Complete 5-Day Autumn Tour Guide to the Three Ancient Capitals of Henan

Hey guys! Autumn trip plans are here! The 5-day tour of Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Luoyang is ready. Journey to a breathtaking feast on earth and witness the magnificent beauty of the fairy mountains; experience stepping into a painting and dreaming back a thousand years in a day; enjoy a tour of Henan’s three ancient capitals, visit the Henan Museum to find the nine treasured artifacts, watch martial arts performances at Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, feel the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty at Longmen Grottoes, plus two night tours at Luoyi Ancient City and Kaifeng Drum Tower Night Market, and travel back in time instantly at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden—absolutely amazing! The trip includes 3 special local meals: Zhengzhou Hui noodles, Mount Song vegetarian dishes, and Luoyang’s signature water banquet dishes~ This is the best season for off-peak travel. Every year from October 18 to November 17, Kaifeng hosts the Chrysanthemum Culture Festival, where the city is filled with golden chrysanthemum decorations, creating a rich festive atmosphere; The whole trip is a boutique small group of 16 people for an easy and relaxed travel experience! -------- 🎉Tour itinerary: D1: Arrive in Zhengzhou, private transfer from the station to the hotel. If you arrive early, you can visit the Movie Town or the Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City 🎭 for an immersive experience of Central Plains culture and the charm of drama! D2: Henan Museum [Search for the Nine Treasures] -> Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden [Step into a painting, dream back to a thousand years] -> Drum Tower Night Market 🏛️Explore the Henan Museum and start the treasure hunt; 🏞️Stroll through Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden and relive the prosperity of the Song Dynasty; 🌃Enjoy the night tour of Kaifeng Drum Tower and taste authentic local snacks! D3: Shaolin Temple -> Pagoda Forest -> Outdoor Martial Arts Performance -> Sui-Tang Luoyang City Yingtian Gate Ruins -> Luoyi Ancient City 🏯Visit Shaolin Temple and watch exciting martial arts shows; 🗿Walk through the Pagoda Forest and feel the weight of history; 🏰Explore the Sui-Tang Luoyang City Yingtian Gate ruins and appreciate the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty; 🌃Night tour of Luoyi Ancient City to experience ancient charm! D4: Laojun Mountain Scenic Area -> Ten-Mile Painted Screen 🏞️Climb Laojun Mountain and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ten-Mile Painted Screen, as if you are in a fairyland! D5: Longmen Grottoes to experience the Tang Dynasty grandeur -> Return trip 🗿At Longmen Grottoes, witness the brilliance of Tang Dynasty sculpture art; 🛫Then arrange for your return, concluding a wonderful Henan trip! -------- Must-visit attractions: Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠Address: Northwest corner of the intersection of Ping’an Avenue and Guangxin Street, Zhongmu County, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province ⏰Opening hours: October 13 - December 30, 10:00-20:00 ⏳Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days 💬A cluster of 21 theaters forming a dramatic village, offering an incredibly immersive experience! Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠Address: No. 5 Longting West Road, Longting District, Kaifeng City ⏰Opening hours: 08:30-22:00 ⏳Recommended visit duration: 1 day 💬Travel back to the Song Dynasty, enjoy games, admire ancient architecture and folk performances! Laojun Mountain Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🏠Address: Group 21, Qiliping Village, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⏰Open all day ⏳Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days 💬Enjoy the sea of clouds and sunrise, appreciate Taoist culture, a perfect blend of nature and humanity! -------- Some tips: 1️⃣By November, Central Plains is already in autumn 🍂, with big temperature differences between morning and evening, bring a light down jacket; it may snow ❄️ on Laojun Mountain in Luoyang. 2️⃣Henan people love drinking spicy pepper soup with fried dough sticks 🥣, don’t miss it at breakfast shops; for Kaifeng soup dumplings, open the window first before sipping the soup 🥟. 3️⃣The metro from Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport to the city center is very convenient 🚇; in Kaifeng and Luoyang, shared electric scooters are a time-saving way to get around the concentrated attractions 🛵. 4️⃣Luoyang’s water banquet is sour and spicy 🌶️ and very filling, so it’s best to share with others; the night lighting at Yingtian Gate is stunning 🏮. 5️⃣Henan people are warm and straightforward 🤝; when asking for directions, uncles and aunties might even walk part of the way with you, don’t be shy~ -------- Come have fun in Zhengzhou - Kaifeng - Luoyang! If you want to easily explore these three places, quickly book a reliable group tour and just go for it!