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Tianjing Palace

Tianjing Palace

3.5
4.6/5
89 reviews
Tianjing Palace, also known as Laozi Temple and Taiqing Palace, is located on the north bank of Wujia River (that is, the ancient valley water), which joins Wujia River near the center of Wubei Street. Tianjing Palace is a magnificent palace. According to research, it is the birthplace of Lao Tzu (still controversial). Here, you can petition for blessings, learn about Lao Tzu's life, and look for the remains of ancient Tianjing Palace. Tianjing Palace was built in the eighth year of Yanxi in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 165). It was originally called Laozi Temple. In the second year of Emperor Xuanzong's Tianbao period (AD 743), the palace was named Taiqing Palace. After the Yuan Dynasty, it was renamed Tianjing Palace. Tianjing Palace has been destroyed and built repeatedly in the past dynasties, and now we see a building complex that was rebuilt on the original site in the 1990s according to the regulations of the Tianjing Palace in the Northern Song Dynasty. After passing through the large square with the archway standing at the entrance, you enter the Tianjing Palace. The middle road is where the main hall is located. There are Shanmen, Huixian Bridge, Lingguan Hall, Laojun Hall, Sanqing Hall, Tianshi Hall, Chongyang Hall, Caishen Hall, Yuanchen Hall, Laozu Hall, Cihang Hall, Luzu Hall, and Zhongyang Hall. Drum Tower, "The Origin of Tao", "The Beginning of Virtue" showroom and Qiankun Taoist House. To its east are Dongyue Temple, Notre Dame Hall, Meteor Garden and Kowloon Well. In the west, there are the Lecture Hall and the Book Collection Pavilion. Laojun Hall is the main hall of Tianjing Palace, which enshrines three bronze statues of Laozi, Yinxi and Donghua Emperor. The statue of Laozi standing in the middle is 5.5 meters high. In front of the Sanqing Palace is the site of Tianjing Palace of successive dynasties, and you can see the stone tablet "Song Dynasty Laojun Palace Site" standing on the lawn. In several exhibition rooms of Tianjing Palace, Lao Tzu's Taoist thought and life are introduced, and some unearthed cultural relics are displayed. If you are interested in history, you can go to the former site of Meteor Garden on East Road. There are nine ancient wells found here, one of which is a tile circle well in the Spring and Autumn Period. According to the records of "Orthodox Daozang·Yulong Biography" and various classics, when Lao Tzu was born, "tens of thousands of cranes flew into the sky, flying dragons spit water, bathed in holy postures, and the place where the dragon came out was because of nine wells", although in the eyes of most people, Maybe this is just an ordinary well, but it is a strong evidence of the birthplace of Lao Tzu.Guoyang · 4.7 km from downtown
Millennium City Park
2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions

