Day trip attractions around Zhengzhou
1.Zhengzhou National Forest Park. Located in the northeastern suburbs of Zhengzhou City, it covers an area of 3,500 acres. There are rolling sand dunes, lush trees, rippling ponds, lush grass and wildflowers everywhere. The environment is secluded and tree-lined. Take bus 39 or 21 from the train station to the entrance of the forest park, then go east (Li) to the popular ecological garden (entrance fee 10 yuan), where there is a barbecue, the environment is good, and the price is expensive. Oven deposit 50 yuan, rent 10 yuan (including oven, carbon, seasoning, etc.). . If you add carbon, there is an extra charge (5 RMB/time). For sale: fish, potatoes, flat mushrooms, bagged lamb kebabs, etc. Food is charged extra (or you can bring your own). It it is located about 1.5 kilometers north of the famous Ecological Park, where this is a barbecue park (no entrance fee). The barbecue is free, only carbon coins are charged. By the kilogram, five dollars for salt or something is enough, and you can also go fishing. The forest park has a lot of forests, meadows and fish ponds with fresh air. The fish ponds and meadows are great places for self-service barbecues. (Bring your own stove, pay attention to fire prevention)
2. Golden Heron Ostrich Amusement Park (admission 20 yuan). Take bus 51 from Zijingshan (during Golden Week) or Small Commodity World (daily 7:30, 9:30, 11:30); or take bus 307 directly from the train station Yinji Trade City. There is a barbecue area specializing in catching fish, which costs 10 yuan per fish (the fish are not big).
3. Huangzhuang Yellow River Embankment (no tickets of course). Or take bus No. 305 from Zijingshan Railway Station to the terminus of Huangzhuang. Go north to the Yellow River Embankment, turn left for 1km (about 30 minutes after getting off the bus) and barbecue on the Yellow River Embankment. There are fishermen selling fresh fish along the Yellow River. The environment is quiet and beautiful with few tourists. The second Yellow River bridge is being built here, so its hard to drive.
4. Jiangang Reservoir (admission 3 yuan). Take bus No. 301 to the medical school, have a barbecue by the reservoir and play with pedal boats.
5. Changzhuang Reservoir (ominous ticket). Located in Changzhuang Village, Xushui Town, southwest suburb of Zhengzhou City, 2 kilometers from the Western Ring Road, 8 kilometers around the reservoir. The environment is quiet and interesting. Take the 302 bus to Erqi Square or Medical College and have a barbecue by the water. It this is not much fun.
6. Lindong Lake (former Temple River Reservoir). No tickets, fishing 3 yuan / day), is located 15km southwest of Zhengzhou, due to be built in the Han and Tang dynasties Donglin Temple and named. The lake has a large surface area, clear and sparkling water, towering ancient pagodas in the temple, numerous stone monuments, and majestic architecture. Although the ancient temple is dilapidated, it still reveals the purity of a paradise. Take bus No. 301 from He Yi, which runs every 40 minutes and costs 2 yuan, and the terminal is there, with the latest return shuttle at 18:10. There are not many tourists, but there are pedal boats and motorboats. It's more fun to fish while grilling.
7. Liu Xi Lake (entrance fee is ominous). Take bus 31 or 76 at the medical school or bus 68 at the train station and Green City Plaza. It's an old tourist area, and the barbecue is good.
8. Huayuankou Yellow River Tourist Area (admission 10 yuan). In Erqi Square or Zijingshan take the 310 bus to the terminal to Huayuankou ecological tourism area, the west and east of the embankment (there is a small riverside park) are good places for barbecue.
9. Mangshan Yellow River Tourist Area (admission 25 yuan). Take bus 16 at Erqi Square and Dashiqiao, it's an old tourist area. Beach barbecue is also good.
10. Aurora Green Landscape (former Yellow River Grand View, no admission fee), located 3 kilometers south of the Yellow River in Zhengzhou, covers an area of 7,600 acres and consists of geological landforms such as hills, gullies, rivers, lakes and wetlands. There is a special barbecue place with operating barbecue on festivals and daily self-service barbecue with stove. Eat barbecue and see the scenery.
11. Meishan (admission 5 yuan). Take the 318 bus **** bus to the medical school, get off at the foot of the mountain. The mountain is not high and there are few tourists. This is a good place for barbecue.
12. Yellow River Carp Farm (no admission fee) Take bus 308 to Zijing. Fresh Yellow River carp, grilled fish and tender fat.
