Luoyang 3-Day Selected Route: Chongdu Valley & Erlitou Site
Luoyang 3-day selected route covering Chongdu Valley and Erlitou Site. Sightseeing tickets and shuttle bus included.
Highlights
Day 1: Chongdugou
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.
Day 2: Erlitou
Morning departure to Erlitou with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Erlitou. The Erlitou site, 'the earliest China', was a late-Xia capital yielding a turquoise dragon and bronze jue. Its on-site museum conveys the first royal capital and is key to understanding Chinese civilization's origins
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 — Erlitou is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Erlitou, "the earliest China," is archaeology-focused—best with a guided explanation.
Day 3: Sui-Tang Luoyang City
Morning departure to Sui-Tang Luoyang City with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Sui-Tang Luoyang City. The Sui-Tang Luoyang City ruins park centers on Yingtian Gate, Mingtang and Tiantang — reconstructed Tang palace grandeur. Climb the gate at night for the light show and imagine the glory of the 'Divine Capital'
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 — Sui-Tang Luoyang City is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Sui-Tang Luoyang City's gate and halls light up at night—enter at dusk for both day and night views.
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