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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Guoyang [2025]
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Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone
4.7
/5
26315 reviews
8.7
From £ 14.96
Based on 52 reviews
Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-165-6363
Address: No. 18 Ningdan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
The Reclining Buddha statue wall in Usnisa Palace is breathtaking
Breathtaking Buddha statue wall
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It was still a bit shocking, but the ticket price was indeed a bit high. The whole park is very large, and it is impossible to walk around in the hot weather. The sightseeing bus goes directly to the top of the Buddha's head and does not stop at other stations, which makes it inconvenient to go to other attractions.
- Rich Buddhist Culture: Niu Shou Mountain is the birthplace of the Niutou Zen Buddhism in China and houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, the skull relic of Sakyamuni Buddha. The main attraction, the Buddha's Head Palace, cost 4 billion yuan to build, combines architectural aesthetics with religious sanctity. Its design incorporates the Buddhist image of "a lotus supporting a treasure." Details such as the magnificent reclining Buddha and the Dharma Rain Flowing Fragrance Escalator within the underground palace offer a powerful visual and spiritual experience.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
18552 reviews
8.5
From £ 12.38
Based on 264 reviews
Millennium City Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-25663819
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
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There are many activities in the scenic area. If you want to see a big show, you have to enter the scenic area early. If you feel too hot, enter the scenic area in the evening. You can follow the scenic area's official account to see the performance program and specific time and location. The night view is beautiful and there are wonderful shows in the evening. But I was too tired to leave the scenic area at 19:30. I regret it and will come again next time.
The value for money was excellent, exceeding my expectations. Tickets cost 120 yuan for three days, and the prices in the scenic area are similar to those in street vendors. Remember to bring a sun hat. You must go during the off-season to see Yue Fei's spear-to-the-young Liang Wang, the Battle of Kyoto, the Iron Flower Dance, and the Victory of Yancheng. Arrive 30 minutes early for these four performances to get a good seat and the interactive pre-show activities are particularly interesting.
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Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo
4.6
/5
17768 reviews
8.3
From £ 4.13
Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo | >100 km from downtown
Phone 025-85620178
Address: No.168 Heyan Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
37 exhibits & diverse animals
Close encounter with Dudu (Monk monkey)
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The environment is beautiful, and the animals are adorable. The giant pandas are so cute, lazily lying down, and their gentle eating habits are also very attractive. The children were delighted and satisfied with the bird feeding experience in the tropical bird house. It's a great place to take the kids out on vacation!
Hongshan Zoo is nestled against a lush mountainside. Monkeys frolic in Monkey Mountain, where white tigers roam majestically in their bionic environment. Brown bears in Bear Valley are adorable, while the Tmall walkway spanning overhead is a unique design. Here, the animals experience the wonders of nature, while visitors learn about ecology – a truly harmonious experience.
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
12124 reviews
8.2
Based on 5 reviews
The old area of henan university | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-22203006
Address: Middle section of Tokyo Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province (opposite to Kaifeng Municipal Party School)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Central performances & snacks festival
Large festival & unique performances
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Wansui Mountain Wuxia City is the most cost-effective in the whole Kaifeng. It is too big and the most sincere scenic spot. The scenic spots inside are rich in layers and have their own characteristics. It is the only place worth visiting in Kaifeng. Qingming Shanghe Park is not as good as this. Wansui Mountain Wuxia City > Qingming Shanghe Park
This was my kids' favorite scenic spot on this trip. They couldn't get enough of it in just three days, and even after leaving for several days, they kept nagging about going back. The scenic area really offers performances of all sizes, and the quality is excellent. The NPCs are very engaging and interactive. It's absolutely worth it, and the ticket price is very affordable. Five-star rating.
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
5553 reviews
8.1
From £ 30.95
>100 km from downtown
Phone 4000001992
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
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The park is clean and tidy. Although the weather is hot, the waiting time is acceptable. Most of the park has sheds to shade the sun.
A breathtaking experience! This immersive journey through the loess labyrinth interweaves grand narratives (famine, sacrifice, and resilience) with microcosmic details (such as those of Lijia Village and the train station), striking the heart. It deeply reveals Henan's memory of suffering and resilience, and passionately celebrates the cultural roots and endless vitality of the Central Plains. Innovative in form and powerful in emotion, it evokes a profound resonance of land, history, and life.
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Qufu's Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion
4.6
/5
17268 reviews
8.0
From £ 14.44
Based on 42 reviews
Sankong Scenic Area (Kong Family Mansion/Temple of Confucius/Cemetery of Confucius) | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0537-4712172
Address: Shendao Rd, Qufu Shi, Jining Shi, Shandong Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Watch Taiwanese Confucius ceremony
Lush trees & peaceful strolls
Saved by 104 users12172 positive reviews
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Hiring a guide is a must for this scenic spot. Although the guides were a bit pushy at the entrance, they were paid for in person and provided excellent explanations. They also provided good answers to questions that went beyond the outline. The Confucius Temple is worth a leisurely stroll; it felt like every stone slab had a story. By the time I reached the Confucius Mansion, I was a bit exhausted and only had a quick look. From there, I walked east and, near the intersection with the Yan Temple, I found a teahouse on the second floor of the Ctrip Experience Center for some refreshment. The teahouse offers a view of the Yan Temple, a perfect tranquil spot amidst the bustle.
