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保存非常完整的一座明代县衙，而且还是正五品，这个非常少见。跨进大门，恰逢大堂正在上演"升堂审案"的实景表演。青砖地上，黑衣乌纱的县令端坐案后，惊堂木一拍，皂隶们水火棍一顿，喝声整齐。红衣女子跪诉冤情，老者俯首陈词，围观的人群里有人举着手机，有孩子踮着脚张望。古与今就这样挤在同一间大堂里，却谁也不觉得违和。

One of the greatest things I have ever seen - breathtaking achievement of human artistic abilities and devotion. A must visit place and absolutely worth the trip. There are some crowds and you have to be patient if you encounter big groups along the path as the stairs towards the caves are narrow but you are rewarded with astonishing views and a feeling of amazement that will stay with you for a long long time.

Millennium City Park (清明上河园) in Kaifeng is remarkable because it is a living reconstruction of the Northern Song capital, Bianjing, (Bianjing (汴京) was the old name for Kaifeng), inspired by the famous scroll Along the River During the Qingming Festival. With authentic Song‑style architecture, immersive performances, and cultural activities, the park makes visitors feel as though they have stepped directly into a painting. As the saying goes: If you have not visited this park, you have not truly visited Kaifeng, the capital of six dynasties.Ticket price: RMB 120Senior discount: Half price Transport: Bus No. 15 from the Gulou areaValidity: Tickets are valid for three consecutive days, with facial recognition used for entry.The performances are the heart of the experience. Upon entering, the first stop should be the information counter to collect a brochure and confirm the day’s schedule. Seating is limited, so arriving at least an hour early ensures a good view.We managed to watch the following daytime shows:《枪挑小梁王》 Spearing the Prince of Liang《包公出巡》 Judge Bao Goes on Patrol《东京保卫战》 Dongjing Defense Battle《杨门女将》 Female Generals of the Yang Family《群狮会》 Gathering of Lions《欢乐巡游季》 Joyful Parade SeasonThese productions feature pyrotechnics, mass choreography, explosions, smoke, martial horse battles, and performers in full armor with sword and spear combat. The immersive realism was breathtaking — my heart nearly leapt out when the cannon fire began. The overarching theme of these shows is patriotism, and the authorities have succeeded brilliantly in using performance art as a form of mass education.The park is vast, and at times it feels like China’s version of Disneyland. Yet the focus here is not fantasy but cultural immersion. Walking through the grounds is like entering a living museum of Song‑era streets, bridges, food stalls, and performances. Traditional crafts, lion dances, and Justice Bao patrols connect directly to Kaifeng’s heritage.

老君山在河南栾川，传说是太上老君修仙的地儿！山顶道观群老壮观了，尤其赶上云海，跟天宫似的~金顶那一片儿在阳光下blingbling的，拍照绝了！建议坐缆车上山，留体力爬十里画屏，悬崖栈道边走边看奇峰怪石，贼刺激！冬天还能看冰挂，夏天避暑特凉快。记得带件外套，山顶风大，但风景绝对值回票价！吃货别错过山下的栾川豆腐汤，热乎着呢~

很漂亮，很多好看的花，超级适合来这个拍照，看到好多带摄影师的小姐姐，吹吹河风，看到还有坐船的，太美了，今天刚好端午，天气也超好，微风不燥！还有好多体验的小游戏，和自主文创，推荐！

Overall experience is acceptable but I feel lost as a foreigner who does not have in-depth knowledge of Chinese idioms and language. It is suitable for young adults.

山西浑源县圆觉寺，1158年由金国僧玄真建。原是以塔为中心的一组完整的古建筑，有大殿、东西配殿、山门、西跨院大殿等，三十年代，日本人入侵，将寺内木结构建筑全部拆毁，仅砖塔幸存。砖塔呈八角形，密檐九层，全部砖砌，无梯级可登。四面嵌满砖刻浮雕，有歌舞伎乐、武士、猛兽，塔顶立一造型精美的铁制凤鸟，首向西，可随风旋转，有风标的作用，也可避雷。是我国古代著名的候风仪实物——候风鸟(相风鸟)。

Henan is the cradle of Chinese civilization. Known as the Central Plains (中原), it is where the earliest dynasties, writing systems, bronze technology, and organized states first emerged. The fertile soil of the Yellow River nurtured farming communities as early as 5000 BCE, laying the foundation for Chinese culture.Luoyang, in Henan, is historically celebrated as the Ancient Capital of Thirteen Dynasties (十三朝古都), while Kaifeng (开封) is recognized as the Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties (六朝古都). Luoyang’s White Horse Temple (白马寺) is revered as the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, and the Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟) — with over 100,000 Buddhist statues — are honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kaifeng, meanwhile, was the world’s largest city during the Northern Song dynasty, a thriving metropolis of commerce and culture.Henan as a whole is culturally dense and historically profound. The Henan Museum located at Zhengzhou is a must-visit, serving as a microcosm of Chinese civilization across thousands of years.I visited Henan Museum on a weekday and was struck by the sheer size of the crowd. Admission is free, but locals must register in advance. As a foreigner, I simply presented my passport, wrote my name in the register, and was then free to explore.The Henan Provincial Museum features one main permanent exhibition, Ancient Civilization of the Central Plains, divided into eight chronological galleries, alongside four themed galleries — Bronze of Chu, Ancient Jade, Treasures of Ming & Qing, and Musical Instruments. Each gallery highlights a different facet of Henan’s role as the cradle of Chinese civilization.I was deeply impressed by the exquisite porcelain, bronze bells and ritual vessels, the earliest pottery, oracle bones and early writing, Buddhist sculptures, and funerary art. My visit lasted about 3 hours enough to take in all the galleries and appreciate Henan’s extraordinary legacy.Article published at TripAdvisor on 20 Sep 26

The scenic area is beautiful with a lot of temples and wonderful mountains. It is good for hiking and visitng Daoist historical sites.

平顶山市因山得名---平顶山， 山顶公园，位于市区北平顶山顶，平顶山市的名字有此而来。山顶公园海拔高度426.5米,山顶平坦,顶平如砥，面积850亩。兴建的山顶公园已初具规模，山顶公园建在海拔427米高的平顶山山顶上，面积约0.6平方公里，公园内道路纵横，奇木成行，花坛锦簇，草坪如毯，山前有成片的松林、柏林、槐林，茂密旺盛，生机盎然，登山石阶666级，直冲山顶，雄伟壮观。植树种草，辅以雕塑喷泉、园林建筑。山顶公园成为本市居民休闲度假及外地客人观光游览的最佳去处