How many days should I stay in each Henan city, and how to avoid a superficial trip?

[Direct conclusion] 【Luoyang 3 days, Kaifeng 1–2, Zhengzhou half to one day, Jiaozuo (Yuntai) 1, Dengfeng (Shaolin) 1 — a baseline that is neither rushed nor shallow. Key points to keep in mind: 1. The key against superficiality is 'one city one theme, half a day per site'.】 Baseline stays: Four anti-superficiality moves: ◆ One city one theme: focus on Luoyang in Luoyang; don't jam Shaolin into the same day (4 hours round trip). 2. ◆ Half a day per site: Longmen and Henan Museum each deserve half a day; a one-hour stamp is wasted. 3. ◆ Subtract, don't add: a trip isn't better with more points; see fewer, see them through. 4. ◆ Get interpretation: grottoes and museums without it show the shell; with it you see the soul. Note: Schedule changes are hard once the itinerary is confirmed, so report early. 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.