1040sPeopleSong
Fan Zhongyan writes at Huazhou
Exiled to Dengzhou, he founded a academy and wrote the essay that begins 'worry before the world worries'.
Dengzhou邓州
A Song academy courtyard and flat farmland at the province's southwest corner.
Suggested stay
1 days
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Dengzhou East railway
Best season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Heritage
Imperial capitals, grottoes and excavated cities
- 02
Folk life
Temple fairs, kiln lanes and living craft
What happened here
What to eat in Dengzhou
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Dengzhou East railway
- Rail access
- Direct high-speed rail
- Time needed
- 1 days · 0 h of site time
Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.
Nearby by rail
| City | Distance | Est. rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nanyang 南阳 | 53 km | 0h 49m |
| Xichuan 淅川 | 75 km | 0h 56m |
| Xixia 西峡 | 89 km | 1h 1m |
| Pingdingshan 平顶山 | 163 km | 1h 25m |