Henan, a land with a long history and profound cultural heritage, has many remarkable tourist attractions. These scenic spots have their own characteristics, not only showing the rich natural resources and cultural landscapes of Henan, but also reflecting the long history and profound cultural heritage of Henan. Whether it is a historian, a culture lover or an ordinary tourist, everyone can find their own touch and harvest here. The following is a brief introduction to several major tourist attractions and their characteristics in Henan:

Brief History
Birthplace of Chinese civilization; Xia-Shang-Zhou dynasties centered here; home of the Eastern Han & Northern Song capitals; “Cradle of Central Plains culture” for over 3,000 years.

Geographic Coordinates
31°23′–36°22′ N, 110°21′–116°39′ E.

Total Area
167,000 km².

Permanent Population
≈98.7 million (end-2023).

Civil Airports (4)
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Int’l (CGO); Luoyang Beijiao (LYA); Nanyang Jiangying (NNY); Xinyang Minggang (XAI)

Major Railway Stations (key hubs)
Zhengzhou East, Zhengzhou, Luoyang Longmen, Kaifeng North, Anyang East, Xinxiang East, Shangqiu, Nanyang.

Metro Opening & Lines
First line opened 28 Dec 2013 (Zhengzhou Line 1). As of Jun 2025, Zhengzhou operates 10 lines (Lines 1–10) and Luoyang has 2 lines.

National Location
Central China, middle-lower Yellow River basin; borders Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Hubei, Anhui, Shandong; core of the Central Plains Economic Zone.

Geographic Features
Yellow River cuts through; western Taihang & Xiong’er Mountains, central alluvial plains, eastern Dabie foothills; overall “mountains–plains–hills” sequence.

Climate
Warm-temperate monsoon, semi-humid: four distinct seasons, hot rainy summers, cold dry winters, windy springs, pleasant autumns.

Seasonal Months
Spring: Mar–May; Summer: Jun–Aug; Autumn: Sep–Nov; Winter: Dec–Feb.

Annual Average Temperature
≈14.5 °C.

Annual Average Precipitation
≈500–900 mm, decreasing north-westward.

Best Travel Seasons
Spring & autumn (Apr–May, Sep–Oct) for mild weather; autumn offers golden foliage and comfortable hiking.

Peak Tourist Periods
Apr–May (peony blossoms & spring outings), Jul–Aug (Shaolin & mountain escapes), Oct–Nov (autumn colors & National Day), Jan–Feb (temple fairs & Lantern Festival).

Top Attractions
Shaolin Temple & Songshan (Dengfeng); Longmen Grottoes (Luoyang); Yuntai Mountain (Jiaozuo); Kaifeng Millennium City Park & Iron Pagoda; Anyang Yin Ruins (Shang-dynasty capital); White Horse Temple (Luoyang); Zhengzhou Yellow River Scenic Area

Main Shopping Streets
Zhengzhou Erqi Pedestrian Street & Dehua Street (Erqi District)
Luoyang Xinduhui Pedestrian Street (Xigong District)

Signature Local Snacks
Huimian (braised noodle with mutton); Hulatang (pepper-spicy soup); Kaifeng Soup Dumplings; Luoyang Water Banquet dishes; Xinxiang Red-jujube cake; Zhengzhou roast chicken

Longmen Grottoes: the treasure of Luoyang, a world cultural heritage, showcases exquisite Buddhist stone carving art, especially the breathtaking Lushena Buddha.

Shaolin Temple: A sacred place of martial arts and Buddhism with a long history. Shaolin Kung Fu is famous far and wide, and it is a good place to experience traditional Chinese culture.

Yuntai Mountain: A natural wonder in Jiaozuo, where the landscape blends together, with the red stone gorge and Danxia landform complementing the waterfall, making it an excellent place to relax.

Qingming Shanghe Garden: A Song Dynasty-style garden in Kaifeng, based on the painting "Qingming Shanghe Tu", recreates the living scenes of the Song Dynasty, allowing visitors to experience ancient charm through time and space.

Luoyang Baiyun Mountain: a paradise for nature lovers, with the main peak Yuhuangding offering a beautiful view of the sunrise and sea of clouds, as well as a rich variety of natural landscapes such as forest waterfalls.

Yin Ruins: the historical treasure of Anyang, the capital ruins of the late Shang Dynasty in China, where oracle bone inscriptions and bronze wares showcase the splendor of ancient civilization, and are an important window into Chinese history.

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