How to Spend 5 Days in Dengfeng - A Complete Itinerary for Dengfeng

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Dengfeng 5-Days Itinerary: Cheap Flights to Dengfeng

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Day 1 | Morning

Shaolin Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Nanyue Mountain, Zhongyue Mountain, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City (about 13 kilometers northwest of the city)

Shaolin Temple is not only the holy place of the Buddhist "Zen", but also the sacred place of the world martial arts. They all said that "the martial arts in the world are born in Shaolin." Not to mention the local people who have been influenced by Shaolin Kungfu since childhood, many other foreign visitors will also want to visit the Shaolin Temple. Try mimicking a few classic martial arts moves at the Shaolin Temple, and imagine a flurry of swords and shadows come to life in front of you.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Worthy of it's fame, the Shaolin Temple and Songsgan Mountain is a great day trip. Near the entrance you might see some novices training. The martial arts show is impressive. The pathways are scenic and temple buildings are impressive. If you are wearing comfortable walking shoes, hike up the mountain for some scenic views. Just don’t get caught by the fake monk scammers trying to give you pendants for ¥100 donations .

Trip.com User: Wonderful historical and cultural experience. Every facet of this experience educates everybody taking part in it, whether local or foreign. Beautiful is the best one word review.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Songshan Scenic Area nearby is the top choice before you leave Shaolin Temple and hit the road.

Songshan Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: No. 146, Zhongyue Street, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City

Songshan Scenic Area is one of the five famous mountains in China. It is composed of Taishi Mountain and Shaoshi Mountain. This area not only boasts magnificent natural landscapes such as Sanhuangzhai and Junji Peak, but also has a number of historical and cultural landmarks such as the world famous Shaolin Temple; the Songyang Academy, one of China’s four major Confucian academies; and the Taoist Zhongyue Temple of the Quanzhen School. All of these locations attract many visitors.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: We had a perfect weather for visiting the area. We divided the trip into 2 days to better enjoy the scenery. The ladies in Tourist center were super nice and helpful. Definitely go and see!

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, PTOSSOM HOTEL is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

PTOSSOM HOTEL

Opened in 2020, the PTOSSOM HOTEL is a great accommodation choice in Zhengzhou.

Zhengzhou East Railway Station is located approximately 17km away and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport around 28km away. Seeing Zhengzhou's sights from this hotel is easy with Kitchen Culture Museum of China, 大信非洲藝術博物館 and 鳳河公園 all close by.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Zhengzhou hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.

Day 2 | Morning

Songyang Academy

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Nanshan District, Dengfeng City, Dengzhou City

Songyang Academy stands against the backdrop of the steep peak of Songshan Mountain, facing the Shuangxi River. It is surrounded on both sides by mountains and peaks, with ancient cypresses in and around the academy, forming a beautiful scenic environment. After entering the gate, visitors can walk along the central path and enjoy the Qing Dynasty architectural layout of the academy and the many artefacts within. Of particular note are the Tang Dynasty monuments and to “General Cypresses”. The “Wuhou Gold Scroll” in the library building is also a worthy attraction.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Songyang Academy, don’t forget pay a visit to Zhongyue Temple.

Zhongyue Temple

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 316 Provincial Road, Dengfeng City (Shaolin Avenue, about 4 km west of the city)

Zhongyue Temple, formerly known as "Tai Shi Temple", is a place for worshiping the god of Taishi Mountain and was built in the Qin Dynasty. Zhongyue Temple adopts the traditional axis-symmetrical architectural style. Memorial archways, Yaoshen Pavilion, Chongsheng Gate and other buildings are arranged in sequence on the central axis. The main building of the Zhongyue Temple - Junji Hall, is also known as Zhongyue Hall. The letters on the horizontal tablet of the main hall are written by Qing Emperor Xianfeng. In the ceiling of the hall is a caisson, exquisitely carved and gorgeously decorated. There are towering old trees in the scenic area. Among them hundreds are ancient cypresses and many were planted before the Han dynasty. This is also a major feature of the Zhongyue Temple.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Crowne Plaza Zhengzhou is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Crowne Plaza Zhengzhou

Crowne plaza zhengzhou is located in the golden waterway of zhengzhou city, withmany bus lines in front of gate, which is the main line of zhengzhou metro line 1. Walk 2.1 kilometers to zijingshan station where metro line 1 and line 2 meet. It is about 5.1 kilometers away from Zhengzhou international convention and exhibition center. In 2015, new renovation, chic and decorous Nordic wind holds concurrently the high-tech element of current popularity, the floor type glass window of the room lets a room capacious and bright, although be far from the street, the flourishing scene of the city still panoramic view. The style of European garden type covers a variety of rare flowers and trees all over among them, flourishing flowers like brocade, four seasons like spring, the natural oxygen bar in the city. The hotel has a variety of restaurants and lounges. Palm court restaurant will provide you with a luxurious seafood buffet and delicious food, a cup of cappuccino and sweet snacks. Mamma Mia Italian restaurant is the focal point in the city, the Italian exquisite cuisine led by the chef, feel like being in Venice as romantic feelings.




The hotel's ornate lobby features dark granite floors, stone columns capped with gold-colored ornamentation and frothy palm trees. It includes three restaurants, a business center with meeting rooms and fitness facilities. Analog dial-up internet access is available in public areas. 

