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Qing Mountain Sceneic Area
Qingshan Attraction has beautiful scenery, lush forests and springs, green mountains and clear waters. It has "four temples, two temples, and four springs" and is known as the "Little Mount Tai". It is a tourist destination for praying for blessings, auspiciousness, and leisure vacations. The thousand-year-old Qingshan Temple, hidden among the green pines and cypresses on the western foot of Qingshan, is the temple of the king of Jiao State, a vassal state conferred by King Wu of Zhou. It is always incense-burning and bells and chimes ring all year round. Fayun Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty and got its name because of the saying that "Fayun is the number of gods in the world". The Buddha statues in the temple are all Burmese jade carvings, with vivid shapes and gorgeous colors. It is currently the largest, most numerous, and most complete jade Buddha temple in China.Jiaxiang · 8.9 km from downtown
Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort
Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort is located in the northern part of the old city of Kaifeng, precisely on the site of the imperial palace of the Northern Song Dynasty's Dongjing city. The millennium-old central axis of Kaifeng runs through this area, making it the core zone of the royal culture of the Song Dynasty. Here, you can find the Song-style imperial architecture of the Longting attraction, the tales of the Yang Family Generals at Tianbo Yang's residence, and the calligraphic steles of Han Yuan Stele Forest. The Shuanglong Lane historical and cultural block, 960 Cultural and Creative Park, and Qisheng Corner have transformed old streets and courtyards into Song-style blocks perfect for leisurely exploration. The resort also connects a series of Song culture attractions: Wansui Mountain Great Song Martial Arts City stages year-round martial arts live shows and intangible cultural heritage iron fireworks, while historic sites like the Iron Pagoda, Kaifeng city wall, Zhouqiao and Bian River ruins, Shanshangan Guild Hall, Yanqing Taoist Temple, and Fan Pagoda are scattered across the old city, along with niche spots like the underground wartime grain storage. These places are hard to cover in one day, so we recommend focusing on two or three key sites. After dark, a different experience awaits as the attractions light up in unison. Boarding a painted pleasure boat on the Great Song Imperial River to watch the illuminated pavilions and towers sway with the rippling water is a popular nightlife option here.China · Kaifeng
Taibai Tower
Taibai Building is located on the north bank of the ancient canal in the urban area of Jining City. It was a restaurant operated by the Helan family in the Tang Dynasty. In the twenty-fourth year of Kaiyuan Tang (736), the great poet Li Bai and his wife Xu and their daughter Pingyang moved from Anlu, Hubei to Rencheng (Jining). many psalms. Helan's restaurant also became famous because of Li Bai's frequent patronage, and business was booming. Since the second year of Tang Xiantong (861), Shen Guang, a native of Wuxing, admired Li Bai, went to the Helan restaurant for sightseeing, wrote a plaque for the "Taibai Restaurant" in seal script, and wrote "Li Hanlin Restaurant". Since then, the Helan restaurant has been changed to "Taibai Restaurant" is famous all over the world. During the Song, Jin and Yuan dynasties, the restaurant was renovated according to its appearance. In the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1391), when Di Chong, the commander of the left guard of Jining, rebuilt the "Taibai Restaurant", he relocated it to the south city wall according to the style of the original building with the meaning of "exiled from the immortal", and relocated the "Taibai Restaurant". The word "wine" was removed and it was named "Taibai Building", which was later rebuilt dozens of times during the Ming, Qing and Republic of China. Today's Taibai Building was rebuilt on the old city wall with special funds allocated by the People's Government in 1952. The reconstructed Taibai Building, together with the platform base, covers an area of 4,000 square meters. The building is two-storey, with double eaves and Xieshan style, brick and wood structure. The fan-shaped "Taibai Building" is inscribed in regular script and inscribed in the middle of the second-storey eaves. On the north wall of the main hall upstairs, there is a stone plaque with the characters "Poetry and Wine Heroes" written by the poets of the Ming Dynasty, and under it are inlaid the "Three Duke Portrait Stones" inscribed on the whole body of Li Bai, Du Fu and He Zhizhang. There are more than 60 steles, such as "Records" and praises, poems and poems by literati and writers since the Tang Dynasty, and Emperor Qianlong's "Deng Taibai Tower". There is a rare "spectacular" Douzi square tablet written in Li Bai's handwriting. In 1987, Jining City established the Li Bai Memorial Hall in Taibai Building.Jining · 21.9 km from Jiaxiang
Daming Lake Scenic Area
