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  • Longmen Grottoestop_1
    󰺂9.0
    12.73
    Luoyang.Longmen Station/Municipal government87.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLuoyang Scenic Area Joint Ticket Promotion Begins
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River
    󰋄1 km cliffs & grottoes
    󱨠Saved by 1655 users󱨠43343 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    E27***48E27***48

    Seamless entry. Overall experience is not that long if you only view one side of the grottoes. Try to check up days where they do maintenance on the lightings (this was in Nov for 2025). The night view is worth a wait.

  • Millennium City Parktop_2
    󰺂8.6
    16.97
    Kaifeng.Millennium City Park>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoMillennium City Park Horse Vaulting Challenge
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    View ancient river scenery
    󰀆Evening shows & performances
    󱨠Saved by 310 users󱨠15587 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    The park is absolutely spectacular (5/5) but the evening show is a bit underwhelming (4/5). The park features plenty of shows that are fun - one day will hardly be enough just to watch all available shows. The NPCs/quest thing is entertaining. There are rides (extra cost) if you're into that. And the park is super photogenic day and night. Highly recommended

  • Laojun Mountain Scenic Spottop_3
    󰺂8.5
    11.32
    Luanchuan.Laojunshan Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Laojun Mountain's Snowy Scenery Rivals a Heavenly Palace, Funiu Mountain's Peak Reveals Winter Splendor | Dec 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱓊Cable car & hike to peak
    󱓊Rich geological sites with caves & peaks
    󱨠Saved by 801 users󱨠10068 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    小乖巧的小迷妹小乖巧的小迷妹

    To play Laojun Mountain, you must be physically strong. You must walk Shili Gallery and the glass plank road. You must take the ropeway to and from the ropeway. At night, you must see the golden ceiling lights. It is called the golden sky and the world. Go to the world to be shocked and see the world's prosperity.

  • Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
    4
    󰺂8.3
    Kaifeng.The old area of henan university>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe ancient silver-wire architecture at Vansui Mountain is stunning
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Central performances & snacks festival
    Large festival & unique performances
    󱨠Saved by 199 users󱨠11215 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    ✨【进进的潮流游玩旅行】✨✨【进进的潮流游玩旅行】✨

    暑期特设的武林争霸擂台令人惊喜。游客可着汉服上台比试,击败NPC角色即可赢得"银两"兑换糖画。其间的《鲁智深倒拔垂杨柳》互动秀,两位壮汉表演时青筋暴起,衬得木质看台都在轻微震颤‌4。餐饮区物价亲民,武大郎炊饼王婆特饮的宋风反差萌成为打卡热点‌5。美中不足的是标示系统稍显混乱,城寨沙场与泼水节的方位牌多次误导游客‌2。若选择傍晚入园,既能避开35℃的烈日,又可观赏《水上飞人》的水幕电影与《神州传奇》的激光大秀,这份错峰攻略能让80元门票产生160元的体验值‌

  • Unique Henan Land of Dramas
    5
    󰺂8.1
    41.01
    Zhongmu80 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜High-tech & Henan's cultural essence
    󱓊56 drama spaces let you be the star
    󱨠Saved by 297 users󱨠5648 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Chee Guan KoonChee Guan Koon

    来郑州一定要去“只有河南”一趟。戏剧和演出都很好看。非常震撼。一天票看了“曹操的麦田”,“苏轼的河南”,“麦子啊麦子”,“薛怀义”,“梦幻剧场”,“张家大院”。离开前可以在门口看“文明之光”

  • Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
    6
    󰺂7.8
    9.2
    Kaifeng.Kaifeng drum tower square>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace) Sponsored Tourist Train Sets Sail | Nov 17, 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Night Attractions in Henan
    Highlights:
    Live performance of Song Dynasty
    Watch Kaifeng's Northern Song reenactment
    󱨠Saved by 139 users󱨠7895 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Good and easy access with tickets that buy from Trip.com. Consistent repeating buyer here

  • Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
    7
    󰺂7.8
    2.83
    Xiuwu>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoMultiple Attractions in Henan Announce Free Return Visits
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󱓊World-class canyon & unique landscape
    󱓊Explore unique canyon landforms
    󱨠Saved by 218 users󱨠12563 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    娃哈哈.偶尔也会发呆娃哈哈.偶尔也会发呆

