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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Lingchuan [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
52311 reviews
9.0
From €10.95
Based on 1,623 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037965980972
Address: 13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China, 471023
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
1 km cliffs & grottoes
Saved by 1653 users43347 positive reviews
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There are no sightseeing buses in this scenic area, which is inconvenient for elderly people with mobility issues. This should be improved, as there's quite a lot of walking involved. Overall, it's alright, but definitely go during the off-season; it gets too crowded during peak season.
One of the four major Buddhist grottoes in China and a World Cultural Heritage site, it is located on the banks of the Yi River in the suburbs of Luoyang. It is a large-scale site that was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,500 years. It is well preserved and has extremely high cultural and artistic value.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
21118 reviews
8.6
From €14.58
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 users15592 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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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
14495 reviews
8.6
From €9.72
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
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Police officers and seniors over 60 get in free; I only bought children's tickets. After buying the tickets, I only needed to swipe my ID card to enter, which was very convenient. There are many ancient buildings inside, which are quite beautiful.
Three national treasure buildings 👍🏻: The Holy Mother Hall is a precious architectural masterpiece from the Northern Song Dynasty, the Fish Pond Flying Bridge is a cross-shaped ancient bridge, and the Offering Hall is a Jin Dynasty building. The Zhou Cypress, which is over 3,000 years old, along with the Nanlao Spring and the Maiden Statues, are known as the "Three Wonders of Jinci".
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The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area
4.7
/5
18082 reviews
8.6
From €10.94
Based on 213 reviews
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603577955000
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Spring & fall thunderous waterfall
See the Thundering Falls in spring and fall
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As the Yellow River bursts out of the Jin-Shaanxi Grand Canyon, its powerful momentum is halted at Hukou Waterfall. The immense force washes over the cliffs on both sides, like thunder, like the sound of pine trees, like a roar, shaking people's hearts. Looking down at Hukou Waterfall, one is awestruck by the magnificent sight of Mother Nature.
Only by experiencing Hukou Waterfall in person can one truly appreciate the awe-inspiring power of the Yellow River's roar! The surging, turbid waves plunge into the deep pool like a thousand horses, their thunderous roar echoing through the sky, while the spray brings a refreshing coolness. A rainbow arches against the backdrop of the raging torrents, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. The scenic area's viewing platforms are well-designed, offering multiple angles to appreciate the waterfall's majestic grandeur. This is a baptism of nature's power, a direct display of national spirit—an unforgettable experience!
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
12515 reviews
8.5
From €9.70
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037966873890
Address: Laojun Mountain, Geological Square, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Cable car & hike to peak
Rich geological sites with caves & peaks
Saved by 801 users10070 positive reviews
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It was beautiful. I tried both the first and second cable car lines, but unfortunately the elevator was closed. The scenery of the Ten-Mile Painting Screen was stunning, but there were also many people. In the end, the mountain was so crowded that it became a "traffic jam" (a term used to describe a large number of people stuck on a mountain).
"You have to come to Laojun Mountain!" Laojun Mountain in Luoyang, the "Heavenly Palace" atop the 800-li Funiu Mountains. There's truly no off-season! Come, come! Laojun Mountain is a timeless painting, the Yi River a timeless zither. With a heart full of wisdom, the scenery is boundless.
Wait for a sunset, chase the lights! ❤️ A breathtaking feast for the world! Night is the canvas, the golden summit the painting.
Lighting up the 800-li Funiu Mountains, the light of the mortal world is also the starlight of the heavenly palace scattered upon humanity.
All thoughts are entrusted to the thousand-foot golden summit—a majestic fairyland, a dazzling myth! ❤️ After watching the light show on Monday, we queued to descend the mountain. The queues for the first and second levels took about half an hour each, which felt like a long time. Actually, it wasn't. They say the queues can be as long as four hours when it's crowded! Ah!! It was windy when we climbed, but the weather was great the next day, though incredibly crowded. Apparently, there were over 30,000 people – Lao Jun Mountain is so popular! ❤️ I knelt down to pray at the Taoist temple in front of the Ten-Mile Gallery, and an elderly Taoist nun helped ring the bell three times. Thank you! ❤️ What I saw was that it was cold and windy at the summit; a down jacket and hand warmers were definitely necessary. Are things expensive on the mountain? Not at all! Three grilled sausages at Zhongtianmen cost 10 yuan, two hiking sticks cost 10 yuan, Mixue Ice Cream at the Golden Summit cost 6 yuan (supposedly the most popular item on Lao Jun Mountain), and bottled water cost 5 yuan… At 2200 meters above sea level, you think that's expensive?!