Millennium City Park

8.8
4.6/5
28.8k reviews
Millennium City Park is located by the Longting Lake in Kaifeng, a large-scale historical and cultural theme park that faithfully recreates the Northern Song Dynasty's capital based on the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" by artist Zhang Zeduan, following the original layout at a 1:1 scale. The park is divided into two sections by the Shuangting Bridge: the southern area recreates the bustling urban life of Bianjing, with taverns, teahouses, pawnshops, and artisan workshops lining the streets, where peddlers with shoulder poles and shouting shop assistants move about; while the northern area features imperial gardens, with lakeside halls and quadrangular courtyards standing by the water. Staff and vendors throughout the park wear Song-style attire, accompanied by ancient music and the rhythmic sounds of bells and drums, creating the illusion of "stepping into a painting and traveling back a thousand years in a single day." The architecture here offers visually striking highlights: the Rainbow Bridge spanning the Bian River replicates the famous bridge from ancient paintings, arching like a rainbow—watching grain barges pass beneath recreates the painting's ambiance. Fuyun Pavilion towers above all other structures with its crimson facade and golden-roofed eaves, offering panoramic garden views. The reconstructed Shangshan Gate mirrors Kaifeng's Northern Song dynasty city gates, standing majestic with resplendent paintings as the garden's most imposing structure. Waterside pavilions like Shuixin Xie, Double Pavilion Bridge, and Nine Dragons Bridge dot the emerald waters in picturesque harmony. The daytime highlight is the scattered live performances throughout the park: "Judge Bao inspecting the Bian River grain transport" unfolds on the water by Rainbow Bridge, "Squire Wang's daughter seeking a husband" brings the embroidered ball tossing matchmaking to the streets, and "Yue Fei unhorsing Prince Xiao Liang" stirs up dust with galloping hooves in the drill ground. Folk performances like cockfighting, stilt walking, cuju (ancient football), and pan drumming are interspersed throughout. Families with children can visit Fun Garden and Great Song Games to try archery, dart throwing, rope climbing, and hoop diving—experiencing every Song dynasty game from a thousand years ago—or dress in period costumes at Square Courtyard to take mock imperial exams. Street-side workshops showcase folk crafts like Bian embroidery, Zhuxian Town woodblock prints, official kiln porcelain, and dough figurines, where visitors can watch artisans at work. The park takes on a different face after nightfall: red lanterns light up one after another, and the streets are ablaze with lights, making it seem like a completely different place from daytime. The large-scale water show "Northern Song Dynasty: Splendid Dreams of Dongjing" is performed on Jinglong Lake. The entire show is connected by eight classic Song Dynasty poems and a scroll of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," transporting the audience back to Dongjing of the Northern Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. The performance lasts approx. 70 minutes, and many travelers specifically reserve their itinerary for the evening to wait for this show. After the performance, you might as well climb the Shangshan Gate tower to overlook the park scenery and the night view of Kaifeng under the lights. Dining in the park is also convenient: the snack street and night market around the Dongjing food area gather Kaifeng snacks like soup dumplings and mutton pancake, perfect for eating while strolling; for a proper sit-down meal, head to Sunyang Restaurant, a recreation of the "main shop" depicted in paintings, and try traditional Henan dishes such as soup dumplings and carp with noodles.China · Kaifeng
Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort

Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort

8.6
4.6/5
177 reviews
Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort is located in the northern part of the old city of Kaifeng, precisely on the site of the imperial palace of the Northern Song Dynasty's Dongjing city. The millennium-old central axis of Kaifeng runs through this area, making it the core zone of the royal culture of the Song Dynasty. Here, you can find the Song-style imperial architecture of the Longting attraction, the tales of the Yang Family Generals at Tianbo Yang's residence, and the calligraphic steles of Han Yuan Stele Forest. The Shuanglong Lane historical and cultural block, 960 Cultural and Creative Park, and Qisheng Corner have transformed old streets and courtyards into Song-style blocks perfect for leisurely exploration. The resort also connects a series of Song culture attractions: Wansui Mountain Great Song Martial Arts City stages year-round martial arts live shows and intangible cultural heritage iron fireworks, while historic sites like the Iron Pagoda, Kaifeng city wall, Zhouqiao and Bian River ruins, Shanshangan Guild Hall, Yanqing Taoist Temple, and Fan Pagoda are scattered across the old city, along with niche spots like the underground wartime grain storage. These places are hard to cover in one day, so we recommend focusing on two or three key sites. After dark, a different experience awaits as the attractions light up in unison. Boarding a painted pleasure boat on the Great Song Imperial River to watch the illuminated pavilions and towers sway with the rippling water is a popular nightlife option here.China · Kaifeng
Wansuishan Martial Arts City
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Henan

