Things to do in Heshun

The Wang Family Compound, known as the "Folk Palace," is a grand complex built against a mountain, with its courtyards stretching out in layers. Unlike ordinary residences, it reveals the family traditions and ingenuity of Shanxi merchants in every detail. The brick, wood, and stone carvings are exquisite and delicate, with lifelike depictions of flowers, birds, auspicious beasts, and poetic allusions. High walls, deep courtyards, and crisscrossing alleyways make you feel as if you've stepped into the life of a prominent Shanxi merchant family in bygone days. It's not just a mansion, but also a testament to the rise and fall of Shanxi merchants. Compared to popular tourist attractions, it offers a genuine experience of the profound and ancient atmosphere of northern courtyards, making it well worth a visit for those who appreciate ancient architecture and history.

Kaifeng Prefecture felt like a completely artificial tourist attraction. All the replica ancient buildings were too new, and the exhibits inside were too outdated, especially the clothing in the glass cases of the tallest building – the dust was so thick, and there weren't any bright lights; elderly people were practically feeling their way around inside. The shows weren't particularly interesting either. I much preferred the interactive experience with the NPCs at Qingming Riverside Park. I guess I'll only be interested in that place when I'm older!

Every snapshot is a beautiful scene! The park is very well maintained, with picturesque views at every turn and a wonderful atmosphere. The scenery is captivating, offering a high success rate for photos. You don't need to specifically find the right angle; every shot is a beautiful picture, making it a perfect blend of sightseeing and photography.

Industry learns from Daqing, agriculture learns from Dazhai, what a kind slogan! The natural conditions in Dazhai were very bad back then, but even in the most difficult period, the hardworking and brave people of Dazhai, led by Chen Yonggui, transformed nature through self-reliance, not only did they not need state aid, but they also handed over a lot of commercial grain to the state. In the end, Dazhai got rid of poverty and became rich, creating a miracle of transforming nature in human history! If all the old, young, remote and poor areas in China can popularize Dazhai County, they can get rid of poverty and become rich by their own strength without state aid. Therefore, the spirit of Dazhai will never be outdated. The slogan of learning from Daqing in industry and learning from Dazhai in agriculture should be mentioned again. At the same time, it is strongly recommended that Dazhai apply for World Heritage!!!

It was excellent and breathtaking, especially Daxiantong Temple and Guanghua Temple, which were the most beautiful among the representative temples. It's said there are over 120 temples in the area; two days wasn't enough, so we could only visit some of the famous ones. Thankfully, we climbed 1080 steps to reach the top of Dailuo Peak, making the trip quite fulfilling.

Going up is less tiring, but coming down is thrilling. Many people chose to go down, but there's a queue for going down, not up. I think going up is fine; it was a great experience.

Kaifeng City Museum is located on Zhengkai Avenue, Sixth Street, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, east of Zhongyi Lake. It is a comprehensive local museum integrating cultural relic collection, preservation, scientific research, exhibitions, and public education. It is a unit under the Kaifeng Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism. The museum is a national first-class museum. Admission is free on weekdays. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Mondays (the schedule may be adjusted for public holidays). It is recommended to make a reservation in advance via the official WeChat account or mini-program using your real name. Entry is by presenting the reservation code and your ID card.

Taiyuan Botanical Garden, nestled at the foot of Mount Tai, is adorned with three dewdrops falling on the shore of Haowen Lake: one representing the rainforest, one the desert, and one a sea of ​​flowers. By day, it's a verdant wonderland; by night, a galaxy has fallen. Around 7 PM, the 64-meter-high Time Elevator illuminates with starlight, and the Milky Way seems to flow down the slope into the lake—Taiyuan's most sci-fi-like night. Springtime brings cherry blossoms, plum trees, and peonies; summer offers respite from the heat in the greenhouses; autumn offers strolls among ginkgo and pine trees; winter paints the snow-covered dome of the sky—this place doesn't necessarily need a reason; it's simply one of the few places in the city where you can slow down.

Hutian Wonderland: The landform here is divided into four layers from bottom to top, namely Lower Hutian, Middle Hutian, Upper Hutian and Tianwaitian. Entering the scenic area is like entering a big-bellied teapot, with steep mountains on all sides and only a round sky above the head. It is mysterious and unpredictable, so it is called "Hutian Wonderland".

The hometown of Tai Chi has well-preserved ancient city walls and many performance programs, but it is still quite commercialized. During the National Day holiday, there are a lot of tourists, especially at night, which causes serious traffic jams.