Personally, I think the ticket price is a bit expensive, but the tour guide I bought on the Ctrip app was very good. The explanation was both interesting and informative, and he took great care of everyone throughout the trip. The price-performance ratio was super high. Although the weather was very hot, I enjoyed the whole tour very much, and it was worth the trip.
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Zhongshan Mountain National Park
4.6
/5
9564 reviews
7.9
Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 025-84437786
Address: No. 7 Shixiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Unique astronomical observation experience
Overlooking Jongsan (Ropeway)
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The parking lot is too expensive, too expensive, too expensive. They could have just robbed me, but they still made me park for a few hours. However, the music station is very photogenic. There are too many people on Wutong Avenue, so forget it.
All four scenic areas are worth visiting, but one day is too tiring. Split the visit into two days. Visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to learn about history. A leisurely walk won't be too tiring. Visit the Linggu Scenic Area to commemorate the martyrs. Wutong Avenue, next to the Meiling Palace, is a great place for photo opportunities.
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Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
4.5
/5
11892 reviews
7.8
From £ 6.71
Based on 72 reviews
Kaifeng drum tower square | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-23963159
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 102 users7340 positive reviews
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Kaifeng Mansion is well worth visiting. - In terms of cultural inheritance and promotion: Kaifeng Mansion is the best way to revitalize and promote Bao Gong culture. Relying on the powerful cultural IP of Bao Gong culture, it uses architectural layout, exhibitions, cultural activities and other forms to fully display Bao Gong's spirit of "loyalty, filial piety, love for the people, fairness and integrity" as well as the Northern Song Dynasty government culture and the Song Dynasty culture, allowing tourists to deeply understand and feel the charm of historical culture, and playing a positive role in inheriting and promoting traditional culture.
I went to Kaifeng to check in at Kaifeng Mansion. I hired a tour guide at the door for 80 yuan so that the children could learn more about history. I watched almost all the performances inside according to the schedule, but there were too many people in the peak season and I didn’t watch the greeting at the door. I feel that this season is more suitable for visiting in the afternoon and evening.
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Guishan Han Tomb
4.7
/5
4064 reviews
7.8
From £ 7.43
Based on 27 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0516-85770107
Address: No. 3, Xiangwang North Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Kilometer tomb adventure & treasure
Mystery attracts tourists to tombs
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A three-way ticket to the Guishan Han Tomb, Dianshi Garden, and the Imperial Edict Museum is a great value. Remember to buy your tickets in advance on Ctrip for a discount. Tour guide pass holders will need to redeem their tickets at the Visitor Service Center. The area is rich in cultural heritage and well worth a visit.
Entering the Guishan Han Tomb, a chill washes over you, as if you've suddenly plunged back into the Western Han Dynasty, two thousand years ago. This tomb, the joint burial site of the Sixth King of Chu, Liu Zhu, and his wife, was hollowed out almost entirely from the mountainside, a construction of astonishing scale.
The tomb's corridor stretches 56 meters, its walls polished to a mirror-smooth perfection. It's said that if the two parallel corridors were extended indefinitely, they would intersect in Xi'an, thousands of miles away. Its design is truly remarkable. The fifteen chambers are fully functional, with chariot and horse storage, kitchens, dance halls, and even a sophisticated drainage system, demonstrating the ancient people's belief in "treating the dead as if they were alive."
Most astonishing is the shadow of "King of Chu Welcoming Guests" on the north wall of the King of Chu's coffin chamber, resembling a ceremonial official in Hanfu, whose gesture remains a mystery. Wandering through the chambers, one can't help but imagine how the craftsmen, one chisel and one axe at a time, carved this vast underground palace from the mountainside. One can only marvel.
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Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
4.6
/5
16968 reviews
7.7
From £ 7.02
Based on 489 reviews
Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 025-84437786
Address: No. 7 Shixiang Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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The park before Shixiang Road is quite empty, making it a relaxing stroll. Once you enter the section between Shixiang Road and Minglou, the experience drops significantly as tourists gather. It's recommended to arrive early, as the scorching sun and crowds of August will make the experience quite ordinary. However, the road passes Xiamafang Ruins Park, which is less crowded and quiet.
One of the most worthwhile attractions in Nanjing, Zhongshan has beautiful scenery. You can interact with the deer before going up the mountain. After visiting the Xiaoling Mausoleum, you can also visit the Sun Quan Museum and the Plum Garden on the way down. The cable car is very rich in attractions and worth the price.
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