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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Nanyang [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
48544 reviews
9.0
From TWD 383
Based on 1,619 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65980972
Address: 13 Long Men Zhong Jie, Luolong District, Luoyang, Henan, China, 471023
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
1 km cliffs & grottoes
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From daytime to nightfall and lighting, Longmen Grottoes is worth a visit. However, if you are not bringing children, it is recommended not to visit during winter and summer vacations. It is full of people and most children are not interested. At the same time, you must ask for explanations, and you will feel it after listening.
The Longmen Grottoes are truly breathtaking and a truly treasured attraction worth a visit!
A World Cultural Heritage site, this site boasts a rich history. Construction began when Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty relocated the capital to Luoyang. Over 400 years of construction spanning seven dynasties, it has shaped a vast and extensive cliff carving complex. With 2,345 existing caves and niches, over 100,000 statues, and over 2,800 inscriptions, it is the world's largest open-air museum of stone carvings and has been recognized by UNESCO as "the pinnacle of Chinese stone carving."
The carvings within the grottoes are exquisite, and the Buddha statues vary in form, ranging from the Central Plains style of the Northern Wei Dynasty, characterized by "slender figures and wide robes," to the Tang Dynasty, characterized by "voluptuous figures and rounded features." Each statue seems to tell a story spanning thousands of years. The Vairocana Buddha statue at Fengxian Temple is particularly breathtaking, its delicate carving and benevolent expression demonstrating a high level of artistic artistry.
In addition to its rich cultural heritage, the Longmen Grottoes boast stunning natural scenery. "Longmen Mountain Scenery" has long been considered one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Luoyang. Green mountains stand face each other on both sides of the Yi River, adorned with verdant pines and cypresses, and dotted with pavilions and towers. Strolling through the landscape feels like stepping into a beautiful landscape painting.
The scenic area also offers exceptional service. As China's first "Internet+" smart scenic spot, it offers convenient services such as WeChat ticket purchase, QR code entry, and smart parking, making your visit even more enjoyable and relaxing. The staff are attentive and enthusiastic, and their detailed and professional explanations allow visitors to gain a deep understanding of the historical and cultural significance of the Longmen Grottoes.
In short, the Longmen Grottoes are truly first-class in terms of historical and cultural value, artistic charm, and natural beauty, and are well worth a visit!
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Mount Hua
4.7
/5
48597 reviews
8.9
From TWD 680
Based on 1,287 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0913-8376888
Address: 1000 meters southeast of the intersection of Jiling Road and Huashan Road, Huashan Town, Huayin City, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Each of the Five Peaks has its own unique sunrise and legends
Thrilling Chang Kong cliffside path
Saved by 1453 users33025 positive reviews
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Stone steps, like ladders, lead to a crack in the sky;
The cliffs, like a curtain, reflect the unwavering spirit of the mountains and rivers, which have endured for millennia.
Here, there are no soft veils of cloud, only the proud earth standing tall against the heavens—
Mount Huashan is a long ink painting that splits the fog and bears the light.
Huashan night climb from north to west is really worth going. It is a different experience. You can sit and lie down anywhere. I want to go a second time. The West Peak Cableway is great. Before I took it, I thought the ticket price was a bit high, 100+ per side. After I took it, I charged a little less. This price is worth it.
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Laojunshan Mountain Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
11322 reviews
8.6
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0379-66873890
Address: Laojun Mountain, Geological Square, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Cable car & hike to peak
Rich geological sites with caves & peaks
Saved by 645 users9072 positive reviews
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It's definitely worth the trip. My family of four had a fantastic experience visiting Laojun Mountain! It was a refreshing escape from the summer heat. We took the cable car to the summit, then hiked to admire the sea of clouds. The Golden Summit Taoist temple complex was breathtaking and magnificent. The kids were thrilled to try their hand at the cliff walk, and the whole family exclaimed, "This wonderland truly lives up to its reputation!"
