Introduction to tourist attractions in Henan Province

Introduction to tourist attractions in Henan Province

Henan, in ancient times, was called Zhongyuan, Yuzhou, and Zhongzhou, abbreviated to the abbreviation. Because most of it is located south of the Yellow River, it is named Henan. Henan is rich in tourism resources. Here, I have compiled some tourist attractions in Henan for you. Let us take a look:

1. Shaoshan Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Temple

Songshan, located in Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China, is the birthplace of Shaolin martial arts and the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism. Because it is located in the dense jungle at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain in the hinterland of Songshan Mountain, it is named Shaolin Temple. During the Tang Dynasty, Shaolin Temple became famous, along with Zen Buddhism and martial arts. During the Republic of China, he was almost burned by the warlords. The current abbot of Shaolin Temple is Shi Yongxin.

In addition to the Shaolin Temple in Songshan, Zhengzhou, Henan, research shows that there was also a Shaolin Temple in Fujian in history, named South Shaolin Temple. Regarding the location of the South Shaolin Temple, there are three opinions: Putian Shaolin Temple, Quanzhou South Shaolin Temple, and Fuqing Shaolin Temple. Another 1976 movie; especially the 1982 version of Jet Li's film "Shaolin Temple" which is well-known at home and abroad.

2. Jiaozuo Yuntai Mountain

Located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, it was included in the first batch of World Geoparks for its unique karst landforms in the north. At the same time, it is the only national-level scenic spot in Henan Province, including seven national-level scenic spots: national key scenic spots, national 5A-level scenic spots, national civilized scenic spots, national forest parks, national water conservancy scenic spots, and national A-monkey nature reserves.

The scenic area covers an area of ??190 square kilometers, including Quanpu Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Hongshi Gorge, Zifang Lake, Wanshan Temple, Baijiayan, Yuanxian, Dingsheng, Diecai Cave, Qinglong Gorge, and Linfeng Gorge There are 11 other scenic spots, including Yuntai Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia.

On July 7, 2003, in China’s World Geopark Selection held in Beijing, Yuntaishan Geopark ranked behind Huangshan and Lushan with a high score of 103.85, becoming China’s UNESCO One of the eight recommended geoparks. At 23:00 on February 13, 2004, Beijing time, at the UNESCO Global Geopark Expert Review Meeting held in Paris, France, Yuntai Mountain's pending first place became one of the first 28 global geoparks.

The Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area, ranked third in the country and fifth in the world, was named one of the first batch of World Geoparks by UNESCO, which immediately attracted strong attention across the country.

3. Kaifeng Qingming Riverside Garden

Qingming Riverside Garden is a large-scale historical and cultural theme park in the Song Dynasty. It is a representative work of the famous Song Dynasty painter Zhang Zeduan and a treasure of Chinese national art. It was founded in 0755 Restored and copied by 79,000. The park covers an area of ??more than 500 acres, including 150 acres of water surface. It has more than 50 ancient ships and more than 400 houses of various Song Dynasty styles, forming the largest group of magnificent ancient buildings in the Central Plains.

The entire scenic spot is covered with green grass, and the ancient charm still exists. The bells and drums are ringing together, forming silk willows that are about to brush their faces, scales reflecting silver sails, wine flags fluttering in the wind, and cars like chains.

In 2009, Qingming Riverside Garden was awarded China's first antique theme park focusing on paintings by the China World Records Association. It is an AAAAA-level national scenic tourist area.

4. Luoyang Longmen Grottoes

The Longmen Grottoes are one of the three most famous treasures of stone carving art in China. They are located on both sides of the Yi River, 12 kilometers south of Luoyang City, Henan Province. After more than 400 years of excavation from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Northern Song Dynasty, there are still more than 2,100 caves, more than 100,000 statues, and more than 3,600 inscriptions, mostly on the west bank of Yishui River.

The largest number of large stone caves in China. Among them, the essence of Longmen Twenty-Pin calligraphy is from Weibei, while the Yique Shrine Stele was written by Chu Suiliang, a famous calligrapher in the Tang Dynasty, and is a model of regular script art in the early Tang Dynasty.

5. Pingdingshan Shiren Mountain Yaoshan

Shiren Scenic Area is located in the west of Lushan County. It is a national key scenic spot, a national AAAA tourist attraction and a national nature reserve. Currently, it is being declared as a national AAAAA tourist attraction and a national geological park. The total area of ??the scenic spot is 268 square kilometers, and the main peak, Yuhuangding, is 2153.1 meters above sea level. It has strange peaks, numerous waterfalls, dense forests, excellent hot springs, and splendid cultural landscapes. It is a good place for tourism, summer vacation, scientific research, and adventure.

The Shiren has charming scenery in all four seasons: spring - birds singing and flowers fragrant, full of vitality; summer - dense and shady forests, refreshing and pleasant; autumn - three-color maple leaves floating, the forest is dyed; winter - Yushu Feng Qiong ; Like a fairyland. The best time to visit Shiren is from April to October. From April 20 to June 10, the Rhododendron Festival opens and the azaleas are in full bloom all over the mountains and plains. In summer, hundreds of waterfalls are colorful and cool. In autumn, the mountains are covered with red flowers and the forests are dyed. However, in the winter, it's not bad. You can enjoy the snow scenery.

6. Zhumadian Suiping Kushan

It is located in Suiping County, Henan Province, south of Zhumadian, 300 kilometers away from Wuhan, an important town in the Central Plains, north of Luohe, and 200 kilometers away from Zhengzhou, the hub of the Central Plains kilometer. National Highway 07, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway run through Suiping County, only 25 kilometers away from the scenic spot.

