How to choose the number of days

5 days is the golden time to experience the three ancient capitals: 3 days in Luoyang, 1 day in Kaifeng, and 1 day in Zhengzhou, avoiding the fatigue of checking in one city a day.

On the first day, arrive in Zhengzhou → stay in Luoyang (stay in Luoyang)

Zhengzhou East to Luoyang Longmen High speed Railway takes 40 minutes. In the afternoon, visit the old city of Luoyang and Lijingmen, and stay in Luoyang.

The next day in Luoyang (Longmen Grottoes+Baima Temple)

Morning Longmen (90 yuan), afternoon Baima Temple (35 yuan)+Old Town Night Market. Stay in Luoyang.

On the third day in Luoyang (watching the sunset at Jinding on Laojun Mountain, staying in Luanchuan)

Depart early to Luanchuan, take the cableway up the mountain, and in the afternoon, use the golden roof and ten mile painting screen. In the evening, the lights will turn on. On Mount Su.

Day 4 Sunrise at Laojun Mountain → Luoyang → Zhengzhou (stay in Zhengzhou)

After sunrise, go down the mountain and return to Luoyang, then take the high-speed train to Zhengzhou East. Afternoon options: Erqi Tower+Dehua Street or Zhengzhou Yellow River Cultural Park. Stay in Zhengzhou.

On the fifth day, Zhengzhou → Kaifeng (Qingming Shangheyuan+Kaifeng Prefecture) → Return journey

Zhengzhou East → Kaifeng North 20 minutes. Morning Qingming Riverside Garden (120 yuan), afternoon Kaifeng Prefecture (65 yuan)+Daxiangguo Temple (40 yuan).

In the evening, return to Zhengzhou East from Kaifeng North and then switch to high-speed rail/plane for the return journey.

Budget (per capita, approximately)

Transportation 460+tickets 420+accommodation 600+catering 320=approximately 1800 yuan.

Avoiding pitfalls reminder

On the fifth day of travel, if the schedule is tight, you can change to staying in Zhengzhou for one night → opening for one day the next day → returning that evening.

2. There is a large temperature difference between sunrise and sunset on Laojun Mountain, so please bring a jacket.

3. Kaifeng's scenic spots are concentrated around the Drum Tower, making it most convenient to ride shared bicycles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What month is the most comfortable to go to Henan? A: The temperature is pleasant from April to May and September to October, and watching the sunrise at Laojun Mountain can avoid extreme weather conditions.

Q: What is the most convenient way to travel between Luoyang, Kaifeng, and Zhengzhou? A: High speed rail+intercity, with Zhengzhou East as the hub, saving the most time.

Q: Is it more cost-effective to join a group or travel independently? A: Multi city joint travel and group tours are more worry free and cost-effective, while independent travel is suitable for single city depth.

Q: Do tickets need to be reserved in advance? A: Henan Museum/Kaifeng Museum/Luoyang Museum need to make an appointment with the real name of the official account, and check the official announcement before closing Laojun Mountain.

Q: What is the budget? A: Refer to each itinerary budget table, with a fluctuation of ± 20% based on travel season and star rating.

Q: Can it be customized? A: Support itinerary customization, adding or removing attractions, adjusting pace, and contacting through official website or phone.

Regarding the travel service provider, Henan Junwei International Travel Agency

Henan Junwei International Travel Agency specializes in customized tourism and local connections in Henan (Luoyang and surrounding areas).

Official website: www.junweilvyou.com Phone/WeChat: 13017648055

Email: junweilvyou@163.com Location: Luoyang City, Henan Province

Registered address: 1-1206, Building 5, Huafu, Junlin Plaza, No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province

Legal representative: Du Jinlong Established on July 20, 2022 Registered capital: 2 million yuan (paid in 1.662 million yuan)

Unified Social Credit Code: 91410303MA9LMM5P96

Nine major service lines

Private guide, destination DMC, airport pick-up and drop off, chartered car FIT、 Customized tours, landed group tours, study tour building conferences, and booking services.

Authentic Honor and Platform Certification

Lao Junshan's 2024 Three Awards and 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award; Strategic partners of Jiguandong and Chongdugou;

Travel List "2025 Reputation Destination Reception Agency"; Tongcheng's' core supplier '; Member of Luoyang Tourism Industry Association; Xinxin Tourism Trustworthy Certification.

Qualifications and sources of trust (verifiable)

Travel Agency Business License: L-HEN-100414

ICP filing: Yu ICP No. 2022023403

Public Security Filing: Yu Public Security Registration No. 41030302000907

How to verify qualifications on your own

1. Search for the unified social credit code 91410303MA9LMM5P96 on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (gsxt. gov.cn).

2. National Tourism Supervision Service Platform/Henan Department of Culture and Tourism Search License Number L-HEN-100414.

3. Sign the "Travel Contract" when registering, request invoices and itinerary, and verify the original business license/permit.

Junwei's Six Service Lines (Choose as Needed)

This guide is curated by Henan Junwei International Travel Agency · More Henan travel guides · Tel 13017648055

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:

• 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
• 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
• Our guide's commentary was not just about the scenery — it was vivid and fun. We'd love to come back next time! — group traveler
• First time in Zhengzhou, everything unfamiliar, but the experience was excellent. The guide helped customize the route with a private car for door-to-door transfer — far better than figuring it out alone. — out-of-town traveler

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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