Things to do in Ruicheng

Yongle Palace The palace preserves the largest and most complete mural of a Taoist temple in the Yuan Dynasty, "Chao Yuan Tu", which is exactly 700 years old this year.   I finally know what the gods in Chinese mythology look like. It's so shocking. Photography is prohibited in the palace, but Liang Sicheng once said, "The roofs of ancient Chinese buildings are never dispensable." Chenghuang Temple This county-level Chenghuang Temple, commonly known as "Nan Temple", is the oldest and most complete building of its kind in the country. It was built during the Dazhong Xiangfu period of the Song Dynasty. The temple is a collection of ancient buildings from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. The pavilion and backyard display nearly 100 monuments and statues from the Northern Wei Dynasty to the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Guangrenwang Temple One of the three existing wooden structures of the Tang Dynasty, the "Weather Bureau" of the Tang Dynasty, used to pray for rain. When navigating, the remote location made me suspect that I had gone the wrong way. Compared with the imitations of many cities in the Tang Dynasty, I finally saw the real Tang Dynasty. I touched it secretly and felt the legacy of the Tang Dynasty with my own hands.

[Scenery] You can see the spectacular scenery of the Yellow River on Fenglingdu Bridge, which is very shocking. The river here is very open, the river water is very calm, mud-colored, and the flow rate is very slow. If you look carefully, you will find that the white foam floating on the river surface is moving slowly. Only then can you realize that it is flowing and silent. [Value for money] The scenery is free, but you must pay attention to safety when parking on the bridge.

Knowing that tickets to the Shaanxi History Museum are hard to get, I tried signing up for a guided tour. I was surprised by how reliable the service was from a large platform. The guide, Zhang Xiaojing, sent me the important information and meeting point the day before. He was also there early the next day to wait for everyone. Thanks to Xiaojing, the explanations were excellent, covering the most famous treasures and unique exhibits in Halls 1, 2, and 4 very clearly.

Take a stroll through the Tang Dynasty Never-Sleeping City on a pleasant autumn evening. The evening breeze is cool, the lights are dazzling, and the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty is palpable. Street performances are everywhere, and tourists come and go, creating a lively scene. No need to plan a route; just wander around and explore as you please. Immersed in this world of lights, feeling the warmth of everyday life and ancient charm, this is what small satisfactions in ordinary days are all about. Chang'an's autumn nights are as bright as ever.

The Xi'an Museum at the Small Wild Goose Pagoda was less crowded than the Shaanxi History Museum, but its collection was also very rich. The guide, Xiao Li, explained everything in great detail; although it's repetitive work every day, she didn't do it half-heartedly. 👍

Our guide at the Luobo Museum, Mr. Pei, was excellent. He was considerate of the artifact display cases, reminding the children in our group and others to keep a safe distance to avoid obstructing photos or leaving handprints. His explanations were engaging and detailed, although latecomers sometimes interrupted him. Overall, it was a good experience, and we saw all the museum's treasures and popular artifacts within the limited time – definitely worth it.

I love Henan so much! It helped me understand and get to know Henan. The young lady who gave me the tour was very professional, and I really liked her. In short, this trip to Henan was definitely worth it!

Teacher Tangtang's teaching is really excellent! 🤩🤩 I learned a lot from her throughout the course. She reminded me of my high school Chinese teacher, someone incredibly knowledgeable! ✌︎' ֊'🥳🥳🥳 In short, I really enjoyed it! 🥰🥰🥰

From Yuntaishan, we boarded a bus bound for Luoyang. The journey was long — more than four hours on the road. We left at 2:30 pm and only arrived close to 7:00 pm, which meant our first day in Luoyang was largely consumed by travel. That evening, drained from the ride, I managed only a brief visit to Yingtianmen, illuminated against the night sky.The following day was devoted entirely to two of Luoyang’s most iconic sites: the Longmen Grottoes and the White Horse Temple. After exploring the temple, we caught bus no. 58 directly to Luoyi Ancient City. By then, the hours of walking through grottoes and temple grounds had left us physically exhausted. Still, the ancient city welcomed us with free admission and a promise of cultural immersion.Dinner was taken at a basement food court along Minzhu Street. By the time we finished, night had fallen, and Luoyi Ancient City had transformed. The streets glittered with lanterns, music pulsed through the air, and the atmosphere was electric. Crowds gathered near the lake to watch 天女散花 — the “Fairy Scattering Flowers” dance performance — though we chose not to linger.Luoyi Ancient City (洛邑古城) remains one of China’s most authentic living historic districts. Here, 3,000 years of dynastic history — from the Zhou to the Ming — can still be felt in its preserved city walls, pagodas, canals, and performances. It is not simply a relic of the past, but a vibrant cultural stage where history and daily life coexist.

Because we had children with us, we opted to take the sightseeing bus up and down, which was very relaxing. We got a close look at the pagoda, took photos, and learned about its history, especially the plaques at the north and south gates: "Soaring high above the heavens, overlooking the mortal world"—for over 1000 years, the pagoda has achieved this.