13. Yellow River Hotel (no ticket) can be reached by taking No. 309 at Erqi Square, Xintongqiao or Wenjian. There are grilled fish by the fish pond in the park
15. Ligang Reservoir (no ticket), originally a Yellow River water conservancy project, was built in 1958. It was forced to explode when the flood came in 1960, leaving only the 18-hole sluice bridge, the dissipation pool and a marvelous remnant dam in the river. The water area is 461 acres and the water is crystal clear. You can fish from the shore and enjoy nature in the lake. (Ticket for Huayuankou Scenic Spot, 10 yuan) Take No. 310 at Erqi Square or Amethyst to the terminus, Huayuankou, and walk west along the river stairs for about 1.5 kilometers. Line (no ticket):North Ring Road Chenzhai Flower Market to the west of the second intersection, on the head of the river ladder east 500 meters. The water is beautiful, there are few tourists, and you can bake if you want.
16. Tang Gang Reservoir (no admission fee). In Guangwu Township, Xingyang City, you can take the North Ring Road, turn to Mangshan Road, turn to Guxing Township, turn west to Guangwu Township, and ask for Tang Gang Reservoir, which is only about 1 mile from Guangwu Township. It takes at most an hour to get to this reservoir from the northern suburbs of Zhengzhou. The reservoir is beautiful, with lots of wild ducks, and a great place for barbecues.
17. Xingyang Dingdian Reservoir (no entrance fee). Go west to Zhengshang Road on Shangjie Street and turn left (south) at Taihe intersection for about 5 kilometers. You can fish, there are a lot of fish (5 yuan / person charged by the angler), barbecue is just fine.
18. Jinshahu (admission 20 yuan). From the Medical College and East and West Streets by 35 bus **** bus to the end. There are barbecues in summer.
9. Yanming Lake (20 yuan). From Zhengbian Highway to Zhongmu City, turn left (north) at the big traffic circle. 10 kilometers later there is a small road to the east that not only operates barbecues, but also self-service barbecues. The edge of the water barbecue has a unique flavor. There seems to be a direct bus from New East Station. Drive east along Xinzhengkai Avenue to Yanming Lake, then turn left.
20. Gongyi Qinglong Mountain (i.e. Butterfly Valley, no ticket). Take a bus from the West Railway Station to Gongyi, get off at Xiaoguan Town (55 kilometers, ticket 7 yuan), and then take a Chinese bus toward Dipo to Yangshuwa Village at the mouth of the canyon (3 yuan/person). After that, walk into the mountain for a tour, all the way through the canyon. You can walk and play along the way. Arrive at the campsite (upstream of a reservoir) and swim, fish and barbecue. Need to spend the night, the next day walking out of the mountain (1 hour), in the Qinglongshan scenic Ciyun Temple parking lot chartered car (Changhe about 35 yuan / car) (half an hour or so), take a long-distance bus to the national highway Dayugou town, return to Zheng (this scenic area need to prepare tents and sleeping bags).
21. Xinzheng Yangzhuang Reservoir (no tickets, fishing 5 yuan / person day, 58km). Take a long-distance bus at the South Station to Pingdingshan, Ye County and Yuzhou, and get off at Yangzhuang. Tickets are 6 yuan.
22. Lao Guanzhai Reservoir (35km no ticket). Take a long-distance bus from South Station to Xinzheng, get off at Lao Guanzhai and walk 1 kilometer. Tickets are 3.5 yuan.
23. Lao Guanzhai River (35 kilometers without ticket). Take a long-distance bus from South Station to Xinzheng, get off at work and walk 1.5 kilometers. Tickets are 3.5 yuan, or get off at Wulikou and take a three-wheeler (2 yuan) to Lao Guanzhaihe.
24. Bihe Reservoir (i.e., Zhuang Xiaowei Reservoir, no tickets, fishing 5 yuan / person day). Take No. 323 at Zijingshan Road Third Branch and get off at the terminal.
25. Wuhuzhao Reservoir (no entrance fee, fishing 5 yuan/person day). From the South Station to Xinzheng (4 yuan), take the No. 4 bus in Xinzheng.
26. Wuxing Reservoir (no entrance fee, fishing 5 yuan/person day). Take a bus from South Station to Xinzheng, get off at Lugou (4 yuan) and take a three-wheeler (5 kilometers) to get there.
