Shangqiu商丘

A walled old city on the eastern plain, best seen at sunset from the moat.

Suggested stay

1 days

Editorial guides

Arrive at

Shangqiu railway

Best season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Why stop here

Three reasons to get off the train

History & people

c. 1000 BCESitesZhou

The Zhou enfeoffed the Shang royal line at Song, around today's Shangqiu; the city wall is still traceable.

c. 500 CECultureWei, Jin & Six Dynasties

A northern ballad about a daughter who takes her father's place in the army; Yucheng in eastern Henan keeps a temple to her.

c. 1010 CECultureSong

One of the four great Song academies, raised to national status and later staffed by officials who rewrote the exams.

Local food

Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.

Getting here

Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.

Nearby by rail