang tea hillsLingshan Temple & Haotang VillageHuangbai Mountain forestTangquanchi springsChaya Mountain side day
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Day 1

Arrival, Shi Riverside & Markets

Settle in, walk the Shi riverfront greenway, then graze the night markets for Xinyang stews and Nanwan fish-head soup.

Scenes from Xinyang, China
  1. xinyang shi riverfront
  2. xinyang city markets
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Day 2

Nanwan Lake

The 1955 reservoir — 75 sq km of water, 61 islands. Morning boat to the tea and bird islands, fish-head soup back in town.

Scenes from Xinyang, China
  1. xinyang nanwan lake
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Day 3

Shihegang Tea Hills

The five-clouds, two-pools, one-stockade picking zones of the tea with a 1915 Panama gold medal and a top-ten national name; pre-Qingming leaf starts late March.

Scenes from Xinyang, China
  1. xinyang shihegang tea mountains
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Day 4

Jigong Mountain

38 km south, one of China's four great summer retreats — over a hundred early-1900s villas under pines and July days near 24°C.

Scenes from Xinyang, China
  1. xinyang jigong mountain
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Day 5

Haotang Village & Lingshan Temple

15 km east to the painted village, then 45 km to the Luoshan monastery known for its east-facing gate, monks and nuns under one roof, and unshaved heads.

  1. xinyang haotang village
  2. xinyang lingshan temple
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Day 6

Chengyang Site & City Museum

25 km north, the Warring States mound where 13 bronze bells came up in 1957 — the recording China's first satellite broadcast in 1970 — then the museum's full galleries.

  1. xinyang chengyang city site
  2. xinyang museum
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Day 7

To Shangcheng — Huangbai Mountain

Two hours east into the Dabie range for a forest park of pines, cliffs and stream gorges near the Hubei line. Overnight in Shangcheng town.

  1. xinyang huangbai mountain
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Day 8

Tangquanchi Springs & Back

A slow morning soak in the spring pools by the water, a long Shangcheng lunch, then the two-hour ride back to Xinyang.

  1. xinyang tangquanchi hot springs
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Day 9

Chaya Mountain — Zhumadian Side Day

An honest side day — Chaya Mountain belongs to neighboring Zhumadian, not Xinyang. 25 to 30 minutes by HSR to Zhumadian West, then about 50 km by road to a forest of granite tors used as a Journey to the West filming location.

  1. zhumadian chaya mountain
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Day 10

Riverside Morning & Departure

A last riverside walk and market breakfast, then the HSR from Xinyang East.

  1. xinyang shi riverfront
  2. xinyang city markets

Budget for 10 days in Xinyang

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 Xinyang?
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 Xinyang?
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 Xinyang?
Xinyang's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Xinyang guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Xinyang and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Xinyang with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Xinyang safe for tourists?
Yes. Xinyang 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: Xinyang travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.