27. Quliang Reservoir (no entrance fee). Take a shuttle bus from the passenger transportation station (Navigation Road) directly to Liu Ji (4 yuan).
28. Hexi Reservoir (no tickets). Take a shuttle bus from the passenger station (Navigation Road) to Liu Ji, get off at the cattle station and take a three-wheeler 4 kilometers north.
29. Zhangwan Reservoir (no ticket). Take a shuttle bus from the passenger terminal (Navigation Road) to Liuji, get off at the terminal and take a three-wheeler.
30. Liwan Reservoir (60 kilometers without ticket). Take a long-distance bus from Zhengzhou to Dengfeng to Liwan Reservoir at the terminus, the ticket is 6 yuan.
31.Shizushan, anciently known as Juci Mountain, is located 15 kilometers southwest of Xinzheng City in Chitouzhai. Covering an area of about 12km2, it is a beautiful and picturesque mountain. The cultural relics of the Yellow Emperor are all over the mountain. From a distance, the main peak of Shizu Mountain looks like a statue of Emperor Xuanyuan Huangdi, with a majestic, clear brow and a magnificent look, which makes you feel awe-inspiring. Cliffs and strange peaks abound, forming a tall and majestic mountain landscape. The Qinggangmiao Reservoir, which is densely jungled on the mountain slopes and halfway up the hillside, is as horizontal as a mirror and crystal clear, while the Black Dragon Pool and Jade Maiden Pool on the western slopes have gurgling brooks and charming streams, forming a beautiful landscape of mountains, water, springs and forests. Take a bus from Zhengzhou South Bus Station to Xinzheng (fare 6 yuan) and then transfer to Shizushan (fare 4 yuan).
32. The hometown of the Yellow Emperor. Take a bus from Zhengzhou South Bus Terminal to Xinzheng (ticket 6 yuan) then walk 1,000 meters.
33.The Imperial Tomb of Northern Song Dynasty. A national cultural relics protection unit with an area of about 30 square kilometers, it is located in four towns in Gongyi City: Xicun, Zhitian, Downtown and Huiguo Town. From Zhengzhou, take the 68, 72 bus to the new Zhengzhou University, 10 yuan to Gongyi, an hour to the station to get off, take the 3, 6, 1 bus to Zhao Yong Cemetery off.
34. The origin of He Luo culture. It is the confluence of the Yellow River and Luoyi, and the birthplace of Heluo culture. There is a mysterious Hailuo legend of the Da Wang Temple. Take bus 68 or 72 from Zhengzhou to Xin Zhengzhou University, take a bus from 10 RMB to Gongyi, get off at Gongyi Toll Station and walk north for 10 minutes. The temple charges 2 yuan (crowds can contribute to the price).
35. Mangshan Ancient Tree Garden. Located at the intersection of Tianhe Road and Kaiyuan Road, it covers an area of 600 acres, planting 3,723 trees, of which 880 are ancient trees, 3 are over 1,000 years old, dozens are over 500 years old, and 850 are over 100 years old. There are also forest trails, two boulders weighing 60-80 tons, artificial lakes, and rockeries. Take No. 78, No. 90, No. 91 buses in the city and get off at Huiji District Government.
36. Fengle Farm (admission 20), 800 meters east of the intersection of Zhengzhou-Mangshi Highway (Jiangshan Road) and the Yellow River Embankment. On both sides of the square, there is an amusement and interactive park consisting of Pigeon Square, Ant Kingdom, Peacock Paradise, Stupid Pig Paradise, Squirrel Paradise, Golden Forest Paradise and Sunflower Maze. From south to north, there are Lotus Pond, Wooden House Villa, Artificial Lake, Fengle Taoyuan, high-quality vineyard imported from the U.S.A., Observation Deck, and Hare Garden. Nanyang yellow cattle and Hainan Dongshan sheep are raised in the northernmost grassland scenery pasture. There are hotel meeting rooms, etc. The roasted whole sheep here is good. Transportation: You can take the No.1 bus tour line under the He Yi overpass.
37. Yellow River Fu Jing Ecological Park (admission 20) is located in Huayuankou Town, Huiji District, Zhengzhou City, north of the Yellow River Beach, east of the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway, west of the 107 National Highway Yellow River Highway Bridge. It winds along the Yellow River for 8 kilometers and covers an area of 15,000 acres. Address: Dongtan District, Zhengzhou City, Xinxiang, Yuanyang Yellow River bank (both sides of the Yellow River between the 107 National Highway Yellow River Bridge and the Beijing-Zhuhai Highway Yellow River Bridge). He Yi Interchange Bridge No. 18, take the tourist bus line 2.
