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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Zhenping [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
49183 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 19.25
Based on 1,621 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037965980972
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
Saved by 1341 users40491 positive reviews
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People say Luoyang is awash in flowers. (The text then abruptly shifts topics.) I booked a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Longmen Grottoes. Our guide, Elephant Travel, said Xiao Jiang's explanation was incredibly vivid and engaging. He thoroughly enriched our visit with scientific knowledge, adding a lot of fun and insight to our visit.
As soon as we arrived at the Longmen Grottoes entrance, our tour guide smiled and handed me a small fan. She also gently reminded me, "The sun's a bit strong today, so let's walk slowly. I'll explain the key grottoes in detail. Feel free to call me if you have any questions." I instantly felt reassured!
Walking along the banks of the Yi River, she pointed to the distant mountains and gently explained, "Look at these caves, large and small. They were built from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. They're like a 'thousand-year Buddhist diary' carved in stone!" Arriving in front of the Vairocana Buddha, she deliberately slowed down and squatted so the children could see more clearly. "This Buddha was built during the reign of Wu Zetian. Look at how kind her smile is. Even the folds of her clothing are carved with such softness, as if they were actually moving in the wind."
She also interspersed her explanations with trivia, such as "Why are some Buddha statues missing arms?"
When we reached the White Garden, she pointed to the fish in the pond and said, "This is where Bai Juyi used to relax. Even now, the fish are here to keep him company. Let's be quiet and don't disturb them." She was incredibly patient throughout, explaining the history of the Longmen Grottoes with a gentle touch, making these thousand-year-old grottoes seem particularly endearing and approachable!
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Mount Hua
4.7
/5
48897 reviews
8.9
From AU$ 34.21
Based on 1,287 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609138376888
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 1499 users32677 positive reviews
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This trip to Huashan was the most worthwhile, beyond my imagination. The scenic area is so beautiful. I was so lucky. As soon as I got up, I saw a large sea of clouds. The West Peak cable car is especially worth taking a ride. It is very, very beautiful. I will come again next time if I have the chance.
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Laojunshan Mountain Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
11526 reviews
8.6
Laojunshan Scenic Area | 95 km from downtown
Phone +86037966873890
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
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The climb was not as difficult as I had imagined. I took the first-level cable car and climbed up with my seven-year-old daughter. The scenery was great and the child was very excited. She said that she was in the clouds and the trip was worthwhile.
It's still worth a visit. There was heavy fog when we went up, but it cleared up when we reached the top. I was very lucky. There are also many beverage shops on the top, all of which are brand names, so you won't have to worry about eating and drinking. I'll come again next time!
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
18921 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 25.71
Based on 264 reviews
Millennium City Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037125663819
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 234 users13677 positive reviews
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The price/performance ratio is super high. The environment and service facilities are very user-friendly, and the cost is acceptable. All the actors are very dedicated and really show their skills to tourists.
It's super fun. Yue Fei's victory in Yancheng, Yue Fei's spear picking up the young Liang Wang, and the Jingdong defense battle are very shocking. Adults and children like it. The night view is beautiful. I like the iron flower and the fire pot.
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
12243 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 21.21
Based on 5 reviews
The old area of henan university | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86037122203006
Address: Middle section of Tokyo Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province (opposite to Kaifeng Municipal Party School)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Central performances & snacks festival
Large festival & unique performances
Saved by 136 users10575 positive reviews
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Come to Kaifeng Wansui Mountain for a tour. The ticket price is 80 yuan, which is enough for 3 days. There are also passes for 3 scenic spots. The other two small scenic spots are average, and they are all close to Wansui Mountain. Wansui Mountain has two popular programs. You must make reservations in advance. The time and reservation code are on the picture. You can only make reservations after entering the scenic area. There are more people at night, and there are NPCs for taking photos.
I would like to call it the best tourist attraction of the year. There are too many handsome men and beautiful women in it. The projects are also very unique. I especially recommend the Three Beats of Zhujiazhuang and the Iron Flower Beating. You can feel the shock and appreciate the Internet masters up close.
