Tour Features: Henan Province is an ancient and cultural place in Central China. The capital of Henan - Zhengzhou will firstly be visited. Furthermore, Anyang and Luoyang in this province are the ancient capitals in China. You will have a chance to visit these two cities to enlarge your knowledge about Chinese histories. Besides, you will experience Shaolin Kongfu when you visit Shaolin Temple and appreciate magnificent scenery of Yellow River when you travel in Sanmenxia.
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Anyang - Zhengzhou (-, L, D)
Upon arrival in Anyang, our tour guide will meet you at the trainstaion holding a welcome sign board with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel. Anyang is one of the eight Chinese ancient capitals, a famous historical city with glorious civilization. At first, visit Yin Ruins, which is the first capital ruins with a historical record confirmed by oracles and archaeological excavations. Then go to visit Wenfeng Padoga in Tianning Temple, which is famous for its unique style of structure.(Just on the contrary to the ususal form of common Pagodas, it is wider and wider from the bottom to the top, looking like an umbrella.) After visiting all the scenic spots above, drive to Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province,183km from Anyang.
Day 02: Zhengzhou - Dengfeng - Luoyang (B, L, D)
Today you will visit Yellow River Scenic Area - a beautiful garden where you can enjoy the grand view of Yellow River and Henan Provincial Museum - a artistical and cultural palace in the center of China. Then drive to Dengfeng County, where you will visit the Shaolin Temple - hometown of Chinese Kongfu and Forests of Pagodas. You will also enjoy the Shaolin Kung Fu Performance. Finally drive to Luoyang -one of the seven ancient capitals of China.
Day 03: Luoyang (B, L, D)
Visit the world-famous Longmen Grottoes - a treasure house of ancient Buddhist cave art and Luoyang Museum of Ancient Tomb - a museum of ancient tomb forms of different dynasties. The last stop is White Horse Temple, which enjoys the reputation of the No.1 Ancient Temple of China.
Day 04: Luoyang - Sanmenxia, See off (B, L, -)
Drive to Sanmenxia- an important birthplace of the Yellow River Culture. Visit Museum of Chariot Pit of Kingdom Guo and Hangu Pass - a strategic pass in ancient China just south of the great eastern bend of the Yellow River. At last, you will be transported to Trainstation to your next destination.
Itinerary: B: Breakfast AB: American Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner SD: Special Dinner
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