5-Day Tour of Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, and Luoyang You Won't Regret

Hey guys! The ultimate 5-day tour guide for Zhengzhou-Kaifeng-Luoyang is here! A boutique group of 16 people, easily exploring the three ancient capitals of Henan: Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, and Luoyang. Visit Shaolin Temple to watch an amazing martial arts show, experience the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty at Longmen Grottoes, and enjoy a thoughtful night tour of Luoyi Ancient City for an immersive ancient charm experience! Follow along and explore the three cities without any hassle~ -- 🎉Route Overview: This itinerary is very compact, allowing you to visit a ton of attractions within a limited time~ 📅DAY 1: Arrive in Zhengzhou, private transfer from the station, check into the hotel, free activities. You can take a taxi to Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City to immerse yourself in Henan’s theatrical culture and feel the profound heritage of the Central Plains. 📅DAY 2: Kaifeng Prefecture — Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival Park Visit Kaifeng Prefecture where Judge Bao solved cases, then stroll through Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival Park, traveling back to the bustling Northern Song Dynasty. 📅DAY 3: Vairocana Buddha (Longmen Grottoes) — White Horse Temple — Qiyun Pagoda — Night tour of Luoyi Ancient City See the Vairocana Buddha at Longmen Grottoes and appreciate the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty; visit White Horse Temple, the origin of Buddhism in China, and admire the ancient charm of Qiyun Pagoda; enjoy a night tour of Luoyi Ancient City to experience the ancient capital’s nightscape. 📅DAY 4: Laojun Mountain Scenic Area — Ten-Mile Painted Screen Climb Laojun Mountain, admire the Ten-Mile Painted Screen, with rolling sea of clouds, like entering a fairyland. 📅DAY 5: Shaolin Temple (Martial Arts Show) Visit Shaolin Temple, watch an exciting martial arts performance, and feel the profoundness of Chinese martial arts. 🛫 Then proceed to the departure airport for your return flight, concluding a wonderful trip to Henan~ -- Must-visit Attractions: 🎭 Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City: A theatrical cluster with 21 theaters, immerse yourself in the charm of drama 👏 🏯 Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival Park: Travel back to the Song Dynasty to play games, see ancient architecture, and enjoy folk performances, super fun 🥳 ⛰️ Laojun Mountain Scenic Area: Enjoy spectacular sea of clouds and sunrise, deeply experience Taoist culture 🙏 -- 🌞Travel Checklist: Essentials for traveling Zhengzhou-Kaifeng-Luoyang in December! 👗**Clothing**: December in Henan is cold and windy, thick down jacket + fleece pants are a must, scarf and hat to keep warm! 👟**Footwear**: Ancient city has many stone pavements, choose non-slip sneakers to avoid tired feet while sightseeing! 📱**Electronics**: Fully charged phone + power bank, no worries about capturing Longmen Grottoes night scenes! 💊**Medicine**: Bring stomach medicine + cold medicine, no fear even if you drink too much spicy soup! 🆔**Documents**: ID card + student ID (if any), don’t miss out on attraction discounts! 🧴**Skincare**: Henan winters are dry, moisturizing cream + lip balm to keep skin hydrated and smooth! -- Guys, this Zhengzhou-Kaifeng-Luoyang trip is really worth it. Quickly save this guide, follow the group tour and you won’t get lost. Just go for it! 👍