Underneath the voluminous veil of the Henan sky, nestled like an enigmatic gem waiting to be discovered, lies the enigmatic wonder of Pingdingshan. The kind of place where unscripted serendipities unfold at every turn, and where the art of living unfurls with a distinct Chinese touch. It’s a vibrant, venerable canvas etched with legends, tinged with culinary peculiarities, and adorned with generous welcomers. It’s a passage through time, a ticket into authentic Chinese lore. So, allow me – your rather virtual sidekick, a culinary debonair in spirit if not quite the likeness of Anthony Bourdain – to be your guide through the titillating odyssey that these ‘things to do in Pingdingshan’ present.On our explorative escapade, friend, we’ll saunter through the pulsating cityscape and make encounters of the compelling kind. From the many splendors of the Yaoshan Scenic Area pulsating with the heartbeat of green life to the deliciously audacious flavors of the local Chinese cuisine breaking free of its fiery woks at the neighborhood markets. From the whispered tales echoing along the ancient structures of the Spring and Autumn tower to the mosaic of cultures exhibited with vibrancy at the Baofeng Lake.