    Nanny-level Yuntai Mountain tourism guide, set off after watching! Treasures, the scenery of Yuntai Mountain is really amazing! The strange peaks and rocks, the waterfalls and springs, and the ghosts and magical work of nature are reflected here. Spit blood to organize this guide, help you easily play Yuntai Mountain~ Turn the ticket information Yuntai Mountain ticket + scenic transportation car is a must to buy, online in advance to buy tickets more convenient. Tickets are valid for 3 days, you can enter the park many times, and the treasures with plenty of time can stroll slowly. In addition, popular attractions such as Hongshixia and Tanpuxia do not need to buy additional tickets. The glass plank road needs to be charged separately. Don't miss it if you want to experience high-altitude stimulation. Day trip to the ink tour route: Hongshixia - Tanpuxia - Quanpuxia - Macromonkey Valley first rushed to Hongshixia in the morning, the red rock and the green stream were interesting, one step at a time super suitable for taking pictures. Then go to Tanpu Gorge to see the beautiful scenery of "three steps, one spring, five steps, one waterfall, ten steps". Spring Gorge can enjoy the Yuntai Tianpu Waterfall, one of the largest waterfalls in Asia (but pay attention to seasonality, sometimes there may be no water). Finally, go to the Macaque Valley to tease the cute little monkeys and end the full day. Two-day tour: Day1: Hongshixia Yizifang Lake a stack of Cave-Yufeng Hongshixia in the morning, Zifang Lake in the afternoon can choose to take a boat tour and enjoy the green mountains and green waters on both sides of the Straits. After taking the scenic bus through Diecai Cave, 19 tunnels all the way, feel the shock of the project, reach the peak, climb to the top and look at the feeling of "will be the top of the Lingding, a glimpse of the mountains". Day2: Tanpu Gorge - Quanpu Gorge a Monkey Valley - Wanshan Temple visited the canyon and macaque valley area the next day, and went to Wanshan Temple in the afternoon to feel the tranquil Zen. Circle food recommended shore service area has a lot of food: glutinous noodles: glutinous noodles with rich mutton soup, warm and delicious. Donkey meat in noisy soup: the meat is fresh and tender, the fragrance is unique, and you can't forget it once. Fried eggs with mountain mustard: fresh ingredients and full of farmhouse flavor. Accommodation choice on shore service area: close to various attractions, convenient for travel. There are many choices of hotels and homestays, and the price varies from 100-500, which can meet different budgets. The style of the homestay is varied, many of which also have a viewing balcony, and you can relax by blowing the hair at night. The village at the foot of Yuntai Mountain: relatively quiet and cost-effective accommodation. Some farmhouses also provide special farmhouse meals, which are full of experience. Transportation guide Self-driving: Navigate to the parking lot of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area, parking is very convenient. Public transportation: You can go to Jiaozuo City first, and then transfer to Yuntai Mountain by bus or tourist line. ! Note 1. Check the weather forecast in advance and prepare suitable clothes and rain gear. 2. The roads in the scenic area are a bit rugged, it is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers. 3. Monkeys in the macaque valley may grab food and don't feed it at will. Yuntai Mountain is really a surprise everywhere. Make an appointment with your friends and run to this mountain and water appointment together. #Yuntai Mountain Travel Guide#

  • Luoyang Museum
    8
    󰺂7.6
    Luoyang.Longmen Station/Municipal government93.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoInnovative Upgrades for Henan's Cultural and Creative Products
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Showcasing museum's top treasures
    󰋄Building shaped like a cauldron
    󱨠Saved by 309 users󱨠2446 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    天隐.天隐.

    Luoyang Museum is really great value! There are so many cultural relics, from Xia Shang to Tang Song, the pieces are boutique, and it is not tired to go shopping for a day. The "Cao Wei White Jade Cup" of the treasure hall on the second floor is so beautiful that it is suffocating, and the Buddha statue of the stone carving hall is also super shocking. The interpreter is super vivid and the historical white can understand. The only downside is that there are a lot of people, it is recommended to go early. Parking around is convenient, tickets are free (remember to make an appointment in advance), The small objects in the cultural and creative store are also quite interesting. In short, you must punch in Luoyang, and it is definitely worth the time!

  • Henan Museum
    9
    󰺂7.5
    Zhengzhou.Wenhua Road/Henan Museum61.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHenan Museum Trials Night Opening Hours
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Modern facilities & scanning electron microscope
    󱓊View museum's "Eight Treasures"
    󱨠Saved by 274 users󱨠7315 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M23***13M23***13

    As a treasure trove of Chinese originals, Henan Museum is definitely worth spending a long time savoring! The treasures of the nine major town courtyards in the main exhibition hall are shocking Jiahu bone flute can still be played through 9,000 years, the wax-lost process of the cloud-printed copper ban is amazing, and Wu Zetian Jinjian is full of mystery. The interactive exhibition area can piece together the bronze pieces by hand, and AR technology allows the cultural relics to "live". It is recommended to rent a guide (or squat volunteers to explain for free), otherwise it is easy to miss the details. The only regret is that the cultural and creative store category is relatively single, but the "archaeological blind box" is still worth taking a home to dig treasure~ Hidden play: there is a "night tour museum" activity every Saturday night, and the lotus crane square pot under the light is more dynamic. Tip: make an appointment 3 days in advance and wear comfortable flat shoes (the pavilion has walked nearly 20,000 steps).

