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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Houma [2025]
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Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
4.7
/5
126616 reviews
9.6
From £12.53
Based on 15,042 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602981399127
Address: Lintong District, Xi'An, Shaanxi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
The highest point of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor overlooking the Weihe
Qin's tomb viewpoint over Wei River
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We actually preferred Huaqing Palace. The terracotta warriors were fantastic but after awhile it was more of the same and the crowds just got to us. Much quieter at the palace and way more beautiful.
Teacher Wang's lectures were excellent. Besides Pits 123, he also took us to a special exhibition hall, where he explained the Terracotta Warriors and historical relics up close. The entire program was very well organized, helping us find favorable terrain and answering every question we had! Like!
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Longmen Grottoes
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50272 reviews
9.0
From £9.40
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
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It is shocking and sad. Amitabha 🙏 Because of the weather, the East District basically has no careful taste. Let’s leave a volley for yourself next time. When you come, the parking lot is very difficult to find a location. How many places can you put a few cars? When I went back, I walked in the East District, and the lights were just on opposite. If the weather is not good, I will come to watch the effect at night. Many hotels around are still quite far from the city. If it is not self-driving, it is still a group.
When visiting Luoyang, the Longmen Grottoes are a must-see. Historical sites like these are simply incomprehensible without a guide. I booked a 2.5-hour guided tour on Ctrip and met Liang Liang, a guide from Elephant Cultural Tourism. The experience was fantastic!
Liang Liang's explanations were extremely professional and kind. His explanations were engaging and entertaining, explaining things in simple terms without being boring. He also interacted with visitors to keep them engaged.
He thoroughly explained the Longmen Grottoes from a cultural and historical perspective, and I learned a lot that's not in textbooks.
Towards the end, Liang Liang's explanations reached a new level, emphasizing the 1,000-year-old survival of the grotto carvings, the enduring legacy of Chinese culture, and the nation's cultural confidence. He also touched on both physical and spiritual death, and the ultimate disappearance of being forgotten. This reminded me of the line from the song "Blinking Eyes": "I'm not afraid of death, I'm only afraid of being forgotten." In my busy work life, I don't have time to reflect on these things. The ending brought me to tears.
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Xi'an City Wall
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/5
55546 reviews
8.9
From £5.64
Based on 7,875 reviews
The bell tower The drum tower/The Xi’an Circumvallation | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602987272792
Address: The city center of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, is rectangular, with four gates: Dongchanglemen (Xi'an City Wall, Huancheng East Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an), Xi'an Dingmen (West Street and Xijuyuan Lane) Nearby Xi'an City Wall (Huancheng West Road), South Yongning Gate (No. 2 South Street, Beilin District, Xi'an), Bei'an Yuanmen (Intersection of North Street and Huancheng North Road, Xincheng District, Xi'an)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-4 hours
Highlights:
Interactive Lantern Festival of Light and Shadow during the Lunar New Year
Interactive light show festival
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Don't wander around the Xi'an City Wall blindly; choose the right gate and explore the city to maximize your ticket price! Here are some practical tips even locals use.
Choosing the right gate is crucial to avoid the crowds. For first-timers, prioritize the South Gate (Yongning Gate). Directly accessible via Metro Line 2, it offers a truly ceremonial atmosphere and a dazzling evening light show. However, during peak season, arrive early to avoid long lines. Food lovers should head directly to the West Gate (Anding Gate). Climb the city walls and cycle a few kilometers to the South Gate. Downstairs, you'll find Muslim Street, where you can enjoy mutton soup buns and roujiamo (Chinese roujiamo). For families with children or the elderly, Hanguang Gate is recommended, as it has an accessible elevator and allows you to visit the City Wall Ruins Museum.
Cycling is the preferred activity; walking is too cumbersome. Hiking the entire 13.7-kilometer city wall would leave you exhausted, so renting a car is the best option. A single bike costs 45 yuan for three hours, and a double bike costs 90 yuan. You can borrow and return bikes at any of the nine locations, eliminating the need to return to your starting point. For beginners, we recommend the halfway route from West Gate to South Gate: 6 kilometers in 1.5 hours, perfect for catching the sunset. Please note that riders under 12 and over 65 are prohibited. Safety is paramount.
Avoid pitfalls. There's virtually no shade on the city wall, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen in the summer. Riding in the morning and evening is most comfortable. Don't shop in the city walls; they're expensive and not very tasty. Instead, head down from Zhongshan Gate to Yongxingfang, and then to Jianguo Gate to the old vegetable market, where you'll find authentic Shaanxi cuisine. Buy your tickets the day before through the Shaanxi Cultural Tourism Benefit Mini Program for a 20% discount.