We went in the afternoon and waited over an hour for the first-level cable car and half an hour for the second-level cable car. If you wait before 10 a.m., there's basically no line. We finished watching the lights turn on around 7 p.m. and took the cable car back down. It was still a bit chilly at 7 p.m. It had been 35 degrees during the day for the past two days, so even wearing sun protection clothing was a bit cold on the mountain at night.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
18396 reviews
8.5
From TWD 510
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
Saved by 225 users13214 positive reviews
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The Qingming Riverside Park is a large scenic area, built in several phases. It boasts a beautiful environment, connected by a lake, and well-equipped facilities. It features numerous Song Dynasty-style performances, with the "Battle of Tokyo" and "The Young Prince of Liang" performances being particularly recommended. If the daytime heat is too much, the Qingming Riverside Park is also beautiful at night, with fireworks, iron flower displays, and other performances. A three-day admission ticket grants unlimited entry to the park, making it a great choice for an immersive family outing.
People who like garden activities should like Qingming Shanghe Park. Anyway, I like it very much and had a lot of fun. After entering the park, you can see the performance schedule on the official applet. Each performance location can also be navigated, which is very convenient for those of us with poor sense of direction. We don’t have to wander around like a headless fly. Unfortunately, due to limited time, I only played for one day. I want to play again when I have time. I thought Tokyo Menghualu was a play, but I didn’t expect it to be a bit like a platter performance. The stage effect is not very amazing, not as good as that of Everlasting Regret, but the price is so much cheaper than Everlasting Regret, it is also worth the ticket price.
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
12090 reviews
8.2
From TWD 421
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
Saved by 134 users10473 positive reviews
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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.
In the central Water Margin and Xianxia areas, there must be a stage within a hundred meters, and there must be a performance on the stage, no matter how many or few spectators there are. Moreover, the performances are not repeated, and there will be different performances at different time periods. Many times, when we walk around after watching a performance, there will be a different performance when we come back, so we will not be bored at all.
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
5521 reviews
8.1
From TWD 1274
>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
Saved by 231 users5184 positive reviews
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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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Wudang Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
11521 reviews
8.0
From TWD 1122
Based on 31 reviews
Wudang Scenic Spot/Wudang Dream | >100 km from downtown
Phone 19971443911
Address: No. 13, Yongle Road, Taihe Street，Danjiangkou City ，Shiyan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
From base to Golden Summit
Thrilling cliffside incense experience
Saved by 383 users7525 positive reviews
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Wudang Mountain is a sacred site for Taoism, a religion that fits perfectly with Chinese culture. With its rich cultural heritage, it attracts countless believers from far and wide. However, climbing Wudang Mountain requires a certain level of stamina.
No one told me Wudang Mountain was so big and so difficult to climb! I recommend taking the cable car. My legs were completely worn out the same night I got down (it's common knowledge that you need to wait two days after training your legs). It's really tough on your knees, and the whole section was foggy, so I didn't see any scenery. It wasn't worth the climb!
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15148 reviews
7.9
From TWD 340
Based on 750 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-62745000
Address: Nanyue Mountain, Zhongyue Mountain, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City (about 13 kilometers northwest of the city)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
7 daily Shaolin Kung Fu performances
The ancestral monastery of Zen, where Bodhidharma founded the mind-to-mind transmission
Saved by 485 users8604 positive reviews
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If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of life and experience the essence of Zen, "Zen Ceremony" is a truly worthwhile experience. This live-action performance, centered around Zen culture, eschews dazzling special effects. Instead, it uses delicate expression and natural settings to gently weave the tranquility and philosophical essence of Zen into the hearts of every audience member.
The most impressive aspect is the immersive nature of the live-action stage. The performance isn't confined to a traditional theater setting, but instead incorporates elements of mountains, rivers, bamboo forests, and ancient temples. Morning mist lingers in the bamboo forest, the moonlit eaves of the ancient temple shimmer, and even the sounds of flowing water and wind become part of the performance. As the performers, dressed in plain Zen robes, walk through the bamboo forest and meditate on the stone steps, it feels like you're not just "watching a performance," but truly stepping into a Zen painting. This immersive atmosphere, blending with nature, is more tranquil than any artificial setting.
