Zhengzhou 6-Day Tour: Jiguan Cave & Longmen Grottoes
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Zhengzhou 6-Day Tour: Jiguan Cave & Longmen Grottoes

Zhengzhou 6-day tour covering Jiguan Cave and Longmen Grottoes and Sui-Tang Luoyang City. Sightseeing tickets and shuttle bus included.

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Duration
6D/5N
Departure
Zhengzhou
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169 sold
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4.7 ★

Highlights

Pure sightseeing, no shopping
Guaranteed departure
Licensed local guide
Jiguan Cave, Longmen Grottoesone-route tour without backtracking
D1

Day 1: Jiguan Cave

Early in the morning, enter Jiguan Cave and stroll inside the heated cave to admire the spectacular illuminated stalactites; In the afternoon, have free time, and you can take additional photos of the cave's vegetation, then return in the evening. Jiguan Cave Large temperature differences, strong winds at the summit, spare parts and jackets, don't stay too long at the viewing platform, and remember to keep warm.


Attraction introduction: Jiguan Cave is a major highlight of this trip. Jiguan Cave is Luanchuan's karst cave, where stalactites are varied in shape, illuminated by lights, and the temperature remains pleasant year-round. You can also explore Longtan Grand Canyon, with one cave and one gorge complementing each other; The trails and vegetation outside the cave are also great for photography, making it a classic geological wonder in western Henan. Among them, Yuzhu Pool, Yicai Hall, and Dian Wei Palace are the most worth checking out.


Friendly reminder: There are many mountain trails, with significant temperature differences between the top and bottom and many steps. It's recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes and bring a jacket, watch your steps while walking on the trail, and walk within your means. Be sure to bring your ID card and other valid documents, follow the guide throughout, and remember the meeting time and place. Jiguan Cave is called the highlight of this trip by many visitors—listen to the explanation and walk slowly on your own, which is the most enjoyable. From experience, Jiguan Cave is a karst cave, with a constant temperature of about 18°C inside and a large temperature difference from the outside. Please bring a light jacket when entering.

Meals: Meals on your own
Accommodation: Local comfortable hotel
D2

Day 2: Longmen Grottoes

Today's tour Longmen Grottoes suggests staying half a day: the main cave of Xishan, the Dongshan Viewing Platform, and Baiyuan of Xiangshan Temple are all connected, followed along to understand the stories behind the stone carvings of the Northern Wei and the flourishing Tang dynasties; Return in the evening to rest. Stay half a day to leisurely observe, following the "main story first, then detailed viewing" arrangement, scheduling the guided tour time with the guide's tour time.


Attraction introduction: Today's itinerary includes Longmen Grottoes attractions. Longmen Grottoes Carved into the cliffs on both banks of the Yi River, there are over 2,000 existing niches and over 100,000 statues. The Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple is the most impressive. Along with Dunhuang and Yungang, it is known as one of the three great grottoes, representing the pinnacle of stone carving art from the Northern Wei to the flourishing Tang dynasty. It is recommended to set aside half a day for careful appreciation, among which the Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple, the Three Caves of Binyang, and Lotus Cave are the most worth visiting.


Friendly reminder: There is a lot of walking throughout the trip, so it's recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes and a light jacket for weather changes; Please carry valid ID cards and other documents, keep close to the guide, and remember the meeting time and place. From experience, when there are many people, it's easiest to get so absorbed in taking photos that you forget your step; Make a reservation with your companions about the meeting point after you get separated. In practice, the Longmen Night Light Show charges an additional fee and requires separate reservations. If you want to see the night view, please book tickets in advance through official channels.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Local comfortable hotel
D3

Day 3: Sui-Tang Luoyang City

Gather in the morning and depart for Sui-Tang Luoyang City, follow the guide along the main route, visit the highlights one by one, and allow enough time for photos and rest; Enjoy local specialties at noon, then continue deeper in the afternoon. Check in at the hotel in the evening to recharge and prepare for the next day's itinerary. Upon entering, check the guide map to plan the route, lock in the key points Sui-Tang Luoyang City want to see most, and complete the rest as the guide guides pass.


Attraction introduction: Next, enter Sui-Tang Luoyang City,Sui-Tang Luoyang City National Heritage Park, centered around Yingtian Gate, Mingtang, and Tiantang, restoring the grandeur of the grand palaces of the flourishing Tang dynasty. Climb Yingtian Gate to overlook the central axis, enjoy the night light show, and directly experience the atmosphere of the "Divine Capital"; Strolling along Jiuzhou Pool is also a good place to imagine the prosperity of Wu Zetian's era.


Friendly reminder: There is a lot of walking between attractions, so choose comfortable and breathable shoes for easier effort, and bring a light jacket according to the weather; Please carry valid ID cards and other documents, follow the guide, and remember the meeting time and place. Sui-Tang Luoyang City Many tourists call this the highlight of this trip—listen to the explanation and walk slowly on your own, which is the most enjoyable. According to common sense, the night light shows at Sui-Tang Luoyang City Yingtianmen and Mingtang Paradise are very photogenic. It's recommended to enter in the evening to balance day and night.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Local comfortable hotel

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