Henan Museum of Science and Technology

Contains rock specimens, and many fossils, including dinosaur fossils. Visitors are required to show their ID.

The centrepiece of the Zhengzhou New Area, surrounded by an impressive ring of modern apartments, malls and office towers, including the Henan Arts Centre, and crowned by a JW Marriott designed like a Chinese lantern. The area is lit up in a charmingly tacky fashion at night.

The park is built with 56 blocks, featuring yellow earthen walls as the main architectural style. It includes three large theaters and 18 small theaters. Through immersive theater, it tells stories about land, grain, and cultural heritage, while the three main theaters showcase Henan’s history and local culture, offering visitors an engaging, first-hand experience.

This 388-metre high tower is the 10th tallest tower in the world and has great views of the city. On the third and fourth floors of the observation deck, you can see the largest panoramic painting in the world.

It is quite a huge amusement park. Be aware most rides have a 90-kg limit for anyone using them, sometimes staff can be strict and refuse to let you ride even after you have paid to get in.

The Zhengzhou Confucius Temple is a historical building complex dedicated to Confucius. The first temple was built here in the first century AD, and it has been rebuilt several times after being damaged or destroyed by wars and fires. The Dacheng Hall, dating from the Qing Dynasty, is the main historic building in the complex, while many of the other buildings are modern reconstructions. The Dacheng Hall, which dates from the Qing Dynasty, is the main building of historical value. The other buildings that make up the complex are largely modern reconstructions.