Jiaozuo 6-Day Tour: Sui-Tang Luoyang City & White Horse Temple

Assemble in the morning and depart for Sui-Tang Luoyang City. Follow the main route with the guide to visit all the key spots, leaving ample time for taking photos and resting; enjoy a local specialty lunch at noon, continue exploring in the afternoon, and check in to the hotel by evening to recharge for the next day's itinerary.

Attraction Introduction: Today's itinerary includes Sui-Tang Luoyang City attractions. The Sui-Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park centers around Yingtian Gate, Mingtang, and Tiantang, restoring the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty palace. Climb Yingtian Gate to overlook the central axis, and enjoy the night light show to directly appreciate the atmosphere of the 'Divine Capital'; it is also pleasant to stroll by Jiuzhou Pool and imagine the prosperity of Wu Zetian's era.

Warm Tips: The tour involves a lot of walking, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers and bring a light jacket according to the weather; be sure to bring your ID and other valid documents. Follow the guide closely and remember the assembly times and locations. Most tourists think Sui-Tang Luoyang City is worth a special visit, so it is recommended to slow down, listen to the guide's commentary, and leave time for the details that impress you the most and the best photo spots. Based on the actual situation, the night light show at Sui-Tang Luoyang City Yingtian Gate, Mingtang, and Tiantang is highly photogenic, so it is recommended to enter in the evening to enjoy both day and night.

Arrive at White Horse Temple early in the morning, take advantage of the morning light to quietly stroll among the red walls and green cypresses, focusing on the Qiyun Pagoda and the two foreign-style Buddhist halls; in the afternoon, enjoy free activities, and you can retake shots along the central axis before returning to the hotel in the evening.

Attraction Introduction: This stop brings you to White Horse Temple, located in the eastern part of Luoyang city. It was first built during the Eastern Han Dynasty and is honored as 'China's First Ancient Temple.' It was the first government-sponsored temple after Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains. The Qiyun Pagoda, the Burmese-style Buddhist hall, and the Indian-style Buddhist hall each have their own exotic charm. Among the red walls and green cypresses, you can peacefully experience two thousand years of incense fire. The Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Great Buddha Hall, and the Qiyun Pagoda Courtyard are the most worth a careful look.

Friendly Tips: There is a lot of walking throughout the tour, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and bring a light jacket according to the weather; be sure to bring valid IDs and follow the guide, remembering the meeting time and place. Visitors generally report that the foreign-style Buddhist halls (Thai/Burmese/Indian courtyards) are highly photogenic, and visitors generally feel that they are more spacious than expected; note that the international temple area requires quite a bit of walking, so save some energy. In practice, White Horse Temple is China's first ancient temple, and the international temple area contains Buddhist halls of multiple countries' styles, so it is recommended to follow the guide to understand the history.

Today's summer escape trip has a relaxed pace, focusing on the vast bamboo forest and cascading waterfalls; the afternoon is free, and we will stay at a farmhouse in the evening to rest.

Attraction Introduction: One highlight arranged in the itinerary is Chongdugou. Chongdugou is located in Luanchuan, known for its vast bamboo forests, cascading waterfalls, and Western Henan farming scenery. The Jinji River and Dicui River areas each have clusters of waterfalls. You can stay at a farmhouse and try wild mountain vegetables. It is one of the few 'Jiangnan Water Town'-style summer leisure destinations in Henan, suitable for a slow family tour. Among them, Jinji River, Dicui River, and the Water Curtain Fairy Palace are the most worth a close look.

Tips: The route includes mountain road sections, with large temperature differences in the morning and evening and many steps. It is recommended to wear a light jacket and non-slip sports shoes, and pay attention to your footing when going up and down steps. Be sure to bring your ID and other valid documents, follow the guide throughout, and remember the meeting times and places. Most tourists think that Chongdugou is worth a special visit. It is recommended to slow down, listen to the guide, and leave time for the details that touch you the most and the best spots for photos. According to actual conditions, Chongdugou is famous for its water scenery and bamboo sea, making it a pleasant summer escape. Wear non-slip shoes on wet trails during rainy days.