4.7/5
明明之月A guided tour of the Longmen Grottoes is almost always a must; the history and Buddhist stories behind it are well worth learning. The Buddha statues are truly breathtaking. I also saw Xiangshan Temple, where Bai Juyi once lived, and the bell rings on the hour—it was very atmospheric! The guide was a local, and he explained things very well. At the end, he even recommended other attractions, food, and performances in Luoyang. He was very sincere, and I had a great time. Thank you!
4.5/5
SinsinisA large attraction with plenty of shows. Beautifully designed and definitely worth the price.
4.7/5
M57***62The 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.
44.7/5
M20***79The 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.
54.8/5
Anonymous userDirector 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.
64.5/5
134***34I visited Kaifeng in 2017, but didn't have enough time then, so I only spent some time at the Kaifeng Prefecture. This time, I accompanied a friend to Kaifeng again and saw the Bao Zheng parade and the classic "The Case of Chen Shimei." There are other performances to watch inside as well; the times are all posted at the entrance. It was quite nice. Most importantly, you can bring your dog inside.
74.7/5
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.
84.7/5Anonymous userThe 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.
94.8/5
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.
104.6/5明明之月White Horse Temple isn't large, so it wasn't tiring to explore. Following the guide's explanations, the tour went by quickly. As China's first officially established temple, it's definitely worth a visit. The guide's explanations were very detailed, though the microphone was a bit quiet. The guide worked very hard, not even having lunch before starting the tour. Afterwards, I thanked her for her excellent explanation and gave her some bread, receiving her thanks in return – a way of forming a good connection.
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