1046 BCEZhou
The battle of Muye
Zhou forces met the Shang army in the plain north of the Yellow River; the dynasty changed hands in a single day.
Illustrative imageXinxiang新乡
South Taihang trailheads, cliff villages and reservoirs within an hour of town.
Suggested stay
1 day
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Xinxiang East railway
Best season
Apr–Oct
The short version
Xinxiang (新乡) rewards 1 day, reached via 25 min from Zhengzhou. It suits travellers interested in mountains & water, folk life. The best window is Apr–Oct.
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 Xinxiang
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Xinxiang East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weihui 卫辉 | 17 km | 0h 37m |
| Huixian 辉县 | 21 km | 0h 39m |
| Xiuwu 修武 | 44 km | 0h 46m |
| Hebi 鹤壁 | 60 km | 0h 51m |
Travelling to Xinxiang?
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