Henan 7-Day In-Depth Tour
One Fantasy City, Two Ancient Capitals & Seven Ways to Travel Through Time
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Land of Dramas
The immersive 'Unique Henan' theater city, with 21 shows that step you into a thousand years of Central Plains stories.
Exhibits That Still Sing
In-depth Henan Museum guiding that brings the 8,000-year-old Jiahu bone flute and the Fu Hao owl zun to life.
Two Cities by Night
A dragon-boat cruise along Kaifeng's Imperial River, and the Longmen Grottoes glowing like a fallen galaxy after dark.
Hands-On Heritage & Tang Style
Glaze your own Tang tri-color pottery with a master, then step out in full Tang costume for a private photo shoot.
Seven Days Through the Cradle of Chinese Civilization
Henan runs too deep for a quick glance. This is where Chinese civilization began — where the 8,000-year-old Jiahu bone flute still sings, where Fu Hao’s bronze owl keeps watch, and where a full dynasty once lived in stone at the Longmen Grottoes. Seven unhurried days carry you across three cities and five millennia, from the rammed-earth wheat fields of the immersive Land of Dramas to the lantern-lit rivers of old Kaifeng and the Tang glories of Luoyang.
Day 1–2: Zhengzhou & a Land of Dramas
Arrive in Zhengzhou, where the Erqi Square memorial tower lights the night. Your first full day belongs to Unique Henan · Land of Dramas, an immersive theater city with 21 different shows. Race to the popular small theaters at opening, then settle in for one great main show — the famine-set Lijia Village Theater moves many to tears, while the Fantasy City Theater sweeps through half of Chinese history.
Day 3–4: Museum Treasures & Song-Dynasty Kaifeng
A senior guide breathes life into the Henan Museum’s treasures — the Jiahu bone flute, Fu Hao’s owl zun, the cloud-pattern bronze jin. Then cross to Kaifeng, drift past the Po Pagoda and Longting Lake, and end the day aboard a dragon-boat cruise along the Imperial River. The old city unfolds: the Iron Pagoda, the thousand-arm Guanyin, the newly found Zhouqiao Ruins — and, at night, the glowing Millennium City Park, a sleepless Bianjing reborn.
Day 5–7: Tang Luoyang & the Smiling Buddha
In Luoyang, slip into a Tang robe for a private photo shoot at Yingtian Gate or Luoyi Old Town, then feast on the imperial Water Banquet. Glaze your own tri-color pottery beside a heritage master, wander a Grand Canal museum, and watch dusk warm the Vairocana Buddha’s smile at the Longmen Grottoes. A final art-block stroll and a high-speed train send you home.
What’s Included
A private car and English-speaking guide for all seven days, the Land of Dramas ticket with one main show, museum and landmark entries, your Tang pottery workshop and photo shoot, the Imperial River dragon-boat cruise, six nights in premium hotels across three cities, daily breakfast with selected meals, and every transfer from airport pickup to train drop-off. The queues, the reservations, the cross-city drives — all handled, so the days stay as deep and unhurried as the land itself.
Pricing
Price available on request — including upgrades for the InterContinental Zhengzhou, Sheraton Kaifeng or Luoyang Marriott.
Seven days, three cities, five thousand years. The Central Plains run deep — come and touch the beginning of China.
Itinerary
Arrive in Zhengzhou · First Impressions
Private airport pickup to your hotel (~45 min), then a free evening — the Erqi Square memorial tower at night, where old Zhengzhou meets new.
Unique Henan · Small Theaters
Gates open around 9:30 — head straight to the most popular small theaters to skip the queues, from Hongmiao School to Cao Cao's Wheat Field. Optional VIP lane, seats and guide.
Land of Dramas · Main Show
Your ticket includes one main show. Lijia Village Theater, set in the Henan famine, is the moving top pick; the Fantasy City Theater sweeps through Chinese history on a stunning stage.
Henan Museum · In-Depth Tour
A senior guide brings the 8,000-year-old Jiahu bone flute, Lady Fu Hao's bronze owl zun and the cloud-pattern bronze jin to life.
Drive to Kaifeng · Po Pagoda & Longting Lake
Cross to Kaifeng (~1.5 hrs) for its oldest brick pagoda set with nearly 7,000 Buddha bricks, then lakeside coffee overlooking Song palace ruins.
Imperial River Dragon-Boat Cruise
Glide through 11 Song-style bridges as pavilions glow and silk-and-bamboo music drifts across the water.
Old Kaifeng · Four Song Landmarks
The thousand-year Iron Pagoda, Daxiangguo Temple's thousand-arm Guanyin, the Zhouqiao Ruins and the Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall's fine carvings.
Millennium City Park by Night
When the lanterns come on, the park becomes the sleepless Bianjing — catch the live show 'Song Dynasty: Dream of Dongjing' or simply stroll the lantern fairs.
Drive to Luoyang
Drive through the Central Plains to Luoyang (~2.5 hrs). After lunch, check in to the Luoyang Marriott for two nights and rest.
Tang-Style Photo Shoot
Dress in a Tang robe with peach-blossom makeup for a private shoot at Yingtian Gate or Luoyi Old Town — your photographer knows the city's best angles.
Luoyang Water Banquet
Taste the imperial Water Banquet, including Empress Wu's signature Peony Swallow dish.
Tang Tri-Color Pottery Workshop
In Chaoyang Town, the birthplace of Tang tri-color pottery, learn glazing from a heritage master and paint your own horse or lady figurine.
Longmen Grottoes Night Tour
As dusk falls, lights warm the Vairocana Buddha's smile while your guide shares the faith and stories behind the carvings.
Weipo Xinxu Art Block (Optional)
Luoyang's own '798' — red-brick factories reborn as indie bookstores, cafés and art shows.
High-Speed Train & Departure
Ride the high-speed rail from Luoyang Longmen Station — your 7-day Central Plains journey draws to a close.
Route Map
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Good to Know
- Best Season
- Spring (Apr–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov); Longmen Grottoes and city night scenes are enchanting year-round
- Meeting Point
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport pickup or your Zhengzhou hotel lobby
- Group Size
- Private — your party only
- Languages
- English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
- What to Bring
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- Comfortable walking shoes (10,000 steps a day at the Land of Dramas)
- ID/passport for hotels and high-speed rail
- Layers for cool evenings and air-conditioned interiors
- Camera — and your best Tang-photo pose
What's Included
- Private car with driver for 7 days
- English-speaking guide (other languages on request)
- Unique Henan · Land of Dramas ticket with one main show
- Henan Museum, Kaifeng landmarks & Longmen Grottoes tickets
- Tang tri-color pottery workshop & Tang-style photo shoot
- Imperial River dragon-boat night cruise
- 6 nights in premium hotels across Zhengzhou, Kaifeng & Luoyang
- Daily breakfast + selected meals throughout the itinerary
- All transfers including airport pickup and train drop-off
Not Included
- Optional VIP service at the Land of Dramas
- Dinners (recommendations provided)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the seven-day pace?
Gently unhurried. Most days focus on one city or experience, with afternoons set aside to rest, so you travel deep rather than rush through the Central Plains.
Do we need to reserve the Land of Dramas in advance?
Yes — early booking is recommended for the main shows, and we can add VIP lane, seats and a dedicated guide if you want a relaxed day.
Is the itinerary customizable?
Absolutely. Weipo Xinxu, extra main shows at the Land of Dramas, or a day trip to the Shaolin Temple can all be added to suit your interests.
Where does the trip end?
It ends in Luoyang with a high-speed rail departure from Luoyang Longmen Station, connecting easily to major cities across China.
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