2025 Henan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

Henan is the capital of all dynasties in China. It is the place we often hear about the Central Plains. It is regarded as the center of the world and the birthplace of Chinese culture. Famous scenic spots include Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, and Yuntai Mountain. Scenic spots

#chinatravelitinerary Longtan Grand Canyon in Henan Province is a hidden paradise of deep gorges, emerald-green waterfalls, and breathtaking rock formations! 🏔️💦 If you love nature, hiking, and stunning scenery, this is the perfect 2-day getaway from Beijing! Easy plan! 🚆😃 🌟 Day 1: Beijing → Luoyang → Longtan Grand Canyon 🏞️ 🌅 Morning: Travel to Luoyang 🔹 7:00 AM – Grab a quick breakfast in Beijing (baozi 🥟 or jianbing 🌯). 🔹 8:00 AM – Take a high-speed train 🚄 to Luoyang (~4 hrs). 🔹 12:00 PM – Arrive at Luoyang Longmen Station. Have a local lunch—try Luoyang Water Banquet (洛阳水席) 🍲! 🏞️ Afternoon: Journey to Longtan Grand Canyon 🔹 1:30 PM – Take a bus/taxi (~1.5 hrs) to Longtan Grand Canyon (龙潭大峡谷). 🔹 3:00 PM – Arrive at the canyon entrance! Walk into a stunning world of red cliffs, turquoise water, and mysterious caves. 🌊🏔️ 🔹 4:00 PM – Hike through the gorge—see the Dragon Pool, waterfalls, and crystal-clear lakes 🐉💦. Take tons of photos 📸! 🔹 6:00 PM – Check into a guesthouse/hotel near the canyon and enjoy a relaxing countryside evening. 🌙 🌙 Evening: Local Food & Stargazing 🔹 7:30 PM – Enjoy a traditional Henan dinner—try Hu La Tang (spicy soup 🌶️) and Luoyang dumplings 🥟. 🔹 9:00 PM – Relax, stargaze, and enjoy the fresh mountain air. 🌌🏕️ 🌟 Day 2: More Nature & Return to Beijing 🚄 🌅 Morning: Sunrise & Final Canyon Walk 🔹 6:30 AM – Wake up early to see the sunrise over the canyon! 🌄 (Totally worth it!) 🔹 7:30 AM – Have a simple breakfast 🍜 before heading out for more exploring! 🔹 8:30 AM – Visit Heavenly Step Waterfall (天梯瀑布)—one of the most famous sights in the canyon. 🌊✨ 🔹 10:00 AM – Explore more hidden caves & rock formations before heading back! 🚗 Afternoon: Return to Luoyang & Explore More! 🔹 12:00 PM – Take a bus/taxi back to Luoyang (~1.5 hrs). 🔹 1:30 PM – Quick Luoyang city tour! Visit the Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟)—a UNESCO site with massive Buddha carvings in cliffs! 🏯🗿 🔹 3:30 PM – Early dinner with famous Luoyang noodles 🍜. 🌙 Evening: Train Back to Beijing 🚄 🔹 5:00 PM – Take the high-speed train 🚆 back to Beijing (~4 hrs). 🔹 9:30 PM – Arrive back in Beijing, full of beautiful memories and stunning photos! 📸💖 ✨ Final Tips! ✅ Wear comfy shoes 👟—you’ll be walking a lot! ✅ Pack a light jacket 🧥—it can be cool in the canyon. ✅ Bring a camera 📸—the views are epic! #myitinerary #china #travel #staycation #thingstodo

#chinatraveltips Address: Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China 🇨🇳 The Longmen Grottoes are one of the most fascinating historical sites. The grottos were built during the Wei Dynasty. each carving tells a story and reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship of the ancient artists, making this a must-see for history buffs and travelers alike. whether you admire the intricate details of the carvings or soak in the tranquil atmosphere, the Longmen Grottoes are an unforgettable experience. Today, the Longmen Grottoes are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Open every day from time: 8: 00 am until 17: 30 pm. #luoyang #henanprovince #china

