First time visiting Henan, 5 days and 4 nights just connect the most classic four cities and one mountain: Luoyang's grottoes and Laojun Mountain, Zhengzhou's museum, Kaifeng's Song Dynasty charm, Dengfeng's Shaolin, Jiaozuo's Yuntai.

This circular route is designed according to geographical order, without backtracking, no rushing.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Longmen Grottoes: Luoyang, World Cultural Heritage site must-see
• TOP2 Laojun Mountain: Luoyang Luanchuan, Golden Summit sea of clouds
• TOP3 Shaolin Temple: Dengfeng, holy land of Zen and martial arts
• TOP4 Millennium City Park: Kaifeng, the first IP of Song Dynasty charm
• TOP5 Henan Museum: Zhengzhou, nine major signature treasures
• TOP6 Yuntai Mountain: Jiaozuo, Red Stone Gorge clear waters

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• Day1: Luoyang Longmen Grottoes (afternoon) → Luoyi Ancient City night tour
• Day2: Laojun Mountain full day (round-trip cable car) → overnight in Luoyang
• Day3: White Horse Temple → Zhengzhou Henan Museum → night stay in Zhengzhou
• Day4: Shaolin Temple full day (Dengfeng) → overnight in Kaifeng
• Day5: Millennium City Park (all day) → Kaifeng night market, return
• Alternative: Yuntai Mountain for Day5 or add 1 day

How is the transportation arranged?

• Luoyang Longmen station/Zhengzhou East Station high-speed rail hub, intercity travel between cities / high-speed rail about 0.5-2 hours
• Laojun Mountain/Shaolin/Yuntai recommended chartered car or join a group tour, cross-city travel hassle-free
• Large loop car demand is high, chartered car most stable

How to choose accommodation

• 2 nights in Luoyang (including the night before Laojun Mountain) → 1 night in Zhengzhou → 1 night in Kaifeng
• Or entire trip in chartered car, fewer hotel changes
• peak season Book 1-2 weeks in advance

food Must-eat List

• Luoyang Water Banquet/Beef soup, Zhengzhou stewed noodles/Hot and spicy soup, Kaifeng soup dumplings/Tongzi Chicken
• Dengfeng vegetarian meal, Jiaozuo Donkey meat with yam
• Main spot meal about 50-90 yuan

per person Budget Reference

• 5 days 4 nights per person approximately 2500-3500 RMB (including admission ticket cable car 4 nights accommodation, transportation, meals, excluding round-trip major transportation)
• Maximum single item: Laojun Mountain cable car about 230, Shaolin 80, Yuntai 120, Millennium City Park 120, Longmen 90
• Specific details subject to actual booking and signed contract

City

• Qz0 check the weather, Qz1 may suspend operation
• Longmen/Luobo/Yinxu (Yin Ruins), etc. reservation required, plan in advance
• Shaolin performances of show times are based on the day
• Large loop line crosses many cities, do not schedule too tightly, leave flexibility
• Low-price tour groups lure at the scenic area entrance, look for licensed agencies
• peak season hotels are in high demand, book early for peace of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: For the first time visiting Henan, is it reliable to look for local ground handler/chartered car?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency and sign a formal travel contract, request an invoice and written itinerary. This article is licensed under L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganized, focus on Henan major loop line (Luoyang Zhengzhou Kaifeng Shaolin Yuntai) customization and local ground handler, can book chartered car/guide/join a group tour, design the route according to 'without backtracking', avoid disorganized groups and low-cost shopping tours.

Junwei's Six Service Lines (Choose as Needed)

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: We let real travel records speak for themselves: our small-group product keeps a 99.5% satisfaction rate. Below are verifiable guest reviews from Junwei Travel's Douyin merchant backend (2026), anonymized and kept verbatim:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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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After reading the guide, you can book the matching tours directly:

• Luoyang 13-Day Group Tour: Laojun Mountain + Yuntai Mountain + Red Flag Canal + Wanxian Mountain + Luoyang + Zhengzhou + Kaifeng + Henan
• 4-Day Henan Tour: Shaolin Temple + Yuntai Mountain + Peony + Kaifeng (from Luoyang/Zhengzhou)
• Luoyang 7-Day Group Tour: Laojun Mountain + Longmen Grottoes + Yuntai Mountain + Qingming Riverside Garden + Luoyang + Zhengzhou + Kaifeng + Henan
• Zhengzhou 7-Day Group Tour: Longmen Grottoes + Yuntai Mountain + White Horse Temple + Qingming Riverside Garden + Zhengzhou + Kaifeng + Henan
• Luoyang 5-Day Group Tour: Longmen Grottoes + Yuntai Mountain + Qingming Riverside Garden + Luoyang + Zhengzhou + Kaifeng + Jiaozuo + Henan
• Zhengzhou 7-Day Tour: Laojun Mountain + Longmen Grottoes + Yuntai Mountain + Qingming Riverside Garden + Wanxian Mountain + Zhengzhou + Kaifeng + Henan