Events in Henan

6. Sanmenxia International Yellow River Tourism Festival
Location: Sanmenxia
Frequency: Annual
Dates: From May 18 to 23

The Sanmenxia International Yellow River Tourism Festival is a large-scale event focusing on promoting the Yellow River's cultural heritage and combining tourism, culture and trade. It features activities such as Yellow River tours, cultural exploration of ancient dynasties, and visits to historical sites like the one of the Guo State of the Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-256 BC). The subterranean folk dwellings in the west Henan region, known for their unique underground layout, are also part of the tour offerings. The festival features exhibitions of cultural relics and local specialties.