Beijing-Forbidden City-Great Wall-Shaolin Temple-Kaifeng-Luoyang-10D9N

Daily Itinerary

1. 1Day

   arrive in Beijing

   Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in an air-conditioned tourist coach for rest. Please note: Guests on flights arriving within two hours of each other may share the same transfer vehicle, as specified in your tour confirmation notice.

   💡 Hotel:Wanda Realm Beijing or similar 5-star hotel

   

   Beijing Capital Int'l Airport
2. 2Day

   Beijing — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: Beijing Roast Duck / Dinner: Beijing Hot Pot

   After breakfast, visit "Tiananmen Square", the world's largest city-center square. You'll see the exterior of the "Great Hall of the People" and the "National Centre for the Performing Arts". Next, explore the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) — the world's largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex, ranked first among the "Five Great Palaces of the World." In the afternoon, head to "Shichahai" to experience old Beijing. "Shichahai" consists of three lakes — Qianhai, Houhai, and Xihai — along with the surrounding historic neighborhood. With its beautiful waterside scenery and well-preserved old streets, this area is home to numerous former residences of celebrities, ancient prince mansions, and other historical landmarks.Due to strict daily visitor caps at the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), tickets are extremely limited. If tickets cannot be secured, the visit will be substituted with: exterior viewing of the "Forbidden City" + "Jingshan Park" + "Prince Gong's Mansion".

   💡 Hotel:Wanda Realm Beijing or similar 5-star hotel

   

   Tiananmen Square

   

   Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

   

   Shichahai
3. 3Day

   Beijing — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: Local farmhouse cuisine / Dinner: At own expense

   After breakfast, visit the "Great Wall at Mutianyu", one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After lunch, drive by and view the exterior of the "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube" — the main venues of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Following the 2022 Winter Olympics, the Water Cube has been transformed into the "Ice Cube". Next, visit the Summer Palace, "China's largest" and best-preserved imperial garden. In the evening, explore "Wangfujing Street", Beijing's most famous commercial street, with a history dating back to the 1260s.

   💡 Hotel:Wanda Realm Beijing or similar 5-star hotel

   

   Great Wall (Mutianyu)

   

   Summer Palace

   

   Bird's Nest & Water Cube
4. 4Day

   Zhengzhou — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: Henan braised noodles & local specialties / Dinner: At own expense

   After breakfast, take a high-speed train (second-class seat included) to Zhengzhou, Henan. Upon arrival, visit the "Henan Museum" to explore national treasures unearthed in the Central Plains and learn about the origins of Chinese civilization. After the visit, transfer by coach to Kaifeng, the ancient capital of eight dynasties.

   💡 Hotel: Wenlan International Hotel or similar 4-star hotel

   

   Henan Museum

   

   Kaifeng Ancient City
5. 5Day

   Kaifeng — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: Qingyuan Song Dynasty Banquet / Dinner: At own expense

   After breakfast, head to a costume shop to get dressed in traditional Song Dynasty clothing (extra cost). Put on the outfit and wander around the pavilions and old streets — it feels like stepping back in time. Then visit the "Qingming Shanghe Garden", a park that recreates what life was like in Bianjing (Kaifeng) during the Northern Song Dynasty. For lunch, enjoy a "Song Dynasty-style" banquet with authentic dishes from that era and experience the dining culture of the time. In the afternoon, take part in a "Song-style tea ceremony" (included in the price). You'll make tea and burn incense yourself — just like scholars and poets used to. In the evening, watch a large outdoor performance called "Dream of the Eastern Capital" (also included). It's a spectacular light and water show that brings the glory of the Song Dynasty to life.

   💡 Hotel: Wenlan International Hotel or similar 4-star hotel

   

   Millennium City Park (Qingming Shanghe Garden)

   

   Song-style Tea Ceremony

   

   Dream of the Eastern Capital Show
6. 6Day

   Kaifeng — Breakfast: Hulatang (a hearty, peppery Henan-style soup with meat and veggies) / Lunch: Authentic Kaifeng specialties / Dinner: At own expense

   Start your day with a bowl of authentic "Henan Hulatang" — a spicy, peppery soup that's a real local favorite. In the morning, visit the"Iron Pagoda", a thousand-year-old landmark, then wander through the "China Hanyuan" to see ancient calligraphy carved into stone by master calligraphers from different dynasties. For lunch, try Kaifeng's famous soup dumplings — a classic local dish that's worth the visit alone. In the afternoon, spend time at "The Song Dynasty Of Kungfu City(Wansuishan Wuxia City)". Watch live martial arts performances and get a feel for the warrior culture of the Song Dynasty. In the evening, take a boat ride along the river in the ancient city. The night views of the old town with all its lights are really something special.

