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View Plans & PricingArea: 18,919 km²
Population: ~6.2 million (2020)
Xinyang means "believing in the sun" or "new honesty" in Chinese. It is located in southern Henan at the border with Hubei and is famous for tea and mountains.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Xinyang has no commercial airport; Zhengzhou and Wuhan airports are used. Xinyang Railway Station and Xinyang East Station connect to Zhengzhou and Wuhan on the Beijing–Guangzhou high-speed railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Xinyang Normal University and Xinyang Agriculture and Forestry University are the main institutions.
Xinyang lies at the southern foothills of the Dabie Mountains and the Huai River basin with a subtropical climate. It has mountains, rivers, and is famous for Xinyang Maojian tea.
Visit Jigong Mountain (famous summer resort), Nanwan Lake, Lingshan Temple, and the Xinyang Tea Culture Park.
Day 1: Jigong Mountain.
Day 2: Nanwan Lake and tea plantations.
Try Xinyang Maojian tea, Xinyang hot dry noodles, Henan-style braised dishes, and freshwater fish.
Buy Xinyang Maojian tea, tea sets, and local snacks. Main shopping is in Shihe District.
Local Vibe: Xinyang (信阳) is the heart of old China — grounded, historical, and centered on wheat noodles, ancient capitals, and saying 中 (zhong) to approve. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Xinyang Maojian tea shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Xinyang is home to Jigong Mountain (famous summer resort), a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Xinyang Maojian tea is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Xinyang have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
中 (zhōng) — Okay / good.
弄啥 (nòng shá) — What are you doing?
可得劲 (kě dé jìn) — Very satisfying.
• Laozi — The legendary founder of Taoism is associated with Henan.
• Du Fu — One of China’s greatest poets had deep ties to Henan.
• Zhang Zhongjing — The Sage of Medicine was from Nanyang.
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