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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Xinzheng [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
52498 reviews
9.0
From SAR 47.94
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 1673 users43522 positive reviews
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Very amazing and wonderful experience to visit this beautiful place. I recommend everyone to come here and enjoy.
The off-season experience was fantastic! The tour guides were also excellent! The only downside was that Binyang Central Cave was under renovation and wouldn't be finished until around the end of December. Those planning a trip might want to keep that in mind.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
21245 reviews
8.6
From SAR 63.91
Based on 265 reviews
Millennium City Park | 71.6 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 319 users15704 positive reviews
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The attraction is worth visiting. The pavilions and towers are beautifully designed, the streams and bridges are refreshing, and there are many fun interactive activities. Although the ticket is expensive, it allows three entries, so it's still quite worthwhile.
The park was filled with snow, and I thought it wouldn't be crowded. But to my surprise, the games were fun, the performances were very realistic, and there were many audience members. The scenes of historical figures patriotizing and protecting their people drew rounds of applause!
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
12618 reviews
8.5
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 821 users10157 positive reviews
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Natural Scenery: Strange peaks and rocks, overlapping peaks, misty clouds, countless ravines and cliffs, towering peaks reaching into the clouds, shrouded in mist and clouds, verdant mountains, and overlapping verdant peaks.
Mountain Formation: Rolling hills, majestic mountains, numerous peaks vying for beauty, and a myriad of shapes and forms.
Landscape Features: A fairyland of peaks, an unparalleled sacred place, the world's first fairy mountain, the green heart of China, Zhangjiajie of the North.
Cultural Atmosphere: A Taoist holy site, following the way of nature, morning bells and evening drums, and the lingering fragrance of incense.
The experience was amazing! The view from Laojun Mountain overlooking the surrounding mountains, with the golden summit bathed in sunlight, was breathtaking. Looking down upon the magnificent landscape of our motherland is truly a blessing. I must work hard and travel more. (A side note: I suggest a lot of teasing; stubborn Chinese people can't stand being mocked 🙃)
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
13111 reviews
8.3
Based on 5 reviews
The old area of henan university | 73.1 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 207 users11273 positive reviews
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The ticket price is excellent value! We used a three-day pass and went for two days. On the first day, we played from the afternoon until almost closing time. There were tons of interactive NPCs, various games, and a fantastic atmosphere. The night view was stunning, and the food and drinks inside were very reasonably priced. I would definitely bring my kids here if I have the chance.
It's quite fun; I visit this place every time I come. The only downside is that there's nowhere to charge your phone. There are plenty of outlets in Qingyuan Park, but not a single one here. You have to use a power bank, and it takes forever to charge your phone.
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
6041 reviews
8.1
From SAR 154.45
50.8 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 302 users5670 positive reviews
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It's best to visit during the off-season, as you can enjoy the small theater performances at a more relaxed pace without the exhaustion of rushing from one show to another. The most difficult show to get a turn for, the red-faced one, only required a less than 30-minute wait; for most others, arriving a little early ensured a good viewing experience.
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.
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15953 reviews
7.9
From SAR 42.61
Based on 753 reviews
74.3 km from downtown
Phone +86037162745000
Address: Nanyue Mountain, Zhongyue Mountain, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City (about 13 kilometers northwest of the city)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
7 daily Shaolin Kung Fu performances
The ancestral monastery of Zen, where Bodhidharma founded the mind-to-mind transmission
Saved by 610 users9105 positive reviews
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a visit after snowing day. chill breeze, icy path, and stunning view
Recommended to buy to/from cable car ride. Once you get off the cable car, follow the path and walk along the side of the mountain (15-25mins walk) Enjoy the scenic views. Then return to take cable car down the mountain
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Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
4.5
/5
12848 reviews
7.8
From SAR 34.62
Based on 72 reviews
Kaifeng drum tower square | 70.7 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 140 users7930 positive reviews
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I hired a guide, and the explanation was quite detailed. I gained a better understanding of the official history. I also caught a performance in the afternoon, which was a good experience. And I must say, the restrooms in the scenic area were very clean.
• Nature and Highlights: A replica of the Northern Song Dynasty capital's government office, focusing on a realistic government office experience and performances.
• Core Experiences: Tour the large-scale replica Song Dynasty government office complex; watch various period performances (such as the "Opening Ceremony" and "Judge Bao's Judgment").
• Suitable for: Visitors who enjoy immersive experiences and performances.
• Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
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Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
33012 reviews
7.8
From SAR 10.66
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 220 users12590 positive reviews
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Jiaozuo Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area: Visit the summit of Yuntai Mountain, Zhuyu Peak (1297 meters above sea level), the origin of the saying "Where there are dogwood branches, one less person"; check out the glass walkway at Phoenix Ridge (haha, it's really not scary at all); visit Xiaozhaigou, and explore Tanpu Gorge, Longevity Peach Stone, Golden Dragon Lying on the Waves, Immortal Spring, and Tang King's Sword Testing Stone, etc.
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.
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Luoyang Museum
4.7
/5
3040 reviews
7.6
Based on 130 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037969901019
Address: Nietai Road , Luolong District, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Showcasing museum's top treasures
Building shaped like a cauldron
Saved by 315 users2456 positive reviews
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The Luoyang Museum is an absolute underrated treasure! As a concentrated essence of the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, it tells the story of the "Divine Capital's" glory in the most direct way. The unearthed Northern Wei clay Buddha face, though incomplete, possesses a serene and compassionate beauty that touches the soul—a "Mona Lisa of the East." Be sure to allocate at least 3 hours; the exhibits are incredibly informative!
If you are a history enthusiast, this is paradise; if you are just passing through, it is enough to plant a seed of wonder in your heart—that the pulse of Chinese civilization once beat so powerfully here.
We took our child on an educational trip and found our lovely tour guide, Xiaoya, for a VIP museum tour. Xiaoya was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. Her explanations were insightful yet simple, engaging, and captivating. Our child followed her for the entire 3 hours – a truly delightful surprise! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Sui And Tang Dynasties Luoyang City Yingtian Gate Site
4.4
/5
3264 reviews
7.6
From SAR 30.89
Old Town Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037965063201
Address: No. 23 South Dingding Road, Old Town, Luoyang
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
360° panoramic ancient gate display
3D show of ancient capital's history
Saved by 429 users2775 positive reviews
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The interactive live-action performance in ancient costumes was a lot of fun, a real treat for history buffs. The theme was related to the rebellion of the Turkic prince Mochuo during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, and even brought tears to the eyes of longtime fans of Detective Dee. I went without dinner, and the plates they gave us weren't enough; a plate of fried rice would have been fine too, as my stomach was growling.
Yingtian Gate, the majestic central axis of Luoyang City during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is not only a pinnacle of ancient city gate architecture—its triple-tiered structure and five-phoenix tower paved the way for later palace designs—but also the ultimate stage for imperial ceremonies: the arrival of envoys from all nations and the enthronement of emperors all unfolded here, showcasing the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. Its "double-tiered structure" became a model for East Asian capital city architecture, encapsulating a dual symphony of ancient Chinese political order and architectural aesthetics. The reconstructed gate tower, though a rebirth, still stands as a spiritual landmark of Central Plains culture, allowing the imperial aura of a thousand years to resonate through time, echoing powerfully between its bricks and stones.
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