Henan is perfect for taking kids on a trip‼️‼️ For those planning to bring their kids to Henan this winter vacation, come and take notes! 📢Here comes the nanny-level guide with no reservation needed — ✈️Henan Transportation 🛫Airports Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport: 40km from the city center Luoyang Beijiao Airport: 18km from the city center 🚅High-speed Rail/Train Zhengzhou Station, Zhengzhou East Station, Luoyang Station, Luoyang Longmen Station — ✅Popular Attractions Guide 🔅Yingtian Gate Recommended to visit at night with kids, as the lights come on, Yingtian Gate looks like a scene from the Sui and Tang dynasties · 🔅Longmen Grottoes One of the five World Cultural Heritage sites in Henan, a place for kids to learn about stone carving art · 🔅Bai Garden This is the former residence of Bai Juyi, bringing the characters from ancient poems to life · 🔅Tang Tri-colored Town The first village of Tang Tri-colored culture in China, where kids can experience the thousand-year-old culture firsthand · 🔅Erlitou Museum Kids can participate in cultural relic restoration activities, making the experience more memorable · 🔅Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum A very interesting museum in Luoyang, even kids can be intrigued and actively learn about the relics in the museum · 🔅Shaolin Temple Learn kung fu with the monks of Shaolin Temple and watch kung fu performances · 🔅Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden Experience the Song Dynasty as depicted in history textbooks with kids · 🔅Henan Museum It is recommended that parents and kids tour separately, following guides to explore the vivid history behind the relics based on their interests — 👨‍👩‍👦Authentic Family Experience 💗Dress up in Tang Dynasty costumes and experience the Tang Palace Banquet 🏺Follow the teacher to make your own Tang Tri-colored artwork 😋Experience the thousand-year-old Luoyang Water Banquet 👀Watch the live performance 'Dream of the Eastern Capital', enjoy night tours with traditional Chinese style, and play in the Song Dynasty Royal Amusement Park — 🌈5-Day Henan Itinerary Reference: DAY1️⃣: Gather in Luoyang - Yingtian Gate - Tang Palace Night Banquet DAY2️⃣: Longmen Grottoes - Bai Garden - Tang Tri-colored Town → Tang Tri-colored Experience DAY3️⃣: Erlitou Ancient Cultural Site (Cultural Relic Restoration Experience) - Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum - Sundial Making DAY4️⃣: Shaolin Temple - Star Observation Platform - Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden DAY5️⃣: Henan Museum - Return Trip — ⭕Why Choose Us? Peace of Mind Service: Routes designed specifically for family trips Immersive Experience: In-depth experience of local special activities Pure Play Experience: Various worthwhile routes arranged for a more comfortable trip Experienced Guides: Local guides and travel photographers —————————— 📆Activity Duration: Five days and four nights, multiple sessions available during winter vacation 👨‍👩‍👧Suitable Age: 5-15 years old family trips

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|||✨🍲【Warm Winter Flavors: New Dishes at Haofuji!】🍲✨ The temperature is dropping! 🧣❄️ It's time to warm up with some hot food! 🏃‍♀️💨 My favorite little restaurant, Haofuji, has launched new dishes! 🎉🎉 🍚🐟 The improved Yuxiang shredded pork is sweet and salty, and every bite is full of happiness! It's the perfect companion to rice, and you won't be able to stop eating! 🧠🌶️ The spicy tofu with pig brain is tender and delicious, like a dance on your tongue! You'll want to lick your fingers and savor the taste! 🐑🍲 The new Yudong mutton with pickled radish is fresh and delicious, and the mutton has no gamey taste. A bowl of this will warm you up! It's the perfect choice for winter! 🐟🥩🥗 Of course, there are also classic dishes like Tai'an fish, Bawang pork kidney, and garlic sprouts with twice-cooked pork. Every dish is delicious and tempting! 💖 Haofuji is a hidden gem in Zhengzhou, with consistent quality and great value! It's the perfect choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends! Come to Haofuji and try the new winter dishes! 📍 Address: Northeast corner of the intersection of Renzhai North Street and Wenhua Road Holiday Travel Recommendations