  • White Horse Temple
    10
    󰺂7.5
    32.67
    Luoyang85.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Ginkgo trees & ancient buildings
    Temple with 4 national styles
    󱨠Saved by 379 users󱨠1909 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    娃哈哈.偶尔也会发呆娃哈哈.偶尔也会发呆

    The first time I went to Baima Temple, I directly copied this route without pit Raiders Baima Temple was built in Yongping, East Han Dynasty in 11 years (68 AD), and was the first official Buddhist monastery in China, known as the "Chinese Buddhist Zuting" and "Release Source". It is rumored that the night dream gold people of the emperor of the Han Ming Dynasty sent the west to seek the law, and the white horse came back. In order to commemorate the white horse, the name was "White Horse Temple". Although the White Horse Temple has been rebuilt many times, it still retains the relics of Taiji and ancient wells in the Han and Wei periods, and integrates the unique landscape of China, Myanmar, India and Thailand. Four countries of Buddhist architectural style, forming "one temple Tibetan four teams tour order entrance → Di Cemetery → Qiyun Tower → Mountain Gate Pan → Temple of Heaven → Temple of the Great Buddha → Temple of the Great Hall → Connection Hall → Pilu Pavilion → Shiyuan Exhibition Hall → Zhiyu Tea House Style Palace → Thai Style Palace → Myanmar Style Palace → The must-see Qiyun Tower in India: The ancient Jindai Miyu brick tower in the ancient city of zui in Central Plains can experience the core ancient construction area of the acoustic wonder of "blow the palms and listen to the frogs": the Temple of Heavenly Kings (Maitreya Buddha/Four Great Kings), the Temple of the Great Buddha (Sakyamuni Buddha), the Temple of the Great (III Buddha), The Introduction Temple (Western Sansheng) is distributed along the central axis. It is recommended to visit the International Buddha Palace in turn: Thailand, Myanmar, and Indian style Buddha Palace have their own characteristics. It seems that you are in a foreign tour guide ticket: 35 yuan, half price for students/teachers, under 12 years old, over 60 years old and other free ticket opening hours: 4/1-10/7: 7:40-18:4010/8-3/31: 8:00-17:30 Transportation: Bus: 56/58/801 Road to "Baima Temple Station" Self-driving/taxi: Navigate to "Luoyang Baima Temple" Team Tour Time: 3-4 Hours (including International Buddha Temple District) Notes Navigate to Baima Temple, there is still a long distance from the entrance, you need to take a scenic battery car to enter, The entrance and exit are not in one place. After entering the mountain gate, you can get free tea at the "Bell Tower"|Three Xiangzhiyu tea houses are provided for free tea. The bamboo forest is quiet and suitable for rest. The legal circulation office can buy a regular hand string Baima Temple is a religious holy place, wear clean and solemn, the Buddha Hall is prohibited to take pictures, the whole process is quiet, do not step on the threshold tourist service center has an explanation × explainer (Chinese/English), 20 yuan, deposit 200* manual explanation (Chinese only) 68 yuan, about 90 minutes, talk about the hall, Excluding international zones

Best things to do in Henan (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Henan? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Henan offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Henan

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Henan experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Longmen Grottoes

• Luoyang.Longmen Station/Municipal government | 87.7 km from downtown

• : View grottoes on 1 km of cliffs along the Yi River,1 km cliffs & grottoes

Millennium City Park

• Kaifeng.Millennium City Park | >100 km from downtown

• : View ancient river scenery,Evening shows & performances

Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot

• Luanchuan.Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown

• : Cable car & hike to peak,Rich geological sites with caves & peaks

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Henan

If you want to explore attractions just outside Henan, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Henan, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Henan special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Henan

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What Best Things to Do are there in Henan?
These are all Best Things to Do in Henan:Longmen Grottoes, Millennium City Park, Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot, Wanshuishanwuxiacheng, Unique Henan Land of Dramas
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Henan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Henan include:Longmen Grottoes:4.7, Millennium City Park:4.5, Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot:4.7, Wanshuishanwuxiacheng:4.7, Unique Henan Land of Dramas:4.8
At what locations in Henan can Best Things to Do in Henan be found?
The Best Things to Do in Henan are mainly located in:Longmen Grottoes:Luoyang, Millennium City Park:Kaifeng, Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot:Luanchuan, Wanshuishanwuxiacheng:Kaifeng, Unique Henan Land of Dramas:Zhongmu
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