Ancient Ruins in Henan, China 2023

Most reviewed Ancient Ruins in Henan

4.0 Lijing Gate (100 reviews)
- Just a tourist spot
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

A beautiful gate, barbican and city wall. Unfortunately, it is not a real ancient architecture. It is a rebuilt historical site. There are many stores and shops "in" the city wall and pavilions. So, seen from outside, it is an awesome “old” City Gate; seen from inside, it is a big shopping mall. ……a little ridiculous. It is really a good place to take pictures. But remember, it is not a real historical spot. See more..
4.0 Kaifeng City Wall (31 reviews)
- 2nd best small city in china
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

This little city is very different. It has on the surface a combination of different religions more so than other cities in china. It has Buddhism, Taoism, kong zi also. Its only 1 level high as all the dynasties before it have been flooded and its hasn't been rebuilt on like other cities. I think this element makes it amazing to go and see. You can take a rickshaw around town for 50-100rmb for a few hours and get the driver to take you to some nice local restaurants. Great for a few days. See more..
3.5 Luyang Drum Tower (28 reviews)
- Old gate
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Luyang Drum Tower - so much history here in China, I am really impressed by the craft on the towers.. See more..
4.0 Luoyang Ruins of Sui and Tang Dynasty (12 reviews)
- 天堂從建在隋唐遺址
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天堂部分從建在隋唐遺址。裏面宮廷從建得很漂亮，還有天堂模形形容當時模樣，做得很細致。在晚上遊時，燈光做得很偉煌。如真的一樣。這是一個到洛陽想了解隋唐歷史必須一游的景點 Tang Dynasty Heavenly Hall partially rebuilt on the ruins of the original site. The original foundation can still be seen. The palace interior is elegantly reconstructed. A detailed model of the Tang capital is available on display inside showing the court entourage order. When you visit the attraction at night, the lights display were impressive re-enactment the glory of the past days. This attraction is a must-see during your visit to Luoyang if you want to understand the Tang heritage of the city See more..
3.5 The Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum (7 reviews)
- If you have time
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries

Nothing really good or bad about this place. The mausoleum itself is simple and spacious. There's a temple inside. You need to buy the incense. After that, be careful, the merchant would try to sell you a lot of stuffs. She would said that these are for your family's wishes/ protection/ prosperity etc. Then in the end, it comes with a price tag. An expensive one. You need to take an electric car (separate fee) to the tomb itself. Well, just to the entrance actually. The walk/climb up to the tomb takes around 15 minutes. Along the way, you'll meet some persistent vendors of little stuffs. If you're not interested, just completely ignore them. The tomb itself is quite simple. Totally not extravagant as I had imagined. See more..
3.0 Astronomical Observation Terrace (7 reviews)
- Not for everyone, but probably fascinating for engineers and physicists
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

Using this observatory the Chinese managed to calculate the length of the day to within 12 seconds of the value we know today. Unfortunately on the day we went, air pollution prevented us from getting a shadow. There are marks from 2nd World war Japanese shells fired at what they took to be a military observation post. We were the only people present on the day we went apart from our guide and the staff. Our guide said he only went here about once a year as it wasn't that popular. There is a second scale model which makes it slightly easier to understand what is going on. Remember that noon is when the sun is overhead and with all of China on a single timezone, the local noon might be somewhat different to what it says on your watch. It could stand improvement of the explanation with diagrams and more English text. Probably not suitable for small Children with a short attention span. Incidentally we found a scale model of this in the Beijing science museum. See more..
4.5 Han Dynasty Tombs in Mangdang Mountain (5 reviews)
- 欢迎到我家乡来
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汉高祖斩蛇碑，晚上会有神奇的现象。梁孝王及其子孙八代的墓地、皇姑墓、孔夫子避雨处、张飞寨、被张飞的马啃过的银杏树、陈胜墓、那么多的景点值得一游，不过配套设施还没有建起来，物价十分便宜，但外地人来的话要小心些，呵呵，不过，总体还值得来看看吧！ See more..
4.0 Hanba City Ruins (5 reviews)
- 骗子真多，垃圾景点
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

门口卖票的连停车费一起收了，到了里面停车还要收钱，遛马的卖鞭炮的跟着屁股后面强行推销，景点里面就一个雕像，真不知道这个景点是怎么形成的。 See more..
4.0 Guxing Smelting Iron Ruins (5 reviews)
- Interesting one!
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

Well Guxing Smelting Iron Ruins was one of a kind experience as it wasn't regular ruin site but of an old mining ore. See more..
4.5 Mausoleum of King Lu (4 reviews)
- A very quiet place, how it should be
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries

If you go at a certain time during the year, ie. weekdays, when people have school, you don't see many people here. I went with my boyfriend and saw 3 persons in total. Amazing for taking pictures and experiencing culture. It makes me feel like that's how a grave should be, quiet and not packed with tourists. Very satisfied visit overall. See more..
4.5 Jingling Mountain Grand Buddha (4 reviews)
- I have never seen anything like it!
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
Grand Buddha doesn't describe the size of Grand Buddha. Bigger than big. Wonderful visually, the garden is very big See more..
4.0 Yuan Shih-kai Mausoleum (4 reviews)
- Worth the trip to Anyang
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Ancient Ruins

