[Henan, China] Getting stuffed on the Luoyang Shui Xi (Water Feast)
Calling this a feast fit for a king is an understatement. The Water Feast (Shui Xi), a banquet of pride for Luoyang, consists of an astounding 24 dishes, hence I’m not surprised that it is known for being the ‘Top Banquet under the Heaven’. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) era, the Water Feast […]
[HENAN, CHINA] Climb to the tallest statue in the world – the Spring Temple Buddha (中原大佛)
Standing tall in Zhaocun town of Lushan in Henan, China is the 208-metre tall Spring Temple Buddha that took nine years to build (from 1997 to 2008). The height of 208 metres includes the lotus pedestal and building it stands on. Tucked away in a quiet countryside far from the bustling shopping districts, this statue […]
[HENAN, CHINA] The breathtaking views of Yuntai Mountain
One full day was not enough to cover even one-fifth of the Yuntai Mountain scenic area. Consisting of 11 scenic spots – Red Stone Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, Quanpu Gorge, Cornel Peak, Wanshan Temple, Baijia Cliff, Zifang Lake, Macaque Valley, Qinglong Gorge, Fenglin Gorge and Diecai Cave – the Yuntai Moutain area covers a ground of […]