Top 50 Best Things to Do in Henan

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Sam_No_Interest

This place is definitely a must-visit when you come to Luoyang.

西柚啦啦啦啦

The chrysanthemum exhibition at Seien Garden was absolutely stunning, especially at night – breathtaking! The performances inside the garden were also very good. However, Tokyo Dreamland wasn't worth seeing; it lacked substance, had few dance performances, and mostly just staged movements – definitely not worth the ticket price.

M57***62

The scenery is beautiful, but the restrooms in the scenic area are terrible. Management is inadequate, and the ticket sellers at the windows have poor service. If the restrooms and safety measures in the scenic area could be improved, it would be perfect.

M20***79

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.

Anonymous user

Director Wang Chaoge's "Only Henan"! Without relying on popular celebrities, you created the most moving stage with earthen walls and wheat fields. The tragic scene of dying to leave seeds in the train station theater, and the cross-temporal dialogue between historical figures in the fantasy city theater—every scene is both visually stunning and a spiritual cleansing. You have shown us that cultural confidence is the ultimate form of entertainment.

awu45

Having grown up watching "Justice Bao," how could I miss the Kaifeng Prefecture, the residence of Judge Bao, when visiting Kaifeng! Don't miss the performances inside! The opening ceremony at 9 AM is incredibly immersive, the "Judge Bao's Case" drama in the main hall is highly realistic, and the "The Case of the Chariot at the Gate" holographic theater is technologically advanced. Our group dressed up as an empress, Nezha, a female knight… we couldn't even tell the dynasty anymore! We just traveled through time and space, causing chaos in Kaifeng Prefecture. I wonder if Judge Bao would scold us "monsters" [laughing emoji]. We enjoyed the performances and took lots of photos – so much fun! After visiting Kaifeng Prefecture, head straight to the adjacent Judge Bao Temple. In the evening, take a cruise on the Grand Song Dynasty Imperial River, and then head to the Xisi Night Market for soup dumplings. If you have the energy, you can also visit the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden or the Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City to see the evening fireworks and intangible cultural heritage performances like iron-smelting! 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket 65 yuan, student half price 32 yuan. Our 60 yuan Kaifeng annual pass was a great deal, offering a 30% discount on non-holidays and valid at 16 other scenic spots. 🚗Transportation: Super convenient transportation. Take tourist bus L606 directly; parking is very convenient near the South Gate.

TENNY楓夜

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.

Anonymous user

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.

M52***87

*The Analects, Yong Ye*: "When Confucius met Nanzi, Zilu was displeased. The Master swore an oath, saying, 'May Heaven punish you for what you have done! May Heaven punish you!'" The painting of Nanzi in *The Sacred Sites* is rather mediocre… This was a beauty who made Confucius exclaim, "I have never seen anyone who loves virtue as much as he loves beauty!" The State of Wei married many beauties from the State of Qi (the famous Zhuang Jiang and Xuan Jiang). Nanzi herself was a princess of the State of Song, so she should be considered a relative of Confucius? *Records of the Grand Historian* The *Annals of Confucius* states: "The wife of Duke Ling of Wei, a woman named Nanzi, sent someone to tell Confucius, 'Gentlemen from all directions who do not wish to be brothers with my lord must see my wife. My wife wishes to see you.' Confucius declined, but was forced to go. The lady was behind a fine curtain. Confucius entered, faced north, and bowed. The lady bowed twice from behind the curtain, her jade pendants jingling softly. Confucius said, 'I had previously refused to see her, but now I return the courtesy.'" Perhaps Nanzi herself wore such exquisite jade pendants back then. (Henan Museum) The main exhibition hall features more exquisite jade pendants unearthed from the Guo State cemetery in Sanmenxia, ​​as well as jade pendants, bracelets, and rings from the Ying State cemetery in Pingdingshan. Nanzi could perhaps be referenced from Zhou Xun's portrayal in the film (however, the costume was too abstract...). Confucius is played by Chow Yun-fat... Yan Hui seems to be played by Ren Quan... The famous Mi Zixia (the one who shared the peach, actually Duke Ling of Wei's male favorite—considering Duke Ling was surrounded by beauties...) doesn't appear in the film.

清风过少年

Baima Temple truly deserves its reputation as China's oldest temple. Ancient cypress trees, some over a thousand years old, shade the red walls, and the chanting of Buddhist hymns seems to transcend time. There's no bustling commercialism, only a serene Zen atmosphere and a profound sense of history. Walking on the stone steps of Qingliang Terrace, watching the incense smoke rise, one can almost hear the echoes of camel bells from the Eastern Han Dynasty. A short two-hour visit felt like stepping into another world. This solemnity, passed down for millennia, commands utmost respect.