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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dongming County [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
52254 reviews
9.0
From £9.65
Based on 1,623 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
Saved by 1647 users43293 positive reviews
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Because there were no other people joining the group for the originally booked session, it was changed to a 3.5-hour tour. The tour guide from Elephant Travel said that Xiao Jiang explained things very carefully, had done his homework thoroughly, and explained things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, from which I benefited a lot.
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.
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Mount Taishan
4.7
/5
38170 reviews
8.8
From £12.33
Based on 1,700 reviews
Jade Emperor Peak/Mount Tai Peak Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86053896008888
Address: Taishan District, Tai'an City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Admire the beautiful flowers and foliage of Mount Tai
Climb to the summit for the sea of clouds and sunrise
Saved by 369 users23816 positive reviews
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I loved it! It was incredibly thrilling. The 200 yuan was definitely worth it for going up the mountain; it really saved me a lot of energy going up. It's for the brave! I highly recommend taking the cable car halfway up and then taking the bus down the other half.
After a three-and-a-half-hour climb, we reached the summit of Mount Tai. As the sunset shone like gold and the sunrise pierced through the clouds, all our fatigue vanished instantly. It turns out that the most beautiful scenery and the most precious things are the same—not in others' descriptions, but only in the moment of personally arriving.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
21079 reviews
8.6
From £12.86
Based on 265 reviews
Millennium City Park | 86.7 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
Saved by 309 users15554 positive reviews
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I visited the park several years ago, and this time I took my child to school while the whole family went for a stroll. It was still as popular as ever, and the shows were just as wonderful, making it a place I never wanted to leave.
I chose this guesthouse because it's close to the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, whose tickets are valid for three days. Upon arrival, I discovered it's not only close to the garden but also to the Wuxia City (a martial arts city), Yangbo Mansion, and the Stele Forest Park. The location is truly excellent. The guesthouse is located in a quiet residential area. It seems to be a converted three-bedroom, one-living-room house, so the rooms are spacious, especially the bathroom. Although the bathroom doesn't have a separate shower and toilet area, its large size made it feel comfortable. The hot water for showering and washing up was plentiful, which was very pleasant. Note that there's a step leading from the room to the bathroom. The owner was very welcoming, offering to pick me up and drop me off; the owner's wife was especially helpful and patient. There's a fruit vendor near the east gate of the residential area. Perhaps because it caters to residents, the prices are very reasonable.
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Baotu Spring
4.6
/5
51756 reviews
8.6
From £4.29
Based on 889 reviews
Quancheng Plaza Commercial Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86053186920900
Address: No. 1 Baotu Spring South Road, Lixia District, Jinan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Showcasing the life of the Song Dynasty female poet, Li Qingzhao
Saved by 319 users39792 positive reviews
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A very beautiful garden, worth visiting multiple times. Baotu Spring is spectacular, and the Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall and Li Kuchan Memorial Hall are also worth visiting. What's most impressive is how incredibly clear the water is!
The 40 yuan entrance fee to Baotu Spring is incredibly worthwhile! The "Number One Spring Under Heaven," with its three gushing springs, is spectacular. The park is dotted with famous springs, elegant ancient buildings, and a rich cultural heritage. A visit is filled with beautiful scenery and surprises at every turn. It's excellent value for money; a small investment allows you to enjoy a 5A-level scenic spot, and the experience far exceeds your expectations – definitely worth every penny!
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
13016 reviews
8.3
Based on 5 reviews
The old area of henan university | 85.2 km from downtown
Phone +86037122203006
Address: Middle section of Tokyo Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province (opposite to Kaifeng Municipal Party School)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 days
Highlights:
Central performances & snacks festival
Large festival & unique performances
Saved by 198 users11191 positive reviews
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That's great! It's worth coming. There are so many shows, you can't watch them all. The Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village is so realistic. The interior design is innovative. I'll definitely come back for two days next time. I didn't get enough of it. The food is very cheap, and the water and drinks are very affordable, about the same price as outside!
The scenic spot is very unique, striving to reflect the characteristics of the ancient capital of the Song Dynasty. The performances are diverse, with high visitor participation, and the NPCs are very friendly. The "Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village" is particularly exciting.
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
6010 reviews
8.1
From £31.08
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864000001992
Address: Northwest corner of the intersection of Ping'an Avenue and Guangxin Street, Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
High-tech & Henan's cultural essence
56 drama spaces let you be the star
Saved by 296 users5641 positive reviews
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Today's visit to "Only Henan: A City of Theatrical Fantasy" deeply moved me.
In the grand narrative of *The Railway Station Theater*, I witnessed a poignant and intense brotherly bond—Li Shiyi, the elder brother of Li Shiba, harboring an almost tragic tolerance and boundless love for his brother. The horrors of the 1942 Henan famine were reenacted on stage, the desperate scene of starving people scrambling for food was suffocating. When Li Shiyi, desperately seeking some life-saving seeds from his brother, the stationmaster, learned that the price would be his brother's life, his world crumbled instantly. Ultimately, Li Shiba opened the granary to distribute the grain, sacrificing himself in the process. Li Shiyi's madness and breakdown upon learning all this vividly portrayed the struggle of humanity under extreme circumstances.
The smaller theater production *Wheat, Oh Wheat* depicts the resilient landscape of the people of Henan, who have depended on the land for thousands of years. Those simple and hardworking farmers, dedicating their lives to the wheat fields, saw wheat not only as food but also as their roots and soul. With the southward advance of the Jin army at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, Henan was forever cut off from the dynastic capital, a historical turning point tinged with desolation and regret.
