Henan Shanzhou Pit Courtyard Comprehensive Travel Guide

🎀🎀Featured Attractions 1️⃣ Underground Palace: The core of the pit courtyard ❤️ located 10 meters underground, covering an area of about 8000 square meters, consisting of three large halls and more than ten small halls. 2️⃣ Pit Courtyard: Many villages in Shanzhou have pit courtyards, with unique village layouts. The walls of the pit courtyard are carved into cave dwellings, with a 'seepage well' in the center of the courtyard and a 'horse-blocking wall' on the ground. From a high vantage point, the village appears to be a series of interconnected pits. Upon entering the village, one can find that the cave dwellings are full of vitality. 3️⃣ Mountain Stove: A unique earthen stove in the pit courtyard, with a sloping stove platform that ascends in sequence, and interconnected stove hearts. There are nine stove holes on the stove, allowing nine different-sized iron pots to be placed simultaneously. This stove uses the principle of rising heat, with functions for stewing, simmering, and keeping warm, making it particularly suitable for preparing the local 'Ten Bowl Feast.' 🎀🎀Itinerary Planning Recommended duration: 1 - 2 days 1️⃣ Day 1: Visit the underground palace and pit courtyard villages to learn about the local history, culture, and architectural features. Try local specialties in the Shanzhou Pit Courtyard Scenic Area, such as the 'Ten Bowls.' 2️⃣ Day 2: Participate in local religious activities to experience the religious atmosphere of the pit courtyard. If interested, you can also visit other nearby attractions. 🎀🎀Specialty Foods 1️⃣ Ten Bowls: One of the pit courtyard's specialty dishes, including a bowl of stewed meat, a bowl of stewed tender meat, a bowl of steamed meat, a bowl of braised meat, a bowl of braised pork, etc., a combination of ten meat dishes. 2️⃣ Seepage Well Noodles: A traditional local noodle dish made with well water, offering a unique taste. 3️⃣ Pit Courtyard Wine: Locally brewed wine with a mellow taste and long-lasting aftertaste. 🎀🎀Travel Essentials 1️⃣ Clothing: Henan Pit Courtyard is located on the Loess Plateau, with a relatively dry climate and significant temperature differences between morning and evening. Remember to bring warm clothing and rain gear. Also, don't forget sun protection products as there is plenty of sunlight. 2️⃣ Shoes: Pit courtyards are mostly on mountain terraces with uneven terrain, so comfortable, non-slip shoes are a must. 3️⃣ Food: There are many local specialties, so bring some snacks or dry food to replenish energy while playing. Also, pay attention to food hygiene. 4️⃣ Communication: The signal in the pit courtyard may not be very good, so inform family and friends of your itinerary and expected return time in advance. Also, bring some emergency medicines and band-aids just in case.