Top 50 Best Things to Do in Henan

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Anonymous user

Because there were no other people joining the group for the originally booked session, it was changed to a 3.5-hour tour. The tour guide from Elephant Travel said that Xiao Jiang explained things very carefully, had done his homework thoroughly, and explained things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, from which I benefited a lot.

Anonymous user

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!

_We***90

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).

M23***91

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!

M2f***ro

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.

_M1***67

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.

ayz***30

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.

Anonymous user

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! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Vanessa Hua

I learned a great deal from Ms. Feng Ping's guided tour. She explained the historical background of the exhibits, the details of the artifacts, and their impact in detail. For a place like Henan, with its long history and abundant natural wonders, figures, and artifacts, such a clear and well-organized explanation is truly remarkable. The focus was primarily on the museum's most prized possessions; you can set aside another half day to appreciate the other artifacts on your own. I was extremely satisfied with the guided tour service!

小强

The hotel is conveniently located, within walking distance of Yingtianmen, Lijingmen, and Jiuzhouchi, and is also a pick-up point for day trips around Luoyang. The rooms were very clean, the service was excellent, and a complimentary gift was given upon check-out.