Wansuishan Martial Arts City

8.6
4.6/5
16.5k reviews
Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City is located in the Wansui Mountain tourist area in the northwest of Kaifeng city. It is a large tourist area built with the background of Song Dynasty culture and martial arts culture. There are antique and charming Song Dynasty garden streets and alleys in the scenic area. There are wonderful martial arts and ancient costume performances all year round, as well as rich entertainment facilities. It is a good place for relaxation and entertainment Souvenir Kaifeng, Zhengzhou and other places. When visiting the Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City, the first thing you feel is the beautiful scenery of the scenic spot. The entire martial arts city has created the atmosphere of the Song Dynasty, including the Wansui Temple, which reproduces the glory of the thousand-year-old ancient temple in the Song Dynasty, the Dragon Altar that embodies the spirit of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, the intact ancient city wall ruins of the Ming and Qing Dynasties that have been preserved in the world, and one of the largest man-made streams and waterfalls in China. Many landscapes such as "Jiulong Waterfall" are very eye-catching. What's rare is that there is also a very large forest and green space in the scenic area, which is quiet and quiet. There are flowers in bloom every suitable season, which is very suitable for photography. After that, tourists will notice the unique martial arts features in the scenic spot. There are 36 martial arts-themed plays performed here year round (about 60 per day), such as "Cross Slope", "Wu Song Drunk Beats Chiang Menshen", "Wild Boar Forest" and so on. The themed drama is quite exciting and must not be missed when you come here; and interactive performances such as "Martial Arts Film and Television Experience Hall", "Wu Zhuangyuan" and "Li Kui's Case" can also allow tourists to participate in martial arts stories, which is full of fun. There are also many elements of martial arts in the architectural design of the scenic spot, such as the martial arts road with large weapons such as the "Yitian Sword" and the "Bawang Sword", the "Knight's Picture" of the Song Dynasty Martial Arts Hall, the "Sword Altar" on the cross slope, and the "Sword Altar" on the cross slope. Xianzhuang, Wulin venue and other places are unique. In addition, during the Spring Festival every year, Wansui Mountain holds a large-scale temple fair, with grand performances, rich snacks, dazzling handicrafts and unique entertainment activities. The atmosphere is warm and it has become one of the most popular temple fairs in the Central Plains. one.China · Kaifeng
Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Jiangsu

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

8.6
4.7/5
35.2k reviews
Niu Shou Shan, also known as Tianque Mountain, is named after the twin peaks on the top of the mountain that resemble the double horns of an ox's head. The Niu Shou Shan has beautiful scenery and is known as the "Spring Niu Shou". In ancient times, there were beautiful Jinling scenery such as Niu Shou Yanlan and Zutang Zhenxi. There are also many historical sites, such as Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Fortress and Zheng He Cultural Park. Buddha's Peak Palace The Buddha's Crown Palace is themed on the worship of the Buddha's skull relic. It is divided into two parts, the large dome and the small dome, which represent external and internal worship. The Buddha's Crown Palace uses the original mine pit to build an underground palace with six floors underground and three floors above ground, which is very solemn and majestic. In recent years, the Buddha's skull relic of Sakyamuni will be worshipped in Niu Shou Shan for a long time. Tourists can visit the Buddha's Crown Palace on special Buddhist festivals. For the specific time of worshipping the relic, please call the Attraction for consultation. Thousands of years of history Niu Shou Shan is a Buddhist holy place. The Buddhist Cave Temple built by Sikong Xu Du in the second year of Tianjian in Liang Dynasty (503) was the first temple in Niu Shou Shan. Li Yu, the last emperor of Southern Tang Dynasty, renamed it Hongjue Temple. Emperor Daizong of Tang Dynasty "once dreamed of the Pratyekabuddha from Niu Shou Shan coming to see him", so there is a Pratyekabuddha Pagoda. In the Tang Dynasty, Master Fa Rong, who was known as "Dharma of Dongxia", founded the Niutou Zen Sect in Niu Shou Shan, which was called "Niutou of Jiangbiao" in ancient times. The establishment of the Niutou Zen Sect played an important role in bridging the transformation of Indian Zen into Chinese Zen! Peach Blossom Creek Taohua Creek is located at the eastern entrance of Niu Shou Shan, covering a total area of ​​14.87 hectares, or about 220 mu. The peach blossom varieties selected are 26 kinds of peach blossoms suitable for growing in Nanjing. It is a new landscape created by Niu Shou Shan Attraction. A stream meanders down from Yinlong Lake, with gurgling water and peach blossoms planted on both sides. In spring, the flower buds gradually bloom, and the sea of ​​flowers is intoxicating.China · Nanjing
Yimen Ancient Town

Yimen Ancient Town

2.5
4.4/5
14 reviews
Guoyang · 20.9 km from downtown
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo

8.3
4.7/5
24.9k reviews
Hongshan Forest Zoo is located in the north of Nanjing Xuanwu Mountain and is built on the mountain. There are three mountains in the park. It is very close to the Nanjing Railway Station and was built by the original Nanjing Xuanwu Lake Zoo. The park is large and there are many kinds of animals. In the bird zone, you can see flamingos, ostriches and pheasants. Visitors also look forward to the green and white peacocks in the Peacock Garden. There is a talking grey parrot in the parrot pavilion and a veteran zoo animal. In addition, there is a children's playground, especially suitable for playing with children.China · Nanjing
Nanjing Museum
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jiangsu

