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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Zhengyang [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
52286 reviews
9.0
From S$ 16.48
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 users43324 positive reviews
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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.
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.
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Yellow Crane Tower
4.6
/5
71244 reviews
9.0
From S$ 11.91
Based on 1,362 reviews
Yellow Crane Tower/Wuchang Railway Station | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006960006
Address: No.1, Xishanpo, Snake Mountain, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Famous cultural landmarks in Chinese history
Yangtze River Bridge & 3 towns views
Saved by 969 users50697 positive reviews
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Staying at this hotel was definitely the right choice. The location is excellent, the hotel environment is very nice, the rooms are clean, tidy, and comfortable, and the service from Lele and Xiao Cheng at the front desk was particularly attentive and thoughtful. Director Jiao even upgraded us to a higher floor room with a sunny view. The breakfast was also very good, and waitress number 07 in the restaurant was diligent and enthusiastic. Overall, it was a very good experience and a truly excellent choice. I will definitely choose this hotel again next time I come to Wuhan.
The hotel boasts a great location and affordable prices. My two-night stay was excellent, and it's very convenient for getting around. In the evenings, you can easily walk to the Yellow Crane Tower, Hubu Alley snack street, Tanhualin, and the Yangtze River Bridge. The hotel's location on Liangdao Street is convenient, and the price is reasonable, making it a great value.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
21101 reviews
8.6
From S$ 21.98
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 users15575 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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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
12495 reviews
8.5
From S$ 14.65
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 799 users10051 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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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
13036 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 users11206 positive reviews
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I kept seeing videos of Wansui Mountain online, and finally couldn't resist going. I went on Monday morning around 9 am, and it was still quite crowded. I didn't expect Wansui Mountain to have no off-season! The NPC interactive games were very fun, but there were so many people that if you didn't reserve a spot in advance, you wouldn't get a turn. I highly recommend watching the iron flower performance; it's definitely worth it. The "Three Attacks on Zhujiatai" show might not be very interesting if you don't know the history. The "Gunfire in the North City" show was also very funny. I was lucky enough to be chosen as an extra, which was a lot of fun. The only downside was that I hadn't done much research beforehand. I thought I could use my silver tickets for massage, traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis, and a crosstalk performance, but I didn't get any of those. The silver tickets could only be exchanged for fruit, balloons, photos, and fridge magnets, which was a little disappointing. Overall, I would still recommend it to everyone. If you don't mind these things, the scenery inside the scenic area is beautiful and quite large, worth a visit. The potato tower and chicken patty recommended online are pretty good, but the "deadly bean curd skin" and baked flatbread are rather ordinary, just like the taste of a typical night market stall. The bean curd skin even tastes like spicy strips. You can choose which ones to buy.
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!
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Hubei Provincial Museum
4.9
/5
6655 reviews
8.2
Based on 483 reviews
Chuhehan Street/East Lake/Hubei Provincial Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602786794127
Address: No. 156, Donghu Road, Wuchang, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy the rich sound of chime bells show
Stroll East Lake Scenic Area
Saved by 416 users5331 positive reviews
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The museum is free, just need to make a reservation. We arrived an hour before closing time, so it was very rushed, but the advantage was that we didn't have to queue to see the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue; we could just walk in. Unfortunately, we missed the chime bell performance. The gold artifacts of King Liangzhuang were absolutely stunning. We also managed to buy the souvenirs we wanted before closing time!
The experience was great. Although it was a bit crowded, the cultural relics were truly a feast for the eyes. The tour guide, Shu Ping, was also excellent; her pronunciation was clear, complete, and fluent. Highly recommended! 😍😍😍
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
6016 reviews
8.1
From S$ 53.10
>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 users5646 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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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15902 reviews
7.9
From S$ 14.65
Based on 752 reviews
>100 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 598 users9065 positive reviews
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Totally recommended. Magical Shaolin historical trip. My dream come true.
Shaolin Temple is located in Dengfeng, nearly two hours' drive from both Zhengzhou and Luoyang, so be sure to plan your trip in advance.
Upon entering the scenic area, the first stop is a Shaolin martial arts performance. Even in the off-season, you need to queue for half an hour in advance. We arrived late, and all the seats were taken, with even fewer on the second floor. We simply found a spot on the first floor and stood against the wall to watch.
Further on, you reach the actual Shaolin Temple. At this time of year, the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees inside are a vibrant yellow, perfectly complementing the red walls and gray tiles of the surrounding buildings.
Next to the temple is the Pagoda Forest, the final resting place of eminent monks throughout history.
Next to the Pagoda Forest, there's a sightseeing cable car going up the mountain for 100 yuan round trip. Unfortunately, we had booked a vehicle in advance and didn't have time to go, so we just took the sightseeing bus directly from there, which was a bit of a disappointment. If you want to go up the mountain, you should allow at least 5 hours.
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Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
4.5
/5
12800 reviews
7.8
From S$ 11.91
Based on 72 reviews
Kaifeng drum tower square | >100 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 139 users7891 positive reviews
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The welcoming ceremony at 9 a.m. was spectacular. The staff were all very dedicated and professional, no less than professional actors. Every tone of voice, every step and sway perfectly captured the ancient style. The performances inside the mansion, such as Bao Zheng's trial of Qin Xianglian accusing Chen Shimei and the Crown Prince's welcoming ceremony, were all excellent.
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.
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East Lake Scenic Area
4.6
/5
7530 reviews
7.8
Based on 755 reviews
Wuhan Railway Station/Qingshan Industrial Zone | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602786793760
Address: No. 16 Yanhu Avenue, Wuchang District, Wuhan
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
Abandoned factory becomes kaleidoscope
Saved by 449 users4500 positive reviews
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The driver was very enthusiastic and attentive during the tour, patiently explaining things to us and acting as both guide and photographer. It would have been even better if he could have been punctual. I'll contact you again if I don't have any friends coming next time.
There were too many people during the National Day holiday, and the sightseeing bus had to wait for a long time, which made the time a bit rushed. The scenery of Luoyan Island is very beautiful, the tickets are not expensive, and the children's playground is also suitable for children. It is no problem to stay there for a whole day on a leisurely weekend.
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