It's not in the best condition but most of it had to be rebuilt due to a fire. It's very convenient and central in the City and near other places of interest. Peaceful and no tourists. At 35 cny with English commentaries, its well worth an intriguing visit. See more..
4.0 Dahuting Tomb of Han Dynasty (3 reviews)
- Amazing Tomb Paintings
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

The tombs are off the beaten track, but if you are near Zhengzhou, a visit is well worth the effort. The tombs are of two officials from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Admission is 20 RMB. There are two tombs, both with several rooms with paintings on the walls and ceilings. One of the tombs' paintings are in very vibrant colors, which is amazing considering they are at least 1,800 years old. See more..
5.0 Qicheng Ruins (3 reviews)
- 逛公园
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

住的附近酒店，走过来很近。绿化的不错，全都是郁郁葱葱的。周末赶上学生在公园里组织活动。想起了自己的学生时代，挺凉快。挺适合休闲遛弯的，没有什么太多的看看玩玩的东西，就算是一个绿化很好的大公园！
住的附近酒店，走过来很近。绿化的不错，全都是郁郁葱葱的。周末赶上学生在公园里组织活动。想起了自己的学生时代，挺凉快。挺适合休闲遛弯的，没有什么太多的看看玩玩的东西，就算是一个绿化很好的大公园！ See more..
4.5 Mausoleum of Zhou Dynasty (2 reviews)
- King of Zheng Tomb and Chariot Burial
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Reconstructed tomb of King of Zheng State, c. 575 BC, whose discovery in 1923 formed the nucleus of the Henan Provincial Museum and contributed to the birth of modern Chinese archaeology. The original bronze vessels are displayed at the Henan Provincial Museum in Zhengzhou or the National Museum or Palace Museum in Beijing. The largest chariot burial here is part of the Zheng King's tomb, with several other tombs and three other chariot burials housed in the two main buildings. A new museum of tomb artifacts was recently added. The fourth chariot burial and several other tombs are in an annex to the main building, but as of October 6, 2015, are not yet open to the public. At least 11 other chariot burials and dozens of tombs lie nearby, though are not yet excavated. This is the best ancient historical site in Xinzheng and one of the best in Henan Province. It currently costs 30 RMB. See more..
3.5 Ancient City Han and Wei Dynasty (2 reviews)
- Awesome!
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
Ancient City Han and Wei Dynasty - Unlike the one if the capital of china this felt more authentic to me. Cheers. See more..
3.5 Pingliangtai Ancient City (2 reviews)
- Site dating from about 2,600 BCE
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins

This is an embryonic tourist attraction and I was told that planes are in place for a future interpretation centre which will be of a real benefit to the site. Currently the non-Chinese speaking visitor will have difficulty in assessing the site as there are simply some holes in the ground and a room with a very basic display of pottery fragments. I was fortunate in having two academics and the site is being excavated by Peking University. Contrary to my initial impression I became quite interested and realised the impirtance of the site to the Chinese as it is tangible evidence for the claim that it has a civilisation of 5,000 years. Pipework is visible (when drawn to one's attention) that show the use of water distribution to the houses. The 'cityy' wall is 13 metres across - but just looks like a grassy mound to the uninformed. It is thought that perhaps a 1,000 people residend in the area and it survived as a settlement for perhaps a 1,000 years, but no-one knows why it went into decline. I suspect other, more powerful dynasties emerged and wished to build their own bigger cities. My star rating was based on being privy to a guide, but I rather guess most people would not have that privilege and the site is still being excavated and as a place to visit rather rudimentary. But it is still worth marvelling at the pottery found and to admise the quality of things so old. See more..
4.5 Guide House (2 reviews)
- 歴史が感じられる
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城壁がきちんと残っています。
南門と北門が上まで上がれます。
２０元で上がれますが、他の施設にも入れる通票をお奨めします。
東門は修復中でした。 See more..
5.0 Royal Court (2 reviews)
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4.5 Mashi Manor (2 reviews)
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4.5 Village of Emperor Qi (2 reviews)
- 人家仙境，山泉可口
Open now - 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins

齐王寨的盘山公路非常的长，从上往下看是会觉得非常的险要，但开车在上边时并不觉得危险。景区里有山洞，洞里的景色虽让没有山外好看，但是也独有洞内的感觉，重要的是非常的凉爽；梦泉的水清澈干净，可以直接饮用，而且还非常的凉爽！ See more..
5.0 Erlitou Ruins (1 review)
- Brand new (October 2019) museum nearby the Erlitou Ruins
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Ancient Ruins

