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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Zhengzhou [2025]
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
5651 reviews
8.1
From AED 154.52
31 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
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
High-tech & Henan's cultural essence
56 drama spaces let you be the star
Saved by 236 users5307 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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Henan Museum
4.8
/5
8691 reviews
7.6
Based on 162 reviews
Wenhua Road/Henan Museum | 4 km from downtown
Phone +86037165393166
Address: No. 8 Agricultural Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.3 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
Modern facilities & scanning electron microscope
View museum's "Eight Treasures"
Saved by 224 users7115 positive reviews
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Henan Museum is one of the earliest museums in China. It was founded in 1927 and is located in the middle section of Nongye Road in Zhengzhou City. It is the largest cultural relic collection, protection, research and exhibition center in the Central Plains region.
I couldn't book tickets, so I made a last-minute reservation for this guided tour. It was a fantastic experience.
Our group was quite large, and the instructor not only made sure we all gathered on time for the tour but also accommodated latecomers. He was very attentive and considerate.
The tour focused on the museum's nine treasures and other exhibits of historical significance and value. The instructor's explanations were lively and energetic. After two hours, I was incredibly productive and left wanting more. The instructor was also very considerate of the children in our group, and even with the heavy summer crowds, we had a very satisfying visit.
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Enjoy Land
4.5
/5
443 reviews
7.3
ENJOY.LAND | 31.7 km from downtown
Phone +8640004000178178
Address: 150 meters northeast of Lehai Water World, Xinmi City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.2 of Night Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
Experience Huangdi Culture Resort
108 indoor & outdoor hot spring pools
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Yinji Animal Kingdom has rich interactions, a wide variety of animals, and a beautiful environment. It is not only suitable for parent-child play, but also for playing with friends. It is both educational and entertaining, and the experience is excellent!
The scenic area is still very playable, but because the elderly are not so flexible, half of it was not completed. The Ferris wheel is outside the scenic area. Although it is a free ticket, I didn't go. The animals are in good condition. Especially the animal Broadway and the birds of prey. It is worth seeing.
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Songshan Scenic Area
4.5
/5
1586 reviews
7.2
From AED 41.21
Based on 91 reviews
67.1 km from downtown
Phone +86037162745000
Address: No. 146, Zhongyue Street, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Rich cultural heritage & history
Annual Zhongyue Temple folk performances
Saved by 161 users1154 positive reviews
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The thousand-year-old Shaolin Temple is home to the beautiful scenery of Songshan, and Sanhuang Village is the ideal setting. You're not a Shaolin visitor if you haven't visited Sanhuang Village. A visit to Sanhuang Village first, then Shaolin, would have been more streamlined. Unfortunately, we were short on time, so we didn't make it to Sanhuang Village, Sanhuang Zen Temple, or visit Shuce Cliff. Travel is always full of surprises, but it also brings its own setbacks. Come on, Mom! Let everything flow, don't be obsessed.
A visit to the Shaolin Temple in Songshan. Since we were short on time, we decided on the simplest route: a sightseeing bus to the cable car, then Shuce Cliff, then back down the mountain by cable car, then the Pagoda Forest, then the Shaolin Temple, then a sightseeing bus to the martial arts hall for a performance. The entire five-hour trip doesn't involve backtracking, making it ideal for families with elderly and children. Buy a round-trip ticket for the sightseeing bus and a 100-yuan ticket for the cable car...
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Jianye Movie Town
4.6
/5
5828 reviews
7.0
30.4 km from downtown
Phone +864000001931
Address: Intersection of Wenchuang Road and Baihua Street, Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.3 of Night Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
Panoramic industrial display of movie magic
Immersive show "All the Way with Drama"
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The price/performance ratio is high. I paid 40 yuan for the entrance fee and bought the Dehua Street Crossing Ticket. It is very wise. The Dehua Street Crossing Ticket is actually worth the full ticket price. It is a must-see. You can skip the rest. It is too tiring to follow the show along the way. I didn't want to follow it. I sat down for the fourth act while the second act was still in progress. It is much more comfortable to sit and watch. The park is very cost-effective
The performance in the circular water theater is the most exciting, especially the iron flower. Remember to queue up in advance. The air spraying is OK, the Henan opera storytelling is not clear, and I didn't have time to watch the others. Overall it is good and I will go again if I have the chance.