Daming Lake Scenic Area is located in the northeast of downtown Jinan, the northern part of the Old Town. It is a park that integrates bodies of water, garden landscape, and ancient architecture. Daming Lake is in the center of the park. Or one could say that the park is built along the lake. Daming Lake is a natural lake. The water source comes from many springs in the city. It has a long history, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty. In the park, you can visit the Lao She Memorial. In summer, you can enjoy the lotus blossoms in the garden.China · Jinan
Ancient Town of Qingzhou
Qingzhou is one of the ancient nine provinces of China. Since the early Western Han Dynasty, six cities—Guang County, Guanggu City, Dongyang City, Nanyang City, Dongguan Weizi City, and Qicheng—were successively built on this land, with a continuous urban history spanning over two thousand years. Today, the Ancient Town of Qingzhou has been comprehensively protected and restored, forming three major districts: the Beiguan ancient block in Dongyang City, the Ouyuan historical and cultural block and the South Gate block in Nanyang City, and the Zhaode ancient block in Dongguan Weizi City. Government buildings, traditional residences, and classical gardens are scattered across hundreds of ancient streets and alleys, such as North Gate Street and East Gate Street, with their blue bricks and dark tiles showcasing distinct Ming and Qing architectural styles. Unlike many entirely reconstructed ancient towns, this is a "living ancient town," where original residents still live in the old streets and alleys, and intangible cultural heritage items like the cuoqin are passed down on the streets, blending the vibrancy of daily life with ancient charm. A visit can begin by ascending the Fucai Gate Tower at the south gate of ancient Nanyang City for a panoramic view of the town's sea of dark tiles. Ouyuan is a preserved classical garden within the town, originally the eastern garden of the Ming Dynasty's Prince of Heng's residence and later the private garden of Feng Pu, a grand secretary during the Qing Kangxi era. Its three-peak rockery embodies the grandeur of northern landscapes. Figures like Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang Xiu once served as officials here, and Li Qingzhao lived in Qingzhou for over a decade, composing numerous ci poems. Historical relics like the Qingzhou Prefecture Examination Hall are also scattered throughout the streets, where traces of this cultural legacy can often be encountered. The main street is densely lined with shops, but to avoid crowds, one can turn into the side alleys or head straight to Zhaode Ancient Street—where rows of Ming and Qing-era houses remain, with wooden doors, stone steps, and flagstone paths offering a glimpse of old Qingzhou's daily life.China · Qingzhou
Henan Museum
Located in the city of Zhengzhou, Henan Museum has a rich collection of exhibits displaying Henan's 5,000-year history and offering a window into traditional Henanese culture. The museum has eight exhibition halls that can be visited in chronological order. The collection includes several national treasures, including the lotus crane vase, cloud copper chest, Saohao vase, Jiahu bone flute, Wushu copper plate and more. Be sure to visit them all.China · Zhengzhou
The Best Spring In The World
The Best Spring In The World is located in downtown Jinan, featuring "one river (the moat), one lake (Daming Lake), three springs (the Baotu Spring, Heihu Spring, and Wulongtan spring clusters), and four parks (Baotu Spring Park, Huancheng Park, Wulongtan Park, and Daming Lake Park)." The attraction centers around Baotu Spring, renowned as the "No. 1 Spring Under Heaven." Its waters flow into rivers and converge into lakes, harmoniously blending with the ancient Mingfu City. To the north lies Wulongtan (Five Dragon Pool), while to the east stretches Jinan's Huancheng Park (home to the Black Tiger Spring and other springs), both highly celebrated in Jinan. These springs boast exceptional water quality. Daming Lake, a natural lake formed by the convergence of numerous springs, receives water from its southern shore. When full, the water flows out through the Northern Water Gate, built during the Song Dynasty on the lake's north shore. The lakebed consists of impermeable igneous rock, preventing flooding during heavy rains or drought. Often described as "a confluence of springs merging to embrace the Jiluo region," it's hailed as the "Pearl of the Spring City." Similarly, the moat formed by spring waters encircles the ancient city like a jade belt, offering scenic cruise rides along its course. The attraction boasts stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, featuring not only springs, rivers, and lakes but also numerous historical landmarks. Highlights include the Chaoran Tower dating back to the Yuan Dynasty and the Luoyuan Hall originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (now a Ming-era structure). Historical sites include the Luoshang Terrace, the former residence site of Qin Qiong, and the Beishui Gate. Notable former residences include the Nanfeng Ancestral Hall, Jiaxuan Ancestral Hall, Li Qingzhao Memorial Hall and Yi'an Old Residence, Tiegong Ancestral Hall, and Lao She Memorial Hall. Red tourism sites include the Jinan Massacre Memorial and the former site of the Shandong Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China.China · Jinan