After climbing so many mountains and seeing so many sights, the Ten-Mile Gallery on Lao Jun Mountain truly is only ten miles long!!! It takes at least two hours to walk the whole thing 😂 Walking along the razor-sharp ridges, with granite peaks and forests below, every step reveals a new vista.
The incense burning since the Northern Wei Dynasty, every stone and tree embodies the Daoist principle of nature ❤️ Man follows the Earth, Earth follows Heaven, Heaven follows the Dao, and the Dao follows Nature.
Upon reaching the Golden Summit, watch the live performance! Knowing Lao Jun Mountain, it's worth it; buying it together with the ticket gets you a discount. The Golden Hall, Liangbaotai, and Jade Emperor Peak shine brilliantly in the sunlight during the day, and the lighting at night is unbeatable! Looking down at the vast sea of clouds, with mountains appearing and disappearing, all worries vanish with the wind. The vastness of heaven and earth versus the insignificance of our own hearts—if there weren't so many people, the clarity and expansiveness of mind would be even more pronounced.
We took the first-level cable car, climbed the steps and walked along the ten-mile gallery to the Golden Summit, watched the live performance and light show, queued for the second-level cable car, queued for the first-level cable car, had a bowl of soup at the exit, and stayed at a guesthouse at the foot of the mountain for the night—perfect!
Flaws: Littering! Smoking! Who are these people?! So many pretty young boys and girls are smoking everywhere, so inconsiderate! And is Mixue offering you a ridiculously low price? While queuing to go down from the Golden Summit, I saw a man in front of me casually throw away half a cup of cigarettes. I reminded him that he had dropped something, but he wouldn't admit it or pick it up!
The trash they carelessly throw away is being painstakingly picked up by the staff. Please respect them ❤️
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
21709 reviews
8.5
From €14.55
Based on 1,383 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603545690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
Saved by 502 users13835 positive reviews
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The ancient city is fantastic! There's so much history to learn! The "Encounter Pingyao" performance was also superb! The sets, props, and actors were all excellent, paying attention to detail! The three-day pass for the attractions within the ancient city is a great feature.
This time I visited 13 attractions included in the combined ticket, and adding to the 9 from last time, I've now visited all 22. Very satisfying. Ancient architecture, Shanxi merchant culture,镖局 (armed escort agency) culture… Pingyao Ancient City is truly a wonderful place.
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
13048 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 users11216 positive reviews
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Wansui Mountain is so much fun! There are so many shows and performances to choose from, and the NPCs are very interactive. The attractions have different themes: nostalgic, fantasy, and martial arts. They're all very unique, so this is definitely the place to visit.
For i-players, it's heaven; for e-players, it's not hell, just life on earth. Earning silver coins isn't easy. You need to interact or perform to get them, and some actors are attracted to good looks. Silver coins mostly go to young, pretty girls; middle-aged and older players have a hard time getting them. "Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village" and "Iron Flower Dance" are both good.
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Little Western Paradise
4.8
/5
4293 reviews
8.2
From €4.26
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8603576733033
Address: Xiaoxitian, Xicheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Check out Black Myth: Wukong
Ancient Zen temple from Ming
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The best time to go is in the morning, when the light is best. If you go in the afternoon, the weather needs to be good enough. Inside the magnificent main hall, which uses 14 kilograms of gold, I spent over an hour looking up repeatedly. My neck pain is almost cured! Aside from the main hall, the rest of the hall isn't particularly impressive. A slight drawback is that the security guards kept reminding everyone to leave quickly, which is understandable given the sheer number of people. I imagine there will be fewer people in winter when it's cold, allowing for a quieter contemplation and communion with the thousand Buddhas across time. Once you're there, you'll know it was worth the trip; it's truly breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking. Absolutely breathtaking.
It was incredibly impressive and awe-inspiring. Experiencing 600 years of history, interacting with the ancients, and having a unique experience is truly remarkable. It's definitely worth bringing children to see. It's very crowded, but it's absolutely worth the visit!
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Hukou Waterfall tourist area of the Yellow River
4.6
/5
14046 reviews
8.2
From €10.94
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609114838030
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Yichuan County, Yan'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Feel waterfall's power up close
Hukou Waterfall panoramic view
Saved by 243 users9327 positive reviews
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The room was very clean, with three bedrooms that can accommodate many people. It was fully equipped, and you could cook your own meals. The lovely landlady provided a parking space right outside the door. The welcome fruit provided by the landlady was homegrown, and my child loved it. Overall, I was very satisfied.
Standing beside the surging waterfall, one can't help but think of the Yellow River Cantata. The surging past and future of the Chinese people are embodied in each roar, which is very moving. The only downside is that the scenic area is a bit small, but this doesn't detract from its overall beauty.
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
6018 reviews
8.1
From €35.22
>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 users5648 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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