Mashi Manor in Anyang is a 20,000 m² Qing-era official residence with 150+ rooms, ancestral halls, gardens, and bilingual living-history performances. Visit for architecture, family archives, restored Qing cuisine, and hands-on cultural activities; allow three hours and catch daily 10:00 or 14:30 shows.
Read moreThe Red Flag Canal, carved by 300,000 people into the Taihang Mountains, is a 1,500km cliffside waterway symbolizing China’s self-reliance. Visit the Youth Tunnel, museum, and scenic gallery—boat rides and guided tours reveal an inspiring blend of engineering, history, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Read moreYin Xu in Anyang is the archaeological heart of the Shang Dynasty—home to the earliest mature Chinese script, massive bronze ritual vessels, royal tombs like Lady Fuhao’s, and reconstructed palace foundations. Practical tips cover best seasons, routes, transport, tickets, and on-site museum highlights.
Read moreJigong Mountain in southern Henan is a 5A national park famed for its cool summers, 98% forest cover, dramatic sea-of-clouds sunrises from Baoxiao Peak, and over 300 historic villas representing 23 countries. Ideal for hikers, photographers, families, and history enthusiasts seeking nature and culture.
Read moreTaihang Grand Canyon showcases 1.4 billion‑year Zhangshiyan cliffs, waterfalls, and millennia‑old cultural tales like Fu Yue’s rise. Ideal for geology lovers, hikers, photographers, and travelers seeking a cool summer escape and immersive Chinese history in the Central Plains.
Read moreChaya Mountain in Henan features dramatic granite sculptures, narrow sky clefts, and 95% forest cover. Linked to Wu Cheng’en’s Journey to the West, the park offers photo viewpoints, caves, themed performances, and hiking circuits—ideal for geology enthusiasts, culture lovers, and nature-seeking travelers.
Read moreFuniu Mountains in southwest Henan blend dramatic geology, diverse wildlife, and centuries-old culture. Discover Laojun Mountain’s Taoist temples, the ancient Chu Great Wall, waterfalls, and cloud seas. This guide offers seasons, routes, transport tips, and recommended itineraries for 2–5 day trips.
Read moreYuntai Mountain, a UNESCO Global Geopark in Henan, offers dramatic Danxia cliffs, emerald pools, and a 314m waterfall. Discover geological layers spanning 1.4 billion years, Tang-dynasty cultural sites, seasonal highlights, and practical travel tips for a one- or two-day immersive visit.
Read moreShanzhou’s earth pit courtyards—deeply dug loess dwellings—form a living museum of northern Chinese rural life. Explore underground siheyuan architecture, join intangible heritage workshops, taste local loess cuisine, and enjoy festivals. Practical transport tips and secret photo spots included for visitors planning a Henan cultural trip.
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