The Henan Provincial Bureau of Culture and Tourism has released its list of "30 Viral Hotspots in Henan, Our Homeland." This list invites travelers to explore the province's charm, and we can see that the best places in Henan are never a single isolated landscape or a solitary chapter of history. Instead, it is the myriad expressions scattered through city streets, nestled amidst mountains and waters, and woven into the vibrant fabric of everyday life, waiting to be discovered and felt.

The best places in Henan are the wondrous spark where time and the present collide. At Zhengzhou's Drama Fantasy City, 21 theaters weave a majestic epic of the Loess civilization through 700 minutes of performance, letting visitors touch history through immersive experiences. Meanwhile, the Fuminli Cultural Block, built on the site of former shantytowns, preserves the old Zhengzhou's street network, becoming a shared cultural landmark for both long-time residents and newcomers.

The best places in Henan lie in the blend of picturesque scenery and cultural imprints. In Luoyang's Luoyi Ancient City, the "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers" performance brings the ethereal dance of the Flying Goddess of Luoshui face-to-face with modern technology, letting millennia of heritage flow through light and shadow. The Longmen Grottoes' night tour bathes the cave art in a mysterious aura of light, rejuvenating this World Heritage site under the night sky.

The best place in Henan resonates most deeply within the warmth of everyday life and the steadfast commitment to cultural preservation. Xuchang's Pang Donglai supermarket chain has become a city icon through its exceptional service, transforming shopping into a heartwarming experience. The Henan Museum's cultural-creative cuisine turns artifacts like the Lotus and Crane Square Pot and ancient coins into ice cream and chocolate, letting you 'taste' history with newfound flavor. At the Henan Shaolin Wushu Center, every posture of the Ba Duan Jin exercise embodies the wellness wisdom and cultural confidence of traditional martial arts.

When you traverse Henan's cities and countryside, witness its ancient roots and modern pulse, and savor its vibrant life and poetic charm, you will understand: the best places in Henan are found in its unhurried grace, weaving together the depth of history, the beauty of nature, and the warmth of life into one profoundly moving symphony.

Web editors: Shen Jianqi, Li Siyao