Luoyang 4-Day Tour: Longtan Grand Canyon & Henan Only Show
Luoyang 4-day tour covering Longtan Grand Canyon and Henan Only Show and Millennium City Park. Sightseeing tickets and shuttle bus included.
Highlights
Day 1: Longtan Grand Canyon
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.
Day 2: Only Henan
Morning departure to Only Henan with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Only Henan. Only Henan·Drama Fantasy City is a vast theatre cluster on Yellow River civilization—dozens of stages and loess walls, a phenomenon cultural landmark
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 — Immersive theater loved by youth but pricey and long; pick core shows, allow half a day. Practical note — Only Henan Drama Park centers on theatre; one day can't cover all—plan shows ahead.
Day 3: Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
Morning departure to Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden with your guide; ample time for photos and the highlights; local lunch; hotel in the evening.
Attraction: Today's itinerary includes Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden. Qingming River Garden recreates the 'Along the River' painting—a Song-dynasty theme park with a rainbow bridge, street life and live shows of old Bianjing
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 — Daytime streets feel immersive; the night show divides opinion and is pricey—choose by budget. Practical note — Mostly walking—wear comfy shoes; try Kaifeng xiaolongbao but watch food hygiene.
Day 4: Departure
Transfer to the station/airport per your departure, ending a pleasant journey.
Friendly tips: Pack the night before and keep ID, power bank and souvenirs together; allow extra time for the station/airport; bring your ID and stay with your guide, noting the meeting time and place. Traveler feedback — Return-day travelers remind: pack ID and souvenirs the night before; allow extra time. Practical note — Return-day tip: pack ID, power bank and souvenirs the night before; allow extra time—mountain roads are unpredictable.
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