I want to go to Henan for my holiday in summer. What are the recommended tourist cities?

As a native of Henan, I have a certain understanding of the tourist cities in Henan. The following are the tourist cities and strategies I recommend, in order of priority according to personal suggestions.

First stop: Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou is the capital city of Henan and one of the important central cities in the Central Plains. There are famous scenic spots such as the Yellow River Scenic Area, Songshan Shaolin Temple and Kaifeng House. The Yellow River Scenic Area is a good place to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River. Shaolin Temple in Songshan Mountain is a world cultural heritage, and you can experience China Wushu and Buddhist culture. Kaifeng is another famous ancient capital in Henan Province, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. It is recommended to play for 3-4 days.

Second stop: Luoyang

Luoyang, one of the ancient capitals of Henan, is rich in historical and cultural heritage. There are Longmen Grottoes, Baima Temple, Guanlin and other famous scenic spots. Longmen Grottoes, one of the four largest grottoes in China, is the essence of ancient art, while Baima Temple is one of the cradles of Buddhism in China, and Guanlin is a place to commemorate Guan Yu. It is recommended to play for 3-4 days.

Third stop: Kaifeng

Kaifeng is another famous ancient capital in Henan Province, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. There are many famous scenic spots, such as Qingming Shanghe Garden, Suoguo Temple and Baogong Temple. Riverside Garden on Qingming Festival is a scenic spot to show the city features in Song Dynasty. Suoguo Temple is one of the famous Buddhist temples in China, and Baogong Temple is a place to commemorate Bao Zheng, a famous minister in the Song Dynasty. It is recommended to play for 2-3 days.

Fourth stop: Anyang

Anyang is a famous historical and cultural city in Henan. There are famous scenic spots such as Yin Ruins, Hongqi Canal and Yuefei Temple. Yin Ruins is one of the earliest sites of national civilization in the history of China, Hongqi Canal is one of the great projects in the period of socialist construction in China, and Yuefei Temple is a place to commemorate Yuefei, a famous soldier in the Song Dynasty. It is recommended to play for 2-3 days.

Generally speaking, these cities have unique tourism resources and historical and cultural heritage. You can choose suitable routes and scenic spots according to your own interests and time. Pay attention to safety, communicate with local people, understand local culture and customs, and pay attention to protecting the environment and cultural heritage. The above are my personal suggestions on tourist cities and strategies, hoping to help you.