Another short play, "Su Shi's Henan," succinctly portrays the tumultuous life of the literary giant Su Shi in just thirty minutes. From his initial fame through the imperial examinations, to his repeated demotions and fluctuating fortunes, until his eventual pardon but failure to return to the capital Bianjing, where he died and was buried in Henan, his poetry is filled with a magnanimous outlook on life and an optimistic view of hardship. Yet, isn't this also a kind of spiritual transcendence under the pressure of reality? Behind that "forced magnanimity" lies a profound undercurrent of unfulfilled ambition throughout his life.
This trip was not merely a theatrical experience, but a profound dialogue with the land, history, and the depths of human nature.
I really loved it! The shows were all incredibly moving and well-made, and the entire park was beautifully designed. It's definitely worth spending a whole day there. If possible, avoid holidays for an even better experience! 😍
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Qufu's Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion
4.6
/5
18198 reviews
7.9
From £1.07
Based on 42 reviews
Sankong Scenic Area (Kong Family Mansion/Temple of Confucius/Cemetery of Confucius) | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8605374712172
Address: Shendao Rd, Qufu Shi, Jining Shi, Shandong Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Watch Taiwanese Confucius ceremony
Lush trees & peaceful strolls
Saved by 123 users12511 positive reviews
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It was a pleasant surprise. I visited the Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion on the first day, but I was a bit tired, so I didn't go to the Confucius Cemetery. I thought my combined ticket for the three Confucius sites would be invalid on the second day, but on a whim, I opened the QR code on the combined ticket, and it was still valid for entry, which was a pleasant surprise.
The Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple, along with the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City and the Song Tiankuang Hall of the Dai Temple, are known as the three great halls of the East. With its double-eaved roofs, upturned eaves, carved beams and painted rafters, it is resplendent in gold and green. The architectural style of the Confucius Mansion is typical of the integration of official residence and private quarters in feudal China. The mansion's rear garden features mountains, water, forests, winding bridges, and other landscapes arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner, dotted with pavilions and towers.
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
15893 reviews
7.9
From £8.58
Based on 752 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86037162745000
Address: Nanyue Mountain, Zhongyue Mountain, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City (about 13 kilometers northwest of the city)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
7 daily Shaolin Kung Fu performances
The ancestral monastery of Zen, where Bodhidharma founded the mind-to-mind transmission
Saved by 593 users9058 positive reviews
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Totally recommended. Magical Shaolin historical trip. My dream come true.
Shaolin Temple is located in Dengfeng, nearly two hours' drive from both Zhengzhou and Luoyang, so be sure to plan your trip in advance.
Upon entering the scenic area, the first stop is a Shaolin martial arts performance. Even in the off-season, you need to queue for half an hour in advance. We arrived late, and all the seats were taken, with even fewer on the second floor. We simply found a spot on the first floor and stood against the wall to watch.
Further on, you reach the actual Shaolin Temple. At this time of year, the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees inside are a vibrant yellow, perfectly complementing the red walls and gray tiles of the surrounding buildings.
Next to the temple is the Pagoda Forest, the final resting place of eminent monks throughout history.
Next to the Pagoda Forest, there's a sightseeing cable car going up the mountain for 100 yuan round trip. Unfortunately, we had booked a vehicle in advance and didn't have time to go, so we just took the sightseeing bus directly from there, which was a bit of a disappointment. If you want to go up the mountain, you should allow at least 5 hours.
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Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
4.5
/5
12786 reviews
7.8
From £6.97
Based on 72 reviews
Kaifeng drum tower square | 87.5 km from downtown
Phone +86037123963159
Address: North Shore of Baogong East Lake, Kaifeng City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Live performance of Song Dynasty
Watch Kaifeng's Northern Song reenactment
Saved by 139 users7879 positive reviews
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Kaifeng Prefecture (also known as Kaifeng Palace), located on the north bank of Bao Gong East Lake in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, covers an area of over 60 acres. It was an important institution in the Northern Song Dynasty for managing the capital and surrounding areas, and was hailed as the "Premier Prefecture Under Heaven." It is now a Song Dynasty cultural theme park.
The night tour of Kaifeng Prefecture features a continuous series of sound, light, electricity, song, and dance performances. The scenery is stunning, interspersed with NPC interactions. The performers are very focused, and the entire performance is elegant. The crowds are not large, making it a very comfortable experience.
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Guishan Han Tomb
4.7
/5
4740 reviews
7.8
From £7.72
Based on 28 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86051685770107
Address: No. 3, Xiangwang North Road, Gulou District, Xuzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Kilometer tomb adventure & treasure
Mystery attracts tourists to tombs
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This is one of the few attractions in Xuzhou that require tickets, but it's well worth it. It includes three sites: Guishan Han Tomb, Dianshi Garden, and the Imperial Edict Museum. The tour guide's explanations were very vivid and thorough; the entire tour took about two and a half hours, and I learned a lot.
Immersive Guided Tour of Guishan Han Tomb! Understand a Thousand-Year-Old Mystery in 2 Hours
A guided tour is a must when visiting Guishan Han Tomb! This tour offers an exceptional experience, with a comprehensive and informative two-hour session that leaves no room for perfunctory explanations.
The tour guide is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. From the tomb's structure and architectural techniques to its historical background and artifact anecdotes, everything is explained clearly and easily. She patiently answers all questions without showing any impatience. Even more thoughtfully, she proactively helps find the best angles for photos, demonstrating superb photography skills.
With the guided tour, the initially somewhat somber ancient tomb comes alive. The precise design of the tomb passages and the ingenious layout of the burial chambers become readily apparent, allowing you to truly appreciate the profound and wondrous culture of the Han Dynasty. Excellent value for money, definitely worth a special trip, and highly recommended for everyone visiting Guishan Han Tomb!
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