Things to do in Xinzheng

It combines a zoo and an amusement park. Suitable for children under 10. It has everything, but nothing is done exceptionally well. The price-performance ratio isn't high. At least not as good as Qingming Riverside Park or Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City. The food inside is a bit pricey.

The Huangdi Hometown Scenic Area is located in the north of Xuanyuan Road, Xinzheng City, Henan Province, covering an area of ​​more than 100 acres. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a national key cultural relic protection unit. It is a holy place for the descendants of Yan and Huang at home and abroad to seek their roots and worship their ancestors. It is also the site of the ancestor worship ceremony of the 18th World Hakka Reunion Conference and the Huangdi Hometown Ancestor Worship Ceremony over the years. At the end of 1996, it was named Zhengzhou Patriotism Education Base. In October 2000, it was rated as "Zhengzhou Top Ten Tourist Attractions". The Huangdi Hometown Ancestor Worship Ceremony is the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage protection. The scenic area covers an area of ​​more than 70,000 square meters, highlighting the theme of the Chinese nation seeking roots and worshipping ancestors.

I went there before the Lantern Festival, mainly to enjoy the lanterns. There were not many large lantern groups, but they were also carefully designed. The Garden Expo Park is relatively large, mainly concentrated near the South Gate. There are also performances, iron flower making, and interactive projects with tourists. Overall, it is not bad.

I love Henan so much! It helped me understand and get to know Henan. The young lady who gave me the tour was very professional, and I really liked her. In short, this trip to Henan was definitely worth it!

Juci Mountain was formerly known as Juci Mountain and is now called Shizu Mountain. It is located in Xindian Town, 15 kilometers southwest of Xinzheng City. It covers an area of ​​about 12 square kilometers. It has beautiful mountains and rivers and picturesque scenery. The relics of Huangdi culture are scattered throughout the mountains.

It's very worthwhile, but it's also very crowded, which might slightly detract from the overall experience. However, the people are incredibly welcoming, and there are many beautiful spots for taking photos. The food is also affordable and inexpensive, which kids enjoy. I'll definitely go back when it's less crowded.

I was initially puzzled when I saw the Erqi Monument Tower rising in the middle of Zhengzhou’s bustling commercial district. The twin towers did not appear as majestic as the famous Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Yet the following day, when the museum inside the tower opened, I stepped in to learn its story — and came to understand that this monument was erected in 1971 to commemorate the February 7th Railway Workers’ Strike of 1923.In February 1923, more than 30,000 railway workers went on strike to protest harsh working conditions and exploitation by railway authorities, halting trains across 1,200 kilometers of track. Warlord Wu Peifu ordered troops to violently suppress the movement. Soldiers opened fire, killing 52 workers, injuring hundreds, and arresting over 1,000. The strike, organized by early Communist Party members and railway unions, ended in tragedy but became a foundational myth of China’s Communist movement.In March 1923, Chairman Mao reflected on the strike, writing that it revealed “the heroic spirit of the workers” but also proved that “without the alliance of peasants and workers, the revolution cannot succeed.” This lesson shaped the CCP’s strategy, convincing Mao that the Party must broaden its base beyond urban workers to include China’s vast peasant population.The February 7th Railway Workers’ Strike remains one of China’s earliest and most significant uprisings, linking the labor movement with the emerging Communist revolution. A visit to the museum inside the Erqi Tower offers not just a glimpse of history, but a deeper understanding of the revolutionary struggle that the monument embodies.

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.

Xinzheng City integrates the eight ancient scenic spots into modern water landscapes, creating eight new scenic spots such as Flying Heron in the Green Lake, Spring and Autumn in the Ancient City, Shadow of the Reclining Buddha Pagoda, Orchids in the Huanshui River, Evening Bells of the Pagoda Temple, Lotus Wind in Ancient Style, Autumn Waves of Qin and Wei River, and Beautiful Scenery of the Mulberry Hometown. It fully displays the Zheng-Han culture and the Book of Songs·Zhengfeng culture, and reproduces the eight scenic spots along the Wei River in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Walking among them, people can feel the tranquility of the Reclining Buddha Pagoda reflecting the blue sky, the liveliness of "the wind suddenly rises, rippling a pool of spring water", and the tenderness of the Qixia Bridge illuminated by the spring light... Perhaps, they will think of the snow in the South Bridge, the evening bells of the pagoda temple, the plum blossom moon in the bamboo stream, the spring scenery in the brocade hall, the misty rain at the Oufeng, the clear mist at Dayi, the evening light at Xingshan, and the autumn waves of Qin and Wei River, which were once the best scenery in Xinzheng during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

It is worth bringing children to experience. The safety and comfort of the Ferris wheel should be the best in the country.