How Much Are Henan Attraction Tickets? Popular Spots, Free Entry and Real Costs

To start with the conclusion: Henan How much does a tourist attraction ticket cost? The reason this question is often wrong is that most attractions have more than one ticket. The "90 yuan ticket" you see is usually just the ticket at the entrance; cableways, sightseeing buses, performances, guided tours, and small park transportation are all paid separately. So the real question isn't "how much the ticket costs," but "how far do I plan to go at this spot, and how many tickets will I pay in total?" The following article reclassifies the most frequently asked Henan spots by "where the money is spent." Ticket prices and opening hours are subject to the official announcements of the scenic area and are adjusted annually. Here, we're talking about the structure, not the quoted prices. These spots are the easiest to underestimate, because the entrance ticket looks cheap, but there are still things you have to buy inside the park. Location: Common paid items besides the first entrance ticket Budget tip Laojun Mountain Cable car tickets are sold separately for two segments; The Golden Summit Temple group may have additional ticket tickets. Sitting on both cable car sections can save you three hours of hiking. Weigh whether it's worth weighing yourself. Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City: Main and small theaters may be sold separately, with different prices depending on the show. If you can't finish in one day, plan your performance schedule before entering. Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden Day, night, and live show tickets are different types. If you want to see the night show, you must buy tickets separately; tickets are subject to official announcements. Shaolin Temple Kung fu performances are charged separately by show; Chang Taiping and Tallinn may be separate. Show numbers are based on the day's announcement, don't rely on past impressions. Longmen Grottoes Night tour tickets and daytime tickets are separate; Electric carts charged separately. If you want to take night photos, buy separately; don't wait in during the day. Yuntai Mountain (Jiaozuo) Shuttle buses are a must within the scenic area; Hongshi Gorge, Tanpu Gorge, and other zones have separate arrangements. The distances between zones are long, so park transportation is a must-have, not optional. Just look at this chart: the same spot can cost twice as much as you spend on different activities. Laojun MountainTaking the cable car or hiking, Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden Night or day sessions only—your actual spending at that spot is determined. This type is often mistakenly thought to be 'free, so no budget,' but in reality, the cost inside the park is often higher than the ticket price. Henan Museum: The permanent exhibition itself does not charge an entrance fee, but you need to make a real-name reservation in advance. Popular times often fill up. Guided tours and study tours inside the temple are charged separately; Cultural and special exhibitions are charged separately. Erlitou Site: High collection value, visits mainly require reservations and guided tours, with guided tours usually charged separately. Luoyi Ancient City: The block itself is free to open, but Hanfu rental, makeup, and photography are additional expenses, which often account for more than tickets in the Luoyang night tour. Daxiangguo Temple: Admission is not expensive, but guided tours and networking activities (depending on personal preference) and other expenses inside the park are charged separately. Yellow River Scenic Area: Some areas are free to enter, but boats, electric carts, and certain activities charge separately; fees are subject to official announcements. So at these spots, don't ask "Should I buy tickets?" Ask "How much do I plan to spend inside?" The Kaifeng's Wansui Mountain Wuxia City is a typical example: tickets are often bundled or given together with the city wall, Hanyuan Stele Forest, Iron Pagoda Park, etc., while the Bian River cruise is charged separately. Buying several adjacent spots together is usually cheaper than buying separately; the specific combination and validity period are based on the official ticket information for that year. On the other hand, the museum combo tickets and guided tour packages are also worth checking out—if you plan to visit two or three museums, buying guided tour packages is more cost-effective than booking a guide alone and saves you time waiting in line. Free and discount tickets are not your own judgment; please refer to the official announcements from the scenic area that year. Here are a few things to confirm: Free admission groups: Generally includes eligible children, seniors, disabled persons, active-duty military personnel, medical staff, fire rescue, and other specific positions. Each scenic spot has different age limits and required documents. Half-price groups: Students, graduate students, etc. usually have discounts, but the regulations for the park each year are also the standard. Special period discounts: During the off-season, certain spots have temporary price adjustments, and policies differ during winter and summer vacations and holidays. Document requirements: Discounted tickets usually require on-site verification of ID card, student ID, officer ID, etc. Without the original, you can't enjoy it. My approach is: Before departure, save screenshots of the free admission policy for each stop, compare each item with your own and your companions' IDs, and don't miss a single cent saved as much as possible. Before peak season, I check again because policies may change during this period. Many people think the guided tours are an "optional extra expense," but actually, at Henan high-cultural locations, the explanations offer the highest cost-performance among all the extras. Longmen Grottoes is for seeing Buddha statues and inscriptions; Henan Museum for artifacts and patterns, relying solely on yourself, most likely only remember "quite a lot" after viewing. But if you hire a guide or rent an audio guide, you'll understand why the Lushana side only has light levels after 3 PM, and why Fu Hao Owl is in the main exhibition hall rather than elsewhere—these are things money can't buy, but you can get with a single explanation. In terms of budget, I recommend: cultural sites (museums, grottoes, ruins) should include guided tours as required, and scenic spots (mountains, water, gardens) as needed. This can significantly change the judgment of whether it's worth it. Budgeting based solely on the first ticket: This is the most common mistake, where the actual cost is usually two to three times the ticket. Thinking buying on-site and buying online is the same price: Online reservations are usually more stable, pricing policies follow official channels, but impulsive on-site tickets often sell out. Buying "low-price tickets" at the scenic spot entrance: Laojun Mountain At the foot