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henanKaifeng Travel Guide 2026: Song Dynasty Capital, Iron Pagoda & Night Market
Kaifeng — the Song Dynasty capital (960-1127 AD), one of the world's most prosperous cities of the medieval era. The Iron Pagoda (铁塔), Judge Bao's Qingming Garden (a reconstruction of the famous Song Dynasty painting), the Dragon Pavilion Park, and the extraordinarily lively night market that has made Kaifeng famous in China for street food.
Updated May 2026
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henanLuoyang Complete Travel Guide 2026: Longmen Grottoes, Peony Festival & Ancient Capital
Luoyang — China's ancient capital for 13 dynasties. The Longmen Grottoes UNESCO site (100,000 Buddhist statues carved into cliff faces), the White Horse Temple (the first Buddhist temple in China), the Luoyang Museum, the Peony Festival in April (the city has 300,000 peonies), and the Old Town district with Tang Dynasty culture.
Updated May 2026
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henanShaolin Temple Guide 2026: Kung Fu, Songshan Mountain & How to Visit
The Shaolin Temple (少林寺) on Songshan Mountain in Henan — the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan (Zen) Buddhism. How to visit the temple complex, the Shaolin Monastery Museum, the kung fu performance shows (and how to distinguish genuine martial arts from tourist performances), the Pagoda Forest (塔林), and enrolling in a short-term martial arts programme.
Updated May 2026
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toolkitLuoyang Peony Festival 2026: Peak Bloom Dates, Best Gardens & Practical Guide
The Luoyang International Peony Festival — 2026 dates and peak bloom periods (usually April 10-25), the best peony gardens (National Peony Garden, Peony Park, Guohua Peony Garden), prices, how long to spend in Luoyang, combining with the Longmen Grottoes, and why this is one of China's most photogenic events.
Updated May 2026
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henanZhengzhou as a Base for Henan 2026: Transport Hub, Shaolin & Where to Stay
Zhengzhou is the transport hub for exploring Henan province — why most visitors pass through without staying but should consider one night, the direct HSR connections to Luoyang (45 mins), Shaolin Temple and Kaifeng (1 hour), arriving on the Zhengzhou-Wuhan and Beijing-Guangzhou main lines, and the Yellow River Scenic Area just outside the city.
Updated May 2026
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anyangAnyang Henan Guide 2026: Oracle Bone Script Birthplace, Yin Ruins & Shang Dynasty History
Journey to Anyang, the cradle of Chinese written civilisation where oracle bones bearing the earliest known Chinese characters were discovered, and where the ruins of the Shang Dynasty capital of Yin reveal a sophisticated Bronze Age society from 3,300 years ago. This 2026 guide covers the UNESCO-listed Yin Ruins, the extraordinary National Museum of Chinese Writing, the Red Flag Canal engineering marvel, local Henan cuisine, and practical advice for exploring one of the most historically significant cities in all of China.
Updated May 2026
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