1931Modern
The base area at Xinxian
A mountain county became the seat of a soviet government; its old streets and offices are preserved as a museum district.
Xin County新县
Red-cliff mountain roads, cloud seas and old villages in the Dabie highlands.
Suggested stay
1 days
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Xinyang East + 1.5 h drive
Best season
Apr–Nov
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Mountains & water
Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs
- 02
Folk life
Temple fairs, kiln lanes and living craft
What happened here
What to eat in Xin County
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Xinyang East + 1.5 h drive
- Rail access
- Drive from the nearest rail hub
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xinyang 信阳 | 93 km | 1h 2m |
| Zhumadian 驻马店 | 169 km | 1h 26m |
| Zhoukou 周口 | 221 km | 1h 43m |
| Luohe 漯河 | 229 km | 1h 46m |