The five star hotel's 195 guestrooms include kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators, microwave ovens, and coffee and tea makers. Rooms also offer cable and satellite television, three telephones, complimentary newspapers and safes.

Day 3 | Morning

Daxiongshan Xianren Valley

Opening Hours: May-October 8:00-18:30; November-April 8:00-17:30Open from 04/17-10/31,8:00am-5:30pm;Closed from 01/01-04/16;Closed from 11/01-12/31

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Xuzhuang Town, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City

Daxiongshan Xianren Valley is located in the Daxiong Mountain Scenic Area in Dengfeng City, Henan Province. It is the hometown of Emperor Sui and is the seat of the Shuin Shui Temple in the history of Shaolin Temple. The name of Dengfeng Lover Valley comes from a beautiful legend: According to legend, the Xiongdai Mountain in the Xia Dynasty was originally a bare and barren mountain. The surrounding people were suffering from drought and suffering. After the Virgin of Kowloon led the dragon to open the spring with compassion, the Bear Mountain changed. It has a beautiful scenery and a new look, and it has become a famous land and water.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Daxiongshan Xianren Valley, don’t forget pay a visit to “Zen Shaolin Music Festival” Live Show.

“Zen Shaolin Music Festival” Live Show

Opening Hours: Performance time: 20:00-21:15 (15 minutes delay in summer) On the day of May 30th, the performance time is advanced to 19:40, please pick up the ticket in advance.

Ticket Price: 199 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Scenic area of ​​Xiangou, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City

The “Zen Shaolin Music Festival” live show is held in Lushan Gorge, where concert-goers get a panoramic view of exciting performances. Live stereo sound and sounds of nature including running water, blowing wind and the chirping of insects combine to create a unique audio experience. The lighting at the show is just as riveting and exciting as the audio.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Jinpeng Eco Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Jinpeng Eco Hotel

Located in Luya Falls Scenic Area, the Jinpeng Eco Hotel (Jinpeng Shengtai Jiudian) is a 10-minute drive from downtown and 110 km (68 mi) away from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

This Dengfeng hotel has guestrooms equipped with all the modern amenities such as central air conditioning, international direct-dial phones, mini bars, in-room safes and Wi-Fi Internet access. Handicapped friendly rooms are also available to guests.

Dining choices on the premises include Chinese and Western restaurants, a coffee shop, tea house and various bars. Guests who prefer to dine in the privacy of their rooms can order room service 24 hours a day.

Those with business to conduct can take advantage of the business center and meeting facilities.

To relax, guests can enjoy a massage at the spa, the steamy sauna, a work out in the fitness center, a game of billiards, ping pong or tennis, a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, socializing with friends at the night club or a relaxing time in the karaoke room.

Day 4

Songyang Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: 50 meters north of the intersection of Taishi Road and Shaoshi Road, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City

The Xiangyang Scenic Area is mainly centered on the Shuyang Academy, covering famous attractions around the Academy, such as Huishan Temple and Laomu Cave. Shuyang Academy and Yingtian Academy, Yuelu Academy, Bailudong Academy and the four ancient academies of ancient China are one of the early and influential colleges in China. The Shuyang Academy was founded in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and the famous Confucianism Ma Guang, Fan Zhongyan, Cheng Wei and Cheng Wei successively lectured here.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Sky Mansion Zhengzhou in advance, because all the tourists head to Songyang Scenic Area love staying at it.

Sky Mansion Zhengzhou

Reviews from Real Guests:

Anonymous User: Once again, staying in Tianzhu feels like going home every time. The service feels so good. When you enter the room, you will be warm. The comfortable feeling of care service is the best choice for East District hotels.

沈: The rooms are clean and tidy, with bright lights and complete living facilities, very good, praise. The breakfast is rich in variety, the service attitude is very good, the restaurant is clean and bright.

Day 5 | Morning

Songshan Ski and Grass-ski Farm

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 139 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Taishi Mountain Luya Waterfall Scenic Area, Zhongyue Songshan, Dengyue City, Zhengzhou City

Songshan Ski and Grass-ski Farm is a large-scale leisure and sports base that integrates dozens of four-season sports activities such as skiing, grass skiing, snowboarding, and field games, and a variety of outdoor development projects. The ski resort is located in the scenic area of Luya Waterfall in Dengfeng City. It is a recreation paradise built by the three systems of the standard slope style seasonal slide, paintball shooting area and field development area. The base is on the north of Songshan Mountain, close to Zheng Shaoluo Expressway and has convenient transportation. The environment of the ski resort is beautiful, and the green forest, white snow, red flowers, and waterfall form a beautiful picture.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Zhongyue Scenic Area nearby is the top choice before you leave Songshan Ski and Grass-ski Farm and hit the road.

Zhongyue Scenic Area

Opening Hours: 7:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Songshan Scenic Area, No. 146, Zhongyue Street, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City

Zhongyue Scenic Area is found in the eastern part of the Lushan Scenic Area, which mostly includes Zhongyue Temple, Luya Waterfall and Guanxingtai. The Zhongyue Temple at the bottom of Taishi Mountain is the core part of the Zhongyue Scenic Area. It was constructed in Qin and is the holy place of the world's Taoist mainstream Taoism. The Star Observatory was created by the Yuan Dynasty astronomer Guo Shoujing and is a popular astronomical science construct in the world. Luya Waterfall was titled after Lu Hongyi, a scholar of Tang Xuanzong.

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