Henan historical sites

Yue Fei Temple (岳飞庙), originally built during the Ming Dynasty in the Chenghua era (either in 1470 or 1478, sources vary), has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years to become what it is today. Covering an area of 18,000 square meters, the temple follows a layout of three courtyards facing south, with a

The history of Yuwang Terrace (禹王台) in Kaifeng City can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period when the famous musician Shi Kuang from the state of Jin played music here, hence the name “Chui Tai” (Flute Terrace). In the early Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wen of Han conferred the title of Prince

The Song Dynasty Imperial River Scenic Area (大宋御河风景区) in Kaifeng City commenced operation in May 2013. Stretching over 2.5 kilometers, it traverses the two major scenic spots of Longting Lake and Baogong Lake in Kaifeng City. The scenic area includes five docks: Baogong Temple, West Court, Qisheng Corner, Qingyuan, and Cultural Salon, forming a picturesque

Fanta Pagoda (繁塔), originally named Xingci Pagoda or Pota Pagoda, is also known as Tianqing Temple Pagoda due to its location within the Tianqing Temple, one of the four major royal temples of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is commonly referred to as Fanta Pagoda because it stands atop the Fan Terrace. Standing as one

Tianbo Yang House (天波杨府), originally the residence of the Northern Song Dynasty hero Yang Ye, was situated in the northwest corner of the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, Bianjing (present-day Kaifeng City, Henan Province), next to the Jinshui River near Tianbo Gate, hence its name “Tianbo Yang House.” Reconstructed in 1994, the new location

Yanqing Taoist Temple (延庆观), originally known as Chongyang Temple, was built in honor of the founder of Quanzhen Taoism, Wang Chongyang. Destroyed at the end of the Jin Dynasty, Chongyang Temple was rebuilt by followers of Quanzhen Taoism in the fifth year of the Yuan Dynasty’s Emperor Taizong (1233 AD), under the command of Qiu

The Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansu Guild Hall (山陕甘会馆), located in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, was established in the 41st year of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign in the Qing Dynasty (1776). It was constructed through the joint efforts of wealthy merchants from the provinces of Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Gansu, on the site of the former residence

The Drum Tower in Kaifeng City (开封鼓楼), initially constructed in the 12th year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1379), used to be the commercial and cultural hub of the city. It served multiple functions, including timekeeping, sounding alarms, and directing the city’s defense. Throughout history, the Drum Tower underwent five major renovations

Iron Pagoda Park (铁塔公园), covering an area of 51.24 hectares, including 9.62 hectares of water area, is one of China’s top 100 famous gardens. The park is named after the Iron Pagoda (Kaibao Temple Pagoda) built in 1049. The central axis, from west to east, features the “First Pagoda in the World” stele, the “Paradise”