Finally, remember that your ticket is valid for both entry and exit. If you need to use the restroom, head down to the city walls; don't try to find one. Follow this guide and you can experience the blend of ancient and modern scenery without being too tired to play!
We went up from Andingmen. On the way, we saw many people taking artistic photos and wedding photos in ancient costumes. We could ride bicycles on the city wall, but I couldn't find a place. We walked north to the corner tower and couldn't walk anymore, so we dragged our heavy body down from Andingmen again.
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Mount Hua
4.7
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49500 reviews
8.8
From £16.70
Based on 1,288 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
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Covering multiple attractions at once, the cost-effectiveness is high. There are also optional performances. I especially like the Xi'an Incident, the stage lighting is very good, and the Song of Everlasting Regret, the effect is explosive. The service of the tour guide, Ms. Dong Xiao, is particularly thoughtful and the explanation is very professional. I must give her a big thumbs up!
Thousand-foot Crags, Hundred-foot Gorges, even Laojun's plowing ditch breaks souls. As soon as I got off the bus at Huashan Station, someone announced that the ride to Yuquan Temple was free. So I boarded a bus, only to be charged 5 yuan, a rip-off. Remember, there's a small path next to Huashan Station that leads directly to Yuquan Temple, which takes less than half an hour. The bus arrived at the intersection, but it abandoned its passengers some distance from Yuquan Temple and ran off, claiming it was taking everyone else to the cable car station. We set off from Yuquan Temple, entered the ticket gate, and began our climb. There were quite a few people, all eager to conquer the "world's most dangerous" climb. There were numerous aid stations along the way, and despite ample rest, it took us longer than the expected four hours to reach North Peak. After checking in at the "Huashan Sword Contest," it took another two hours to reach Central Peak. Since the climb didn't start until 9:30, we ran out of time, so we changed our plans and skipped the East Peak-South Peak-West Peak route. Instead of taking the Middle Peak fork, we headed straight to West Peak to watch the sunset. Luckily, the weather was sunny both days. After watching the sunset at 6:30 PM, we reached South Peak, but it was already completely dark. By the time we reached Central Peak, it was past 9:00 PM. We rested briefly and watched the sunrise at 6:30 the next day. Afterward, we headed straight to the Middle Peak, then to the North Peak and down the mountain. The more downhill on the way back, the faster the climb, though it hurt my knees a bit. We arrived back at the North Peak at 8:30. There's a new path that bypasses the Thousand-Foot Chuang and Hundred-Foot Gorges, but you can't avoid Laojun Ligou. We returned to the ticket gate at 11:30, exited Yuquanyuan, and walked the short path for half an hour to Huashan Station for the afternoon train home. I was lucky enough to see the misty Huashan. Cats are also plentiful on the mountain, found on almost every peak. Some are good-natured, while others are more aggressive. There was even a poor stray dog on the East Peak, its fur disheveled, pathetically following the tourists around, unnoticed. It had to curl up in a ball by the doorway late at night, exposed to the cold wind. With no shelter, I wondered how much longer it would survive. There are numerous replicas of Jin Yong's "Swordsmanship on Mount Huashan" inscribed on other peaks, but they're mostly fake stones and plastic cases. The mountain stream gurgled, and the mineral water, tomatoes, cucumbers, and apples at the supply stations were mostly stored in pools, letting the cool water flow through, eliminating the need for a refrigerator. While night hikes are possible, the trail lights were sometimes broken, but thankfully, my phone had a flashlight. Overall, the trip was worthwhile and a challenge accomplished. I feel like I'm not afraid of climbing any mountain anymore. There were so many other people besides me, including little girls as young as seven or eight, who dared to climb. If you're not afraid to fall behind, there's no mountain you can't conquer.
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Song of Everlasting Sorrow
4.5
/5
21942 reviews
8.8
From £19.73
Based on 59 reviews
Terracotta Army/Hua Qing Palace | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864000299989
Address: No. 38 Huaqing Road, Lintong District, Xi'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-1.5 hours
Highlights:
Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty love story reenactment
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Absolutely exquisite! The poignant love story of Yang Guifei and Emperor Minghuang of Tang is brought to life with breathtaking brilliance! The stage design is stunning, with dazzling lights, misty water, and a ethereal aura.
On the seventh day of the seventh month, in the Hall of Eternal Life, in the dead of night, whispers drifted by. Romantic? Poignant? Regretful? Tragic? The story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Yuhuan depicts the rise and fall of a dynasty. Such a pity: China, from its openness, inclusiveness, and ambition, became inward-looking, steady, and balanced, ultimately ending completely at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the first Han dynasty to fall. How I wish Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, a historical figure, had risen to the occasion, led his troops, quickly wiped out the rebellion, and unified the country.