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
5655 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 64.15
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864000001992
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 236 users5310 positive reviews
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This place is truly worth a visit. Spend a day immersing yourself in the pure, unspoiled culture of the Central Plains, encompassing stories from thousands of years ago, modern times, happening right next to you, and stories you've heard since childhood. The visuals are powerful and impactful, and each theater experience is unique each time you visit. The price may seem high, but it's truly worth it. Many of the plays are touching, and many leave you thinking. 🤔
You can spend a whole day there, and there are places to rest and eat. The area is well-established, and the service is excellent. It's also a great place for photos and check-ins. I wouldn't recommend bringing young children, but it's educationally valuable for those in elementary school. This place embodies youth, history, open-mindedness, impulse, passion, and regret...
It's a place you can spend a whole day in. Due to time constraints, we only bought a ticket for one big show. The rest were many small shows. The performances were all great, and the scenes were great, very suitable for taking pictures. It's still nice to walk around and watch the performances slowly.
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Wudang Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
11632 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 56.45
Based on 31 reviews
Wudang Scenic Spot/Wudang Dream | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8619971443911
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 386 users7606 positive reviews
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Great Wudang, great beauty! Very beautiful. Climb the mountain first, then take the cable car down, and then visit other Taoist temples. Planning well saves energy. Almost all the attractions are visited. It's great!
We visited during the last week of August, so the crowds were much smaller. The main halls of Nanyan Palace and Zixiao Palace were under renovation. After taking the scenic shuttle bus and the cable car, it's another 20-minute hike up the mountain to the Golden Summit, where the scenery is breathtaking. For a more relaxed descent, you can take the cable car and the scenic shuttle bus back down the mountain. A more robust hike down to Nanyan is at least 3-4 hours. After getting off at the Nanyan scenic shuttle bus stop, you have to walk several hundred meters to the parking lot to catch the bus to the visitor center. Why can't you transfer there? It's unfriendly and I hope this will be improved.
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15273 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 17.11
Based on 751 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86037162745000
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 495 users8687 positive reviews
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Shaolin Temple was built by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty to house the eminent Indian monk Batuo. It was named for its location in the Shaoshi Mountain jungle. Thirty years after the temple's construction, Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, spent nine years facing a wall here, thus establishing Chinese Zen. During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong of Tang rewarded the temple with the title "Thirteen Monks Saving the Emperor of Tang," establishing its status as the "Number One Temple in the World." During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it became a martial arts mecca. While most of the existing buildings are modern reconstructions, cultural relics such as the pagoda forest and steles are well-preserved. 1
Shaolin Temple truly deserves to be called "The Most Famous Temple in the World"! Its ancient architecture is magnificent, its incense is abundant, and the monks' spectacular performances are breathtaking. Every move is imbued with power and beauty. The rich historical and cultural heritage and unique martial arts charm are truly impressive.
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The Three Gorges Dam Tourism Area
4.6
/5
6547 reviews
7.9
Based on 589 reviews
Three Gorges Dam Tourist Area/Sandouping | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607176763498
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
Saved by 110 users4056 positive reviews
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The stay was quite good. The room has double-layer soundproof glass and the service attitude is good. It is very convenient for family travel. The hotel also has a parking lot. The room is also very user-friendly, with a special air-conditioning vent and clothes drying rack. After staying in so many hotels, this is the only one I like. Thumbs up!
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.
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Shennongjia Tourism Area
4.6
/5
4176 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 42.34
>100 km from downtown
Phone +869942333
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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This trip to Shennongjia was incredibly enjoyable and enjoyable! The tailor was attentive and meticulous, constantly modifying the plan according to our requirements. The driver was enthusiastic and patient. The driving skills and service were excellent. It was a truly satisfying trip!
The scenery is highly recommended. The road looked crowded, but once inside, the area dispersed. At Jinhouling, many people only took photos at the waterfall before leaving. Once we reached the top, we barely encountered anyone else, and the scenery was truly stunning. It was a shame we didn't have time to do the Shenlong Valley loop. We only visited Shenlong Peak for a quick check-in, but we occasionally encountered some great views from the roadside stops. Traffic flow around Dajiu Lake was relatively well-organized. Overall, I recommend spending 4-5 minutes exploring the area.
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