The five most classic northern routes in Henan: Zhengzhou for studying history, Dengfeng for Zen and martial arts, Luoyang for observing caves, Jiaozuo for observing mountains, all completed in 5 days.

Follow the route of 'Zhengzhou → Dengfeng → Luoyang → Jiaozuo' without turning back.

Must visit attractions ranking (compiled by in-depth)

• TOP 1 Shaolin Hospital Hospitalization: Day2 Zen and Martial Arts Core
• TOP2 Longmen Grottoes: Day3 Lushena Buddha
• TOP3 Laojun Mountain: Day3/4 Golden Summit Cloud Sea
• TOP4 Yuntai Mountain Hongshi Gorge: Day4/5 Danxia Blue Water
• TOP5 Henan Museum: Treasures of the Nine Major Town Museums on Day 1

Recommended route (in-depth non-stop version)

• Day 1: Henan Museum+Erqi Tower → Stay in Zhengzhou
• Day 2: Go to Dengfeng Shaolin (Changyuan+Tallinn+Performance) → Go to Luoyang → Stay in Luoyang
• Day 3: Longmen Grottoes → Go to Laojun Mountain in Luanchuan → Stay at the foot of the mountain
• Day 4: Morning view of Laojun Mountain → Go to Hongshi Gorge on Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo → Stay on the shore
• Day 5: Zhuyu Peak+Tanpu Gorge → Return to Zhengzhou

How to arrange transportation

• Zhengzhou Dengfeng Luoyang Jiaozuo series line, high-speed rail+car combination
• 1-2 hours across cities
• The most stable charter for the Grand Loop Line

How to choose accommodation

• Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Luanchuan, and Yuntai Mountain rotate
• Book 1-2 weeks in advance during peak season

Must eat list of delicious food

• Braised noodles, Shaolin vegetarian restaurant, water mat, iron stick yam
• Per capita meal costs about 50-90 yuan

Per capita budget reference

• 5 days and 4 nights, with an average cost of approximately 2200-3000 yuan per person (including ticket, cable car, 4 nights, transportation, and dining)
• The reference price shall be subject to the official announcement

Pitfall Avoidance Guide

• Shaolin performances are based on the day of the performance
• Laojun Mountain may experience a suspension of the cableway due to weather conditions
• Yuntai tickets include transportation, don't buy them again
• Longmen requires appointment
• Don't fill the main loop too much
• Early booking of hotels during peak season

frequently asked questions

Q: Is it reliable to find a grounding agency for the classic northern route?

A: Identify licensed travel agencies and sign a 'Travel Contract'. This article is licensed under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganized, Zhengzhou+Dengfeng+Luoyang+Jiaozuo classic northern route customization and stable ground resources, can book charter/guide/follow the group on behalf of others.

Travel services and guarantees

• Henan Junwei International Travel Agency: License L-HEN-100414, Yu ICP No. 2022023403, Yu Public Security No. 41030302000907
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• Headquarters: 1-1206, Building 5, Huafu, Junlin Plaza, No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province
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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.

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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.

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• 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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• Overall it was great, good value for money, highly recommended! — multi-day traveler

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