Jiaozuo Food Guide 2026 Jiaozuo, a city at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains, was known as Huaiqing Prefecture in ancient times. It is where the Yellow River culture meets the products of the Taihang Mountains. Besides the magnificent scenery of Yuntai Mountain, Jiaozuo has developed a unique and deep food culture. Jiaozuo cuisine…
Jiaozuo Travel Guide 2026 Jiaozuo, located in northwestern Henan Province at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains, is a city famous worldwide for Yuntai Mountain and Tai Chi. It is home to Yuntai Mountain, a UNESCO Global Geopark with unique canyon scenery, and Chenjiagou, the birthplace of Tai Chi. For foreign travelers, Jiaozuo offers…
Dengfeng Food Guide Dengfeng, a city famous worldwide for Shaolin Temple and Mount Song, hides a unique and simple food culture beyond martial arts and ancient temples. Influenced by the vegetarian tradition of Shaolin Temple and the local products of Mount Song, Dengfeng’s cuisine blends Zen, rustic flavors, and Henan (Yu) culinary characteristics. Whether you…
Luoyang Food Guide 2026 Luoyang, an ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, is not only home to world‑class cultural heritage sites like the Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple, but also has a unique and rich food culture. Luoyang cuisine belongs to the Yu (Henan) culinary tradition, characterized by soups and broths, savory flavors, and the…
Dengfeng travel guide Dengfeng, a city in central Henan Province, is known worldwide for the Shaolin Temple and Mount Song (Songshan). It is the birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and the cradle of Chinese kung fu. In 2010, the “Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in the ‘Center of Heaven and Earth’” were inscribed as a UNESCO…
Zhengzhou to Kaifeng Day Trip 2026 Kaifeng, an ancient capital of eight dynasties, is only a 30‑minute high‑speed train ride from Zhengzhou. As the capital of the Northern Song dynasty, called “Dongjing Bianliang”, Kaifeng holds the lively memories shown in the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. For travelers staying in Zhengzhou,…
Luoyang Travel Guide 2026 Luoyang is located in western Henan Province, on the banks of the Yellow River. It is the ancient capital with the longest history and the most dynasties in China. Starting from the Xia dynasty, thirteen dynasties made Luoyang their capital, giving it a history of over 1,500 years as a capital…
Henan Travel Guide 2026 Henan Province is located in central China, with the Yellow River flowing through it. It is one of the main birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Known as “Zhongyuan” (Central Plains), Henan has the highest concentration of ancient capitals and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China. From Shaolin kung fu to the Longmen…
Kaifeng Travel Guide: A Comprehensive Guide for International Visitors Kaifeng, as the ancient capital of eight Chinese dynasties, is particularly renowned as “Dongjing Bianliang,” the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. Located just a 30-minute high-speed rail ride from Zhengzhou, this city is an ideal destination for exploring ancient Chinese civilization and savoring authentic local…
