Discover Henan
The cradle of Chinese civilization — 3,000 years of capitals, the Shaolin Temple, and the Yellow River
Shaolin Temple
Birthplace of kung fu — watch warrior monks perform, visit the Pagoda Forest. China's most famous temple, 1,500 years old.
Longmen Grottoes
100,000+ Buddha statues in the limestone cliffs of Luoyang. The 17m Vairocana Buddha — carved in 676 AD — is a masterpiece of world art.
Kaifeng
Northern Song Dynasty capital (960-1127) — reconstructed Qingming Riverside Park. The painting 'Along the River During Qingming Festival' comes to life.
Yin Xu (Anyang)
UNESCO — the 3,300-year-old ruins of the Shang Dynasty capital. Where China's earliest writing (oracle bones) was discovered.