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China's Natural and Historic Wonders

Henan Province serves as a central hub for Chinese history and landscape. This collection features the sacred Taoist peaks of Mount Laojun and the Imperial Tombs of the Northern Song Dynasty. Major engineering feats are represented by the Xiaolangdi and Banqiao reservoirs, which manage the Yellow and Ru rivers. The list also includes natural viewpoints like the 'Thread of Sky' (Yi xian tian) and the historic rock-cut grottoes situated on the East Hill.

Mount Laojun

Mount Laojun is a mountain in Henan Province, China.

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Song ling gong yuan

Imperial mausoleum complex containing the tombs of seven Northern Song Dynasty emperors and their families.

Bigan Temple

Ancient temple and burial site dedicated to the Shang Dynasty statesman Bigan, recognized as a national cultural heritage site.

Banqiao Reservoir

The Banqiao Reservoir Dam is a dam on the River Ru, a tributary of the Hong River in Zhumadian City, Henan province, China.

Xiaolangdi Reservoir

The Xiaolangdi Dam is a dam in Jiyuan, Henan Province, China, and impounds the Yellow River.

Yahekou Reservoir

Large-scale water conservancy project on the Baihe River used for irrigation, power generation, and flood control.

Nianyushan Reservoir

Reservoir located at the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains, serving flood control and irrigation purposes.

Longwanggou Reservoir

Regional reservoir in Henan province utilized for local water resource management.

Doupo Reservoir

Water storage facility located in the southwestern region of Henan province.

Zhaowan Reservoir

Local reservoir serving the agricultural needs of the surrounding Henan countryside.

Jiulongjiao Reservoir

Reservoir constructed in 1960 on the Majian River in Yanshi, with a capacity of over five million cubic meters.

Pohe Reservoir

Multi-purpose reservoir in Guangshan County used for flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power.

Liuyao Reservoir

Mid-sized reservoir on the Baijiang River in Yichuan County, completed in 1966.

Nan tian men

High-altitude mountain pass and viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks.

Guan jing tai

Elevated observation terrace providing views of the local natural landscape and geological formations.

Lei ma ya

Scenic cliff-side viewpoint overlooking the rugged terrain of the Henan mountains.

Dian jiang tai

Historical platform traditionally associated with the reviewing and appointing of military commanders.

Yi xian tian

Narrow geological crevice where the sky appears as a thin sliver between towering rock walls.

Shi men

Natural stone archway and viewpoint located in the mountainous regions of Henan.

Caves in the east hill

Rock-cut Buddhist grottoes located on the eastern bank of the Yi River, part of the wider Longmen area.