Things to do in Wen County

Speechless with beauty, these statues allow you to truly touch the stone marks from over a thousand years ago. The inscriptions bear the reign titles of the Eastern and Western Wei dynasties and Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi), making you realize you are witnessing the traces of lives from a distant past. Just looking isn't enough; listening to the explanation is best. I found a video online and listened while walking, noticing many details – kudos! It's a bit far from the city center, but there are buses; it takes about half an hour to get back to the train station. You can also take a ride-hailing service.

It's not very popular, a bit of a niche attraction, but the surrounding environment and scenic area management are good. The historical development of Tai Chi is displayed very clearly, and many pictures have introductions to the moves. You can also learn a few moves by following the pictures when you visit. It's worth a visit if you are interested in Tai Chi.

Very good. Worth seeing. The ticket price of 50 yuan is reasonable. The brick and wood carvings are exquisite, and the houses tell many stories, spanning the Ming, Qing, and Republican periods. There are many makeshift parking spots along the roadside, used for soliciting passengers; hopefully, this will be addressed.

With boundless respect and anticipation, we brought our children to trace the footsteps of Du Fu, one of the greatest poets of the Tang Dynasty, a man deeply concerned about his country and its people. The entire former residence reflects Du Fu's life: simple, almost to the extreme, devoid of any extravagance or superfluity. Perhaps due to the relatively low number of visitors, there weren't enough funds for renovations. This aligns with Du Fu's character and destiny throughout his life.

Shaolin is phenomenal, kung fu performance is amazing. No need to see the bridge it is nothing special we spent 4 km upstairs in one direction. Songshan scenery is amazing too

The Longmen Grottoes are renowned for their beautiful scenery and rich historical significance. Construction of the grottoes began in the 17th year of the Taihe reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty (493 AD) and continued until the Northern Song Dynasty. Among them, the Vairocana Buddha statue is considered a pinnacle of Tang Dynasty stone carving art. Legend has it that the Buddha's face was modeled after that of Empress Wu Zetian! She has stood quietly on the banks of the Luo River for over 1400 years.

Following the guide through the Henan Museum, despite the crowds, it wasn't noisy at all. From the Jiahu bone flute dating back 9,000 years to the Fu Hao owl-shaped bronze vessel, the cloud-patterned bronze vessel, and the Four Gods and Clouds painting… the guide recounted historical anecdotes and detailed accounts, mentioning things like the lost-wax casting method, Wu Zetian's invention of characters, and the female general Fu Hao. We were captivated. The two-plus hours flew by, and the thousands of years of Central China seemed to be strung together like a thread. It turns out that the names in history textbooks are truly buried in the land beneath our feet. I'll definitely come again next time, but I'll have to avoid the weekends 😄

Historic no doubt! However, touring the temple involves a lot of walking.... 5+ km if one chooses to take the shuttle to and from the pickup/ drop off point or carpark areas.

A trip to Zhengzhou wouldn't be complete without seeing the sculptures of the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor, so I went to the Yellow River Cultural Park. On a weekday, I personally experienced its grand scale, impressive scale, tranquil atmosphere, and great value, as described online. Highly recommended!