38. Phoenix Mountain: Get on Zhengshao Highway from Xinmi Gorge, go south 500 meters, go west at Nail Junction, then there is a small roundabout in Mizun, and then go west (signposted) for 5 kilometers. It's mostly farm-to-table meals, hiking, and following creeks.
39. Emperor s Palace: it took too long to get there. I probably took the Zhengmi highway. There is a direct road to the emperor s palace in front of Xinmi city. When you ask the locals, they will know how to get there. The main reason is to see the stoneman winds behind the s square and a small lake with several small caverns, caves and a palace.
40. Huan Cui Yu: Take Zhengzhou Road, cross the toll station, then take the new 310. there is a road to Liuho Town, Myoko Town road to the west marking the main eat Myoko braised pork and peasant rice. By the way, you must try the acorn noodle jelly there, you can not eat in Zhengzhou. Attractions are Lin Biao Cave, the ancient castle kilometer slide a
42. Xuehua Cave: take the 310 road to Gongyi Xinzhong Town. Roadside attractions signage, mainly eating mountain leek sedan chair, small dragon pool, ten thousand years of ginger trees, Xuehua Cave, the old temple near the temple have time to climb the generals village. (Huancuiyu, Shenxian Cave, Xuehua Cave are connected. Enter one to go to the other two.)
43. Kang million manor: Gongyi to the west on the Lianhuo highway, and then north on the Nanhedu to Kangdian. By the way, you can visit the Grotto Temple and Song Mausoleum.
44. Song Yin scenic spot: take Lianhuo highway west of Gongyi, and take Denggong highway south of Jijinshan Pass. The original secondary pine forest view is quite good. Standing on the hill, you can see the Zhengshao highway and eat wild game.
45. Qinglongshan Ciyun Temple: walk through Gongyi Daitugou 310 times. There is a signpost on the roadside with a road to the south. It it is a few hundred meters away from the entrance to the scenic area. There is nothing to eat in the scenic area. The stone carvings in Ciyun Temple are exquisite.
46. Longhu (Longbo Holy Land, no entrance fee). Longbo Sacred Ground is located in Longhu Town, Xinzheng City, southeast of Zhengzhou City, about 25 kilometers from the city center. It covers an area of more than 5,000 acres, including more than 1,000 acres of water and 2,000 acres of forest, and is the first officially announced original nature reserve in the Central Plains. 1,000 acres of native lakes with natural ecosystems; hundreds of thousands of wild trees are lush around the lakeside, dozens of wild animals jumping between the lakes, and there are large areas of forested orchards next to the roads along the lakeside.
47. Cherry Valley: Zhengzhou Cherry Valley is about 15 kilometers away from Zhengzhou City, in the southwest of Zhengzhou City, from the medical school to take the 317 bus can be directly. It is open to tourists during May 1 every year. Zhengzhou Medical College by 317 bus directly to the Cherry Valley. The entrance fee for individual orchards ranges from 3-5 yuan. You can eat as much as you want and pay the price according to the weight you take away.
40.Houzhai Township Safflower Temple Village 10,000 mu grape base. Covering seven villages around the village of honghuasi mu grapes, recently dressed in red and green dress, to meet the guests from all over the world. Ten thousand acres of grape base is located in the eastern part of Houzhai Township, 10 kilometers from the city, to the safflower Temple Village as the center, including the surrounding Tie Sanguanmiao, Nangang Liu, Guojiazui, Daitian hole, Donghudong, Li, and other administrative villages. zdongdong and Jingzhai, a total of more than 10,000 acres in a 10-mile radius. There are more than 50 varieties. Some newly introduced varieties such as American black, big red ball, beauty finger and green cooking became the newest of grapes. Road varieties of hurricane and red Fuji has been improved, because of its sweet flavor, taste mellow, attracted foreign merchants rush. When the grapes are ripe, they are crystal clear and colorful. Bus route: 222 bus directly to the grape base; take Songshan South Road, University South Road can be taken to.
