Henan Tourism Strategy Center
Professional travel guides provide you with the most practical travel inspiration and advice
Henan in 4 Days: A Tight Version of Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Kaifeng
Only four days in Henan? A compact version of the three cities: one day each plus a flexible day, with a day-by-day plan, intercity connections and advice on what to cut, so you still reach the highlights.
Henan in 5 Days: The Classic Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Kaifeng Route
The classic 5-day, 4-night Henan route: how to link Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Kaifeng, with a day-by-day plan, intercity connections, lodging arrangements and per-person budget ranges. Ready to copy for a first visit to Henan.
Kaifeng and Luoyang in 4 Days: Song Capital and Ancient Capital in Depth
How to plan Kaifeng and Luoyang in 4 days and 3 nights. A deep combination of Song capital culture and the thirteen-dynasty ancient capital, with intercity connections (usually routed via Zhengzhou), which city to sleep in, a day-by-day plan and budgets.
Zhengzhou and Luoyang in 3 Days: Two Cities by High-Speed Rail
How to plan Zhengzhou and Luoyang in 3 days and 2 nights. High-speed trains of about 30-40 minutes link the two cities; how to choose between the museum, Shaolin, Longmen and Luoyi, which city is better value for lodging, and a day-by-day plan.
Do You Need a Chartered Car in Luoyang? Metro, Taxi and Car Compared
Which transport works best for 3 days in Luoyang? A comparison of metro, taxi and chartered car, including trips to Laojun Mountain and Shaolin, on cost, time and convenience, with recommendations for different types of traveller.
Luoyang During National Day or May Day: Beating the Crowds on a 3-Day Trip
How to avoid the crowds over the National Day or May Day holidays on a 3-day Luoyang trip: off-peak entry times, reservation reminders for the Longmen Grottoes and the museum, substitute stops and extra time for your return, with a day-by-day off-peak plan.
Luoyang in 2 Days for Hanfu Photography: Best Spots at Luoyi, Yingtian Gate and Longmen
How to plan two days of Hanfu photography in Luoyang. The best positions and times of day at Luoyi Ancient City, Yingtian Gate, Lijing Gate and the Longmen Grottoes, plus costume booking, night-lighting hours and how to link the shooting route together.
Luoyang and Shaolin Temple in 2 Days: Is a Day Trip Enough?
Can you do Shaolin Temple as a day trip from Luoyang? A 2-day, 1-night Luoyang and Dengfeng plan: transport options and timings, how to order the main monastery, Pagoda Forest and kung fu show, and whether to stay overnight in Dengfeng.