Henan, one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, boasts numerous fascinating historical sites and natural landscapes. This three-day and two-night tour of Henan's essence will start from the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, pass through The White Horse Temple and Laojun Mountain, and then reach the Qingming Shanghe Garden and Kaifeng Mansion in Kaifeng, allowing you to experience the profound cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery of Henan.
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I. Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang: A Gem of Millennium-old Art
Estimated Visiting Time: 4 - 5 hours
Ticket Price: Adult ticket is 90 yuan, and half-price ticket is 45 yuan (for those who meet the preferential conditions such as students and the elderly)
Attraction Introduction:
The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang are located in Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province, and are one of the four major grottoes in China. It preserves a large number of Buddhist carving arts from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty. Each Buddha statue is exquisitely carved, which is amazing. FengXian Temple and Binyang Cave are excellent locations for taking photos, and visitors can feel the shock of the millennium-old art here.
Visiting Tips:
It is recommended to go in the morning to avoid the peak of the crowd. Free WiFi is provided in the scenic area, and almost every scenic spot can be scanned with a QR code to listen to the voice explanation, which is convenient for visitors to have a deeper understanding of the history and artistic value of the grottoes.
II. White Horse Temple: The Legend of the First Temple in the World
Estimated Visiting Time: 2 - 3 hours
Ticket Price: Free (Some special activities or exhibitions may charge)
Attraction Introduction:
The White Horse Temple is located in the eastern suburbs of Luoyang City. It is the "ancestral court" and "source of Buddhism" of Chinese Buddhism, and also the first official Buddhist temple after Buddhism was introduced into China. It not only has rich Buddhist culture but also houses precious cultural relics such as the Buddha Sakyamuni's relics. The White Horse Temple is highly internationalized and has Buddhist temples in Chinese, Indian, Burmese, and Thai styles, making it a veritable world Buddhist holy land.
Visiting Tips:
Visitors can experience the tranquility and solemnity of Buddhist culture here and at the same time admire the Buddhist temple buildings in different national styles. It is recommended to go in the afternoon to avoid the midday sun.
Ⅲ. Qingming Shanghe Garden in Kaifeng: Traveling Back to the Prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty
Estimated Visiting Time: All day
Ticket Price: Day ticket is 120 yuan per person, and night tour ticket is 100 yuan per person (Prices may be adjusted according to seasons)
Attraction Introduction:
The Qingming Shanghe Garden is located in Longting District, Kaifeng City. It is a large-scale Song Dynasty historical and cultural theme park built based on the "Qingming Shanghe Tu" by the Song Dynasty painter Zhang Zeduan. It not only restores the architectural style and life scenes of the Northern Song Dynasty but also has rich folk performances and interactive experience projects, allowing visitors to seem to travel back to the prosperous era of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Visiting Tips:
It is recommended that visitors buy day tickets to fully experience various activities and performances in the park. If time permits, it is adVisable to stay until the evening to enjoy the night view and light show in the park.
Ⅳ. Kaifeng Mansion: A Microcosm of the Officialdom in the Northern Song Dynasty
Estimated Visiting Time: 2 - 3 hours
Ticket Price: 80 yuan per person
Attraction Introduction:
Kaifeng Mansion is located on the north bank of Baogong East Lake in Kaifeng City. It was the government office in the Northern Song Dynasty and the place where Bao Zheng handled cases. It not only has exquisite antique buildings but also rich historical and cultural exhibitions and interactive experience projects, allowing visitors to have an in-depth understanding of the officialdom culture and legal system in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Visiting Tips:
It is recommended that visitors go to Kaifeng Mansion in the afternoon to avoid the midday sun. When visiting, you can follow the tour guide's explanation to have a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the officialdom in the Northern Song Dynasty.
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