2. How much is a ticket to Yanming Lake
Free attractions I made a sort, divided into east and west, south and north four directions:
East
Beijing Lake Wetland Park, Ruyi Lake, Zhengzhou Forest, Park Expo, Soccer Park, Yanming Lake, Green Expo, Huxiang Wetland Park, Zilong Lake.
, South
Meishan, Jiangang Reservoir, Butterfly Lake Ecological Park, Shi Zu Mountain, Zhengzhou Cherry Valley, Longquan Wetland Park.
West London District
Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou Botanical Garden, Zhengzhou Arboretum, Lindong Lake, Bishagang Park, Xiliuhu Park, Tianjian Lake Park, Qinglong Mountain, Wuyun Mountain, Zhongyuan Film and Television City, Zhengzhou Sculpture Park, Changzhuang Reservoir, Jiangang Reservoir, Xingyang Gudu, Wanshan Lake, Suohe Wetland Park, Longquan Wetland Park.
North
Yellow River Welcome Hotel, Huayuankou Scenic Area, Yellow River Wetland Park, Four Years Green, Green Park, Yellow River Tourism Zone, Deer Park Landscape, Huangzhuang Yellow River Embankment, Mangshan Ancient Tree Garden.
3. Yanming Lake Attractions Tour
Yanming Lake is located in the east of Xi'an _ River on the west bank consists of five lakes of different sizes. Lakes 1, 2, 4 and 5 will be made into a municipal recreational park, while lake 3 will be simply maintained to keep its original state, a haven for many state-protected birds.
The waters here are vast, with willows lining the banks. Wild geese and ducks often feed and nest here. The construction of Yanming Lake Recreation Park is about to begin, which is an important opportunity
Yanming Lake has unique natural scenery and pleasant climate. The famous writer Zhang Xiaotian "Yanming Lake" novel was written here, so it has a river of thirteen bubbles, the land of fish and rice, the plug.
Yanming Lake with its mountains, water, forests, sand, flowers and other tourism resources, natural ecological landscapes, exquisite natural cuisine, simple folk customs, attracting tourists and photographers from all over the world.
4. Yanming Lake Scenic Area Ticket Price
To go to Zhongmou, mainly to attend the Yanming Lake hairy crab food street. I didn't have a million things to think about, except for Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, the hairy crabs here are absolutely delicious.
Yanming Lake is mainly a natural landscape, bird habitat, a good place for vacation and leisure, wetland park.
There are also cultural landscapes, such as Confucius back to the car, very famous. We had a great time here after driving to Yanming Lake. Basically, it's so big, you can't see the edge.
Such a big fish pond is really what I want. The fishing was great. You'll be on the edge of your seat with excitement when you see those big fish.
You can also pick lotus in the lake, play hide-and-seek, and look for cranes.
You can enjoy the beauty of Yanming Lake in the cool twilight.
You can barbecue and hold a bonfire party, which is especially suitable for 351 groups or company annual meeting to vacation here.
You can enjoy national and provincial protected birds such as white cranes, great swans, little swans, herons, gray geese and great egrets.
If you want to go to Yanming Lake by car, you can turn from the West Fourth Ring Road to the North Ring Road, take the National Highway 107, and then turn east into Zhengkai Avenue, and then you can visit Yanming Lake. There are also buses to Yanming Lake in Zhongmou.
5. Yanming Lake Travel Tips
Free.
Xi'an An Sheep Culture Museum is located in Yanta District Xiangyan Road 93, there is a bird east of Yanming Lake, south of Dakhan Shanglin Yuan, west of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, north of Qingliu Temple. With hundreds of rare exhibits, it is currently China's largest collection of sheep thematic museum. Every collection here is a page of history, are intriguing stories; every sheep treasure shows the history of Chinese civilization for thousands of years, carrying a heavy Chinese excellent traditional culture.
In traditional Chinese culture, the sheep is regarded as a symbol of beauty, kindness and good fortune. This bronze beast with double sheep's heads around its body is of different shapes, all natural. With a strong realistic style, the head of the sheep's ears, horns, and kisses are comprehensive, following the shape of a bronze casting of an elephant from the Shang Dynasty. In addition, the six beasts and sheep of the mother s head by the secondary casting.
Address: Xi'an Yanta District, Xiang Yan Road, No. 93 stone sheep farm a; a
Tickets: free.
Tel: (029) 89135999
Opening time: all day
Surrounding public transportation information: 25 Road, 48 Road, 269 Road, 606 Road, 6 Road, Youyu.
