Henan（Shaolin Temple、Longmen Grottoes、Millennium City Park） 6-Days Private Tour（Four-Diamond Hotel）—Peony Flower Fair: April

About this tour

1.Reminders：
*This is a no Shopping-free tour, focusing only on sightseeing.
*No tourist traps—only authentic experiences.
*Peony Flower Fair: April
*Children’s Rate (No Extra Bed Included)

2.Introductions to Scenic Spots Listed in the Itinerary:
Shaolin Temple: Founded by Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty to accommodate the Indian monk Batuo, it is a world-renowned “cradle of Chan Buddhism” and “the first famous temple under heaven”.
Longmen Grottoes: Located in Luoyang, Henan, they are the largest remaining imperial grotto temple relics in China and recognized by UNESCO as “the peak of Chinese stone carving art”.
Peony Garden: A specialized garden mainly for peony viewing, usually open in April each year during the peony blooming season, with a great variety of peony species and gorgeous flower colors.
Heaven and Bright Hall of Sui-Tang Luoyang City: Located in the National Heritage Park of Sui-Tang Luoyang City, Luoyang. The Heaven was the imperial Buddhist worship hall for Wu Zetian, and the Bright Hall was the largest wooden building in the world in terms of volume. Both are iconic structures of Wu Zetian’s reign.
Lijing Gate: The west gate of the old city area of Luoyang, first built in the Sui Dynasty. As the western entrance to the ancient Luoyang city, it is known as “the First Gate of the Central Plains”.
Luoyi Ancient City: Located in the old city area of Luoyang, it is built based on historical relics such as the Xintan Wharf of the Tang Dynasty and the Wenfeng Pagoda of the Song Dynasty. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot showcasing the style of the ancient capital Luoyang.
Lijing Gate Old Street: A historical and cultural street with Ming and Qing architectural styles in the old city area of Luoyang. Lined with shops on both sides, it allows visitors to taste Luoyang’s specialty foods and experience the charm of the ancient capital.
Yuntai Mountain: Located in Xiuwu County, Jiaozuo, Henan, it is a comprehensive world geopark integrating rift structures, geological and geomorphic landscapes, and hydrodynamic effects.
Red Stone Gorge: The core scenic spot of Yuntai Mountain, famous for its unique red rock cliff landscapes. Inside the gorge, red rocks stand opposite each other, and ponds and waterfalls are connected, earning it the reputation of “potted canyon”.
Tanpu Gorge: Located in the northern part of Yuntai Mountain, the valley has a spring every three steps, a waterfall every five steps, and a pond every ten steps, hence the nickname “Tanpu Valley” (Valley of Ponds and Waterfalls).
Millennium City Park : A large-scale Song Dynasty historical and cultural theme park built based on Zhang Zeduan’s painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival, reproducing the prosperous scene of Kaifeng, the ancient capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Bao Zheng Memorial Temple: Situated on the west bank of Baogong Lake in Kaifeng, it was restored and rebuilt to commemorate Bao Zheng, an honest and upright official of the Northern Song Dynasty. With a neat layout and a solemn atmosphere, it features typical Song Dynasty-style architecture.
Kaifeng City Wall: First built in the Daliang City of the Wei State during the Warring States Period, it has a total length of 14.4 kilometers. It is the second largest existing ancient city wall building in China, second only to the Nanjing City Wall.