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Fu Tower
4.8
/5
4561 reviews
7.0
From AED 50.48
Based on 6 reviews
Zhengzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone | 6.6 km from downtown
Phone +86037160609199
Address: No. 1206, Hanghai East Road, The Hui nationality District, Zhengzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.4 of Night Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
96th-floor theater for VR adventure
879-foot high swaying glass platform
Saved by 182 users3949 positive reviews
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It was thrilling to admire the entire city from above. The paintings on the fourth floor were truly breathtaking, truly the treasure of the place. My kids loved the slide! We also tried the robotic arm, and they were so thoughtful as to record a video of it. It was incredible. The service was also excellent.
The elevator goes directly to the high-altitude observation deck. The little one leaned on the glass to see the panoramic view of Zhengzhou, clapping his hands excitedly. The staff was very patient with the children. The whole experience was very heartwarming. When the child was tired of walking, he could run in the square under the tower. I will come again next time!
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Zhengzhou Fantawild Resort
4.8
/5
206 reviews
6.9
From AED 144.22
Fangte Resort | 24.1 km from downtown
Phone +864001660006
Address: Intersection of Zhengkai Avenue and Renwen Road, Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.5 of Night Attractions in Zhengzhou
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The scenery is beautiful, there are many handsome guys, the staff are friendly and patient in introducing you to the fun and unique places. The whole scenic area is full of the atmosphere of winter ❄️
You can bring some mineral water. The water inside is all customized mineral water from Fantawild, 8 yuan. The amusement facilities and 4D theater are pretty good. The queues are relatively fast. The experience is good value for money. Fantasy Kingdom is more suitable for parents and children to travel with children
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Zhengzhou Haichang Ocean Park
4.7
/5
2881 reviews
6.7
From AED 102.50
29.6 km from downtown
Phone +864006016699
Address: No. 1, Ping'an Avenue East, Dameng Town, Zhongmou County, Zhengzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No.5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
5 ocean shows with themed performances
6 venues explore marine life up close
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It's definitely worth bringing the kids here to play, and it's a great way to catch the tail end of summer vacation. Although there are a lot of people, many of them are indoor venues, especially the dolphin show, which is super, super good, and the scene is full of shocking wows 👍🏻
The overall experience is good. If you bring a baby, it is recommended to use a stroller, otherwise it will be very tiring. The scenic area also rents sightseeing cars and strollers. We rented a sightseeing car, which was a bit expensive, but it was a lot easier.
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The Yellow River Scenic Area of Zhengzhou
4.4
/5
2820 reviews
6.7
From AED 24.73
Based on 7 reviews
Yellow River Tourist Area | 26.4 km from downtown
Phone +86037168222228
Address: No.1, Huanghe South, Jiangshan Road, Huiji District, Zhengzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.6 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
Yellow River Stele Forest shows culture
Giant statues of Emperors Yan & Huang
Saved by 145 users1537 positive reviews
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The scenic area is located on the bank of the Yellow River. It has a beautiful environment and you can see three Yellow River bridges. The giant sculptures of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang are also in the scenic area. You can drive in by car. The ticket price is not expensive. It is worth a visit.
There weren't many people when I went there, and most of the sightseeing buses were chartered, which was good. There are many animals in the Paleontological Sculpture Park, and the statues of Emperor Yan and Emperor Huang and Chairman Mao are also very good.
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Zhengzhou Aquarium
4.5
/5
5307 reviews
6.4
From AED 81.90
Based on 37 reviews
Northern Ring Line/Zhengzhou Aquarium | 7.6 km from downtown
Phone +86037163567402
Address: 100 meters west of Zhengzhou Wenhua Road and Guoji Road
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.7 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Zhengzhou
Highlights:
Mediterranean town dolphin show
230ft underwater tunnel with rays & sharks
Saved by 120 users3388 positive reviews
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If you go in the summer, the building isn't too hot; it's mostly indoors. Zhengzhou's weather has been terrible lately, so the air conditioning is still a plus. The programs and performances were great. I used the Henan Cultural Tourism Coupon, which made it even more affordable.
The aquarium has 8 floors. The marine animals are in good condition. Many animals react to tourists. There are also some animal feeding programs. There are several performances. The time to watch the performances is planned in advance. You can see each one. It is very exciting. The food and beverage prices in the venue are also reasonable. The children have a lot of fun.
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