A visit to the Shaolin Temple in Songshan. Since we were short on time, we took the simplest route: a sightseeing bus to the cable car, then Shuce Cliff, then back down the mountain by cable car, past the Pagoda Forest, then the Shaolin Temple, and finally a sightseeing bus to the martial arts hall for a performance. The total journey took five hours.
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The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area
4.6
/5
6485 reviews
7.9
Based on 589 reviews
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area/Sandouping | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0717-6763498
Address: Sanxiaba District, Sandouping Town, Yiling District, Yichang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
262m-high viewpoint & 185 platform
Explore Qu Yuan & Wang Zhaojun
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Seeing the Three Gorges Dam up close is truly spectacular, though the scenery is a bit monotonous, but it does enhance national pride. Watching ships entering and exiting the five-level ship lock at Tanziling was a novel experience. I chose the High Gorges and Flat Lakes cruise, but I was disappointed that I didn't have a boat lift. Visiting the dam area in the summer can be very sunny, so be sure to wear sunscreen.
The Three Gorges Dam is a national treasure. As a Chinese, I must have a deep understanding of it. After visiting it, I deeply felt the enormity of this project. I am grateful to the heroes who gave their lives for this project, and I am also grateful to those who made sacrifices for this project.
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Shennongjia Tourism Area
4.6
/5
4119 reviews
7.9
From TWD 841
>100 km from downtown
Phone 咨询：400-994-2333
Address: Shennongjia, Hubei, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
360° panoramic sea of clouds
Golden snub-nosed monkeys' habitat
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We visited all six attractions included in the combined ticket. Dajiu Lake is the most worthwhile and a must-see, perfect for all ages. However, the morning mist is rare. We stayed overnight in Dajiu Lake town and woke up the next morning to a sparsely populated and beautiful scene. Shennongding Scenic Area is also worth a visit. The Shennong Valley hike is physically demanding, about 4.6 kilometers long, consisting entirely of ascending and descending plank paths and steps. It takes an average of 4.5 hours to complete. Bring your own food, as there are no refueling stations along the Shennong Valley plank path. Those with weak knees shouldn't go. This scenic area requires a full day to explore. Besides Shennong Valley, exploring other attractions like Banbi Rock, Jinhou Ridge, and the watchtower also takes half a day. Tianyan Scenic Area is worth skipping if you don't have time. The round trip from Muyu Town takes over three hours, and it's not worth it if you don't see the magnificent sea of clouds. Shennong Altar is a must-see for its cultural heritage—after all, we are descendants of the Yellow Emperor. Guanmen Mountain is a science museum; if you're curious about the wild men, you should visit it. Personally, I think the scenery at Tiansheng Bridge is just average. Perhaps I've seen too many mountain streams. Those who are agile and want to hike and get some fresh air should definitely check it out. Overall, the price is very good value. If you don't have time, I recommend visiting Dajiu Lake and Shennongding. There's also the Xiangxiyuan Scenic Area in Muyu Town, which costs 30 yuan, but I don't recommend going there.
"When will you continue your adventure?"
I used to think the opportunities were endless and the future was long. Later, I realized, "The scenery you want to see won't always wait for you." So, I always leave when I want to, never spoiling my own fun, and never waiting for anyone to join me. I'm grateful for the freedom I possess, which gives me few regrets. I prefer the surprises I encounter alone, and the ability to act on my ideas, rather than compromise. I have a strong sense of happiness, and anyone with me will be happy, so I'm never afraid of being alone. I've always been determined to find someone with a rich spiritual world. You can only boast to her about a few things. Her world is mountains, rivers, and all things in the world. The more daring she is, the more daring she becomes, the more interesting and flexible she becomes, the less she cares, the more fearless she becomes, and the luckier she is with everything she has. Being reckless is closer to courage than being cowardly. A young person's spirit is a non-renewable asset. People like to use stability as a talisman. A ship left at the dock is the safest. But dear, that's not the purpose of shipbuilding. Maintain passion, courage, sincerity, and kindness within your capabilities.
Wish me good luck.
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