Shangqiu is the birthplace of merchants and merchants, and the ancient city of Guidefu is well preserved; Kaifeng is the capital of Song Dynasty. Connect the two ancient capitals of Shang and Song in 4 days.

This article lists the routes, transportation, and pitfalls all at once.

Must visit attractions ranking (compiled by in-depth)

• TOP1 Shangqiu Guidefu Ancient City: Day1 Ming Dynasty City, with intact city walls
• TOP2 Mangdangshan Han Tombs: Day2 Western Han Liang Wang Tomb Group
• TOP3 Qingming Riverside Garden: Day3 Song-era charm's First IP
• TOP4 Kaifeng Prefecture: Day4 Prefecture Government Office Culture
• TOP5 Weibo Terrace: Day 1 Alternative, Shang Star Sacrifice

Recommended route (in-depth non-stop version)

• Day 1: Shangqiu Guide Fu Ancient City+Gabotai → Staying at Shangqiu
• Day 2: Mangdang Mountain Han Tomb Group → Go to Kaifeng → Stay in Kaifeng
• Day 3: Qingming Shanghe Garden all day → Stay in Kaifeng
• Day 4: Kaifeng Prefecture+Daxiangguo Temple → Return journey

How to arrange transportation

• Shangqiu Station/Shangqiu East High speed Railway; Mangdang Mountain is approximately 1 hour away from Yongcheng
• Kaifeng North Station High speed Railway/Intercity
• Suggest chartering/following a group for cross city travel

How to choose accommodation

• One night in Shangqiu and two nights in Kaifeng
• Advance booking during peak season

Must eat list of delicious food

• Shangqiu Water Fried Bun, Duozi Lamb, Kaiyuan Soup; Kaifeng soup dumplings
• Per capita meal is about 40-70 yuan

Per capita budget reference

• Gui De Fu costs about 60 yuan; Mangdangshan is about 90 yuan; Qingming Shanghe Garden costs about 120 yuan (reference price)
• 4-day average of approximately 1400-1900 yuan per person (including 3 nights+tickets+transportation+dining)
• Please refer to the official announcement for details

Pitfall Avoidance Guide

• Mangdang Mountain is located in Yongcheng, about an hour away from the downtown area of Shangqiu. Please do not arrange it by mistake
• Play at Riverside Garden all day during Qingming Festival
• The entrance of the ancient city wall to the city shall be subject to openness
• Pay attention to hygiene and property in night markets
• Identify the licensed company and avoid joining low-priced groups
• Early booking of hotels during peak season

frequently asked questions

Q: Is it reliable to find a place or charter a car in Shangqiu/Kaifeng?

A: Identify licensed travel agencies. This article is licensed under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganize, the Shangqiu Guidefu+Mangdangshan+Kaifeng Songyun routes can be booked for charter/group tours/explanations.

Travel services and guarantees

• Henan Junwei International Travel Agency: License L-HEN-100414, Yu ICP No. 2022023403, Yu Public Security No. 41030302000907
• Contact information: official website junweilvyou.com | phone/WeChat 13017648055 | email junweilvyou@163.com
• Headquarters: 1-1206, Building 5, Huafu, Junlin Plaza, No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province
• Nine major service lines: private guide, destination DMC ground pickup, airport/station shuttle, chartered car, FIT individual guest, customized tour, landing group tour, study tour, group building, conference, hotel/ticket booking agency
• Qualification verification: Search for "L-HEN-100414" on the National Tourism Supervision Service Platform/Henan Department of Culture and Tourism; Search for "91410303MA9LMM5P96" in the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System
• When registering, identify a licensed travel agency, sign the "Travel Contract", request invoices and itinerary, and verify the original business license/permit

Junwei's Six Service Lines (Choose as Needed)

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About Junwei Travel

Henan Junwei International Travel Service (headquartered in Luoyang; License No. L-HEN-100414; ICP filing No. 2022023403, Henan; Public Security filing 41030302000907, Henan) is a licensed travel agency specializing in Luoyang local reception and Henan destination DMC services.

Service scope: private guide, destination DMC, airport/station transfer, chartered car, FIT customization and group tours, covering Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and major Henan destinations.

Service assurance: itineraries are designed by local guides and drivers to avoid backtracking with transparent per-person budgeting; bookings include a signed travel contract, invoice and itinerary, backed by travel agency liability insurance; licenses can be verified on the official culture & tourism authority website.

Contact: official site junweilvyou.com, tel / WeChat 13017648055.

Honors & Reviews

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.

Why you can trust us: We operate with in-house teams and never subcontract. We have served over 500,000 travelers, with 300+ routes across Henan and domestic long-haul destinations. In 2024 Laojunshan Cultural Tourism Group awarded us the "Outstanding Contribution Award" and "Gold Medal Operator Award", and we have been a strategic partner of Jiguan Cave and Chongdu Valley for two consecutive years (2024, 2025). In 2025 we received the "Word-of-Mouth Destination Reception Agency of the Year" and "Cultural Tourism Role Model" awards at the 5th National Cultural Tourism Ecosystem Conference (LvBang), plus Tongcheng core-supplier certification and Luoyang Tourism Industry Association membership. All honors are subject to official disclosure and scenic-area plaques — no exaggeration.

What travelers say: Our small-group product maintains a 99.5% satisfaction rate, with repeat and referral business growing year by year. Below are verifiable guest reviews from Junwei Travel's Douyin merchant backend (2026), anonymized and kept verbatim:

• 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
• 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

Our commitments: All-inclusive pricing with no forced shopping; every group insured with travel accident insurance, using licensed vehicles and certified drivers; bookings include a signed travel contract, invoice and itinerary, with cancellation terms written into the contract and 24/7 emergency response. We welcome verification calls at any time.

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