Choses à faire à Zhengzhou

Henan is the cradle of Chinese civilization. Known as the Central Plains (中原), it is where the earliest dynasties, writing systems, bronze technology, and organized states first emerged. The fertile soil of the Yellow River nurtured farming communities as early as 5000 BCE, laying the foundation for Chinese culture.Luoyang, in Henan, is historically celebrated as the Ancient Capital of Thirteen Dynasties (十三朝古都), while Kaifeng (开封) is recognized as the Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties (六朝古都). Luoyang’s White Horse Temple (白马寺) is revered as the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism, and the Longmen Grottoes (龙门石窟) — with over 100,000 Buddhist statues — are honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kaifeng, meanwhile, was the world’s largest city during the Northern Song dynasty, a thriving metropolis of commerce and culture.Henan as a whole is culturally dense and historically profound. The Henan Museum located at Zhengzhou is a must-visit, serving as a microcosm of Chinese civilization across thousands of years.I visited Henan Museum on a weekday and was struck by the sheer size of the crowd. Admission is free, but locals must register in advance. As a foreigner, I simply presented my passport, wrote my name in the register, and was then free to explore.The Henan Provincial Museum features one main permanent exhibition, Ancient Civilization of the Central Plains, divided into eight chronological galleries, alongside four themed galleries — Bronze of Chu, Ancient Jade, Treasures of Ming & Qing, and Musical Instruments. Each gallery highlights a different facet of Henan’s role as the cradle of Chinese civilization.I was deeply impressed by the exquisite porcelain, bronze bells and ritual vessels, the earliest pottery, oracle bones and early writing, Buddhist sculptures, and funerary art. My visit lasted about 3 hours enough to take in all the galleries and appreciate Henan’s extraordinary legacy.Article published at TripAdvisor on 20 Sep 26

把动物园和游乐园结合起来。适合10岁以下的儿童。什么都有，但是什么都没有做到极致。性价比不高。至少没有清明上河园和万岁山武侠城高。里面食物小贵。

I was initially puzzled when I saw the Erqi Monument Tower rising in the middle of Zhengzhou’s bustling commercial district. The twin towers did not appear as majestic as the famous Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Yet the following day, when the museum inside the tower opened, I stepped in to learn its story — and came to understand that this monument was erected in 1971 to commemorate the February 7th Railway Workers’ Strike of 1923.In February 1923, more than 30,000 railway workers went on strike to protest harsh working conditions and exploitation by railway authorities, halting trains across 1,200 kilometers of track. Warlord Wu Peifu ordered troops to violently suppress the movement. Soldiers opened fire, killing 52 workers, injuring hundreds, and arresting over 1,000. The strike, organized by early Communist Party members and railway unions, ended in tragedy but became a foundational myth of China’s Communist movement.In March 1923, Chairman Mao reflected on the strike, writing that it revealed “the heroic spirit of the workers” but also proved that “without the alliance of peasants and workers, the revolution cannot succeed.” This lesson shaped the CCP’s strategy, convincing Mao that the Party must broaden its base beyond urban workers to include China’s vast peasant population.The February 7th Railway Workers’ Strike remains one of China’s earliest and most significant uprisings, linking the labor movement with the emerging Communist revolution. A visit to the museum inside the Erqi Tower offers not just a glimpse of history, but a deeper understanding of the revolutionary struggle that the monument embodies.

作为郑州CBD的"城市会客厅"，千玺广场的玉米楼（大剧院）绝对是第一眼地标！建议傍晚前来，先在大草坪上拍夕阳剪影，等灯光亮起时get赛博朋克风大片。环绕的环形天桥是散步好去处，脚下车流如银河，抬头可见中原福塔同框。周边酒吧街氛围不错，但消费略高；更推荐步行10分钟到宝龙广场觅食。周末常有创意市集，偶遇街头歌手表演的概率很高~

总体不错，很多设施还在建设中，景区外有些乱，正规停车场没有，门口零乱的小摊贩很多，给人感觉不好，景区内还是不错的，等全部建好后是个不错的游玩地。

踏入伏羲山旅游区，我便被大自然的鬼斧神工震撼。红石峡谷里，崖壁高耸，飞瀑流泉，水流在岁月的雕琢下，在岩石间刻画出独特纹理。漫步其中，能感受到山风的轻抚，听到潺潺的水声。登上山顶，视野豁然开朗，连绵山峦尽收眼底，云雾缭绕宛如仙境。这里不仅有壮美的自然风光，游玩项目也很丰富，让人能尽情释放活力 。一趟下来，身心都得到了极大的放松。

The Zhengzhou Museum was much bigger than I expected you’ll probably need around 3 hours to really explore it all.My favorite exhibits were The Center of Heaven and Earth, The Art of Clay and Fire.What fascinated me most was what’s written in one of the exhibits about The Immortal World. After generations marked by war and heavy forced labor during the Qin and Han periods, the longing for immortality seems to reflect something deeply human. Trauma doesn’t only shape the body it also shapes belief, hope, and the stories people tell themselves. In many ways, the dream of an eternal world feels like a psychological response to a life filled with uncertainty and suffering.History doesn’t just preserve objects; it preserves the human mind.

当夜幕降临，二七塔瞬间化身为郑州夜空下最耀眼的存在。暖黄色灯光勾勒出它独特的仿古联体双塔轮廓，庄重又迷人，与周围现代化大厦的霓虹灯光相互辉映，历史与现代在此刻碰撞交融 。塔下熙熙攘攘的人群、川流不息的车辆，满是热闹的烟火气。整点报时的《东方红》乐曲声在夜空中回荡，为这份夜景添了几分独特韵味。来这儿拍照超容易出片，站在二七广场天桥上，以二七塔为背景，分分钟拍出城市夜景大片。既能好好欣赏夜景，又能去周边品尝美食、逛逛街。

这次商都遗址博物馆的文物特展真是很丰富！展柜上好多文物！（可惜高处的看不到……）有两个特别精美的瓷尊？灯台？有喝酒时使用的骰子有特别漂亮的刻花青釉碗和钧瓷瓶还有葵花？莲花？形的青瓷盘精美的佛像（可惜开元寺塔没有能保留下来）头顶雄鸡的唐三彩小姐姐其中特别有意思的是写有诗句的盘子风暖鸟声碎，日高花影迟（重）十洲三岛客，四海五湖人实在是很风雅！想不到在郑州的土地下，竟然埋藏了这么多文物！

Magnifique! Très beau temple avec des statues monumentales. Vaut vraiment la visite!