Taste Kaifeng & Zhuxian Town through its local food: water banquet, soup houses, night markets and vegetarian temple cuisine. This line parks meals near trusted old brands.

This route avoids backtracking, with lodging near the core sights, so you save the round trips.

Before You Go

• Trip length: 6 days and 5 nights
• Main cities: Kaifeng
• Best for: Food-first travelers who sightsee on the side
• Pace: Relaxed, every meal matters

Day-by-Day Itinerary

• Day1: Qingming Riverside Garden -> Kaifeng Prefecture -> stay in Kaifeng
• Food notes: order half a Luoyang water banquet to sample; check prices at Kaifeng night market; try Shaolin vegetarian for Zen flavor.
• Day2: Zhuxian Woodblock New Year Paintings -> Zhuxian Yuewang Temple -> stay in Kaifeng
• Food notes: order half a Luoyang water banquet to sample; check prices at Kaifeng night market; try Shaolin vegetarian for Zen flavor.
• Day3: Drum Tower Night Market -> Daxiangguo Temple -> stay in Kaifeng
• Food notes: order half a Luoyang water banquet to sample; check prices at Kaifeng night market; try Shaolin vegetarian for Zen flavor.
• Day4: Qingming Riverside Garden -> Kaifeng Prefecture -> stay in Kaifeng
• Food notes: order half a Luoyang water banquet to sample; check prices at Kaifeng night market; try Shaolin vegetarian for Zen flavor.
• Day5: Zhuxian Woodblock New Year Paintings -> Zhuxian Yuewang Temple -> stay in Kaifeng
• Food notes: order half a Luoyang water banquet to sample; check prices at Kaifeng night market; try Shaolin vegetarian for Zen flavor.
• Day6: Drum Tower Night Market -> Daxiangguo Temple -> return in the evening
• Food notes: order half a Luoyang water banquet to sample; check prices at Kaifeng night market; try Shaolin vegetarian for Zen flavor.

Where to Stay

• Gulou / Madao Street area: The city center, within walking distance of Gulou Night Market and Gulou Square (Budget about RMB 150-280 per night, mid-range about RMB 300-500 per night)
• Millennium City Park (Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden) / Longting area: Right next to the core scenic areas, convenient for entering early or late to dodge the crowds (Mid-range about RMB 300-550 per night)
• Kaifeng North Railway Station / New District area: Close to the high-speed station, with newer hotels and easier parking (Budget about RMB 160-300 per night, mid-range about RMB 300-500 per night)

Getting Around

• Kaifeng North Railway Station is the high-speed station; the Zhengzhou-Kaifeng intercity train takes about 20-30 minutes
• The old town's sights are clustered, so the riverside garden, Longting and Gulou can be linked on foot or by pedicab
• Zhuxian Town is about 40-60 minutes away; take a taxi or chartered car
• Check prices before ordering at night markets

What to Eat

• Soup-filled steamed buns (at established names such as Diyilou and Huangjia), bucket chicken, and peanut brittle
• Gulou Night Market / Xisi Night Market: fried mung-bean jelly, mutton-stuffed flatbread, and almond tea
• About RMB 40-80 per person for a proper meal

Budget per Person

• About RMB 2400-3400 per person for 6 days and 5 nights (tickets, 5 nights' lodging, intercity and local transport, and meals; excludes long-haul transport to and from Henan)
• For reference only. Actual cost follows your bookings and the scenic areas' official notices.

Tickets and Reservations

• Buy tickets for the Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden in advance in peak season; the night session and live shows are usually ticketed separately
• During the Chrysanthemum Culture Festival (usually October-November) lodging is tight, so book early
• Ticket prices and opening hours are subject to the scenic area's official notice; make advance real-name reservations in peak season
• Weekends and public holidays are busy, so aim for the first entry session of the day at popular sites

Swaps if Plans Change

• Rainy-day option: swap outdoor mountain scenery for museums, indoor exhibitions or a slow walk through the old town
• Low on energy: drop the second stop of the day, keep the core sight and take a longer rest
• With elderly or children: use the scenic-area shuttle or cable car first and cut uphill sections
• Soup houses are best at breakfast with baked bread

Pitfalls to Avoid

• At night markets check the clearly marked prices before ordering to avoid disputes over the bill
• The old town's roads are narrow; drivers should watch for one-way streets and parking spaces
• Choose a licensed travel agency, sign a formal tourism contract, and ask for an invoice and a written itinerary
• Be wary of 'cheap day tours' and 'free guiding', which are usually a funnel into shopping stops
• The budgets in this article are reference ranges only; actual prices follow your bookings and official notices

FAQ

Q: Is booking a local operator or chartered car reliable for Kaifeng & Zhuxian Town 6 days 5 nights?

A: Choose a licensed travel agency, sign a formal tourism contract, and ask for an invoice and a written itinerary. For multi-day trips in Kaifeng & Zhuxian Town 6 days 5 nights, lock in your chartered car and hotel ahead of time to avoid peak-season price spikes.

Q: What is the per-person budget for this Kaifeng trip, and how can I save?

A: About RMB 2400-3400 per person (tickets, 5 nights' lodging, intercity and local transport, and meals; excludes long-haul transport). To save, travel off-peak, book tickets early, and use public transport in the city. Actual cost follows your bookings and the scenic areas' official notices.

Q: How should I arrange transport within and between Kaifeng?

A: Kaifeng North Railway Station is the high-speed station; the Zhengzhou-Kaifeng intercity train takes about 20-30 minutes

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About Junwei Travel

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Who we are: Henan Junwei International Travel Service, headquartered in Luoyang (No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District). Founded in July 2022 by Mr. Du Jinlong, who has over 15 years in the travel industry. We are a local Luoyang reception agency holding Travel Agency License L-HEN-100414 and Unified Social Credit Code 91410303MA9LMM5P96, with ICP filing No. 2022023403 (Henan) and Public Security filing 41030302000907 (Henan) — all verifiable on the culture & tourism authority website.

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• The guide was professional and the itinerary well-paced, weaving Henan's landscapes and history into one clear story with vivid commentary. Great value for money, highly recommended. — multi-day traveler
• Pickup was on time and the service was great. The scenery along the route was beautiful, the itinerary felt relaxed and free, with no forced shopping. Overall a very good experience. — group traveler
• From booking onward there was a dedicated person coordinating and briefing us on trip notes in advance. Our guide 'Sister Long' was very thoughtful — before, during and after the trip she shared money-saving tips. We will recommend Junwei to friends and family next time. — family traveler
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• Convenient and affordable — no need to rush around for buses ourselves. Ticket and meal booking were both good deals; one-stop and hassle-free. — ticket/meal booking client
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