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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dongping [2025]
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Mount Taishan
4.7
/5
38248 reviews
8.8
From AU$24.58
Based on 1,700 reviews
Jade Emperor Peak/Mount Tai Peak Area | 66.3 km from downtown
Phone +86053896008888
Address: Taishan District, Tai'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Admire the beautiful flowers and foliage of Mount Tai
Climb to the summit for the sea of clouds and sunrise
Saved by 370 users23890 positive reviews
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Mount Tai is incredibly beautiful, with a rich cultural heritage and unique scenery. Hiking up from Zhongtianmen and taking the cable car down from Nantianmen is a very easy hike, and the cable car offers stunning views of the mountainside.
I loved it! It was incredibly thrilling. The 200 yuan was definitely worth it for going up the mountain; it really saved me a lot of energy going up. It's for the brave! I highly recommend taking the cable car halfway up and then taking the bus down the other half.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
21101 reviews
8.6
From AU$25.75
Based on 265 reviews
Millennium City Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037125663819
Address: No. 5, Longting West Road, Longting District, Kaifeng City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
View ancient river scenery
Evening shows & performances
Saved by 310 users15575 positive reviews
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"Tokyo Dreamland" is definitely worth seeing. The beginning and ending echo each other well. The entire park is meticulously detailed, with hot water available, and the restrooms are spotless no matter where you are. The chrysanthemum decorations are beautiful, and there are many rides. Every step reveals a new scene, and there's time for visitors to reflect. The music is also carefully chosen. I would definitely go again.
The performance was fantastic, and the scenery was breathtaking, like stepping back into the Song Dynasty. The area is vast with many activities, which the children thoroughly enjoyed. There were also numerous performances, and the NPCs were incredibly enthusiastic and entertaining. The service was excellent, and the food was reasonably priced and delicious.
Perfect for family trips!
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Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
51792 reviews
8.6
From AU$8.55
Based on 889 reviews
Quancheng Plaza Commercial Area | 94.2 km from downtown
Phone +86053186920900
Address: No. 1 Baotu Spring South Road, Lixia District, Jinan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Showcasing the life of the Song Dynasty female poet, Li Qingzhao
Saved by 321 users39821 positive reviews
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A very beautiful garden, worth visiting multiple times. Baotu Spring is spectacular, and the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall and Li Kuchan Memorial Hall are also worth visiting. What's most impressive is how incredibly clear the water is!
The 40 yuan entrance fee to Baotu Spring is incredibly worthwhile! The "Number One Spring Under Heaven," with its three gushing springs, is spectacular. The park is dotted with famous springs, elegant ancient buildings, and a rich cultural heritage. A visit is filled with beautiful scenery and surprises at every turn. It's excellent value for money; a small investment allows you to enjoy a 5A-level scenic spot, and the experience far exceeds your expectations – definitely worth every penny!
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
13037 reviews
8.3
Based on 5 reviews
The old area of henan university | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037122203006
Address: Middle section of Tokyo Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province (opposite to Kaifeng Municipal Party School)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 days
Highlights:
Central performances & snacks festival
Large festival & unique performances
Saved by 199 users11207 positive reviews
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I kept seeing videos of Wansui Mountain online, and finally couldn't resist going. I went on Monday morning around 9 am, and it was still quite crowded. I didn't expect Wansui Mountain to have no off-season! The NPC interactive games were very fun, but there were so many people that if you didn't reserve a spot in advance, you wouldn't get a turn. I highly recommend watching the iron flower performance; it's definitely worth it. The "Three Attacks on Zhujiatai" show might not be very interesting if you don't know the history. The "Gunfire in the North City" show was also very funny. I was lucky enough to be chosen as an extra, which was a lot of fun. The only downside was that I hadn't done much research beforehand. I thought I could use my silver tickets for massage, traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis, and a crosstalk performance, but I didn't get any of those. The silver tickets could only be exchanged for fruit, balloons, photos, and fridge magnets, which was a little disappointing. Overall, I would still recommend it to everyone. If you don't mind these things, the scenery inside the scenic area is beautiful and quite large, worth a visit. The potato tower and chicken patty recommended online are pretty good, but the "deadly bean curd skin" and baked flatbread are rather ordinary, just like the taste of a typical night market stall. The bean curd skin even tastes like spicy strips. You can choose which ones to buy.
That's great! It's worth coming. There are so many shows, you can't watch them all. The Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village is so realistic. The interior design is innovative. I'll definitely come back for two days next time. I didn't get enough of it. The food is very cheap, and the water and drinks are very affordable, about the same price as outside!
