This in-depth journey follows the historical trajectory of ancient China to uncover the legendary tales from the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Tang and Song dynasties.<\/p>\n
Starting from Zhengzhou, you will visit Anyang to uncover the oracle bone legacy of Chinese writing, immerse in the legacies of the Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, uncover the magnificent Buddhist grottoes of Gongyi, before concluding at Luoyang, known for its iconic Shaolin kung fu and the beautiful Luoyang Peony Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Please note that all prices provided are indicative and may be adjusted based on your travel dates, party size, and any specific requirements you may have.<\/em><\/p>\n","intriq_inquire_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/en\/contact-us\/","itinerary_banner":[{"width":150,"height":150,"file":"2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero.jpg","filesize":154674,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"Luoyang-hero-300x132.jpg","width":300,"height":132,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":11566,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero-300x132.jpg"},"large":{"file":"Luoyang-hero-1024x450.jpg","width":1024,"height":450,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":83287,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero-1024x450.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"Luoyang-hero-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":8952,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero-150x150.jpg"},"medium_large":{"file":"Luoyang-hero-768x338.jpg","width":768,"height":338,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":50047,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero-768x338.jpg"},"1536x1536":{"file":"Luoyang-hero-1536x676.jpg","width":1536,"height":676,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":168387,"url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero-1536x676.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]},"ID":"8196","name":"Luoyang-hero.jpg","path":"\/www\/wwwroot\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero-150x150.jpg","full_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luoyang-hero.jpg","title":"Luoyang-hero","caption":"","description":"","alt":"","srcset":false}],"start_date":"","end_date":"","duration_days":"10","duration_nights":"9","pricing_options":[{"price_label":"Price From","price_currency":"CNY","price_amount":"22500","price_unit":"Per Person"}],"promotions_grp":[],"download_itinerary_label":"","download_itinerary_attachment":[],"intro_content":" This journey brings you into the cultural hearth of China along its Central Plains, tracing the legendary dynastic tales of Henan before continuing into the picturesque eastern coast of Shandong.<\/p>\n Starting from Zhengzhou, you will visit Anyang to uncover the oracle bone legacy of Chinese writing, immerse in the legacies of the Song Dynasty in Kaifeng, uncover the magnificent Buddhist grottoes of Gongyi, before concluding at Luoyang, known for its iconic Shaolin kungfu.<\/p>\n As the hometown of Confucius, Qufu is home to the important Confucius Temple and Confucius Mansion. Your journey continues into the sacred Mount Tai, the ancient Qingzhou which contributed into the development of Shandong culture, before concluding at the atmospheric coastal city of Qingdao.<\/p>\n","itinerary_highlight_title":"Itinerary Highlights","itinerary_highlights":" Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\r\nUpon arrival, your guide will meet you and transferred to your hotel.\r\n\r\nAs the capital of Henan Province in central China, Zhengzhou is dubbed the \u201cCrossroads of China\u201d and it is home to over 3,000 years of history. Today, it is an important economic centre and a major transportation hub.","day_hotel":"21670"},{"itinerary_day_image":["8198"],"day_title":"Zhengzhou \/ Mount Yuntai \/ Zhengzhou","itinerary_content":" Mount Yuntai Day Tour<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Today, we drive to Yuntain Mountain (100km \/ 1hr15mins), renowned for its stunning natural scenery and rich geological landscapes. You will visit the iconic Red Stone Gorge with its picturesque layers of red rocks and a meandering stream. Head to the Tanpu Gorge, known for its waterfalls and clear pools. After lunch, take a cable car or hike up to Zhuyu Peak, the highest peak of Yuntain Mountain. From the summit, you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountain ranges.