Things to do in Ye County

This is a remarkably well-preserved Ming Dynasty county government office, and a fifth-rank one at that—a rare find. Stepping through the gate, I happened upon a live performance of a "court hearing" taking place in the main hall. On the blue brick floor, the magistrate, dressed in black, sat behind his desk. With a slam of the gavel, the bailiffs struck their sticks, their shouts echoing in unison. A woman in red knelt, pleading her grievances, while an elderly man bowed his head and delivered his testimony. Among the onlookers, some held up their phones, and children stood on tiptoe, peering in. The ancient and the modern coexisted in the same hall, yet no one felt a sense of incongruity.

It was very crowded when I went during the National Day holiday, and there were quite a few people taking the night tour as well. I would recommend the night tour, as the lights make it easier to see many of the large Buddha statues and it's not too sunny. Overall, it's not as large as the Mogao Grottoes.

It was alright, not as good as I expected. The soup dumplings inside, made to order and steamed fresh, were quite delicious (4 for 13 yuan). However, they lured us in a little after 6 pm, and the waitress who took our order told us they closed at 6:20 pm… and about ten minutes later, they turned off some of the lights 😄😄

The scenery is beautiful, and the light show at the Golden Summit is also very nice. However, the management of the scenic area needs improvement. While one cable car is under maintenance, the other should be properly managed. The queues were too long; the first-level cable car took almost two hours, and the second-level cable car took almost an hour. My legs were already exhausted before even entering the scenic area. Also, each cable car can only hold eight people, but some only had four or five people on board before leaving. Staff should arrange for them to wait until seven or eight people are on board before letting them off, which would shorten the queue time.

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.

It was really fun! Even though it was outside the National Day holiday, it was still quite crowded. The NPC interactions were great. The iron flower display is a must-see. The music and parade at night were especially exciting. It's a place I would definitely fly back to.

Yuanjue Temple in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province, was built by Xuanzhen, a monk of the Jin Dynasty, in 1158. It was originally a group of complete ancient buildings centered on the tower, including the main hall, east and west side halls, mountain gate, and the main hall of the west cross courtyard. In the 1930s, the Japanese invaded and demolished all the wooden structures in the temple, leaving only the brick tower. The brick tower is octagonal, with nine floors of dense eaves, all made of bricks, and there are no steps to climb. The four sides are inlaid with brick reliefs, including Kabuki music, warriors, and beasts. On the top of the tower stands an exquisitely shaped iron phoenix, with its head facing west. It can rotate with the wind, acting as a weather vane and also as a lightning protection. It is a famous ancient Chinese wind instrument - the migratory bird (Xiangfeng bird).

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!

The climb, though tiring, teaches the meaning of perseverance. Some say that mountain climbing is like life: there are uphill climbs, rest stops, and the breathtaking summit. Standing weary at the top, looking out, makes it easier to see what you truly want and to cherish the peace and the present moment.

Pingdingshan City is named after the mountain - Pingdingshan. The Peak Park is located on the top of Pingding Mountain in the north of the urban area, and the name of Pingdingshan City comes from this. The Peak Park is 426.5 meters above sea level. The top of the mountain is flat and as flat as a whetstone, with an area of ​​850 acres. The Peak Park under construction has begun to take shape. The Peak Park is built on the top of Pingding Mountain, 427 meters above sea level, with an area of ​​about 0.6 square kilometers. The park has crisscrossing roads, rows of exotic trees, clusters of flower beds, and lawns like carpets. In front of the mountain are large tracts of pine forests, cypress forests, and locust forests, which are dense and vigorous, full of vitality. There are 666 stone steps for climbing, leading directly to the top of the mountain, which is magnificent. Planting trees and grass, supplemented by sculptures, fountains, and garden buildings. The Peak Park has become the best place for residents of the city to relax and vacation and for foreign guests to visit.