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Fun places in Henan

Interesting places in Henan include Longmen Grottoes, Yuntai Mountain, Baima Temple, Yaoshan Mountain, Shaolin Temple, etc.

1. Longmen Grottoes

Longmen Grottoes is located in Luoyang, one of the eight ancient capitals of China. It is the world's largest treasure house of stone carving art with the most statues and one of the four largest grottoes in China. , ranking first among all major grottoes in China. Longmen Grottoes currently has many honorary titles such as World Cultural Heritage, National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit and National 5A Tourist Attraction. Longmen Grottoes can be said to be the number one tourist attraction in Henan and a must-see attraction in Henan.

2. Yuntai Mountain

Laojun Mountain, a fairyland among the clouds, is a beautiful place on earth. The beautiful scenery of Yuntai Mountain is not to be missed. Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area is located in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. It is a canyon-type It is a scenic spot integrating geological and landform landscapes, history and culture. Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area includes major scenic spots such as Hongshi Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Zifang Lake, Diecai Cave, Macaque Valley, and Wanshan Temple. It is named after the steep mountains and the perennial clouds and mist between the peaks and valleys.

3. White Horse Temple

Baima Temple is located in Luoyang City, Henan Province. It was built in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is the first temple built by the government after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is known as "the first temple in China". "ancient temple". However, the ancient trees in the temple are towering and evergreen all year round. You can visit it in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring is the best time to visit, when the peonies are in bloom and you can walk leisurely in the quiet and peaceful temple. When visiting, enter the temple through the mountain gate. The stone carved horses on both sides of the mountain gate are still relics of the Song Dynasty.

4. Yao Mountain

The Yao Mountain Scenic Area is located in Pingdingshan City, Henan Province. It is the place where Liu Leili, the descendant of Yao, established the "Yao Temple" to commemorate his ancestor. The birthplace of the surname is a national key scenic spot and a national 5A tourist attraction. The scenic area has strange peaks, lush trees everywhere, and numerous waterfalls. The cultural landscape is splendid, and is majestic, dangerous, beautiful, strange, and secluded. The main ones here include Dongling Lake, Shifei Yuzhang, Bailong Lake, Attractions such as Banxianju and Jiguanshi.

5. Shaolin Temple

It is said that "the world's martial arts comes from Shaolin, and Shaolin Kungfu is the best in the world." The Shaolin Temple written by Mr. Jin Yong is located under the Wuru Peak of Songshan Mountain in Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City. This is not only the holy land of martial arts in the world, but also the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism. When you come to Shaolin Temple to pose for photos with some classic martial arts styles, you feel like you have come to the world of martial arts to experience the life of a hero with swords and shadows. The entire temple is antique, and every scene and thing has gone through history. Every building looks old and profound, and the carved beams and painted beams still cannot conceal the momentum of this ancient temple.

The above content refers to Baidu Encyclopedia-Longmen Grottoes