<\/p>","day_hotel":"21670","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8199"],"day_title":"Zhengzhou \/ Anyang","itinerary_content":" History of Henan<\/strong><\/p>\r\nShowcasing over 130,000 pieces of cultural relics, Henan Museum (\u6cb3\u5357\u535a\u7269\u9986) is the best place to gain insights into the history and legacy of Henan through the past thousands of years.\r\n\r\nCar Transfer: Zhengzhou to Anyang with Sightseeing<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive to Anyang (190km \/ 2.5hrs). On the way to Anyang, we stopped at the Youli Castle Ruins (\u7f91\u91cc\u57ce\u9057\u5740). A famous site from the Shang Dynasty, it was the site where King Wen of Zhou, Ji Chang, was imprisoned and developed the \"Book of Changes\" (\u5468\u6613).\r\n\r\n\u00a0Yuanlin (\u8881\u4e16\u51ef\u5893)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYuan Shikai served as the first President of the Republic of China and later became highly controversial for his attempt to restore the monarchy. You will visit his mausoleum, which interestingly blends the style of traditional Chinese mausoleums with Western architectural styles.","day_hotel":"11705","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8206"],"day_title":"Anyang \/ Kaifeng","itinerary_content":" Anyang: Origin of Chinese Characters & Archaeology<\/strong><\/p>\r\nVisit the relic of Yinxu Museum (\u6bb7\u589f\u535a\u7269\u9986). Yinxu is the site of the late Shang Dynasty capital city and is known as the birthplace of ancient Chinese archaeology.\r\n\r\nProceed to Museum of Ancient Chinese Characters (\u4e2d\u56fd\u6587\u5b57\u535a\u7269\u9986). This museum is China's only national-level museum dedicated to the theme of writing, comprehensively showcasing the origin, evolution, and development of Chinese characters.\r\n\r\nCar Transfer: Anyang to Kaifeng<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive to Kaifeng (210km \/ 2.5hrs), enjoy a walking tour at Xisi night market.","day_hotel":"11708","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8207"],"day_title":"Kaifeng","itinerary_content":"Glories of the Song Dynasty<\/strong>\r\n\r\nKaifeng was the first Chinese capital to be primarily a commercial metropolis. You will visit Kaifeng Fu & the Memorial Temple of Lord Bao (\u5f00\u5c01\u5e9c\u548c\u5305\u516c\u7960). Lord Bao was a well-known incorruptible and upright official in the times of the Northern Song Dynasty (960\u20131127), who was famous for his fairness in handling lawsuits. Proceed to the Longting Park (\u9f99\u4ead\u516c\u56ed). This area was once the core of the Northern Song Dynasty imperial palace, a testament to the area\u2019s rich historical legacies.\r\n\r\nExplore the Millennium City Park(\u6e05\u660e\u4e0a\u6cb3\u56ed), a large-scale historical cultural park which recreates the masterpiece of Riverside Scenes at Qingming Festival (\u6e05\u660e\u4e0a\u6cb3\u56fe), a Chinese painting by the famed Zhang Zeduan from the times of the Northern Song Dynasty.\r\n\r\nOptional Activities<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWe offer a range of optional activities to further elevate your experience while in Kaifeng:\r\n Legends of Kaifeng<\/strong><\/p>\r\nVisit the Kaifeng Iron Pagoda (\u5f00\u5c01\u94c1\u5854), one of the oldest glazed brick pagodas in China, built in the first year of the Huangyou era of the Northern Song Dynasty (1049). This pagoda is not only a landmark of Kaifeng but also an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese architectural art. Head to Xiangguo Temple (\u76f8\u56fd\u5bfa), built in the Tianbao era of the Northern Qi Dynasty (555) and is known as the birthplace of Chinese Han Buddhism. We will also visit the Zhou Bridge Site (\u5dde\u6865\u9057\u5740), which was once the main bridge connecting the northern and southern parts of the city and a symbol of the prosperity for the Northern Song capital.\r\n\r\nCar Transfer: Kaifeng to Gongyi\r\n\r\nDrive to Gongyi (130km \/ 1hr50mins).\r\n\r\nImperial Mausoleum of the Northern Song Dynasty (\u5b8b\u9675)\r\n\r\nAs one of the largest and best-preserved imperial mausoleum complexes in China, this mausoleum is the burial site of seven emperors and their accompanying royal family members from the Northern Song Dynasty.