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4-Day Luoyang-Zhengzhou In-depth Tour: Lazy travelers, just copy this itinerary!

Hey everyone! Here's a super practical 4-day Luoyang-Zhengzhou travel guide! It covers the essential attractions of both places and includes thoughtful pick-up and drop-off services, making your trip super worry-free! Follow this guide to easily explore two ancient capitals, experiencing the wonderful blend of history and modernity. Save it now! -- Scroll down for exciting content and don't miss out on great tips! ↓ -- 🚗 Itinerary at a glance: * 📅 Day 1: Depart and arrive in Luoyang 🚗. After being picked up by a private car and transferred to your hotel, enjoy free time. We recommend visiting [Lijing Gate Ancient Street / Luoyi Ancient City] 🏯 『Accommodation: Luoyang』 📝 Upon arriving in Luoyang, first freely experience the charm of the ancient city. Visit Lijing Gate or Luoyi Ancient City to immerse yourself in the ancient capital's atmosphere. * 📅 Day 2-3: Laojun Mountain Scenic Area — Ten-Mile Gallery — White Horse Temple — Luoyi Ancient City (revisit) — Longmen Grottoes — Lushena Buddha 🗿 📝 A two-day in-depth tour to explore the natural wonders of Laojun Mountain and Ten-Mile Gallery, then visit White Horse Temple, Luoyi Ancient City, and Longmen Grottoes to experience Luoyang's rich history and cultural heritage. * 📅 Day 4: Shaolin Temple — Pagoda Forest ⛩️, then head to Zhengzhou 🚗 📝 On the last day, visit Shaolin Temple and Pagoda Forest to experience the charm of the birthplace of martial arts, then proceed to Zhengzhou to prepare for your return journey. * 🛫 Return Day: Zhengzhou 🛫 Return 📝 End your pleasant Luoyang-Zhengzhou trip and return home with a heart full of memories! -- Must-Visit Attractions: 🌄 Laojun Mountain Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: Group 21, Qiliping Village, Luanchuan County, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: All day ⏳ Recommended Duration: 1-2 days 💬 Enjoy the sea of clouds and sunrise, appreciate Taoist culture, as if stepping into a fairyland, experiencing the wonderful blend of nature and humanity! 🏯 White Horse Temple 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: No. 6 Luobai Road, Baimasi Town, Chanhe District, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown ⏳ Recommended Duration: 2-3 hours 💬 The ancestral temple and origin of Chinese Buddhism, with five grand halls inside, feel the thousand-year historical heritage and the fusion of Chinese and foreign architectural cultures! 🏮 Luoyi Ancient City 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: Intersection of Jiudu Road and Liulin Street, Southeast Corner, Old Town District, Luoyang City ⏰ Opening Hours: 09:00-23:00 ⏳ Recommended Duration: 1 day 💬 Full of ancient charm, history everywhere, layers of eaves as beautiful as a painting. As dusk falls, thousands of lanterns light up, as if traveling back to ancient times! 🗿 Longmen Grottoes 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: No. 13 Longmen Middle Street, Luolong District, Luoyang City, Henan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00 ⏳ Recommended Duration: 3-5 hours 💬 A thousand-year-old art treasure trove, exquisite Buddha statues are breathtaking. Experience the fusion of history and art, gaining a unique cultural experience! 🥋 Shaolin Temple 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍 Address: Shaolin Scenic Area, G207, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: 07:00-17:00 ⏳ Recommended Duration: 1 day 💬 The ancestor of Zen Buddhism and the origin of martial arts. Practice martial arts and pray for blessings, experience the charm of Shaolin Kung Fu, and gain abundant joy! -- Essential travel tips: 🍜 Food: For Luoyang, the Peony Swallow Vegetable in the Water Banquet is a must-try. For Zhengzhou, look for traditional Braised Noodles, and spicy soup with sweet garlic is absolutely amazing! 🌶️ ✈️ Airport Transportation: Luoyang Beijiao Airport is small but close to the city center. Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport has direct subway access to the city center, super convenient! 🚇 ❄️ December Weather: Luoyang and Zhengzhou are dry and cold, requiring down jackets + scarves. Indoor heating is strong, so remember to bring light inner layers! 🧣 📸 Photo Spots: Luoyang Yingtianmen's night lights are super dreamy. Zhengzhou's "Big Corn" building has beautiful night reflections! 🌃 🚶 Itinerary Arrangement: Luoyang's attractions are concentrated and walkable. Zhengzhou has extensive subway coverage, so it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes for walking! 👟 -- Your wonderful journey is about to begin. Click the card below to book a worry-free trip with one click~
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