Jiaozuo

Also known as "Yuntai Tianchi" (Yuntai Sky Lake), this scenic area is famous for its emerald lake, canyon landscapes, and boat tours. It is part of the Yuntai Mountain World Geopark and offers a quieter alternative to the main Yuntai Mountain zones. It shares the visitor center with Qinglong Gorge.

A dinosaur-themed amusement park opened in 2025, featuring a dinosaur museum, flight theater, and nearly 30 large rides across 9 functional zones. Suitable for families with children.

A cultural park dedicated to black pottery (Heitao), featuring a pottery museum, DIY wheel-throwing workshop, pottery-making experience center, and archaeological excavation activities. It combines intangible cultural heritage with tourism and education.

A Buddhist temple known for its minimalist white walls and Tang-style architecture. The main highlight is the large Guanyin statue. The site is suitable for a quiet walk or photography. Entry is free. Allow about 1 hour for a visit.

Built in 1723, this is the largest and best-preserved Yellow River temple in China. It is known as the "Little Forbidden City of the Yellow River" because its layout follows the design of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It was built by Emperor Yongzheng to honor river gods and officials who contributed to flood control. The temple's main hall features a rare ceiling with 65 sandalwood paintings that remain free of dust and insects.

A traditional village known for its cave dwellings (yaodong) and rural charm. It has been renovated into a tourism destination that preserves the local “old home” atmosphere. Visitors can see the Ming and Qing dynasty cave houses, visit a library built inside a cave, and take a small sightseeing train around the village.

The birthplace of Tai Chi (Taijiquan), where visitors can explore the Tai Chi Ancestral Hall and the China Tai Chi Museum. Daily morning practice sessions (around 06:00-08:00) are held in the square, and visitors can join or watch local masters. The "Tonight in Donggou" evening light show is a popular optional activity featuring 3D projections and AR technology. Tai Chi classes and uniform rentals are available as add-ons.

It is marked by a vast lake (covering an area of ​​470,000 square meters), a large sculpture of Kuafu chasing the sun, and the Jiaozuo Radio and Television Tower. Ideal for running or cycling around the lake (the main loop is 3.7 kilometers long), the lakeside features waterfront platforms, which are also great spots for watching the sunset.

The city's oldest comprehensive park, it includes a zoo (with Siberian tigers, African lions, etc.), an amusement park (with over 100 kinds of water, land, and air attractions), and a scenic lake. With flowers blooming year-round, it's a great spot for strolls and flower viewing, and you can also walk across the suspension bridge and admire the holiday sculptures.

A former limestone quarry transformed into a mining heritage park, with a 20-meter-tall stainless steel needle sculpture on the peak symbolizing the "healing" of the mountain. The park covers a large area with several distinct spots, including a lake, a cliffside waterfall, a valley garden, and paved walking trails that wind up to the summit. It is a popular place for local hiking, morning exercise, and photography, especially at sunset when the city skyline is visible from the top. There are also small pavilions and resting areas along the way. The park is completely free and open to the public all day.

A rural micro-vacation village in the hills of Jiefang District, featuring boutique homestays, a popular countryside café ("Xiangxia de Shenghuo"), and a petting farm. It combines rural landscapes with modern leisure facilities, making it a popular weekend escape from the city.

A former "hollow village" transformed through art and rural revitalization. It features the Fangsuo Bookstore (in a renovated old opera stage), Bishan Workshop store, art exhibition spaces, and traditional Huai Bang opera performances. The village has become a model for cultural tourism in rural China.

A canyoning experience through the original streams of Yuntai Mountain. Participants climb, jump, and slide down natural pools along an 800-meter route through waterfalls and rock walls.

A large film and television production base built in the styles of the Spring and Autumn, Warring States, and Three Kingdoms periods. Visitors can explore the ancient streets, city gates, and palaces where historical dramas were filmed. There are also interactive activities on site, such as archery and traditional performances, making it a popular spot for both sightseeing and photography.

A former limestone quarry transformed into a unique mining heritage park. Its most striking feature is a 20-meter-tall stainless steel sculpture shaped like a giant surgical needle, sitting on the peak at an altitude of 327 meters. The sculpture symbolizes the "healing" of the mountain after years of mining damage. The park includes scenic spots like Xizi Lake, a cliff waterfall, and a valley garden, all reclaimed from former quarry pits. It is a popular spot for hiking and exercising, offering good views of the city from the top.

A well-preserved Qing Dynasty residential complex with over 130 buildings and 400 rooms. It features exquisite brick, wood, and stone carvings, representing the architectural style of northwestern Henan.

An outdoor music event held every Friday at the park, a renovated industrial site with distinctive kiln architecture. The "Focus on Jiaozuo" city music season features open-air choir concerts.

A workshop where visitors can try their hand at Jiaotai porcelain, a unique ceramic art form from Jiaozuo. The technique involves combining different colored clays to create patterns that run through the entire body of the piece, earning it the name "gentleman's porcelain" for being the same inside and out.

The first large ski resort in northern Henan, opened in 2011. It has beginner and intermediate slopes (500m intermediate, 200m beginner), a dedicated snowboard slope, and a children's snow play area. Facilities include 10 snow machines, 2,000 sets of ski equipment, and professional instructors. It has hosted multiple provincial ice and snow events[citation:5].

A provincial-level intangible cultural heritage experience. Visitors learn the traditional craft of Qinghua bamboo fan making, including bamboo splitting, shaping, polishing, and painting, from master craftsmen in Houshan Village, the core inheritance area of this centuries-old craft.

A 850-meter reconstructed ancient commercial street and the only antique-style architectural block in Jiaozuo's urban area. Named after the historic "Enzhou Post Station" that dates back to the Shang dynasty, the street features traditional workshops, snack stalls, teahouses, and immersive cultural experiences. It is a popular night-time destination with over a million visitors since opening.

A cultural, commercial, and tourism block built on the site of the former No. 258 Ordnance Factory. The project preserves industrial heritage while introducing trendy dining, children's entertainment, and an immersive underground museum in the old air-raid tunnels. It is a new urban landmark combining nostalgic industrial memories with modern leisure.

A provincial-level tourism and leisure district with 236 merchants, including over 100 focused on dining, cultural entertainment, and intangible heritage experiences. It features a night-time light show, boat performances on the artificial lake, and local specialty shops. The district hosts the "Light and Shadow Shine Jiaozuo" night market series with ten themed scenes.