\r\n\r\nAt sunset, enjoy the view of the Yellow River.","day_hotel":"11711","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8210"],"day_title":"Gongyi \/ Dengfeng","itinerary_content":" History of Gongyi<\/strong><\/p>\r\nUncover the stories of the Manor of Millionaire Kang (\u5eb7\u767e\u4e07\u5e84\u56ed), the estate of the wealthy merchant Kang Yingkui's family from the Qing Dynasty. One of the best-preserved Qing-era residential architectural complexes, the manor combines the architectural features of northern courtyard houses and southern gardens, showcasing the diversity and artistry of Qing Dynasty residential architecture.\r\n\r\nProceed to the Gongyi Grottoes (\u5de9\u4e49\u77f3\u7a9f\u5bfa), one of the significant Buddhist grotto art sites in northern China. With over 1,500 years of history, it was first built during the Northern Wei Dynasty.\r\n\r\nCar Transfer: Gongyi to Dengfeng<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive to Dengfeng (130km \/ 1hr50mins).\r\n\r\nSongyang Academy<\/strong>\r\n\r\nVisit the Songyang Academy (\u5d69\u9633\u4e66\u9662), renowned as one of the four great academies in China.\r\n\r\nFirst built during the Northern Wei Dynasty with over 1,500 years of history, Songyang Academy has nurtured some of the most important scholars, officials and intellectuals which shaped the development of the Song Dynasty.\r\n\r\nOptional Activity\r\n\r\nEnjoy the Shaolin Chanzong Musical Ceremony performance\uff08\u7985\u5b97\u5c11\u6797\u00b7\u97f3\u4e50\u5927\u5178\uff09(own expense).","day_hotel":"11714","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8214"],"day_title":"Dengfeng \/ Luoyang","itinerary_content":" Shaolin Temple & Chinese Kungfu<\/strong><\/p>\r\nToday, you will visit the famous Shaolin Temple (\u5c11\u6797\u5bfa) to watch a traditional Shaolin Kung Fu show led by Shaolin monks. If you are interested, you may also have the opportunity to learn some basic kung fu.\r\n\r\nCar Transfer: Dengfeng to Luoyang<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDrive to Luoyang (80km \/ 1hrs15mins)\r\n\r\nStories of Luoyang<\/strong>\r\n\r\nVisit the White Horse Temple (\u767d\u9a6c\u5bfa), reputed as the first Buddhist temple in China and considered to be the place where Chinese Buddhism originated. Proceed to Erlitou Site & Relic Museum (\u4e8c\u91cc\u5934\u590f\u90fd\u9057\u5740\u535a\u7269\u9986), regarded by historians to be the capital of the Xia Dynasty. You will also visit Yingtian, which served as the southern gate of the imperial palace during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and likely to be the largest city gate in ancient China.","day_hotel":"11716","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]},{"itinerary_day_image":["8216"],"day_title":"Luoyang","itinerary_content":" Masterpieces of Luoyang<\/strong><\/p>\r\nToday, you will visit the Longmen Grottoes (\u9f99\u95e8\u77f3\u7a9f), home to the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving.\r\n\r\nVisit Guanlin & Luoyang Museum. The museum offers a rich collection of cultural artifacts ranging from the prehistoric era to the Ming and Qing dynasties, with those from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, as well as the Han and Tang periods, being particularly renowned.\r\n\r\nSpecial Events - Luoyang Peony Festival (\u6d1b\u9633\u7261\u4e39\u82b1\u4f1a)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPeonies are in full bloom around mid-April to mid-May, generally reaching their peak during the annual festival (typically April 10th-25th<\/sup>). During the peony fair, various folk performances are showcased in the gardens, set against the colorful backdrop of red, white, yellow and purple flowers.\r\n\r\nOptional Activities<\/strong>\r\n Car Transfer: Accommodation to Airport<\/strong><\/p>\r\nToday, you will be transferred to the airport or train station for your homebound or onward journey.<\/span>","meals_included_list":["breakfast"]}],"promo_pay_terms":"20% deposit to secure your seat","book_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/en\/contact-us\/","inquire_now_url":"https:\/\/www.intriqjourney.cn\/en\/contact-us\/","includes_title":"Includes","excludes_title":"Excludes","includes_content":"\n
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