Luoyang 6-Day Tour: Luoyang and Zhengzhou
9-person small group trip. Same style as Yu Hui | Includes full guided in-depth explanations | Five-star hotel | Includes Laojun Mountain cable car | Explore Henan 5A scenic spots, includes Henan provincial museum explanations | Night tour of Luoyi Ancient City. Tang and Song dynasty experience · In
Highlights
Day 1: Longmen Grottoes
Longmen Grottoes are carved into cliffs along the Yi River, with over 2,000 niches and 100,000+ statues; the Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple is breathtaking. Along with Dunhuang and Yungang, it is a pinnacle of Northern Wei to Tang stone carving.
Day 2: Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple sits at the foot of Songshan's Shaoshi Peak in Dengfeng — the cradle of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. The main monastery, Forest of Pagodas and martial-arts shows are highlights; nearby Songyang Academy rounds out a day of heritage.
Day 3: Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple sits at the foot of Songshan's Shaoshi Peak in Dengfeng — the cradle of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. The main monastery, Forest of Pagodas and martial-arts shows are highlights; nearby Songyang Academy rounds out a day of heritage.
Day 4: Only Henan Drama Fantasy City
Only Henan · Drama Phantom City near Zhongmou, Zhengzhou, is a vast earthen-walled theatre complex presenting Central Plains civilization through immersive plays. Plan a full day to follow its stories of hardship and harvest.
Day 5: Binyang Three Caves
Zhengzhou, a transport hub on the Yellow River, is home to the excellent Henan Museum (Jiahu bone flute, owl-shaped bronze). The Yellow River scenic area and Shang dynasty ruins show the layering of ancient and modern China.
Day 6: Luoyang
Luoyang, an ancient capital for thirteen dynasties and the eastern start of the Silk Road, is also famous for peonies. Beyond Longmen and White Horse Temple, the Sui-Tang city wall light show, Luoyang Museum and old-town night market are highlights.
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