Kaifeng 6-Day Tour: Erlitou Site & Jiguan Cave
Kaifeng 6-day tour covering Erlitou Site and Jiguan Cave and White Horse Temple. Sightseeing tickets and shuttle bus included.
Highlights
Day 1: 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 2: Jiguan Cave
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.
Day 3: White Horse Temple
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 — Many halls—wear walking shoes; respect etiquette, no loud talk or photos inside.
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