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The Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area
4.7
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16873 reviews
8.6
From £9.40
Based on 213 reviews
Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603577955000
Address: Yanhu Road, Hukou Town, Jixian County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Spring & fall thunderous waterfall
See the Thundering Falls in spring and fall
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The service in the scenic area is in place, and the shuttle bus is very convenient. Needless to say, the scenery of Hukou Waterfall is too shocking. It is a must-see attraction when traveling to Shanxi. You can experience the majesty, grandeur and majesty of the Yellow River in person!
Hukou Waterfall is China's second-largest waterfall and the world's largest yellow waterfall. The Yellow River flows here, its banks cascading into a narrow, craggy river mouth, giving it the name Hukou Waterfall. The Yellow River, once 300 meters wide upstream, is compressed to a width of 20-30 meters in less than 500 meters. 1,000 cubic meters of water pours down the 20-meter-high cliffs, creating a majestic scene reminiscent of "the thousand-mile Yellow River narrowed into a pot."
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
19602 reviews
8.6
From £12.54
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
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Our family trip to Qingming Shanghe Park was a complete success! It's a perfect choice for a family outing. The kids were so engrossed in their play that they didn't want to leave, and we adults had a blast too.
The most impressive part was the live-action performances! The horsefight scene in "Yue Fei Challenges the Young Prince of Liang" was thrilling, with splashing water and booming cannons. The kids watched without blinking, and it was much more enjoyable than watching a movie. Performances run throughout the day, so there's no need to worry about missing out.
The NPCs in period costumes were incredibly professional. The peddlers pushing wheelbarrows and the patrolling soldiers actively interacted with the children. My kids followed a vendor selling candied haws for a long time, an immersive experience you rarely find at other scenic spots.
The children's play area is rich with activities, including swings, slides, and seesaws, all designed in ancient styles. It's both safe and fun. The kids spent the better part of the day there, completely freeing our hands.
Highly recommended for families with children. It's like a giant ancient theme park, and a day spent there is absolutely worth the price of admission! We're already planning a return visit.
The night is absolutely stunning! Qingming Shanghe Park at night is a must-see. It's truly breathtaking. The scenery is truly breathtaking and exquisite. It's like the heyday of the Song Dynasty. Everywhere is filled with singing and dancing. It's truly beautiful!
The NPCs are interactive, which is fantastic. It's definitely worth the wait. It feels really good!
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Jinci Museum
4.8
/5
13249 reviews
8.6
From £8.36
Based on 119 reviews
Taiyuan Ancient County/Jinci Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006088608
Address: In Jinci Park, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Growing Buddhist Relics Tower overlooking Jinci's panorama
Jinci's Three Treasures showcase ancient architectural charm
Saved by 137 users10145 positive reviews
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At the end, I specifically asked the tour guide's name, Yin Zhenzhen. She was very professional and meticulous. If we had gone on our own, we would have missed some places. I was very satisfied, but there were too many people on a national holiday and it happened to rain. I hope that in addition to taking a few seconds to follow up on the number of people during the explanation, otherwise it would be easy for people to fall behind.
I planned the trip for a long time. I was worried about the crowds during the National Day holiday, so I booked the tickets on Ctrip early. I drove here and asked for an explanation. It was very shocking. There is also the Zhang family ancestral hall, Taiyi, and the Jade Emperor also has the surname Zhang.
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Laojun Mountain Scenic Spot
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/5
11829 reviews
8.5
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 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 natural scenery is breathtaking, with misty rainy days, blue skies and white clouds on sunny days, and a unique charm on snowy days. It's a palette of autumn's natural colors. Be careful on rainy days, as the roads are slippery. I think it's a worthwhile attraction. The tour lasts 5 to 6 hours, and you won't feel tired while walking and seeing. (Except for young people)
I was blown away by the scenery of Laojun Mountain. It's a place I'd love to visit again. My only regret was that I didn't get any beer. I drove into the scenic area and only realized after exiting that the beer pick-up area was outside the scenic area gate.
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Pingyao Ancient City
4.6
/5
20542 reviews
8.5
From £12.84
Based on 1,382 reviews
Inside Pingyao Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8603545690000
Address: No. 58 Zhaobi South Street, Pingyao County, Jinzhong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Enjoy stunning sunset views from the city wall in the evening
World-class photography exhibition
Saved by 448 users12981 positive reviews
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Pingyao Ancient City is a living history.
Wandering through its streets and alleys feels like stepping back through millennia, allowing you to experience the charm and charm of the ancient city. 💫 A pass costs 125 yuan, and if you're staying a few days in the city, you can explore it at your leisure, making it a worthwhile purchase.
I personally feel that the package is a bit expensive. The ancient city is heavily commercialized. I bought vinegar for 25 yuan per catty. I only realized it was too expensive when I returned to Taiyuan. The most worthwhile performance was the Goodbye Pingyao performance.
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