What clothes and shoes work best for Henan travel? Season-by-season packing list.?

[Direct conclusion] 【Follow 'layered dressing + non-slip shoes'—mountain temp swings demand an extra warm layer. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Summer = sun protection; winter = moisturize.】 Spring (Mar–May) packing: Summer (Jun–Aug) packing: Autumn (Sep–Nov) packing (most recommended season): Winter (Dec–Feb) packing: Year-round essentials (every season): Special note for Laojunshan/Yuntai hiking: - Tops: Long-sleeve tee / thin sweater + light windbreaker or denim jacket (mornings 10–15°C, midday 20–25°C) - Bottoms: Long pants / casual pants (avoid shorts—bugs are waking up) - Shoes: ◆ Non-slip sneakers or hiking shoes (essential! 2. Longmen paths, Shaolin stairs involve lots of walking) - Extras: Sun hat, sunglasses, thin scarf (for April peony garden photos), umbrella (spring rain is unpredictable) - Tops: Quick-dry short-sleeve tees ×2–3 + thin jacket (mountain mornings/evenings cool, AC buses cold) - Bottoms: Quick-dry long pants / shorts each (bring swimwear for Yuntai water play) - Shoes: ◆ Water-friendly sandals or shoes you don't mind getting wet (Tanpu Gorge involves wading) + dry backup pair - Essentials: ◆ High-SPF sunscreen (SPF50+), ◆ sun hat/arm sleeves, ◆ insect repellent (mountains have lots of bugs), ◆ thermos (water is pricey in parks) - Rain gear: Lightweight raincoat > umbrella (windy mountains make umbrellas useless) - Tops: Long-sleeve base + thin sweater/hoodie + ◆ light down jacket or fleece (after Oct, summit mornings can drop below 5°C) - Bottoms: Long pants (jeans/work pants both fine) - Shoes: ◆ Hiking shoes or thick-soled sneakers (Red Stone Gorge, Sanhuangzhai have uneven ground) - Photo gear: This season has the richest colors—bring a camera or phone wide-angle lens - Others: Thermos with hot water (it's cold up there), hand warmers (essential in Nov) - Tops: ◆ Thermal underwear + wool/fleece layer + down jacket (medium-thick, windy on summits) - Bottoms: ◆ Thermal pants/down pants + outer pants (feels 5–10°C colder than plains on mountains) - Shoes: ◆ Waterproof non-slip hiking boots or snow boots (ground may be icy) - Accessories: ◆ Hat + scarf + gloves (all three essential), ◆ hand warmers (stick to soles and back), ◆ lip balm + hand cream (northern winters are extremely dry) - Others: Thermos (hot water is a lifesaver), sunglasses (snow glare) - ✅ ◆ Original ID/passport (can't go anywhere without it) - ✅ ◆ Phone + power bank (photos drain battery fast; 10,000mAh minimum) - ✅ ◆ Small cash (¥200 in small bills for emergencies) - ✅ ◆ Basic meds (stomach, cold, band-aids, motion sickness) - ✅ ◆ Wet wipes + tissues (restrooms sometimes lack paper) - Even with cable cars you'll walk a lot—◆ never wear dress shoes, heels or brand-new shoes - Trekking poles (rentable at sites, ~¥10–20/pole) save ~30% effort - A backpack is far more convenient than a tote bag We provide group tours, private customization, ground handling, car charter and airport transfer. 3. Call for consultation, quotes, booking and after-sales support; we sign formal contracts, issue proper receipts and offer full after-sales protection. 4. The above is for general reference and subject to the signed tour contract and departure notice. Note: Double check the meeting time and meeting point one day before the trip. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler based in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travelers with more than 2,800 ready-made itineraries across 30+ destinations. Call 130 1764 8055 for a detailed itinerary and quotation.