Ku is located on the eastern edge of Funiu Mountain, also known as Linglong Mountain and Stone Monkey Fairy Mountain. It is a steep mountain with many strange rocks. The largest lavender base in Henan, the flowering period of lavender is from the end of May to August. The thousand-acre lavender garden at the foot of Qingliang Mountain is the highest in the province.

The lavender fields are filled with star-like purple flowers, as if covered by purple clouds. The light fragrance that comes from the heart makes people want to get drunk before resting.

In addition to lavender, there are nearly a thousand acres of rose gardens, sunflower gardens and tulip gardens, a sea of ??flowers. It can really be said that the mountains and fields are full of colorful flowers, with strange fragrances and colors in the clouds. What are you waiting for?

7. Luyi County, Luyi Taiqing Palace, Zhoukou

Located in the eastern part of Henan Province, it is the hometown of the famous Laozi. Laojuntai in his county is famous both at home and abroad for being the place where Laozi ascended to immortality. The newly expanded Taiqing Palace and Mingdao Palace are magnificent and rich in cultural heritage. Combined with other famous historical sites and cultural landscapes in the surrounding area, and the unique natural landscape of the region, it is a comprehensive tourism integrating history, culture, natural customs, leisure and health. district. In 2007, it was approved as an AAAA-level scenic spot by the National Tourism Administration. The tourist area is located in the eastern part of Luyi County, with a total area of ??30 square kilometers.

The focus of the tourist area is the Taiqing Palace Scenic Area, the Mingdao Palace Scenic Area and the hometown of Laozi, which gives full play to the advantages of the cultural landscape and shows the true image of Laozi to tourists. At the same time, we will also excavate historical sites such as the Shang and Zhou Dynasty tombs, the ancient battlefield of the Beggar Clan, Chen Tuan’s hometown, and the Wuping Office. It displays the rich historical and cultural heritage of Laozi’s hometown, the magnificent scene of the ancient battlefield, and the ambition of the Cao family in the Three Kingdoms to gallop freely and compete for the world.

8. Western Henan Grand Canyon

The Yuxi Grand Canyon in Sanmenxia is a national scenic spot. It is located in Sanmenxia, ??the junction of Henan, Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces, and spans the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins. , living deep in Xiaoshan and Xiongershan. It is praised by tourists as the first warrior in the Central Plains for its magical waterfalls and enthusiastic floating warriors.

The Grand Canyon Scenic Area in Western Henan has high waterfalls, gurgling streams, and clear pools. You can also take a rubber boat to paddle in the water and enjoy the passion of rafting in the canyon.

The primeval forest area of ??Longquan Valley is surrounded by mountains and ancient vines. Wild golden pheasants, squirrels and grass deer play in it, which is full of wild charm.

Paper cutting, shadow play, puppet show, monkey show and other folk customs. They all gathered in Mingu's courtyard - Tianjing Kiln. All these constitute the beautiful and peculiar canyon scenery and charming pictures

Fenshui Scenic Area is a garden-style scenic area, and it is also the place where the main canal of Hongqi Canal is divided into three main canals. It is 18 kilometers away from the urban area and located in the concave waist area between Daltuoling and Maoerling on the east branch of northern Lulin. It was originally called Fentou Ridge and later renamed Fenshui Ridge. The scenic spots here are arranged in an orderly manner, with rigorous planning, towering green cypresses, and fast-flowing canals. Could use beautiful scenery and refreshing.

Qingnian Cave Scenic Area

Drive 30 kilometers upward from Fenshuiyuan Scenic Area to reach Qingnian Cave Scenic Area. The mountains here are high and the roads are dangerous. The Red Flag Canal hangs on the cliff of the towering Taihang Mountains, allowing you to appreciate the man-made Tianhe. The main scene of the Youth Cave is cut by a broken wall and passes through the mountain, showing you a magnificent picture. The beauty of Taihang Mountain is majestic, dangerous, strange and beautiful. You can see it from a distance and have an unobstructed view.

Luotan Scenic Area

Luotan Scenic Area is located about 1 km west of Qingnian Cave, also known as Tianqiaopo. Luostan is named for its deep pools and silk, and because there are nine heavens and eighteen branches in the turbid Zhanghe River. It is a big breakthrough. There is a canyon cable bridge connecting Henan and Hebei provinces, so it is called Tianqiao. Break. There is the scenic Little Three Gorges in Zhanghe River, where you can take a boat tour and enjoy the scenery in the pool. There is a mysterious turtle cave, where you can enjoy the beautiful legend of the turtle saving the people; there are also historical places of interest, such as the chain bridge hanging high in the sky.

10. Xinyang

Worries: Jigong Mountain Scenic Area (AAAA level), Nanwan Lake Scenic Area (AAAA level), Xianyin Temple, Cheyun, Jiyun Mountain, Wuyun , Tian Yun, Li Anyun, Wang Si, Bolden Forest Park. Tangquanchi (AAA), Huangbaishan National Forest Park, Jingangtai National Geopark, Shangcheng County Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery, China Mall World Osmanthus Expo Park, Catfish Mountain Reservoir, Guanyin Mountain (Taoist resort), Guanzhen (Buddhist resort), Sigu Dun. Xinyang is the largest tea production base in Henan. There are thousands of acres of tea gardens here, and the young tea ladies are also a leisurely scene.