Nanjing Museum

8.1
4.7/5
4.1k reviews
Nanjing Museum is located at the southern foot of Purple Mountain and north of Zhongshan Gate. The museum is one of the earliest to be established in China. Here, you can see ancient artifacts like gold-threaded robes such as those depicted in “Grave Robbers' Chronicles” and you can enjoy exquisite painting and calligraphy and Ming treasures such as a gold-plated stupa. You can take a trip through time and even walk along the streets of the Warlord Era.China · Nanjing
Henan Museum
No. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Henan

Henan Museum

8.1
4.8/5
9.9k reviews
Located in the city of Zhengzhou, Henan Museum has a rich collection of exhibits displaying Henan's 5,000-year history and offering a window into traditional Henanese culture. The museum has eight exhibition halls that can be visited in chronological order. The collection includes several national treasures, including the lotus crane vase, cloud copper chest, Saohao vase, Jiahu bone flute, Wushu copper plate and more. Be sure to visit them all.China · Zhengzhou
The Ancient Battlefield Site of Chu and Han at Gaixia

The Ancient Battlefield Site of Chu and Han at Gaixia

2.4
Guoyang · 13.5 km from downtown

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陈默声November 27, 2024
5.0
It is very quiet, there are no tall buildings around, it is very quiet, it is very comfortable to walk inside, it has a long history and profound cultural heritage. Worth recommending

Tianjing Palace

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如鱼得水的如水October 27, 2026
5.0
Millennium City Park, Kaifeng, is located at No. 5 Longting West Road, Kaifeng City, Henan Province. It is a large-scale historical and cultural theme park based on the painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and restored to a 1:1 scale. It covers an area of ​​over 600 mu (approximately 40 hectares), including 180 mu (approximately 12 hectares) of water surface and more than 30,000 square meters of landscape buildings.

Millennium City Park

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M55***20August 18, 2026
5.0
It's very worthwhile, but it's also very crowded, which might slightly detract from the overall experience. However, the people are incredibly welcoming, and there are many beautiful spots for taking photos. The food is also affordable and inexpensive, which kids enjoy. I'll definitely go back when it's less crowded.

Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort

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鱼得木October 27, 2026
5.0
I had a fantastic time. I came to Banzai Mountain because of Dante, although I didn't get to see him in the end. The park itself is huge; even after three days, you can find something new every day. The NPCs in the park are all very friendly; they greet you whenever you see them. The food inside the park isn't overpriced, and drinks are mostly at full price. I'd definitely come back next time.

Wansuishan Martial Arts City

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Anonymous userOctober 27, 2026
5.0
I'd heard about Niushou Mountain for a long time, and this time, since I was in Nanjing, I specifically chose a sunny day to go. The weather was fantastic; the photos turned out amazing, and my friends all said they were blockbuster shots. We entered from the West Gate, so there was no queue for the sightseeing bus, whereas without the bus you have to walk quite a distance. After getting off the bus, there were several escalators and two sets of stairs leading up the mountain, so you hardly had to climb. The two main scenic spots are both at the summit, and they were both breathtaking. We visited about three or four of them; the rest could be skipped. We took the bus to the East Gate and exited; it was easy to get a taxi there. It was practically no walking required.

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

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三晋龙少July 2, 2022
5.0
It has a long history, rich culture, nice scenery, clean and tidy streets in the town, a prosperous and bustling commercial pedestrian street, and high cost-effectiveness. It is worth a visit.

Yimen Ancient Town

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M49***21October 26, 2026
4.0
We entered the park at 2 PM, and the animals were quite active at that time. However, they went back to their enclosure around 4 or 5 PM. It's clear the park management puts a lot of thought into the setup and care of the animals; there are separate areas between people and animals to minimize human interference.

Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo

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Anonymous userOctober 16, 2026
5.0
We were very fortunate that our top guide today was Ms. Dong Ling. Her professional expertise was solid; she didn't just recite from memory. She eloquently explained the stories and archaeological backgrounds behind each of the museum's treasures, making dry history vivid and easy to understand. My son and I deeply experienced the thousand-year history of Nanjing. Highly recommended!

Nanjing Museum

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M32***83October 27, 2026
5.0
The lecture lasted almost three hours. Professor Xu Xing led us through all the museum's most prized treasures and also connected the history of other places in the lecture. He gave an excellent presentation and I highly recommend it!

Henan Museum

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