China destination

Henan

Ancient capitals, Buddhist heritage, Yellow River history and central plains culture.

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Nine recommended places and experiences

Each recommendation pairs a real destination with an experience suited to its landscape, heritage and local life.

Heritage and history visit

Explore Buddhist cave art beside the Yi River in Luoyang at Longmen Grottoes.

Sacred culture visit

Explore Chan Buddhism, martial heritage and Songshan mountain setting at Shaolin Temple.

Local city walk

Explore Song dynasty memory, night markets and Yellow River plain life at Kaifeng Old City.

Natural landscape experience

Explore spring flowers, old capital gardens and seasonal city culture at Luoyang Peony Season.

Heritage and history visit

Explore oracle bones, Shang archaeology and early Chinese state history at Yinxu Anyang.

Village and local life experience

Explore cliff road, Taihang stone houses and mountain village resilience at Guoliang Village.

Traditional craft experience

Explore Taijiquan lineage, village training and local martial culture at Chenjiagou Taiji Village.

Local city walk

Explore central plains history connected with modern city food streets at Zhengzhou Museum and Market.

Natural landscape experience

Explore Yellow River banks, loess terraces, Yan-Huang monument and Central Plains river culture at Yellow River Scenic Area Zhengzhou.