Kaifeng Museum
The Kaifeng Museum is a comprehensive museum integrating cultural relic collection, preservation, research, exhibition, and social education. It houses over 80,000 cultural relics, covering various categories such as pottery, porcelain, bronze ware, calligraphy and painting, stone carving, jade ware, and lacquerware. The museum was first established on Sansheng street in 1962, on the former site left after the Henan museum moved to Zhengzhou. The old museum by Baogong lake opened in 1988, and in March 2018, it relocated to its current new site. The new museum's layout draws inspiration from the triple-city design of Kaifeng during the Northern Song dynasty, consisting of an outer perimeter, a circular inner courtyard, and a central main structure. Following the principle of "classical exterior, modern interior," lower surrounding buildings embrace the towering central pavilion. From a distance, it appears as a Song-style architectural complex, immersing visitors in the essence of Song culture even before entering. The Kaifeng museum was established in March 1962. Its original site was located on Sansheng street, built on the former site of the Henan museum after it moved to Zhengzhou. In 1986, a new museum was expanded by the scenic Baogong lake and opened to the public in September 1988, becoming a major cultural event in Kaifeng. In recent years, to promote the continued development and prosperity of Kaifeng's museum industry and the construction of Kaifeng as an international cultural tourism city, the new Kaifeng museum officially began construction in March 2014 and opened to the public in March 2018. The new Kaifeng museum is located on the north side of Zhengkai avenue between the fifth and sixth streets in the Kaifeng new district, adjacent to Zhongyi lake to the east, with a total construction area of 54,286 m². The overall architectural design highlights the triple-city layout characteristic of Kaifeng during the Northern Song dynasty, consisting of an outer perimeter, a circular inner courtyard, and a central main structure. The design follows the principle of "classical exterior, modern interior," with lower surrounding buildings embracing the towering central pavilion, reflecting the architectural features of Song dynasty building complexes. The first floor of the Kaifeng museum's Zhongyi lake section consists of a public service area, exhibition area, and cultural relic restoration area. The public service area includes: a visitor center, an academic lecture hall, an educational experience zone, a cultural and creative display center, a 4D cinema, and a VIP reception room. The exhibition area features six thematic exhibition halls—"New year paintings of Zhuxian town in Kaifeng: Artistic charm of woodblock prints," "Kaifeng's modern and contemporary calligraphy and painting masterpieces: Elegance of ink and color," "Millennium imprints: A selection of stone carvings from the collection," "Imperial splendor: Royal artifacts of the Ming and Qing dynasties," "The premier prefecture: A special exhibition on the Northern Song Kaifeng government office," and "Science and technology of the Song dynasty"—along with two temporary exhibition halls, covering a total area of 5000 m². The second floor consists of a basic exhibition area, meeting rooms, and office space. The total exhibition area on the second floor is 7355 m², featuring 8 exhibition halls, including "Kaifeng ancient history and culture exhibition: A millennium capital of eight dynasties," "Kaifeng memories: Modern and contemporary social life exhibition," and the Dasheng music and dance performance hall. Among these, the "Kaifeng ancient history and culture exhibition: A millennium capital of eight dynasties" covers an area of 4840 m², highlighting the history of the Northern Song Dynasty as the capital. Within this section, approx. 700 m² is dedicated to a special exhibition hall for the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, displaying various versions, creative forms, and materials of artifacts and historical materials related to the painting across different periods.China · Kaifeng
Guangfu Ancient City
Guangfu Ancient Cityis located in Guangfu town, Yongnian district, Handan city, Hebei province. It is a national 5A-level attraction, a famous historical and cultural town in China, and a wetland park with profound historical heritage. Featuring beautiful northern water town scenery and a long-standing tai chi culture, it is China's unique ancient town, water town and tai chi town. The ancient town. Guangfu ancient town has a history of over 2,600 years, with its city walls stretching 4.5 km in circumference and covering an area of 1.5 square kilometers. The town boasts numerous historical relics, including two national-level protected sites - Guangfu ancient town itself and Hongji bridge, along with over 20 provincial and municipal protected sites such as the former residences of Yang Luchan, Wu Yuxiang and Wu Ruqing. The water town. Guangfu ancient town is located in the Yongnian depression covering an area of 46,000 mu. Surrounding the town walls is a 5 km moat that's 100 m wide, with wetlands beyond it. This "town between two waters" forms a unique view of Guangfu. The depression has perennial water accumulation with lush reeds, thriving fish and shrimp, lotus ponds, and migratory birds, earning it the reputation of "little Jiangnan in the north". The city of taiji. Guangfu ancient town is the birthplace of Yang-style and Wu-style taijiquan, where the founders of the two major schools, Yang Luchan and Wu Yuxiang, were born. It is a renowned hometown of taiji, from which taijiquan spread across China and the world.China · Handan