| A cultural feast that transcends time and space. ✨ You must visit Only Henan! It feels like a place forgotten by time, yet it carries the rich history and culture of the Central Plains. 💫 As soon as you enter the park, the unique architectural style instantly takes you back in time. The rammed earth city walls and rustic houses exude the charm of the past. 🎭 Here, a series of spectacular theatrical performances immerse you in different stories. Whether you are moved, shocked, or thoughtful, every emotion is deeply touched. 🌈 Only Henan is not just a tourist attraction, but a spiritual baptism. Come and feel the charm of this land! 💖 Only Henan | Encounter the soul of the Central Plains 💖 🌟 Only Henan is really worth a visit! It is a treasure trove of Central Plains culture. 🎨 The vast wheat fields sway in the breeze, as if telling ancient stories. The various theaters in the park offer a visual and auditory feast. 🥰 The actors' superb performances bring historical stories to life. You will be impressed by the wisdom and courage of the ancients and moved by the heritage of this land. 💕 Come to Only Henan, encounter the soul of the Central Plains, and embark on an unforgettable cultural journey. 💗

Gaojiatai Village is located in Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City, Anyang City, Henan Province. It is a traditional village with a long history. Known as the "Painter's Village," it is famous for its unique natural scenery and stone and wood residential buildings. The village is located deep in the Taihang Mountains and boasts rich natural resources and cultural heritage, including natural landscapes such as Zhujiaoshi. In recent years, Gaojiatai Village has attracted many art lovers and students to create and learn by developing sketching and cultural tourism industries, becoming a well-known sketching base and rural tourism destination. In 2020, Gaojiatai Village was included in the second batch of national key rural tourism villages by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the National Development and Reform Commission, marking its important position in rural tourism development.

#artmuseum The National Art Museum of China, located in the center of Beijing, was established to collect, research and display works of art. Its main exhibition hall, covering about 8,300 square meters, is divided into 17 main exhibition halls. On each of the five floors there are various works of art that demonstrate aesthetic brilliance. Currently, the National Art Museum of China owns more than 100,000 works of art of various types. The main collections were created around 1949. Works created at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty and in the early period of the Republic of China are also important exhibits among the collections. Most of the collections are outstanding works of art created by famous artists of modern times, works awarded by major exhibitions, and masterpieces of folk art. In addition, it exhibits more than a thousand foreign works. The museum contains a wide variety of folk art objects, including shadow dolls. Shadow dolls are peculiar representations of the leisure of the ancient Chinese. The figures in the shadow puppets are mostly people who have had a great influence on the history of China, or brave and wise characters from operas. These shadow puppets play in the style of an opera performance with singing. The paper-cut figurines represent the wisdom of the Chinese, who apply the experience of their daily lives in practice. They are very popular in rural areas of China, especially in Henan and Shanxi provinces. The National Art Museum of China is the largest art museum in China, a national-level art museum specializing in collecting, displaying and researching works by contemporary Chinese artists. If you are interested in modern Chinese art, you will be delighted with this colossal treasure trove. Location and transportation The museum is located in the center of Beijing, about two kilometers east of the northern entrance to the Forbidden City.

Recently I got a chance to visit Kuala Lampur Malaysia for the fourth time but this time i enjoyed my visit even more because of the selection of hotel and the place. I stayed in the Bukit Bintang area and i really enjoyed my stay there because of many reasons. Most importantly, the area has a local food market with many type of foods both nationally and internationally and also famous food chains and secondly, traveling from the area to all different parts is very easy. I highly recommend this area for stay.#goodfoods #trip #mytravelhacks