of the mountain, there are rumors of "free tour guides" and "low-price tickets," but most of them are just to lure you into shopping. Tickets should only be bought at the official ticket window. Not checking for closure days: Luoyang Museum and Henan Museum both have fixed closure days, with Monday closures being the most common. Make sure to align this when planning your itinerary. Preparing adult tickets for the whole family: For families with elderly or children, the discounted tickets might save a few hundred yuan, but you must bring the proper identification. Q: Henan How much do tickets for tourist attractions cost in total? It depends on how many spots you visit and how in-depth your visit is. For a three-day single-city itinerary, the tickets for popular spots plus mandatory attractions inside the park generally range from 400 to 800 yuan; a five-day multi-city trip could reach around 1,200 yuan. This rough estimate includes the primary entrance tickets and mandatory items, only for planning reference. Q: Henan Which attractions are free or low-priced? Henan Museum permanent exhibitions, Erlitou Site, Luoyi Ancient City districts, some areas along the Yellow River, etc., have very low costs or are free, but most require prior reservation. On-site guided tours, cultural products, and experience projects have separate charges. Q: Longmen Grottoes How much are the tickets? Specific ticket prices and discount policies are subject to the official announcements of the scenic spot. It is recommended to book in advance through official channels for time-slot entry. Note that night tickets and day tickets are separate; if you want to take night photos, you need to buy a separate ticket. Q: Laojun Mountain Do tickets include the cable car? No. The cable car has two separate tickets. Taking both can save about three hours of climbing time; do not trust the "low-price tickets" or "free guides" rumored at the foot of the mountain. Tickets should only be purchased at the official window. Q: Can elderly or children enter for free? Most attractions offer free or discounted tickets for children or elderly who meet the age requirements, but each scenic spot has different age cutoffs and required documents. Follow the official announcements for the year. Remember to bring your ID card, senior card, student card, etc., in original form. Q: Kaifeng Which attractions are more cost-effective with combo tickets? Wansui Mountain Combo tickets and packages for the martial arts city are usually cheaper than buying separately, Bian River boat rides are generally charged separately. Specific combinations, included items, and validity periods should follow the official ticketing instructions for the year. Check carefully when buying. Final note: Regarding tickets, the most useful preparation is not memorizing the price of each spot, but checking the "ticket, mandatory items, and free ticket policy" for each spot before departure and saving them on your phone. Doing this once can save you from wasting money and a crowded afternoon at the entrance. Who are we: Henan Junwei International Travel Agency, headquartered at Luoyang (No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District), registered in July 2022, founded by Mr. Du Jinlong, who has been deeply involved in the tourism industry for over 15 years. We are a Luoyang local first-hand local agency agency, holding a travel agency business license L-HEN-100414, unified social credit code 91410303MA9LMM5P96, Yu ICP 2022023403 number, Yu Public Network Security 41030302000907. Qualifications can be verified on the official website of the cultural and tourism authorities. Why You Can Rest Assured: We adhere to the principle of "direct team execution, no subcontracting or outsourcing," serving over 500,000 passengers cumulatively, with 300 sales routes covering Henan the entire region and long-distance domestic routes. In 2024, Laojun Mountain Cultural Tourism Group received the "Outstanding Contribution Award" and "Gold Medal Planning Award," and for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025), it became a strategic partner of Jiguandong and Chongdugou scenic areas; In 2025, we won the "Annual Reputation Destination Reception Agency" and "Cultural Tourism Role Model Award" at the 5th National Cultural Tourism Ecology Conference on the Travel List, and have passed key Tongcheng Travel supplier certification and joined the Luoyang Tourism Industry Association. All honors are subject to official announcements and scenic area plaques, with no exaggeration or fabrication. Positive review data reference (the following data comes from the official Junwei Travel merchant backend, verifiable): 99.5% Small group group overall positive rating 332 reviews Douyin visitor real reviews (2026) 0 Forced shopping user real reviews: Small group tours maintain a 99.5% positive rating rate, with repeat customers and referrals increasing year by year. Below are the publicly available real customer reviews from the Junwei Travel Douyin merchant backend (2026), announced, original intent: From the moment you place an order, there is a dedicated person to coordinate with you, and important notes during the itinerary are announced in advance; Tour guide Sister Long is very attentive, sharing money-saving tips before and after the trip. Will recommend it to relatives and friends next time. ——Family/Parent-child tourists: The guide talks about not just sightseeing, but also lively and fun. Welcome to visit again next time! ——Group tour Laojun Mountain Definitely worth visiting, especially the Ten-Mile Huaping Screen, the scenery is beautiful; It's a bit of a pity we missed the evening light show. The snacks at the scenic area aren't expensive; I had a bowl of tomato and egg noodles with cold noodles. ——Laojun Mountain Tourists: Overall, very good, great value for money, highly recommended! —— Multi-day travelers: Convenient and affordable, no need to rush back and forth yourself. Tickets and meal booking are both cost-effective, one-stop booking is very worry-free. —— Ticketing agent customer: First time here Zhengzhou, unfamiliar with the place. 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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.

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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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:

• 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
• 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
• Laojunshan is a must-visit, especially the Ten-Li Painting Screen — the views are stunning. The only regret was missing the night light show. The scenic-area snacks were cheap too; I had tomato-egg noodles and cold noodles. — Laojunshan visitor
• Overall it was great, good value for money, highly recommended! — multi-day 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
• 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

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