Xuzhou Museum
The Xuzhou Museum is located in the northern part of the Yunlong Mountain, and the area of the museum was originally the site of Emperor Qianlong's palace during the Southern Tour in 1757. museum exhibition hall is composed of three exhibition areas: Exhibition Building, Qianlong Palace and Tushan Han Tomb.China · Xuzhou
Free things to do in Jiaxiang
Qing Mountain Sceneic Area
Jiaxiang · 8.9 km from downtownSong Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort
China · KaifengTaibai Tower
Jining · 21.9 km from JiaxiangDaming Lake Scenic Area
China · JinanAncient Town of Qingzhou
China · QingzhouHenan Museum
China · ZhengzhouThe Best Spring In The World
China · JinanKaifeng Museum
China · KaifengGuangfu Ancient City
China · HandanXuzhou Museum
China · Xuzhou
What travelers say about Jiaxiang
云边有雨滴May 12, 2025
5.0
There is no charge for hiking and parking in Qingshan Scenic Area, but there is a charge for Qingshan Temple. Also, if you park at the door of a villager's house, they may ask you for money. If you don't want to spend the money, you can park in the parking lot. You can just treat it as a mountain park, hike, see the scenery, rest and relax.
Qing Mountain Sceneic Area
M55***20August 18, 2026
5.0
It's very worthwhile, but it's also very crowded, which might slightly detract from the overall experience. However, the people are incredibly welcoming, and there are many beautiful spots for taking photos. The food is also affordable and inexpensive, which kids enjoy. I'll definitely go back when it's less crowded.
Song Du Huangcheng Cultural Tourism Resort
m230035mDecember 26, 2019
5.0
Taibai Tower, also known as the Exiled Immortal Tower, Taibai Temple and Qinglian Temple, is located in Caishiji, Ma'anshan City. It was built by later generations to commemorate the Tang poet Li Bai. Li Bai lived in Dangtu in his later years and came here many times to roam and write poems. The tower was first built during the Yuanhe period of the Tang Dynasty (806-820).
Taibai Tower
Matthew 75September 28, 2026
5.0
A beautiful place to visit, lots of photos opportunities and welcoming people.
Daming Lake Scenic Area
268***26October 7, 2026
5.0
When visiting Qingzhou Ancient City, the Fucai Gate Tower is a must-see, considered the heart of the ancient city. There aren't many other attractions within the ancient city, but the tower has a great location, with convenient access via sightseeing electric carts. There are also plenty of food stalls to explore nearby.
Ancient Town of Qingzhou
Anonymous userOctober 7, 2026
5.0
The exhibits at the Henan Museum presented me with a history of the development of Chinese civilization, and the guide's explanations were also very thorough. It was a wonderful trip.
Henan Museum
M35***80October 7, 2026
5.0
This was my first time visiting Baotu Spring. I went in the afternoon to avoid the crowds, so the experience wasn't too bad. The three springs were bubbling away, and the water was crystal clear. No wonder it's called the City of Springs! 👍
The Best Spring In The World
Anonymous userOctober 2, 2026
5.0
Kaifeng City Museum is located on Zhengkai Avenue, Sixth Street, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, east of Zhongyi Lake. It is a comprehensive local museum integrating cultural relic collection, preservation, scientific research, exhibitions, and public education. It is a unit under the Kaifeng Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism.
The museum is a national first-class museum. Admission is free on weekdays. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Mondays (the schedule may be adjusted for public holidays). It is recommended to make a reservation in advance via the official WeChat account or mini-program using your real name. Entry is by presenting the reservation code and your ID card.
Kaifeng Museum
Anonymous userOctober 3, 2026
4.0
The hometown of Tai Chi has well-preserved ancient city walls and many performance programs, but it is still quite commercialized. During the National Day holiday, there are a lot of tourists, especially at night, which causes serious traffic jams.
Guangfu Ancient City
320***05October 4, 2026
5.0
I happened to be there during the chrysanthemum exhibition, and the all-inclusive ticket was quite cheap. The scenery inside was nice, and Bird Island was also quite interesting, with shows and various activities. You can easily spend a morning exploring at your own pace.
Xuzhou Museum
