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When you come to Baiyun Mountain Resort in Luoyang, you can stay in the Forest Log Cabin Resort Hotel. You can relax an feel the beauty of nature.
Our trip was finished successfully. During the seven days of ‘Origins of Kungfu’ journey, we have been to Luoyang, Dengfeng, Jiaozuo, Kaifeng and experienced the profound Chinese martial arts:Taichi and Shaolin Kungfu.
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From June 15 to August 31, South Mt.Taihang Scenic Area of Xinxiang city launched graduation season activities. Students who just took the 2018 senior high school entrance examination and college entrance examination can visit this spot for free.
[In Central Plains waterfall group, experience the joy of family water play] Baoquan Tourism Resort is in Hui County of Xinxiang, Henan Province. It is a national forest reserve and Taihang Macaque Reserve, and an ideal destination in summer for relaxation and water play.
We have spent a great day in Kaifeng! Kaifeng Prefecture, located in the north bank of Baogong East Lake. Here we saw wonderful performances. Adan was dress up as groom in ancient times. What do you think of him in his costume?
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【Mona Lisa of the East】 Known for its mysterious smile, the Buddha Locana is one of the statues with the highest artistic level, the tightest overall design, and the largest scale in the Longmen Grottoes.
[Chinese “hamburger”] Linbao Marinated Meat in Baked Bun, a special snack of Sanmenxia City, has spiral pattern outside, features fragrant, burnt, crispy and crunchy, and tastes chewy but tender inside.
【Taking you back to the ancient capital of the Northern Song Dynasty】The Millennium City Park is a large historical cultural theme park of the Song Dynasty, built according to the legendary work "Qingming Shanghe Tu"by Zhang Zeduan, a famous painter of the Northern Song Dynasty
[Inherited for a thousand years! A banquet from palace to folk] Luoyang Water Banquet is a traditional banquet with Luoyang characteristics in Henan. It’s one of the oldest famous banquets in China, featuring sour, hot, sweet and salty, and tasting comfortable and delicious.
[Nature's air conditioning! Paradise-like summer resort in the Central Plains] The Yao Mountain Scenic Area in Pingdingshan is one of the "Top Ten Scenic Spots" of Henan Province with excellent air quality, clear water and blue sky, making it an ideal health resort in summer.
Chinese pop star
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performs Tai Chi, which is a sport of gentle movements and physical postures and originated in Chen Jiagou village of Jiaozuo city, Henan province, bringing us a visual feast.🤓
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[Gray before fired and colorful out of the kiln] Jun porcelain from Shenhou Town in Yuzhou, Xuchang, is one of the five famous porcelains in ancient China. It’s hailed as "gold is valuable, Jun Porcelain is invaluable" and "pots of money are inferior to a piece of Jun Porcelain".
【The Beloved Home of White Swan】The beautiful scenery along the Yellow River Wetland in Sanmenxia, Henan, China, is suitable for habitat and attracts tens of thousands of white swans to stay in winter every year.
[The place where “the Foolish Old Man removed the mountain”] Wangwu Mountain Scenic Area is located in Jiyuan, Henan Province. It’s one of the nine famous mountains in ancient China, the first among top 10 fascinating places of Taoism, and the hometown of " the Foolish Old Man "
【One of the "Ten Most Dangerous Roads in the World" excavated with bare hands - "Guoliang Cave"】 The 1250 meters long cliff-hanging road was excavated on cliff in five years by 13 heroic men of Guoliang Village with bare hands in 1970s.
The hometown of Tai Chi is located in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province. Tai Chi combines the concept of martial arts, physical fitness, mind-strengthening, self-cultivation together and is regarded as a national treasure.
[Absolutely beautiful! Most wondrous gorge in China] The Red Stone Gorge is the essence of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area in Jiaozuo, Henan province. Here you can see various springs, waterfalls, streams, pools and other landscapes in one valley, known as the "Bonsai Scene Gorge".
