c. 250 CECultureWei, Jin & Six Dynasties
The Seven Sages in the bamboo
Poets and drinkers gathered in the hills of Shanyang, refusing court office and inventing a style of learned withdrawal.
Suggested stay
2 days
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Jiaozuo railway
Best season
Apr–Oct
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Mountains & water
Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs
What happened here
What to eat in Jiaozuo
Iron Yam
铁棍山药Steamed, candied or in soup: the local tuber that shows up on every menu.
Wen County farm restaurants
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Jiaozuo railway
- Rail access
- Direct high-speed rail
- Time needed
- 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xiuwu 修武 | 19 km | 0h 38m |
| Qinyang 沁阳 | 30 km | 0h 42m |
| Wen County 温县 | 34 km | 0h 43m |
| Xingyang 荥阳 | 49 km | 0h 48m |