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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Shangshui [2025]
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Longmen Grottoes
4.7
/5
47720 reviews
9.1
From HK$98.27
Based on 1,619 reviews
Longmen Station/Municipal government | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0379-65980972
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 1282 users39143 positive reviews
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Historical Significance: Ranked alongside the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and the Yungang Grottoes as one of China's three great grottoes, the scenic area boasts a cluster of Buddhist statues constructed over a period of over 400 years, spanning from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. 1.2
Artistic Features: The 17-meter-tall Vairocana Buddha embodies the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, while the relief carvings in the Binyang Middle Cave bear witness to the localization of Buddhist art. 3.4
Modern Operations: The scenic area boasts an average of 27,900 daily visitors during the summer. The scenic area has developed innovative immersive experiences such as the "Tang-style Market" and "Scripted Tours."
Historical Significance: Ranked alongside the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and the Yungang Grottoes as one of China's three great grottoes, the scenic area boasts a cluster of Buddhist statues constructed over a period of over 400 years, spanning from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Song Dynasty. 1.2
Artistic Features: The 17-meter-tall Vairocana Buddha embodies the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, while the relief carvings in the Binyang Middle Cave bear witness to the localization of Buddhist art. 3.4
Modern Operations: The scenic area boasts an average of 27,900 daily visitors during the summer. The scenic area has developed innovative immersive experiences such as the "Tang-style Market" and "Scripted Tours."
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Laojunshan Mountain Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
11081 reviews
8.6
Laojunshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0379-66873890
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
Saved by 635 users8878 positive reviews
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Laojun Mountain, located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, is the main peak of the 800-li Funiu Mountain, a remnant of the Qinling Mountains. It is a renowned Taoist holy site in China and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, akin to a paradise on earth. Its natural scenery is magnificent, its geological wonders unique, its lush green mountains, vast seas of clouds, and towering peaks resembling an ink painting. The Jinding Taoist Temple complex, in particular, looms in the mist, resembling a celestial palace.
The scenic area boasts comprehensive amenities, with reasonably priced food stalls both at the foot of the mountain and on the mountaintop. Accommodation options are plentiful and affordable at the base. The well-planned itinerary, such as the classic route from the visitor center ticket gate via the first-level cable car, Zhongtianmen, Shili Huaping, and Nantianmen to the Jinding Taoist Temple complex, allows visitors to fully appreciate the scenic beauty. However, there are some precautions to take when visiting. The mountain is steep and the climate is changeable, so you need to prepare your physical fitness and equipment in advance. You must also abide by the scenic area's ecological protection regulations and Taoist cultural taboos, and appreciate the scenery with awe. In short, Laojun Mountain is a tourist destination worth visiting.
To play Laojun Mountain, you must be physically strong. You must walk Shili Gallery and the glass plank road. You must take the ropeway to and from the ropeway. At night, you must see the golden ceiling lights. It is called the golden sky and the world. Go to the world to be shocked and see the world's prosperity.
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Millennium City Park
4.5
/5
17778 reviews
8.5
From HK$131.03
Based on 264 reviews
Millennium City Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-25663819
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 216 users12670 positive reviews
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A must-visit place when visiting Kaifeng. The ticket is valid for three days of play. It is similar to Wansui Mountain. You can choose one of the two. Several big shows are must-sees. This park really has everything to play. There is a cute pet zoo, an amusement park, a haunted house, a parade, a music festival-like program, and various interactive games with NPCs. The Jiaozi you earn can be exchanged for various entertainment projects or items in the park. It is a very fun park. You can play in it for 3 days without repeating yourself.
First impression: Huge crowds!
The scenic area is quite good, with a three-day ticket for ¥80. It's quite large and has a great theme. The only downside is that the performance schedule and real-time location information provided by the scenic area aren't very clear. In 38-39 degree weather, I spent three hours running back and forth to find the shows before I could figure out their locations. The dome movie, which Xiaohongshu highly recommends, was really average. The line at one point was over 120 minutes. It wasn't that amazing. It was similar to the dome at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, but it's far inferior to what you'll find in Shanghai. Don't be fooled!
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Wanshuishanwuxiacheng
4.7
/5
11880 reviews
8.2
From HK$108.10
Based on 5 reviews
The old area of henan university | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-22203006
Address: Middle section of Tokyo Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province (opposite to Kaifeng Municipal Party School)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Central performances & snacks festival
Large festival & unique performances
Saved by 130 users10333 positive reviews
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This annual pass includes access to four scenic areas. The most fun is definitely Wansui Mountain, with its endless variety of performances. There's a large stage near the fountain where the children play, and it features a rotating cast of magic, experiments, acrobatics, and more. I especially loved the acrobatics; the performers were amazing, their skills were truly impressive. I also visited Han Garden, which showcases various stone tablets and has daytime performances. I didn't go to Iron Tower Park or the city wall because it was too hot, but I'll save that for another time, since I have an annual pass.