6. Yanming Lake Tourist Resort Tickets
Free July 1, Xi'an _ Ba Eco-district Yanming Lake Recreation Park Ann officially opened free of charge, becoming the _ Ba Eco-district following the Ann Expo Park, the _ Ba National Wetland Park, the Peach Blossom Pool Park, the _ Ba Zi Shui Park, which is a must-visit place Ann in Xi'an.
7. Yanming Lake charge admission fee
Go to Yanming Lake Wetland Ecological Park. Located at the intersection of _Hexi Road and Dongyue Road, it consists of four lakes of different sizes. Yanming Lake was originally a wild lake, and in June 2016 a wetland park was built on this basis. The water here is vast, fish swim shallow, geese fly and ducks smile. The willows hang low on the shore and the reeds sway. It is perfect for couples dating and parent-child companionship.
The transportation is also convenient. It will be more convenient if the Yanming Lake Station of Metro Line 5 opens. It's a good place for a half-day trip.
8. Yanming Lake One-Day Tour
Famous attractions in Zhongmou County:
Pan Ans' hometown, Guandu Battle Site, Yanming Lake Scenic Area, and National Modern Agricultural Park.
Pan An is famous for her beauty, high quality and outstanding talent. People all over the world often use the appearance of Pan An. According to history books, wherever Pan An went, he won the hearts of young girls, there are pushing fruit carts. Pan An's hometown also has Pan An which is a well-preserved mausoleum. Every year, many Pan clan members come here to find their roots and pay homage to their ancestors.
Located in the village of Dapanzhuang, the southern section of the construction road in Zhongmou County, it was built in honor of Pan Yue. Pan Yue, character Anren, commonly known as Pan An, was a famous writer of the Western Jin Dynasty, and a native of Dapanzhuang, Chengguan County, present-day Shaanxi Province
And then there are the pavilions in Pan Park. The amusement park is decorated with statues of Pan An. There are also Pan An's tomb, roller-skating pavilion, bumper cars, and aerial tour buses on both sides. To the north there is a small hill with a monument pavilion. From east to west, there is an artificial lake, a jade belt bridge, a swimming pool, a performance stage and a field. The two sides of the lake are lined with weeping willows and a pleasant environment for visitors to fish. It is also an ideal place for people to exercise and relax in the morning. Three days before the amusement park opened, it was amazing that the four pear trees on Pan's tomb were full of white blossoms before the blooming season. After the completion of the amusement park in Pan's hometown, it became a good place for people to have fun and fitness.
Travel Tips:
Ticket: 10 yuan
Address: Dapanzhuang Village, Zhongmou, Zhengzhou
Transportation: Take a bus from Zhongmou County to Dapanzhuang Village.
Yanming Lake Scenic Area was once a sedimentation pond for the Yellow River Diversion Project. After the construction of Xiaolangdi Reservoir, the irrigation and sand-sinking functions of Yanming Lake gradually declined, and wetland lakes gradually formed due to the siltation of lowland sediments. The large area of reed growth attracted geese to roost, later named Yanming Lake, which is the largest water and wetland in eastern Zhengzhou. The whole lake area consists of East Lake, Middle Lake and West Lake.
The Battle of Guandu is one of the three major battles in Chinese history at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Jian'an five years of the Eastern Han Dynasty Emperor Xian An years, Cao, and Yuan in Guandu (now northeast of Henan Zhongmou) took place in a strategic duel. Cao Cao suddenly attacked Yuan Jun Xiahou_s granary at Wu Chao (west of present-day Fengqiu, Henan) and then defeated Yuan Jun's main force. The battle laid the foundation for Cao Cao's unification of northern China.
The Battle of Guandu took place in the fifth year of Jian'an in the Eastern Hanan (200). At the time, Yuan Shao was leading an army of 100,000 men southward, and Cao Cao was leading an army of 20,000 men to resist Guandu. That spring, Cao Cao took advantage of Yuan Shao's arrogance and underestimation. In the midst of internal discord, he attacked Yuan Shao's Xiahou _ twice in the rear, burned his grain ditches, and cut off his grain routes. As a result, Yuan Shao's army was shaken and disorganized. Cao Cao attacked on all sides, eliminating Yuan Jun's main force and laying the foundation for the unification of the north. It was one of the famous battles in China's history, where the weak won over the strong and the few won over the many. The battlefield of that war also became the famous Guandu Ancient Battlefield.