Things to do in Gongyi

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.

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.

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.

We took the Shaolin cable car up to Shuce Cliff, walked a little further, and then turned back after hearing that the Liantian Plank Road was still a long way off. We visited Shaolin Temple and the Pagoda Forest before leaving, saving our energy for Laojun Mountain the next day.

The scenery at Mount Song is fantastic, and the staff are incredibly kind and helpful. During the National Day holiday, I lost my earphones on the shuttle bus. Although I realized it immediately, the bus had already left by the time I got there, and only the next one was running. The driver was very kind and helped me contact the previous driver, who also helped search for the earphones and offered words of comfort, ultimately recovering my lost earphones. I was extremely grateful. This was my first time being at a scenic spot, especially during the massive crowds of National Day, and the staff were still so helpful, demonstrating the genuine kindness and simplicity of the people of Dengfeng. Prices for goods and souvenirs were very reasonable. It was a wonderful experience, and I will definitely come back to Mount Song. I hope more people will see this excellent scenic spot, offering five-star service at one-star prices.

The young tour guide was very responsible and knowledgeable about history. Later, I took her directly to the grotto temple, where she talked to me for almost two hours about it. It was truly heartwarming to have people who love local culture sharing their local culture and history.

Songling The Imperial Mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty, located in Gongyi City, Henan Province, was built in the first year of the Qiande reign (963 AD) and is the mausoleum of the Northern Song emperor and his accompanying clan members. There are more than 300 tombs in the Song Tombs, covering an area of ​​about 156 square kilometers. There are more than 700 stone carvings, which have important cultural and artistic value. The mausoleum complex covers the remaining seven emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty except Huizong and Qinzong, plus the mausoleum of Zhao Kuangyin's father Zhao Hongyin, collectively known as the "Seven Emperors and Eight Mausoleums". Surrounding the eight imperial tombs are more than 300 tombs of empresses, royal family members, and famous generals and meritorious officials. The tombs of ministers such as Kou Zhun and Bao Zheng are also among them. The Song Tombs pioneered several types of mausoleum area settings, embodying the royal order of hierarchy and strict hierarchy, and forming a theoretically rigorous and unique royal funeral culture. Main mausoleums: Imperial mausoleums: Yong'an Mausoleum, Yongchang Mausoleum (Zhao Kuangyin), Yongxi Mausoleum, Yongding Mausoleum, Yongzhao Mausoleum (restored), Yonghou Mausoleum (semi-developed), Yongyu Mausoleum, Yongtai Mausoleum, Yongxian Mausoleum. Tombs for accompanying burials: Tomb of King Wei, Tomb of Empress Li of Yuande, Tomb of Kou Zhun, Tomb of Bao Zheng, Tomb of Empress Cao of Guangxian, Tomb of Empress Gao of Xuanren, and Tomb of Empress Xiang of Qinsheng. Tips: Yongzhao Mausoleum (restored), closed most of the time, it is recommended to call for consultation. Yonghou Mausoleum (semi-developed) is a ruins square with great visiting value. The above two gardens are both located in the urban area with convenient transportation. Yongchang Mausoleum (Zhao Kuangyin) is 7 kilometers away from the city center and requires driving. The cemetery is protected and undeveloped, and you can enter and exit freely to enjoy the authentic original mausoleum style. The stone statues in the mausoleum are slender and elegant, reflecting the Song Dynasty's emphasis on culture over military affairs. The image of the warrior guarding Zhao Kuangyin's tomb is lively and vivid, natural and casual, reflecting the Song Dynasty's people-loving style. Accommodation: Convenient accommodation and food close to the city. Ticket price: Free. Time: Each mausoleum takes about 20-60 minutes to visit.

When I came to Changshou Mountain Scenic Area, I was refreshed by the red leaves all over the mountain. Being in the red leaves, it was really a different scene with every step. In particular, you can take a helicopter tour of the scenic area, which was very shocking. The children had a lot of fun.

Ciyun Temple is located in the west of Tianzhen County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. It is known as the "Great Temple in the North of the Pass". It was first built in the Tang Dynasty and was originally named Fahua Temple. It was renamed Ciyun Temple during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. The full view of Ciyun Temple seen now is a complete group of ancient buildings preserved during the Xuande period of the early Ming Dynasty. The whole temple is more than 140 meters long and more than 40 meters wide. There are four halls, namely the Vajra Hall, the Great Hall, the Sakyamuni Hall, and the Pilu Hall, as well as the Guanyin Hall and the Ksitigarbha Hall on the east and west wings. On May 25, 2006, Ciyun Temple, as an ancient building of the Ming Dynasty, was approved by the State Council to be included in the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

I'm someone who never leaves reviews, but this time I have to give it a strong one. This experience was truly amazing! The facilities were beautifully designed, and the house was very comfortable, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, plenty of hot water, and no clogged drains. Even during a windy night, the cabin remained stable and quiet. The service was excellent; the staff was incredibly attentive from start to finish. They turned on the air conditioning before we arrived, and had our meals prepared in advance. Even after a long day, she still stood and chatted with us. The rooms were clean, hygienic, and bright. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious!! I highly recommend the chicken soup; ordering a day in advance allows them to have it freshly killed! I was blown away!! It wasn't fishy at all, and the chicken was plump and juicy. There was one minor incident: we encountered two unreasonable customers who kept causing trouble for the shop, demanding only a refund. I overheard them threatening to report us to the police and leave a bad review. I want to strongly condemn these kinds of unscrupulous customers and tell everyone not to believe their negative reviews!! 🙅 I will definitely bring my family and friends back~