Wansui Mountain is truly a place where you can't fully explore and enjoy it in three days. It's so huge and packed with people, with all sorts of performances, NPC interactions, and entertainment. As long as you have enough energy, you can enjoy everything. Three days is not enough. Wang Po's Matchmaking was so popular that it was packed with people. I was surrounded by people as soon as I got to the platform with my arms around me. I almost fainted from the heat. I had to keep shouting "Please, please, please" to get out when I pushed the cart.
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5
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Unique Henan Land of Dramas
4.8
/5
5377 reviews
8.1
From HK$316.65
>100 km from downtown
Phone 4000001992
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 226 users5044 positive reviews
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It is definitely worth a visit. All my friends in Henan recommended it to me. It is really great. Every play is very exciting and some are interactive. However, you can't finish it in one day. I recommend a 2-day itinerary.
The moment I entered, I felt the power of "food." Everywhere I entered the theater was a place where films could be produced. This down-to-earth connection with the working people made me feel natural and grounded. The park itself was also very civilized, with civilized slogans everywhere, which was a great feeling. The staff were also wonderful and responsible. It was my first time at a theater performance, and the actors' movements were crisp and clear, with a strong sense of depth in their performance. I was moved to tears, and the price of the ticket felt completely worth it!
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Songshan Shaolin Scenic
4.4
/5
14995 reviews
8.0
From HK$87.35
Based on 750 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-62745000
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 469 users8490 positive reviews
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We arrived half an hour before the show started. It was on the roadside and easy to find. As soon as we entered the door, we saw all kinds of white lights flashing. The scenery on the top of the mountain was very beautiful. Looking at the lights of thousands of houses in the distance was very warm. The performances in the valley were of various characteristics, pastoral style, Shaolin martial arts performances, guzheng performances, flute playing, snow flying all over the sky, a bright moon rising on the top of the mountain, the martial arts performance was wonderful, the bright moon turned into a half moon, and the Buddha's light was shining everywhere.
The scene of the Shaolin Zen Ceremony was indeed as shocking as Sun said in the video. The sky was full of snowflakes, the bright moon turned into a half moon, and there were Shaolin martial arts performances, guzheng performances, flute playing... Every program showed the profoundness of Chinese culture.
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Eight Spring Gap
4.6
/5
4049 reviews
7.9
From HK$109.19
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 400-0710999
Address: Qiaoshang Township, Huguan County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Night light show & water film
Over 90 undeveloped historical sites
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You have to get up early in the morning and go to the gate. I arrived at 6:50. The experience of Line A is very good. If you go too late, the experience will definitely not be good. When I came out, there were huge crowds of people queuing.
You have to get up early in the morning and go to the gate. I arrived at 6:50. The experience of Line A is very good. If you go too late, the experience will definitely not be good. When I came out, there were huge crowds of people queuing.
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Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)
4.4
/5
11658 reviews
7.8
From HK$70.98
Based on 72 reviews
Kaifeng drum tower square | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0371-23963159
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 101 users7191 positive reviews
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This Kaifeng Mansion is a new building, completely different from the previous one, so it's quite large and full of signs of new construction. Many of the houses are empty, so there's not much to see. Inside, there are vendors selling snacks, small treats, cold drinks, and small handicrafts, making it quite commercial. There are also various statues and performances.
The scenic area is not big, the buildings are very delicate, there are many performances, it is quite interesting to follow the rhythm of the performance table. After all, it is a hot day of 30 or 40 degrees, and the actors are performing under the scorching sun, which is also very hard.
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9
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Guishan Han Tomb
4.7
/5
3887 reviews
7.8
From HK$78.72
Based on 27 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0516-85770107
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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The guide was very detailed and patient, and very confident. She was also very interactive. I highly recommend booking a reservation. It was a very good experience.
The Guishan Han Tomb houses the joint burial site of Liu Zhu, the Sixth King of Chu during the Western Han Dynasty, and his wife. The authentic passageway offers a truly immersive experience. The most fascinating part is the shadow cast on the wall behind Liu Zhu's coffin, a mystery that has endured for centuries!
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Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
31258 reviews
7.8
From HK$21.84
Based on 1,006 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0391-7709300
Address: Xiuwu, Jiaozuo, Henan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
World-class canyon & unique landscape
Explore unique canyon landforms
Saved by 146 users11441 positive reviews
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This is my second time in Yuntaishan. Hongshi Gorge is truly beautiful. The unique natural topography makes Yuntaishan such a beautiful attraction. Being there, you can feel the gifts of nature. The air is fresh and the scenery is beautiful. It really makes you linger. I came once in January and this time I brought my mother and husband back. The experience was particularly good. The picture shows the comparison between summer and winter.
It's not bad, but some attractions don't look very outstanding, and some landscapes lack characteristics, but for exercise, it is still suitable for ordinary people with average physical strength.
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