Must-See for the New Year: 5 Days to Explore the Three Ancient Capitals of Henan

Want to easily explore Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, and Luoyang during the New Year? Don’t miss this hassle-free Henan travel guide! Experience the three major ancient capitals of Central China in one trip: Luoyang, the capital of thirteen dynasties; Kaifeng, the capital of eight dynasties; and Zhengzhou, the commercial capital. Watch authentic kung fu at Shaolin Temple, travel back to the Song Dynasty at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, enjoy lanterns at Luoyi Ancient City by night, and feel the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty at Longmen Grottoes. Explore all three cities in one go! Celebrate the Central Plains New Year in Henan and feel the warmth of the local people~ / Don’t miss out! Keep scrolling for exciting insider tips~ / 🌟Itinerary: 📅DAY 1: Arrive in Zhengzhou, private transfer to hotel, free time. If arriving in the morning, visit Henan·Drama Illusion City to immerse yourself in Central Plains culture and experience the perfect blend of drama and history, starting a magical journey through time 🎭. 📅DAY 2: Kaifeng Prefecture Office — Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden Explore Kaifeng Prefecture Office to appreciate ancient official culture 🏯 — step into the Song Dynasty at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden and feel like you’ve entered a painting, dreaming back a thousand years in one day 🎨. 📅DAY 3: Longmen Grottoes — White Horse Temple International Buddhist Hall — Luoyi Ancient City Admire the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty at Longmen Grottoes and the charm of millennia-old stone carvings 🗿 — pray and find peace at White Horse Temple International Buddhist Hall 🙏 — enjoy a romantic night tour of Luoyi Ancient City 🌃. 📅DAY 4: Laojun Mountain Scenic Area — Ten-Mile Painted Screen Climb Laojun Mountain to take in the magnificent views of this Taoist holy site ⛰️ — stroll along the Ten-Mile Painted Screen and enjoy poetic and picturesque natural scenery 🖼️. 📅DAY 5: Shaolin Temple Watch martial arts performances at Shaolin Temple and experience the profound heritage of Chinese martial arts 🥋, then return home, concluding a wonderful trip to Henan 🛫. / Must-know travel tips: 👇 1️⃣ Food: Try Zhengzhou’s Hui noodles with pickled garlic 🍜, Kaifeng’s soup-filled buns with the first bite opening the window 🥟, and don’t order too much at Luoyang’s Water Banquet—portions are huge! 🥘 2️⃣ Photo spots: Zhengzhou’s Big Corn Building night view 🌃, Hanfu experience at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden in Kaifeng 🎎, and the Luoyang Longmen Grottoes’ Vairocana Buddha must-have photo 📸 3️⃣ Airport transport: Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport to city by subway is super convenient 🚇; for Kaifeng and Luoyang, taxis or car rentals are recommended 🚗 4️⃣ Easy travel between the three cities: Zhengzhou to Kaifeng by intercity train takes 20 minutes 🚄, Luoyang is just 1 hour by high-speed rail, so don’t overpack your schedule 😴 5️⃣ Cultural extras: Luoyang Ancient Tomb Museum is super cool 💀, and Kaifeng night market is best after 8 PM when it’s less crowded and easier to explore 🌙 / Still hesitating? 👇 Click the card below and enjoy a worry-free trip!