Luoyang 8-Day Tour: Longtan Grand Canyon & Chongdu Valley

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

Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Longtan Grand Canyon. Longtan Grand Canyon in Xin'an is a red-rock gorge famed for the 'water flowing upward' wonder. Its cascading pools and narrow-sky trail are playful and cooling — a family favourite near Luoyang

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 — Longtan Grand Canyon is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Longtan Gorge has long boardwalks and wet steps; most dramatic with summer water flow.

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.

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 Wangcheng Park with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.

Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Wangcheng Park. Wangcheng Park in Luoyang is a main venue of the Peony Festival; each April its famous peonies bloom. With Zhou dynasty ruins and a zoo on site, it is a classic spot to experience the 'City of Peony'

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 — Wangcheng Park is worth the trip; slow down and follow the guide for the best details. Practical note — Wangcheng Park is a classic spot for Luoyang peonies, best around April.