Zhengzhou-Luoyang-Kaifeng 5-Day Family Trip Ultimate Guide

How to travel with kids in Zhengzhou-Luoyang-Kaifeng? Keep this guide! Enjoy Central Plains cuisine to the fullest, practice martial arts at Shaolin, participate in treasure hunts at the Henan Museum, learn and visit Tang Sancai culture, make Tang Sancai pottery, experience ancient Chinese music performances, and specially arranged 2 night tours: Bian River boat cruise and Luoyi Ancient City. Join the Little Reporter interview at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, a super fun cultural journey! -- 🗺️ Itinerary: Day 1: Gather in Zhengzhou 🛬 — Private transfer from airport/station, free time after hotel check-in, first taste of Central Plains cuisine 🍜. Arrive in Zhengzhou and feel the warmth of the Central Plains, starting the journey with delicious food. Day 2: Henan Museum (participate in treasure hunt, watch ancient Chinese music performance) 🏛️ — China Tang Sancai Cultural Park 🎨 — Luoyi Ancient City night tour experience 🌃. Explore the museum, admire Tang Sancai, night tour of Luoyi Ancient City, feel the charm of the ancient capital. Day 3: Longmen Grottoes — Fengxian Temple 🗿 — Shaolin Temple (martial arts practice, outdoor martial arts show) 🥋 — Pagoda Forest 🌳. World Cultural Heritage site Longmen Grottoes, Fengxian Temple, Qianxi Temple, Binyang Caves, visit ancient temples, Pagoda Forest and Changzhuyuan, watch martial arts performances, experience the essence of Shaolin culture. Day 4: Only Henan · Drama Fantasy City 🎭 — Bian River boat cruise night tour 🚤. Immerse in Drama Fantasy City with 21 performances showcasing Central Plains culture through acting, night cruise on Bian River to enjoy unique scenery and experience the prosperity and charm of Tokyo (Kaifeng). Day 5: Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden (including performance and Little Reporter interview) 🏞️🎉 — Private transfer to station. Tour Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, travel back to the Northern Song Dynasty, dream of the great Song, special Little Reporter interview, famous painting appreciation. 🛫 Departure day: With full memories, head home and conclude the wonderful Central Plains trip! -- Must-visit attractions: 🏛️ Henan Museum: Rich exhibitions + social education experience hall, seven major experience zones covering ancient technology, archaeology, etc., perfect for parent-child immersive cultural experience 📚 🌸 Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden: Song Dynasty culture theme park, fun Song Dynasty games like dart throwing and archery 🎯, watch special story scenes and folk performances, ideal for family fun! -- 🌦️ Travel essentials: Zhengzhou-Luoyang-Kaifeng November travel checklist 👗**Clothing**: Thin sweater + windproof jacket essential, big temperature difference at Luoyang Laojun Mountain, bring a scarf for warmth 👟**Shoes**: Comfortable sneakers for walking Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes, and non-slip shoes for stone paths at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden in Kaifeng 📱**Electronics**: Power bank + three-prong adapter (ancient city hotels mostly have two-prong outlets), camera for amazing Longmen Buddha statues 🧴**Protection**: Sunscreen (strong UV at Yuntai Mountain), moisturizer (dry skin in northern China in November) 💊**Medicines**: Motion sickness pills (2-hour intercity bus rides), band-aids (steps at Shaolin Temple can cause blisters) 🪪**Documents**: ID card for entry to all attractions, student ID for half price (valid at Longmen, Shaolin, Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden) -- Quickly bring your little ones and set off 👨👩👧, this Zhengzhou-Luoyang-Kaifeng trip is definitely worth it, just go for it! 😎