   💡 Hotel: Wenlan International Hotel or similar 4-star hotel

   

   Iron Pagoda of Kaifeng

   

   Wansuishan Kungfu City

   

   Ancient City Boat Night Tour
7. 7Day

   Zhengzhou — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: At own expense / Dinner: At own expense

   Head to "Unique Henan Land of Dramas(Only Henan)" — a drama-themed park where you'll watch several immersive theater performances. It's all about the real stories of this land: the joys, the heartbreaks, the weighty history of the Central Plains.

   💡 Hotel: Wenlan International Hotel or similar 4-star hotel

   

   Only Henan Land of Dramas

   

   Immersive Theater Performances
8. 8Day

   Shaolin Temple — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: Authentic Shaolin vegetarian cuisine / Dinner: At own expense

   Head to Dengfeng and step into the" Shaolin Temple", a thousand-year-old monastery where you'll experience the unique blend of Zen Buddhism and martial arts. Visit the Pagoda Forest, the resting place of generations of abbots, and soak in the centuries of Zen tradition. Then make your way up "Mount Song", one of China's most sacred mountains, to take in its grand scenery. Afterward, drive to Luoyang to check in for the night.

   💡 Hotel: Yading Hotel, Luoyang or similar 5-star hotel

   

   Shaolin Temple

   

   Pagoda Forest

   

   Mount Song
9. 9Day

   Luoyang — Breakfast: Hotel buffet / Lunch: Authentic Luoyang specialties / Dinner: At own expense

   In the morning, head to the "Luoyang Museum" to see its legendary treasures — from the "Luoyang Smile," a serene Buddha face that survived a temple fire over 1,500 years ago, to rare black-glazed Tang Dynasty horses found nowhere else in the world. Each artifact tells the story of a capital that rose and fell through thirteen dynasties, letting you feel the depth of Heluo civilization up close. In the afternoon, explore the "Longmen Grottoes", a UNESCO World Heritage site carved into the cliffs along the Yi River. Stand before the awe-inspiring Lushena Buddha — a 17-meter-tall masterpiece from the Tang Dynasty, said to have been funded by Empress Wu Zetian herself. Take your time admiring over 100,000 stone statues spanning 400 years of Buddhist art at its finest.

   💡 Hotel: Yading Hotel, Luoyang or similar 5-star hotel

   

   Luoyang Museum

   

   Longmen Grottoes

   

   Vairocana Buddha
10. 10Day

    Luoyang — Breakfast: Hotel buffet

    After breakfast, we'll drop you off at the airport or high-speed railway station according to your flight schedule, bringing this wonderful journey to a close.

Traveler Reviews

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林清雅

2026-05-13

This Beijing-to-Henan trip was absolutely worth every penny! From the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City to the profound Zen spirit of Shaolin, every step felt like walking through thousands of years of history. Changing into Hanfu and strolling through the Millennium City Park made me feel like I had truly traveled back in time to the Song Dynasty—the 'Dream of the Eastern Capital' night show even brought tears to my eyes! With a professional guide and thoughtful arrangements (even unlimited water!), this is truly the ultimate immersive cultural journey.

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陈玄明

2026-08-02

This trip exceeded all expectations! From the imperial grandeur of the Forbidden City to the thousand-year-old Buddha statues at the Longmen Grottoes, every step was a walk through history. The Shaolin monks' Kung Fu performance was absolutely electrifying! And strolling through the Millennium City Park in Hanfu felt like stepping straight into the Song Dynasty capital of Bianjing. Our guide was professional and thoughtful, the hotels and meals were authentic, and even the bottled water never ran out. This is truly the ultimate immersive cultural journey!

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Oliver Hart

2026-07-20

This China tour is absolutely amazing! From the awe-inspiring Forbidden City and Great Wall in Beijing to the immersive Song Dynasty experiences in Kaifeng and the profound Zen culture at the Shaolin Temple, it perfectly blends history with modernity. Traveling by high-speed train is super convenient, the food is fantastic, and the daily itinerary is full yet relaxed. It is a highly worthwhile journey to deeply experience Chinese civilization!

2026 / 2027 Departure Dates

Multiple years shown — scroll within table if needed.

Hotels on This Trip

3 nights

Beijing·

Wanda Realm Beijing

or similar 5-star hotel

4 nights

Kaifeng·

Wenlan International Hotel

or similar 4-star hotel

2 nights

Luoyang·

Yading Hotel Luoyang

or similar 5-star hotel

Transportation

7-19 Seat MPV or Coaster

7-19 Seat MPV or Coaster

Throughout the trip, we use dedicated 7-19 seat business vans or minibuses, ensuring one proper seat per person. Each vehicle is equipped with neck pillows, driven by experienced professional drivers, and cleaned and sanitized daily. With reliable air conditioning and spacious luggage compartments, you'll enjoy a comfortable and worry-free ride.

• Air conditioning & spacious adjustable seats
• Daily cleaning & sanitization · large luggage compartment
• Professional drivers with years of long-distance driving experience