c. 1000 BCESitesZhou
The Ying state cemetery
Bronzes from a small Zhou vassal state, including vessels that record royal gift-giving, were excavated west of Pingdingshan.
Pingdingshan平顶山
Buddhist mountain temples, hot springs and the big hill country of Yaoshan.
Suggested stay
1 days
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Pingdingshan West railway
Best season
Apr–Oct
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Mountains & water
Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs
- 02
Heritage
Imperial capitals, grottoes and excavated cities
What happened here
1700sCultureMing & Qing
The Majie storytelling fair
Every spring, singers and drum storytellers set up in a field near Baofeng to perform for anyone who stops.
What to eat in Pingdingshan
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Pingdingshan West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yuzhou 禹州 | 47 km | 0h 47m |
| Xuchang 许昌 | 60 km | 0h 51m |
| Ruzhou 汝州 | 63 km | 0h 52m |
| Changge 长葛 | 68 km | 0h 54m |