Four or Five Days in Henan: Yuntai Mountain, Luoyang, Shaolin and Kaifeng
Use Zhengzhou’s connections to build a route through mountain scenery, Buddhist art and former capitals, without assuming every place is a day trip.
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Henan
An ancient heartland of capitals, temples, grottoes and Yellow River history.
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Understanding Zhengzhou: Henan Museum and the History Beyond It
Begin with Henan Museum’s objects, then connect them with Shang-city remains, the Yellow River and the older commercial streets of Zhengzhou.
Luoyang Museum: A Quiet Record of an Ancient Capital
Luoyang Museum's ding-shaped building, its two-floor layout, and a collection split between local excavations and Palace Museum transfers, with notes for visiting.
Following Laozi Through Luoyang: Museum, Pass and Mountain
Where to find Laozi's legacy around Luoyang: a free memorial hall in the old town, Hangu Pass and the Confucius meeting site, and the trails and inns of Laojun Mountain.
Luoyang's Heluo Heartland: A Guide to Longma Foutu Temple
A guide to the Heluo region around Luoyang, its Hetu and Luoshu traditions, and the steles and riverside setting of Longma Foutu Temple.