Things to do in Ruzhou (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
M85***92:“There is a Fengxue Temple not far from Zhengzhou, which contains ancient buildings from several eras. There are also two pagoda forests near the temple, which are second only to Shaolin Temple. There are also Ru porcelain and hot springs near Ruzhou, which you can visit along the way.”
keyoyo:“A visit to the Shaolin Temple in Songshan. Since we were short on time, we took the simplest route: a sightseeing bus to the cable car, then Shuce Cliff, then back down the mountain by cable car, past the Pagoda Forest, then the Shaolin Temple, and finally a sightseeing bus to the martial arts hall for a performance. The total journey took five hours.”
Open today at 08:30-18:00 (admission ends at 16:30)
行走毛毛:“If it weren't for my friend's recommendation, I might not have known that there is such a mountain in Henan. Although it is not so famous, there are really few people. Although there are not many people, this mountain has opened a special tourist line. You can reach it by taking bus No. 22 in Ruzhou City. Although the bus frequency is not frequent, the transportation is very convenient. It only costs 5 yuan to reach the gate of the scenic area. Such transportation for 30 kilometers is really very conscientious.”
Open today at 08:00-21:00(Tickets available until 19:30; admission ends at 20:00)
205***37:“The explanations were thorough and professional, captivating, and the storytelling of the grottoes' millennia-long history and carvings was captivating. The service was patient and meticulous, and the instructor excelled at guiding visitors through an immersive cultural experience, imbuing the static stone carvings with vibrant vitality. It was a truly rewarding cultural experience.”
M82***42:“We went hiking in a group and visited Shaolin Temple. I have been here before, but it has been a long time. This time I came with friends. It doesn’t matter where we go, but who we are with is the most important thing.”
M22***22:“Ru Porcelain Museum is located in Ruzhou Confucian Temple, a national key cultural relic protection unit in Ruzhou City, Henan Province. It was planned in 1983 and opened in December 1985. It is mainly responsible for the collection, storage, display, research and protection of cultural relics in the city. It is the only professional venue in my country that mainly displays ancient and modern Ru porcelain. It is also the only professional museum in China that mainly collects and exhibits Ru porcelain. The famous calligraphy and painting master Li Kuchan once wrote: "It is difficult to call the museum in the world perfect without Ru porcelain."”
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行走毛毛:“When you come to Ruzhou, I suggest you visit the Confucian Temple in Ruzhou. You can see not only ancient buildings but also Ruzhou porcelain. Ru porcelain is a famous porcelain in the country and also a representative of Henan porcelain. Of course, the area of this scenic spot is not very large. As a free scenic spot, you only need to stay for 30 to an hour.”
楠宝儿:“🌌Live performance ceiling
Watch the real kung fu of Shaolin monks in Songshan Canyon! The lights are on the natural rock wall, accompanied by the sound of chanting and running water, a completely immersive experience. The live performance of Tongzi Kungfu, Iron Head Kungfu, and Eighteen Bronze Men is more shocking than the movie. My dad clapped his hands all the time!
🎫 There is no need for the VIP area (200 yuan more expensive and the last one, although it is on the second floor) Choose the middle area! The ordinary ticket we bought is in row 19, and the view is just right for a panoramic view
Bring a coat! The night wind in the mountains is cold, and it is not cost-effective to rent a blanket on site!
🕒 Time management: The performance starts at 20:00 and it is recommended to arrive at the scenic spot at 19:00
🚗 It is convenient to park at home, and there are many parking lots! ⚠️ If you arrange it on the same day with Shaolin Temple, visit the temple in the afternoon”
祖国未统一心情很郁闷:“The scenery is amazing, you can look at the pictures yourself. The first and second level cable cars are so considerate, very suitable for families like us with elderly and children. The children love the slide down the mountain. The only regret is that it was a bit late when we left, and I forgot to pick up the cultural tourism version of beer. I wanted to bring it back as a souvenir, which is a bit regrettable.”
Open today at 09:00-18:00 (admission ends at 17:30)
M60***80:“Today we came to the Luoyang Museum, which has a lot of cultural characteristics. We invited a very good lecturer, Mr. Dawei. The teacher's explanation was very detailed. He started from the beginning of human civilization and walked through the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang Dynasties. With professional historical and archaeological knowledge, through questioning and interaction, he took us to appreciate the star cultural relics in each exhibition hall. Highly recommended 👍👍👍👍”
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山在穷游:“I didn't expect that Wallace would exist in Ruzhou. He really penetrated deeper into the city than KFC, McDonald's and Dicos.
Service: Although there was only one staff member in the store, he was very enthusiastic from the moment he entered the store to the moment he left. He greeted us when he entered the door, thanked us when he checked out, and said welcome to come next time when he left.
Quantity: One cup is enough to meet my needs in the hot summer.
Taste: Because it is freshly bottled, it naturally won't have the full gas and strong taste of ready-made Coke bottles, but it's also OK.”