The latest in a long string of magnificent new museums that have been opening in China. This one focuses on ancient bronze culture and while the Erlitou Ruins are from the Xia Dynasty, the museum includes ancient bronzes from the Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han Dynasties as well. The actual ruins are a long (20-30 minute) walk from the museum itself, but there are golf carts on offer. View the ruins, which were less interesting than we had hoped as most of the excavation sites have been covered up again and the area has turned into a 'park of sorts' for nearby residents whom, we learned, may be 'relocated' shortly. The museum is very well laid out, with excellent helpful signage (including in English), photographs and modern displays. This is going to be one of the region's top tourist attractions. A smaller side building houses a Welcome Centre with coffee shop, classrooms, and bookshop and a video of the history of the site. Skip it if you've little time and head for the larger building in the distance, which is the museum. See more..
5.0 Tomb of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (1 review)
- 梁祝的故事很美，文化公园一般般
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梁祝化蝶，为爱献身的故事传唱至今，令人扼腕叹息。江南向来多的是才子佳人的爱情故事，梁祝是其中经典。梁祝公园还是比较大的，各种建筑也多，蝴蝶馆的壁画很美很生动，好像风一吹蝴蝶就好乘风飞走似得。还有那个“天赐良缘”殿，有人在那里求姻缘的，不知道灵否···下次咱也去求个，吼吼 See more..
4.0 Mingdao Palace (1 review)
- Laozi's Lectures
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Ancient Ruins

A nice Daoist temple complex in Luyi, Laozi's reputed home town (according to the Shinji, and subsequent Daoist tradition). The far end of the complex holds the "Venerable Sovereign Platform," where Laozi is said to have preached and where he achieved deification. I spent a peaceful and leisurely morning here, enjoying this refurbished cultural monument to the 2500 year old, legendary sage. In addition to the buildings, the site houses a museum, garden, a statue depicting Confucius's consult with Laozi, and a stele inscribed with the Dao de jing dated to 730 CE. Well worth a visit if you're traveling in Henan province. See more..
4.0 Runis of Shang Dynasty (1 review)
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4.0 The Yellow Emperor's Palace (1 review)
- 好
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins
环境优雅，景色优美，湖水清澈，是一个游玩的好地方，后花园，花色怡人，小桥流水，绿树成荫，景区之大，让你流连忘返，一个字，好！ See more..
4.0 Qiantangzhi House Carved Stone (1 review)
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1.0 Puchengdian Ruins (1 review)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins

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4.0 Hebi Yu-kiln Ruins (1 review)
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3.0 Ouyang Xiu's Tomb (1 review)
- Tomb of Ouyang Xiu
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries

Ouyang Xiu was a great scholar/official during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126). Eight Imperial tombs from this dynasty are in and around Gongyi, while this tomb is near Xinzheng in Henan Province. I've lived in Xinzheng for over 10 years, and had a hard time finding the place. It is in the neighborhood of Peiligang Village, the type site for the Neolithic Peiligang Culture. This is strictly for the serious historical enthusiast, as there is little to see besides a gate, several buildings where Ouyang Xiu is honored, a garden area, two burial mounds, and some stone tablets for family member burials. I did not see anyone on duty, but there was no one to stop me from going inside and looking around. It was all pleasant solitude inside. Local farmers were using the parking lot outside to dry grain. I suspect I was the first foreigner they had seen there. The tomb is in the country about a half hour from Xinzheng, but perhaps less if you don't get lost. See more..
4.0 Wanhetai Ruins (1 review)
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5.0 Liu Yuxi's Tomb (1 review)
- 诗豪
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山不在高，有仙则名。水不在深，有龙则灵.自喻自己是一个清廉之人，不在乎名利。刘禹锡大诗人当之不愧，也是我们荥阳人而感到骄傲 See more..
4.0 Meng Village Ruins (1 review)
- 看点并不多
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins
我个人喜好问题吧，觉得这里没有什么看点，进景区的地方有几个石牌介绍孟庄，有些碑刻介绍些很大的“土坑”，其实是遗址啦。另外在那吃了顿饭，高兴的是饭菜很可口，给的量也不小。希望当地的人们对这个有历史价值的景区，引起重视，多多保护，让人们可以看到原汁原味的遗址吧。 See more..
1.0 Nezha Former Residence (1 review)
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3.0 Dazhou Feng Si-Forum (1 review)
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Damao Warring States Period Graves (0 review)
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Lutai Hillock Ruins (0 review)
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Dagang Ruins (0 review)
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Cailou Ruins (0 review)
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Caiguo Ancient City (0 review)
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Han Xu Capital Ancient City (0 review)
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Sanyangzhuang Ruins (0 review)
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Beipinggao Ruins (0 review)
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Shanxi and Shanxi Hall Arch (0 review)
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Lisi's Tomb (0 review)
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Ancient Ruins • Cemeteries
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Bowangpo Ruins (0 review)
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Baguan Duyi Ancient Ruins (0 review)
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Jiahu Ruins (0 review)
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Totem of First Dragon of China (0 review)
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Longgang Ruins (0 review)
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