In order to check in this place, I flew to Zhengzhou! The ancient capital of 13 dynasties, the birthplace of Chinese civilization The legends we have, Fuxi, Xuanyuan, Cangjie... the poems and paintings, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Li Shangyin... Those sights, White Horse Temple, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes... Henan has a rich and splendid history. Now, "Only Henan" will show the vast civilization of Henan through 21 theaters and 56 scene spaces, which is worth experiencing! Just came back from Zhengzhou, take this super detailed guide! "Only Henan" From July, every day from 10:00 to 22:17 In Zhengzhou city, you can take bus S605 or S606, or take the high-speed rail to Zhengzhou. After Zhoudong Station, you can take S606 1-day and 2-day tickets available 1-day ticket: Choose 1 of 3 main theaters, any small theater 2-day ticket: All 3 main theaters and any small theater Tour route Day 1: Viewing Square, Dry Stage, Lijiacun Tea House, Chair Array, I am from Henan, Lijiacun Theater, Fantasy City Theater Day 2: Kuntai-Hongmiao School-Zhangjia Courtyard-Waiting Hall-Cao Cao's Wheat Field-Train Station Theater Main theater recommendation: Fantasy City Theater It tells the stories of famous people in Henan throughout the dynasties. The liftable stage, combined with live sound and light performances, is brilliant. Train Station Theater It tells the story of a pair of brothers' difficult choices in the face of millions of starving people, and the protection of the wheat fields by generations of people here. Lijia Village Theater It restores the history of Henan in 1942. This is a walking viewing mode, and you need to follow the actors as they change scenes. Small theater: In addition to the 3 large theaters, there are 18 small theaters. I personally feel that you can choose according to your own time. Each one has a different story and feeling~ stay: It is recommended to stay in the "only theater" area in the scenic area. 10 minutes' walk

Come and explore the most beautiful land of the Central Plains. Part history of Henan, half history of China. In May, spring and summer alternate, and the climate is pleasant. It is an excellent time to explore the culture of the Central Plains. Where to go in Henan? These popular check-in spots are not to be missed~ 🔻DAY1: Zhengzhou Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan, is the core of the Central Plains. Here, you can visit the World Cultural Heritage-Zhengzhou Songshan Shaolin Temple and experience the breadth and depth of Chinese Kung Fu. In addition, don’t forget to go to Zhengzhou Yellow River Scenic Area, stand by the Yellow River and feel the majesty of the mother river. 🔻DAY2: Luoyang Luoyang is a city with the reputation of "the imperial capital for thousands of years and the city of peonies". Here, you can visit the Longmen Grottoes and appreciate the treasures of stone carving art. At the same time, Luoyang’s Peony Flower Festival is also an event not to be missed. In April and May every year, the entire city is immersed in a sea of ​​flowers. 🔻DAY3: Shangqiu In Shangqiu, you must go to Mangdang Mountain in May, with towering ancient trees and the fragrance of birds and flowers. Here, you can visit the historical relics and museums of Liu Bang’s snake-killing uprising, the founder of the Han Dynasty, and learn about the profound heritage of ancient history and culture. At the same time, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air in the mountains. 🍜Henan food recommendations When talking about Henan, how can we not mention the delicious food? Hot and spicy soup, braised noodles, Henan braised pancakes...each dish is an authentic Henan flavor, and they are all delicacies that are endlessly memorable. 🛁Henan accommodation recommendations 👉The choice for young and energetic people: 🏨Zhengzhou East High-speed Railway Station CROSSING Hotel It is not only a hotel, but also a space brand based on the model of super living room + super guest room. Fashionable people stay here + socialize + work + more possibilities, enjoy food, wine, music and art, and experience the convergence and blending of multiple cultures. The beauty and vitality~ 👉Choose from the view when you move in: 🏨Licheng Villa·Guyuanzhuang (Luoyang Heluo Ancient Town Yangwan Subway Station Store) The courtyard house in the Ming and Qing official-style buildings was hand-painted by more than 20 craftsmen for half a year to reflect the unique architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Strolling among the corridors of the inner courtyard, you can feel the charm of the ancient scenery from every angle. . There is no complicated anxieties in the city here, only the "road" makes me feel at ease~ 👉High cost-effective choice: 🏨Shangqiu Suiyang Guide Huafu Licheng Ruixuan Hotel The hotel is 27 floors high, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. It is equipped with an advanced intelligent room control system. Family suites are available. It is close to the high-speed rail station and popular attractions such as Shangqiu Ancient City Historical and Cultural District, Riyue Lake Park, and Huoshen Terrace. Explore Shangqiu as a good place to stay. ~