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The Shaolin Temple is reputed as the National 5A Scenic Area and the national key cultural relic protection unit. Also, the temple, as part of the historic architectural complex, “Center of Heaven and Earth” , is also listed as a world cultural heritage.
Yin Ruins Museum
Yin Ruins Museum is located in Anyang City, Henan Province, covering an area of 268 mu, with a building scale of 51000 square meters. It mainly includes Yin Ruins Archaeological Excavation History Exhibition Hall, Bronze Ware Hall and Fine Archaeology Laboratory.
【The Combination of Zen and Martial Arts, Shaolin Kungfu】Kungfu in the world follows the lead of China, and Chinese Kungfu follows the lead of Shaolin.
[The "root and vein" of Chinese culture and civilization] Hundreds years of hard pioneering work has outlined the course of civilization – Yangshao Culture, it is an important Neolithic culture, known as the Painted Pottery Culture, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River.
[The mansion of the “living God of Wealth in Henan”] The Kangbaiwan Manor, located in Kangdian Town of Gongyi City, was built in 17th century. It is one of the "top 3 official residences in Henan", the spiritual home of Henan businesspeople, and a model of ancient architecture.
[The “living fossil” of ancient printing] Zhuxian Town New Year Woodblock Print is the ancestor of Chinese new year woodblock prints. It features rich composition, rough and simple lines, primitive and exaggerated shapes, and fresh and bright colors.
[Sea of clouds view! Watch the heavenly fairyland in the peaks] Laojun Mountain is located in Luanchuan County, Luoyang City. It is known as "the unparalleled fairyland and heavenly mountain". With a history of more than 2,000 years, it is the oldest famous mountain in Taoism.
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Check out this awe-inspiring Luoning paper-cutting! It presents us the world-famous scroll “Along the River During the Qingming Festival,” which depicts the ancient Chinese city life in the Northern Song Dynasty.
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Chinese intangible cultural heritage Jun ware originated from Yuzhou City, Henan Province, was screened on the Times Square Nasdaq Screen, showcasing the beauty of Jun ware to the world.
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Majie Quyi Fair in Baofeng County, Henan Province has a history of over 700 years, showcasing us the cultural confidence of folk artists.
[Eating all day! The Holy Land of midnight snack] Gulou Night Market is located in Gulou Square, Kaifeng, Henan Province. The night market has a long history and a wide variety of snacks. Eating at the Gulou Night Market is a major choice for overseas tourists visiting Kaifeng.
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"Mud Dog", an intangible cultural heritage from Huaiyang, Henan Province, appears on stamps for the year of the Dog in Macao to help people in Hong Kong and Macao understand the culture of the Central Plains.
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October 22, 2018, Ruyang County organized a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage project: Nanzhuang Puppet Show. Inherited puppet skills created campus art and a cultural atmosphere.
Back to Song Dynasty" at night, which reproduce the prime scene of Bianliang. Adan and Becca seemed to feel as if they had crossed back to a thousand years ago.
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Luoyang Palace Lantern was first used only in the royal court . Now, it's used to celebrate traditional Chinese festivals such as the Lantern Festival.
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Do you know what kind of toys ancients play with? It’s Nigugu! A folk clay sculpture originated from the end of the Sui Dynasty. Now you can even learn to make it from craftsmen in the Dongpo Academy!
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Great imagination! Did you ever think that mere discarded stones can become an exquisite piece of folk art? Well, diligent Henan people did it!
Photo by Xinhua Net.
[Summer resort! Drifting! Forest oxygen bar with magnificent landscapes] Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area is located in Linzhou, Anyang City, with a vegetation coverage rate of 90%. It is a typical representative of the northern landscape.
Tasting a bowl of beef soup at the day and wandering around the historical sites seen almost everywhere at the city. Join
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in exploring the city of Luoyang.
