Luoyang 6-Day Tour: Jiguan Cave & White Horse Temple

Morning departure to Jiguan Cave with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.

Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Jiguan Cave. Jiguandong near Luanchuan is a karst cave of fantastical stalactites lit for drama, with a constant cool temperature. Pair it with Longtan Gorge for a classic western-Henan geology day

Friendly tips: The route includes mountain sections with big temperature swings and many steps—wear a light jacket and non-slip shoes; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Jiguan Cave is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Jiguandong is a karst cave at ~18°C; bring a light jacket against the temperature gap.

Morning departure to White Horse Temple with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.

Attraction: Today's itinerary includes White Horse Temple. White Horse Temple in eastern Luoyang, founded in the Eastern Han, is revered as China's first Buddhist monastery. Its pagoda and Burmese/Indian-style halls make it a serene, multicultural heritage site with two millennia of history

Friendly tips: Plenty of walking—wear comfortable shoes and pack a light jacket; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — The international-style temple courts are photogenic; bigger than expected—leave energy for the far courts. Practical note — White Horse Temple is China's first Buddhist temple with international-style halls—join a guide.

Morning departure to Chongdugou with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.

Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Chongdugou. Chongdugou in Luanchuan blends bamboo groves, waterfalls and western-Henan farm life. With two waterfall zones and farm stays, it is a rare 'jiangnan-style' retreat for family leisure in Henan

Friendly tips: The route includes mountain sections with big temperature swings and many steps—wear a light jacket and non-slip shoes; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Chongdugou is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Zhongdugou features streams and bamboo; cool in summer, wear non-slip shoes when wet.