✅✅✅Good places to visit for snow viewing in Henan☞☞☞ ⅰ✅✅✅Location☞Mount Laojun Scenic Area (5A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞Luanzhou Avenue, Qiliping Village, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐Mount Laojun, with its profound Taoist culture and beautiful natural scenery, has become a holy place for snow viewing. The snow scene on the golden top is particularly famous, with the sea of clouds and snow scenes reflecting each other, like a fairyland on earth. ⅱ✅✅✅Location☞Luoyang Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area (5A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞Next to the Tourist Center of Xiaomiao Village, Tiantong Road, Checun Town, Song County, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐The air is fresh and the forest is lush. In winter, the snow scene at the top of Jade Emperor is spectacular, a good place to view snow scenes. ⅲ✅✅✅Location☞Eight Mile Gully Scenic Area (5A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞He and Si'an Village, Shangbali Town, Huixian City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐The canyon in winter hides the secrets of nature, with white flowers blooming on the branches, silver-clad, exquisite pendants hanging on the cliff, crystal clear, this is the unique dress and color of winter. ⅳ✅✅✅Location☞Wanxian Mountain Scenic Area (4A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞Shakong Township, Huixian City, Xinxiang City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐Under the sun, the ice hangings refract brilliant light, as if everything around is coated with a layer of silver light, the kind of pure and flawless beauty, makes people involuntarily intoxicated. ⅴ✅✅✅Location☞Anyang Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area (5A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞Shibanyan Town, Linzhou City, Anyang City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐Taihang Grand Canyon also has snow scenes in winter, where you can enjoy the natural landscape of ice flowers and silver-clad. ⅵ✅✅✅Location☞Songshan Scenic Area (5A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞North side of the intersection of Huan Songshan Tourism Road and Songyang Road, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐Songshan belongs to the Funiu Mountain Range, after the snow in winter, Songshan presents a silver-clad, ice-clear and jade-like scene, combined with elements such as pine, stone, and cloud, forming a transcendent fairyland. ⅶ✅✅✅Location☞Yaoshan Scenic Area (5A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞Xizhuyuan Village, Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐Yaoshan is also covered with white snow in winter, silver-clad, each peak is draped in a white snow coat, forming a beautiful picture. ⅷ✅✅✅Location☞Wangwu Mountain Scenic Area (4A) 🕹🕹🕹Address☞Yugong Village, Wangwu Mountain Scenic Area, Wangwu Town, Jiyuan City, Henan Province ⭐⭐⭐Wangwu Mountain in the early snow season, the mountains are undulating, magnificent, after the snow, Wangwu Mountain is jade-wearing and silver-clad, like a fairyland.

