China Ancestral Roots 4 Days · Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Anyang
Zhengzhou / Luoyang / Anyang · 4 days 3 nights · Relaxed
Reference Price
$610Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
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Itinerary Details
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The core sites of the Shang and Xia dynasties: Henan Museum, Longmen Grottoes, and Yin Ruins, all covered in four days.
Day-by-day itinerary4 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrived at Zhengzhou · Henan Museum
DestinationLocation→ Zhengzhou
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Zhengzhou Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Zhengzhou from various locations, with a dedicated airport or station pick-up to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Half a day at the museum + half a day at the Mall Ruins, plus one extra day to visit Yanshi Erlitou.
Henan Museum: The main exhibition hall's nine treasures, including the Jiahu bone flute, a musical instrument that has been played for about 8,000 years.
Meals: Braised noodles, spicy soup, braised pancakes.
Note: Henan Museum is closed on Mondays, so advance reservation is required; Some sites are outdoors, so pay attention to shade in summer.
In the evening, take a high-speed train or tour bus to Luoyang and stay overnight there. - D2Luoyang · Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple
DestinationLuoyang city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Luoyang Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailLongmen Grottoes: Carved during the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, the Vairocana Buddha at Fengxian Temple is the most representative Tang dynasty statue.
White Horse Temple: China's oldest temple, the first government-run temple after Buddhism was introduced to the Central Plains.
Meals: Luoyang water feast, unflipped soup, and noodles.
Tip: It is recommended to visit Longmen Grottoes in the morning, as the light slants onto the Buddha; During the peony blooming season in April, accommodation should be booked early. - D3Luoyang · Erlitou Museum (Yanshi), the ancient city of Luoyang from the Han and Wei dynasties
DestinationLuoyang → Anyang
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Luoyang Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Anyang
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
StopsDaily detailErlitou Museum (Yanshi): Exhibits excavation results from the Xia dynasty capital, about a 1-hour drive from downtown Luoyang.
Han-Wei Luoyang Ancient City: The capital site from the Eastern Han to Northern Wei, with a large foundation of the Taiji Hall.
Meals: Luoyang water banquet, Bufan soup, and noodles.
Tip: It is recommended to visit Longmen Grottoes in the morning, as the sunlight slants over the Buddha; During the peony bloom season in April, accommodation should be booked early.
In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Anyang and stay overnight there. - D4Anyang · Yin Ruins Palace and Ancestral Temple Ruins and Return Journey
DestinationAnyang → Airport drop-off / Drop-off station
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailYinxu Palace and Ancestral Temple Ruins: Rammed earth foundation and sacrificial pits, oracle bone cellar here.
Yinxu Royal Tomb Site and M260: The Simuwu Ding was unearthed, with a very intuitive tomb structure.
Chinese Character Museum: From oracle bone script to bamboo slips and movable type, it thoroughly explains the evolution of Chinese characters.
Youli City and Yue Fei Temple: Within Tangyin County, the hometown of King Wen of Zhou and Yue Fei, you can add along the way.
Meals: Flat rice noodles, Daokou roast chicken, Anyang stew.
Tip: Yinxu is divided into two areas: the palace area and the royal tomb area, with a shuttle bus in between; The oracle bone pit site is strictly guarded and must not be touched.
Shuttle service is provided according to flight or train time; after the trip,
Route Overview
Main Huaxia Ancestry Route: Zhengzhou Shang City and Henan Museum, Yanshi Erlitou Xia Capital, Luoyang Longmen and Han-Wei Ancient City, Anyang Yinxu Oracle Bones, Linfen Yao Temple Taosi, Yuncheng Shun Emperor Mausoleum and Guan Di Temple. This is a complete route for those looking for the "earliest China."
The entire journey lasts 4 days, moving along the route "Zhengzhou → Yanshi Erlitou → Luoyang → Anyang Yinxu → Linfen Yao Temple → Yuncheng Shun Emperor Mausoleum": Zhengzhou / Luoyang / Anyang. The pace is arranged as "one city, one section," mainly using high-speed trains between cities; sections with travel over 5 hours are replaced with flights.
Destinations on This Route
- Zhengzhou: Half a day at the museum + half a day at the Shang City site; add a day to visit Yanshi Erlitou.
- Luoyang: One day for Longmen + White Horse Temple, one day for Han-Wei Ancient City and museum, or add Yanshi Erlitou.
- Anyang: Yinxu + Chinese Character Museum take exactly one day; if more time, you can visit Tangyin.
Associated Cultural Route
This route belongs to He-Luo Origins ・ Huaxia Ancestry, with other variations of different durations available for comparison under the same theme.
Costs include
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary (double occupancy)
- First entrance tickets to the attractions specified in the itinerary
- Ground transportation listed in the itinerary (high-speed rail / tour bus / scenic area sightseeing bus)
- Full-time Chinese-speaking tour guide service
- Daily breakfast, and meals specified in the itinerary
- Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- Round-trip international airfare between the place of departure and China
- Personal visa and document fees
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
- Optional items (cable car, additional boat rides, performances, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers (voluntary)
- Single room supplement