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Tasting a bowl of beef soup at the day and wandering around the historical sites seen almost everywhere at the city. Join
#WangYibo
in exploring the city of Luoyang.
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A chrysanthemum exhibition in ancient Han Style will be held in Mount Mangdang Scenic Area this autumn. Stunning shows vary from folk music, poems to dances of the Han Dynasty, transporting you back to experience authentic customs back then!
Time: Oct. 1th-Oct. 31th, 2018.
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On the evening of Sept. 16 2018, Old Street, an original play in Henan dialect, was performed by artists at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, attracting audience's eyes.
[Longmen Grottoes as “Best of the World” destinations of 2023] The
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has announced its annual list of 25 superlative destinations for 2023. The UNESCO World Heritage site Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan Province, has been included in as peak of Chinese stone carving art
New Spots in Henan - Beautiful Town inTaihang
Enjoying the canyon scenery, staying in the most beautiful homestay inn and painting magnificent landscapes, Shibanyan town has become the common choice of many tourists.
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The first intangible cultural heritage exhibition activities was held in Luoyang from Oct. 21st to 24th, 2018. During the exhibition, the Heluo Drum, Nanwuquan, western Henan lion dance was shown in the exhibition center. For the public it's a feast for the eyes.
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The style of the straw-hat tiger of Henan Huaiyang “NINI dog”, is closely connected with Fuxi and Nüwa culture. It has the connotation of marriage in the Fuxi's marriage system.
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Neixiang County Yamun, with the Imperial Palace as its blueprint, is a feudal county government architecture drawn from the architectural styles from the north and south of the Yangtze River.
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Nini Clay Dog is the name for gifting clay figurines prevailing in Huaiyang County. In legends, it was the “sacred dog” guarding the mausoleum of Fu Xi and Nv Wa, the Creator of China. Moreover, it's considered the living fossil of China’s primitive society.
Come autumn, the air becomes refreshing and mild, which is perfect for a mountain marathon to release your adrenaline! On Oct. 7th, 2018, a Passion Marathon will be held in the Laojun Cave Eco-Tourism Area, awaiting your participation!
Attention! A newly-developed hot spring in Tang River, Sanmenxia City has just opened! The hot spring which gushes out of stone cracks, is abundant in over 20 kinds of micro-nutrients (like Sulphur, fluorine, calcium, etc.) that benefit our health physically and spiritually!
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Xishan Dinosaur Relics Park is a large-scale dinosaur theme park, which provides an ideal scientific research base for studying the earth’s evolution, celestial evolution, dinosaur behaviors and species extinction.
Feeling the crisp autumn air and seeing the fallen leaves, signal the beginning of autumn. Don’t miss the dreamy autumn here on Daimei Mountain, it’ll be gone in a flash, like the passing summer.
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The Hangu Pass, located in Lingbao City, is one of the earliest fortresses ever established in China, with a plateau on the west, gorge on the east, Qinling Mountains on the south and the Yellow River on the north.
OR MISHLI, a girl from Israeli, has been studying Tai Chi in Chenjiagou for four months. This is her second time studying Tai Chi in Wenxian county, Henan province. She said that learning Tai Chi made her boring life colorful.
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A new spot for study tour in the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is coming! Here in Dongpo Academy, you can learn traditional lessons like woodcut new year painting-making, dragon boat-coloring and Chinese fan embroidery etc.
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Luoshan Shadow Play is a unity of folk music, dance, opera, handicraft and painting. Its lines and lyrics cater to both refined and popular tastes, accompanied by beautiful melodies and fascinating shadow designs.
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Bianjing Lantern has achieved the unison between traditional lantern craftsmanship and modern technology by utilizing modern materials and techniques in its inheritance.
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Looking for a cool and refreshing summer? Just go to Daimei Mountain. The waterfall pours down, like smoke and mist, and the water drops may splash on your face. It is extremely comfortable!