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
6016 reviews
8.1
From AU$61.97
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864000001992
Address: Northwest corner of the intersection of Ping'an Avenue and Guangxin Street, Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
High-tech & Henan's cultural essence
56 drama spaces let you be the star
Saved by 297 users5646 positive reviews
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Today's visit to "Only Henan: A City of Theatrical Fantasy" deeply moved me.
In the grand narrative of *The Railway Station Theater*, I witnessed a poignant and intense brotherly bond—Li Shiyi, the elder brother of Li Shiba, harboring an almost tragic tolerance and boundless love for his brother. The horrors of the 1942 Henan famine were reenacted on stage, the desperate scene of starving people scrambling for food was suffocating. When Li Shiyi, desperately seeking some life-saving seeds from his brother, the stationmaster, learned that the price would be his brother's life, his world crumbled instantly. Ultimately, Li Shiba opened the granary to distribute the grain, sacrificing himself in the process. Li Shiyi's madness and breakdown upon learning all this vividly portrayed the struggle of humanity under extreme circumstances.
The smaller theater production *Wheat, Oh Wheat* depicts the resilient landscape of the people of Henan, who have depended on the land for thousands of years. Those simple and hardworking farmers, dedicating their lives to the wheat fields, saw wheat not only as food but also as their roots and soul. With the southward advance of the Jin army at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, Henan was forever cut off from the dynastic capital, a historical turning point tinged with desolation and regret.
Another short play, "Su Shi's Henan," succinctly portrays the tumultuous life of the literary giant Su Shi in just thirty minutes. From his initial fame through the imperial examinations, to his repeated demotions and fluctuating fortunes, until his eventual pardon but failure to return to the capital Bianjing, where he died and was buried in Henan, his poetry is filled with a magnanimous outlook on life and an optimistic view of hardship. Yet, isn't this also a kind of spiritual transcendence under the pressure of reality? Behind that "forced magnanimity" lies a profound undercurrent of unfulfilled ambition throughout his life.
This trip was not merely a theatrical experience, but a profound dialogue with the land, history, and the depths of human nature.
I really loved it! The shows were all incredibly moving and well-made, and the entire park was beautifully designed. It's definitely worth spending a whole day there. If possible, avoid holidays for an even better experience! 😍
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Qufu's Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion
4.6
/5
18209 reviews
7.9
From AU$29.92
Based on 42 reviews
Sankong Scenic Area (Kong Family Mansion/Temple of Confucius/Cemetery of Confucius) | 60.4 km from downtown
Phone +8605374712172
Address: Shendao Rd, Qufu Shi, Jining Shi, Shandong Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Watch Taiwanese Confucius ceremony
Lush trees & peaceful strolls
Saved by 124 users12516 positive reviews
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This place has a rich cultural and historical heritage and is worth visiting. The signage around the attractions is very clear, and the exit clearly indicates how to get to nearby attractions and their approximate distances.
However, as soon as you enter the attraction, many people surround you asking if you need a guided tour. Even after you say "no," they keep following you; the same goes for the tricycles at the entrance. This greatly affects the experience and your enjoyment of the visit.
It was a pleasant surprise. I visited the Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion on the first day, but I was a bit tired, so I didn't go to the Confucius Cemetery. I thought my combined ticket for the three Confucius sites would be invalid on the second day, but on a whim, I opened the QR code on the combined ticket, and it was still valid for entry, which was a pleasant surprise.
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Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
4.5
/5
12800 reviews
7.8
From AU$13.92
Based on 72 reviews
Kaifeng drum tower square | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037123963159
Address: North Shore of Baogong East Lake, Kaifeng City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Live performance of Song Dynasty
Watch Kaifeng's Northern Song reenactment
Saved by 139 users7891 positive reviews
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The welcoming ceremony at 9 a.m. was spectacular. The staff were all very dedicated and professional, no less than professional actors. Every tone of voice, every step and sway perfectly captured the ancient style. The performances inside the mansion, such as Bao Zheng's trial of Qin Xianglian accusing Chen Shimei and the Crown Prince's welcoming ceremony, were all excellent.
Kaifeng Prefecture (also known as Kaifeng Palace), located on the north bank of Bao Gong East Lake in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, covers an area of over 60 acres. It was an important institution in the Northern Song Dynasty for managing the capital and surrounding areas, and was hailed as the "Premier Prefecture Under Heaven." It is now a Song Dynasty cultural theme park.
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Guishan Han Tomb
4.7
/5
4745 reviews
7.8
From AU$15.39
Based on 28 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86051685770107
Address: No. 3, Xiangwang North Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Kilometer tomb adventure & treasure
Mystery attracts tourists to tombs
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This is one of the few attractions in Xuzhou that require tickets, but it's well worth it. It includes three sites: Guishan Han Tomb, Dianshi Garden, and the Imperial Edict Museum. The tour guide's explanations were very vivid and thorough; the entire tour took about two and a half hours, and I learned a lot.