Autumn is a good time to walk your baby, and the end of the month is the last long holiday of the year. Have you thought about where to walk your baby? I found a small town from the photo album that is suitable for walking my baby. Xuchang Yuzhou Shenhe Ancient Town, free of charge, is known as "the only living ancient town in the country", the capital of Jun porcelain! Jun porcelain can be compared with Jingdezhen ceramics! If you are lucky enough to catch the opening ceremony of the official kiln of the Song Dynasty, you must visit Take your kids to see it. Here, it is most interesting for children to DIY a Junci at the Junci Experience Center and experience the intangible cultural heritage. 2 Zhuxian Town, Kaifeng·Kaifeng Hometown, Ticket 60 Days The birthplace of Chinese woodblock New Year paintings, once one of the four famous towns, the New Year paintings in Zhuxian Town are all made of natural pigments, and the colors can remain long-lasting without discoloration. In addition, Qifeng Hometown also has the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. Boating on the lake with small bridges, flowing water, and walking with the baby's hair tie made me think I had gone to the south of the Yangtze River. Sanmenxia·Shaanzhou Dikengyuan, tickets 708 Dikengyuan is the only underground ancient residential building in the country and even the world, and the craftsmanship of the Dikengyuan has also been included in the intangible cultural heritage. It is warm in winter and cool in summer, protected from wind and sand. There are 22 pit yards. Each yard has access to each other. Each yard has a different style and unique characteristics. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there will be a lantern festival 4 Nanyang Credit Store Ancient Town, free admission "The first ancient town in the Central Plains" and the only ancient town in the country with nine city gates. It once had many glories, but now it is in decline. The old buildings in the ancient town have retained their original style. Compared with other ancient towns, its commercial atmosphere is the least strong and the ancient town is not big. If you have the opportunity to go to Nanyang, you can stop by and have a look. 5 Zhengzhou·Kangwanwan Manor, admission fee 50, was once the manor of wealthy businessmen from Henan Province, recording the vicissitudes of the Ming, Qing and Republic of China periods. Compared with other ancient towns, Kangwanwan Manor is really large, with 33 courtyards, 53 buildings, and 73 cave dwellings. If you have the opportunity to walk your baby, I recommend asking for an explanation. Such a large manor is worth savoring slowly. Hebi·Xunxian Ancient City, Free Admission The ancient city of Junxian, Dazhong Mountain, Fuqiu Mountain and the Junxian section of the Sui and Tang Grand Canal are a reflection of "two green mountains and one stream, and the ten-mile city is halfway into the mountain". The only county-level national historical and cultural city in Henan, mud cuckoo has been popular in Jun County since the Han Dynasty. Junxian Nigugu is also a national intangible cultural heritage project 7 Xinxiang·Tongmeng Ancient Town, free admission. Among the ancient towns around Zhengzhou, Tongmeng Ancient Town (Yuanjia Village) is the most delicious ancient town in my opinion. It is also an ancient town with relatively rich resources, including B&Bs, children's playgrounds, special food, night scenes, and various experience forms. . It is no exaggeration to say that it has almost become the back garden of Zhengzhou for shopping and eating. Luoyang·Luoyi Ancient City, free admission The most famous ancient city is also the most photographed ancient city. If you don’t take pictures of Hanfu here, it would be a waste! The whole ancient city of Luoyi imitates the Tang-style architecture. Like the alliance ancient town, it is highly comprehensive and integrates accommodation, food and entertainment. It must be Don’t miss the Wenfeng Tower light show

Its very common things to find some kind of monument wherever you go in China. As i have spent 6 years in Henan province in China i have found many. some of them are old and some are developed lately. every city has its own symbolic place . #henan #xinxiang #china #chinalife #chinatravel #chinabeauty #chinatown #chinatrips #chinatravels #chinadestination #chinaphotography #pakistan #beautifulpics #beautifulpics #beautifulview #beautifuldestinations #momentsmission #maydaytrip #monument #historicculture #viewontop #urbanexplorer #summervacation #staycation #besttrip

Dreaming of Yuntai, chasing the peak of the Yuntai. The poet Wang Weis "Take the brothers to the heights, and insert one less person" has created the peak of today. The rolling hills and the changing clouds, the bright and beautiful in the majestic, the more charming of the mountains. The Zhenwu Temple on the top of the mountain, with its magnificent scenery of the whole mountain, is very shocking and moving.

Walking in the Aloe Valley, drunk in the late autumn. Look at the red leaves carefully, arranged in order, with traces of growth. At this time, the sky glowed softly, clarifying and embarrassing, making people want to hear the singing of a soaring skylark. Once in the Luhua Valley, there is autumn, and the autumn is slipping in a foggy dawn, and it will disappear after a hot afternoon. It lifted its toes across the top of the tree, dyed a few leaves, and then flew across the valley in a cluster. Sunlight shines through the foliage, and this moment only wants to lift the camera and leave a moment of drunkenness.