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Big News! Wangwu Town of Jiyuan City won the title of " Village with the characteristics of Cultural Industry of Henan Province in 2019".
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Cloth Tiger is a traditional kind of artware prevailing among the Chinese masses. It originated from people’s worship for the tiger totem and bears the people’s blessings for health, strength and courage.
A fan of both "GO" and Kungfu? Well, you should come here to the Shaolin Temple. Here‘s a good news for you! Shaolin Go Institute has announced its opening ceremony on 26th October, 2018.
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Happy Chinese New Year! The Year of Pig officially starts from today! You’re always welcome to Henan, where you can experience the authentic Chinese New Year culture!
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Henan is a crucial place for the inheritance of leaf-carving. Craftsmen will use the naturally falling leaves in autumn as materials and carve them with great care into exquisite artifacts.
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Zhuxian Town is named as one of the ‘ten ancient towns of China’. You can also feel the charm of history at Yuefei Temple in Zhuxian Town.
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Christie's, the world's leading luxury auction house, said that only 90 Ru ware porcelain were handed down. This time, the kiln will be the only remaining one published in the world and will be auctioned off in Hong Kong on November 26th, 2018.
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The first Intangible Experience Hall in China opens in Zhengzhou. More than 50 projects display there, like woodcut paintings, clays, and carvings.
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Qingtianhe is a famous national 5A scenic spots in Henan Province. When you’re in Qingtianhe, the village in there is also worth a visit. Immerse yourself in the intoxicating scenery of Qingtianhe Village.
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Let’s go into "Tang Sancai town" in Mengjin County. The streets of the town and the roofs of the farmers' small yards are covered with antique tri-colors as if walking into an open-air exhibition hall of the three colors of the Tang Dynasty.
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The family of “Ji,” as a royal family in the Western Zhou Dynasty (Luoyang was the capital city at that time), is a major source for a majority of Chinese surnames.
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The first Central China Culture & Tourism Industries Expo was held in Luoyang. The Intangible Heritage Exhibition area showcases 6 national-level representative projects and 11 provincial-level projects, such as Luoyang palace lanterns and Mengjin paper-cutting.
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Members of an American Wushu Academy of Chinese martial arts performed at the Asian Festival, a gateway to understanding Chinese culture better.
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Guo Liang Village is part of Wanxianshan Scenic Spot which consists of a series of classic attractions suitable for a natural adventurous journey.
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Check out the totem’s figures of Chinese surnames. It’s in an Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Park at Kaifeng, which was once the capital city of eight dynasties.
Henan plans to build a major digital industry province in five years. Henan is a major agricultural and manufacturing province. Therefore, we should give full play to the advantages and become the forerunner of the development of the national digital economy.
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Do you know how many rural village tourist attractions are there in Henan? According to the official statistics, there’re 75 villages approved by the Henan Tourism Bureau.
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Waterfall gorge in Yuntai Geo Park is also known as small valley, with total length of 2 km. The climate is fairly mild in winter and rather cool in summer.
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Wuya Stone Village was awarded as the ‘China’s Landscape Village’ by UNESCO in 2009. It is the only stone village which has this title in Henan Province.
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Last year, “Luoyang Tri-color pottery of Tang dynasty art exhibition" held in Poland. The exhibition conveyed Chinese historical culture to the Polish public, enabling them to better understand the artistic charm of the Tang Dynasty in China.
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2019 Cultural Exhibition of Surnames was held in Zhengzhou Library on the first day of 2019. Representatives of the Root-seeking Alliance beat the drum to pray for New Year’s good luck.
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Chinese surname “Zhou” (周) originated from the first feudal kingdom of China. It is widely seen in today’s Henan Province, since Luoyang in Henan was once the capital of the East Zhou Dynasty.
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Do you know how the surname Zhang came to be? This surname which has its origin in Henan is highly correlated with the longbow. Check out its totem figure and you’ll know why.