Immersive Guided Tour of Guishan Han Tomb! Understand a Thousand-Year-Old Mystery in 2 Hours
A guided tour is a must when visiting Guishan Han Tomb! This tour offers an exceptional experience, with a comprehensive and informative two-hour session that leaves no room for perfunctory explanations.
The tour guide is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. From the tomb's structure and architectural techniques to its historical background and artifact anecdotes, everything is explained clearly and easily. She patiently answers all questions without showing any impatience. Even more thoughtfully, she proactively helps find the best angles for photos, demonstrating superb photography skills.
With the guided tour, the initially somewhat somber ancient tomb comes alive. The precise design of the tomb passages and the ingenious layout of the burial chambers become readily apparent, allowing you to truly appreciate the profound and wondrous culture of the Han Dynasty. Excellent value for money, definitely worth a special trip, and highly recommended for everyone visiting Guishan Han Tomb!
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Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
32967 reviews
7.8
From AU$4.30
Based on 1,006 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603917709300
Address: Xiuwu, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 days
Highlights:
World-class canyon & unique landscape
Explore unique canyon landforms
Saved by 216 users12556 positive reviews
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Tanpu Gorge, also known as Xiaozhaigou, stretches for 2 kilometers and enjoys a mild climate with warm winters and cool summers. Due to abundant surface and groundwater from the north, as well as the joints and fissures in the local limestone and dolomite, Tanpu Gorge features high cliffs and deep valleys, with springs every three steps, waterfalls every five steps, and pools every ten steps, earning it the name "Tanpu River" (meaning "Pool and Waterfall Valley"). Walking upstream along the gorge, one encounters cascading waterfalls such as "Lover's Waterfall," "Golden Dragon Lying on the Waves," "Fountain of Youth," "Water Curtain Waterfall," and "Phoenix Tail String of Pearls," creating a picturesque scene. The most spectacular is the "Y-Shaped Waterfall," over ten meters high, with a pool five or six meters deep below, the waterfall and pool merging into one, a unique and breathtaking sight. At the end of Tanpu Gorge, sheer cliffs embrace the gorge, forming a unique "U"-shaped rift valley landscape, offering a solitary and contemplative view of the sky. In addition, the canyon is full of strangely shaped rocks, each with its own unique shape and charm, including the Peach Rock, the Slimming Rock, the Sword Testing Rock, and the Butterfly Rock.
Hongshi Canyon, located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, is the core scenic spot of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area. Known as "China's First Wonder Canyon," it is a provincial-level tourist area featuring Danxia landforms. The canyon is 1500 meters long, with a maximum depth of 86 meters, covering an area of 190 square kilometers. It encompasses 11 major scenic spots, including Quanpu Canyon, Tanpu Canyon, and Zifang Lake, and boasts Yuntai Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia in terms of drop.
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Qianfo Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10714 reviews
7.7
From AU$5.99
Qianfo Mountain/Shungeng International Exhibition Center | 93 km from downtown
Phone +86053182662340
Address: No. 18, Jing 11th Road, Lixia District, Jinan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
10 Shun culture spots show city features
360° view of Jinan
Saved by 237 users6159 positive reviews
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Thousand Buddha Mountain in Jinan: - Rich in Historical and Cultural Heritage: Thousand Buddha Mountain is one of Jinan's three major scenic spots, a blend of various cultures including the culture of Emperor Shun and Buddhism. Xingguo Temple, built in the Sui Dynasty, and Wanfo Cave, housing over 2,800 Buddhist statues from the Sui to Qing Dynasties, are located on the mountain. Lishan Academy is a Taoist architectural complex. This unique coexistence of Buddhism and Taoism allows visitors to experience a profound historical and cultural atmosphere.
- Combining Natural Landscapes with Urban Scenery: At 285 meters above sea level, Thousand Buddha Mountain is not particularly high, but from the summit, one can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Jinan, including attractions such as Daming Lake and Baotu Spring. The scenery of "half city mountains, half city lakes" is captivating. In autumn, the mountain is ablaze with red leaves, reflecting against the ancient temples, creating a picturesque scene.
Thousand Buddha Mountain is not high, and hiking enthusiasts can enjoy the beautiful scenery while climbing. It is a Buddhist holy site with lush vegetation. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the entire city. The sunset is especially beautiful. You can also see the myriad of grottoes, which are 1:1 replicas of grottoes and Buddha statues.
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